Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from Teru Koyama
PARTNER
Japanese American Museum of Oregon
Visit partner
OBJECT ID
ddr-one-5-53 (2015.1)
PARENT COLLECTION
Dr. Keizaburo Koyama Family Collection
DESCRIPTION
Yellowed envelope addressed to Dr. Keizaburo Koyama in Camp Livingston from his wife, Teru Koyama, in Minidoka. Envelope is postmarked Apr 23, 1943, with “Internee of War/Free Mail” handwritten in the upper right corner. Written in red pencil is "5/4/43." Along the left edge of the envelope is clear tape with the number 389, and on the back side of the envelope the tape continues and reads “EXAMINED BY." Letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from wife, Teru Koyama dated April 22, 1943. Teru writes about Easter, being busy at the mess hall, waiting for shoe repairs, sweets in the mail, and upcoming doctors appointments. Teru writes about sending another rehearing request to the Oregon U.S. Attorney to pacify the children. Inquires after Mr. Ikaya and writes about Mrs. Ikaya and her daughters. In postscript, she writes about attending passion week prayer meetings and sunrise Easter service.
DATE
04/22/1943
LOCATION
OBJECT GENRE
Correspondence
OBJECT FORMAT
Document
TOPICS
- Religion and churches -- Christianity
- Identity and values -- Issei
- Identity and values -- Nisei
- World War II -- Pearl Harbor and aftermath -- Arrest, searches, and seizures
- World War II -- U.S. Army internment camps
- World War II -- Concentration camps -- Impact of incarceration
- World War II -- Concentration camps -- Religion
- World War II -- Concentration camps -- Medical care and health issues
- Industry and employment -- Dentistry
- World War II -- Concentration camps
FACILITY
CREATORS
- Koyama, Teru (author)
PERSONS/ORGANIZATIONS
CONTRIBUTOR
Japanese American Museum of Oregon
PREFERRED CITATION
Courtesy of the Koyama Family Collection, Japanese American Museum of Oregon
RIGHTS
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