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img Sumida brothers and sisters and mother (ddr-densho-379-423)

Masako Sumida poses with her children in the home of Ken and Emmy Ito. left to right: Tets Sumida, Yohko Matsumoto, Grace Nagai, Masako Sumida, Alice Endo, Emmy Ito, Marshall Sumida

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img Sumida family portrait in front of barracks at Rohwer Relocation Center (ddr-densho-379-399)

The Sumida family (left to right), Chimata Sumida, Masako Sumida, Alice Yuriko Sumida Endo, Grace Sumida, Emmy Sumida Ito, Marshall Sumida, Tetsuro Sumida, Marjorie Yohko Sumida, with Todd Endo in the front.

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img Family portrait (ddr-densho-379-734)

Family photo in front of their barracks: Chimata Sumida, Masako Sumida, Alice Yuriko Endo, Grace Sumida, Emmy Ito, Marshall Sumida, Tets Sumida, Marjorie Yohko Sumida, and Todd Endo (front)

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doc Letter from Chimata Sumida to his family (ddr-densho-379-1)

First letter from Chimata Sumida to his wife, Masako Sumida, after arriving at Ft. Missoula Internment Camp from Tuna Canyon.

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doc Letter from Grace Sumida to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-4)

Letter written by Grace Sumida (representing his wife (Masako) and all their children to Chimata Sumida. In the letter, Grace Sumida describing activities, in particular liquidating the family appliance store, C. Sumida and Son.

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img Woman knitting (ddr-densho-379-463)

Masako Sumida knitting. Written on the page in the photograph album "Cheryl's Birthday Party 1948".

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doc Postcard from Shunishi Murata to Masako Sumida (ddr-densho-379-218)

Postcard from Shunichi Murata to Masako Sumida stating that he is still in Ft. Missoula because the second repatriation ship is delayed.

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doc Letter from Masako Sumida to Wilma van Dusseldorp (ddr-densho-379-395)

Masako Sumida writes to thank Miss Van Dusseldorp for her send-off from the Welfare Department and that she thinks of their employees often. She writes about life at the hostel in Cincinnati.

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img Sumida and Shimidzu families (ddr-densho-379-666)

The caption on the page of the photograph album is "Rohwer 1942". Chimata Sumida and his family with sister Kimi Sumida Shimidzu and her family

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doc Postcard from Hiroshi Suzuki to Masako Sumida (ddr-densho-379-212)

Postcard from Hiroshi Suzuki to Masako Sumida from Camp Livingston, LA letting her know that he was awaiting repatriation but he didn't know where or when

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doc Letter from Muneo Sakane to Masako Sumida (ddr-densho-379-35)

Letter gives news from Rohwer including that the "segregation train" left and was expected to arrive in Tule Lake the next day. He comments on the Japanese that relocated in places such as Cincinnati are pioneers, and not all Caucasians are prejudiced. He states that most of the young men left at Rohwer are waiting to …

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doc Recommendation letter for Chimata Sumida from Wilma van Dusseldorp (ddr-densho-379-40)

Wilma van Dusseldorp's, Counselor of Welfare Department of the WRA at Rohwer, letter of recommendation regarding Chimata and Masako Sumida's character and qualifications for employment. Masako Sumida served as a Counseling Aide for the Welfare Section Staff at the American Hostel in Cincinnati, Ohio. She stated that Chimata Sumida was a youthful person in his range …

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doc Letter from M. S. Schneider to Masako Sumida (ddr-densho-379-46)

Thank you letter for the special services at the American Friends Hostel while the Brittons were away.

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doc Letter from Rayko (Grace) Sumida to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-391)

Letter from Rayko (grace) Sumida to Kats Nagai explaining that she has to accompany her mother, Masako Sumida, to her new job at a hostel run by the Brittons in Cincinnatti, Ohio. Also she completed a 6 hour interview with the Civil Service Commission asking a lot of questions about her past in Los Angeles.

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img Chimata and Masako Sumida family in front of barracks (ddr-densho-379-663)

The caption on the page of the photograph album is "Rohwer 1942".

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img Women and child on bench (ddr-densho-379-725)

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Collection Sumida Family Collection (ddr-densho-379)

The Sumida Family Collection contains material about Chimata and Masako Murakami Sumida and their six children, Alice Yuriko Endo, Grace Rayko Nagai, Emmy Ito, Marshall Masaru Sumida, Theodore Tetsuro Sumida, Marjorie Yohko Matsumoto, and their families. Before World War II, Chimata Sumida owned a music store located in Los Angeles’ Japanese Town that sold music, instruments, …

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img 4 generations of Sumida women posing in front of Japanese doll collection (ddr-densho-379-445)

4 generations of Sumida women posing in front of Japanese doll collection displayed every March 3rd (Doll's Day).

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doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 30 (July 27, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-78)

Selected article titles: "On 1 Condition: Swtz. to Look After Japanese Interests" (p. 1), "Assistance Granted to Resettlers in Need" (pp. 1-2), "Ration Books Now Issued at Tule Lake Camp" (p. 2), and "At Gym: 'Grand Student Recital' Aug. 3" (p. 4).

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 36 (August 27, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-287)

Selected article titles: "Relocation Staff to Leave the Middle of Next Week" (p. 1), "Farmers Meeting Tonite" (p. 1), "Tule Exchange Group Named" (p. 1), "At Camp Shelby: New Insignia For Combat Team" (p. 1), "Prospects For Relocation Encouraging in Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Del." (p. 1), "Editorial Page: Rev. Kitagawa's Report" (p. 2), "In Relocating: …

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doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 30 (December 30, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-21)

Selected article titles: "Stamp Plan Is Clarified By Essene" (p. 1), "18-Year-Olds Must Register For Draft" (p. 1), "United JACL Group Seen" (p. 1), "N.M. Residents Oppose Entry Of Japanese" (p. 1), "Babies Born in Hunt Duly Registered, Says Dr. Neher" (p. 1), "Survey Shows Reunion of Internee Families Favored" (p. 2), "17,000 Gifts Donated Hunt" …

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doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 18 (November 14, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-17)

Selected article titles: "No Electrified Fence! Charged Wires Unauthorized" (p. 1), "Evacuees Aid in Saving Beet Crop" (p. 1), "Stafford Soon to Get Draft of Constitution" (p. 1), "1,319 Students Prepared For High School Opening Monday" (p. 1), "Editorial: A Crop is Saved" (p. 2), "U.S. History Course Offered in First Night School Class" (p. 2), …

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doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 31 (August 3, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-79)

Selected article titles: "Japan Now Represented in U.S. by Swiss Govt." (pp. 1, 3), "Army Alone Determines Who Can Return--Pratt" (pp. 1-2), "Demonstration Given by Center Fire Dept." (p. 2), and "Safety Council Gives Warning" (p. 4).

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 39 (May 5, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-219)

Selected article titles: "Instructions Issued So Issei May Now Hold Elective Offices" (p. 1), "Clothing Open House Set..." (p. 1), "Coverley Clarifies: Regulations On Evacuee Work Hours" (p. 1), "Marbleshooters to Compete in Ward Eliminations Saturday" (p. 2), "First Lady Makes Tour of Gila" (p. 2), "Cave-in Tragedy at Granada Center" (p. 2), "Chicago Hotel Sends …

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doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 41 (October 12, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-89)

Selected article titles: "'Justice Dept. Officials Here Not in Position to Give Advice'--Williams" (pp. 1-2), "Closing of WRA Centers Running Ahead of Time" (p. 1), "Att. at Granada Gives Advice to Property Owner" (p. 5), and "Relocators May Now File Death Pension Claims" (p. 5).

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