Emmy Sumida Ito's letter to her father, Chimata Sumida, regarding married life at Santa Anita. She mentions that she was surprised that her father had requested repatriation.

Letter shares that there were rumors that the family would be sent to Arkansas, and shares where other friends were going. She itemizes the monthly clothing allowance that each person receives. She also shares that a driving range was built and most of his old golfing buddies were playing. She also shares that their family plays …

Yohko Sumida describes life at Santa Anita from the perspective of a young teenager. She mentions the new meal system which staggers the meal time with the use of tickets, her grades at school, and the group exercise sessions .

Grace Sumida's letter to her father, Chimata Sumida regarding life at Santa Anita Assembly Center. She mentions that 5 adults occupy a 12' x 20' room in their barracks. She mentions that all Japanese reading material with the exception of Bibles, hymnals and dictionaries were contraband, and Japanese records were off limits as well.

Letter shares writer's request that Chimata be able to join the family in Santa Anita very soon before they are split up.

Letter shares news that Emmy Sumida Ito and her husband Ken will be leaving for the Amache Relocation Center the next day, and the rest of the immediate family would be leaving for Arkansas on the 6th of October. She requests that he wire them when he finds out an actual date of transfer because they …