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doc Letter from Amy Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-20)

Amy Morooka writes to Violet Sell about church happenings, updates on friends and family, Nisei men leaving for the Army Language School, rumors that Gila River will be turned into a camp for disabled soldiers, and more.

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doc Letter from Amy Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-2)

Amy Morooka writes to Violet Sell about her experiences during mass removal and arriving at Tulare Assembly Center. She details her journey with her mother and the support they received from their church community along the way.

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doc Letter from Amy Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-17)

Amy Morooka writes to Violet Sell about her sewing machine, dust storms, and issues with John and Midori.

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doc Letter from Amy Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-12)

Amy Morooka writes to Violet Sell about her anger at being compensated less than others for work and being used as scapegoats on a radio broadcast, her unhappiness with politics in the concentration camps, and weighing whether continued confinement or facing the wrath of irate Americans outside the camp is the better option.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-457-12/

doc Letter from Amy Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-31)

Amy Morooka writes to Violet Sell about Violet's health, a visit from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, upcoming Easter celebrations, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-457-31/

doc Letter from Amy Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-6)

Amy Morooka writes to Violet Sell with updates on living conditions at the Tulare Assembly Center, her job at the Red Cross Women's Project, and about Christian and Buddhist services.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-457-6/

doc Letter from John Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-45)

John Morooka writes to Violet Sell about Christmas candy, not returning to California, and with updates on friends and family.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-457-45/

doc Letter from Amy Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-40)

Amy Morooka writes to Violet Sell about her eye surgery, upcoming wedding, an influx of people from Manzanar, updates on family, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-457-40/

doc Letter from Amy Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-15)

Amy Morooka writes to Violet Sell about sewing supplies, her parents' health, issues with John and Midori, and Martha's classes.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-457-15/

doc Letter from Amy Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-22)

Amy Morooka writes to Violet Sell about the recent holidays, feeling sick with Valley Fever, her new job, being encouraged to leave camp, and encloses a Christmas program.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-457-22/

doc Easter card from Martha Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-47)

Martha Morooka sends Violet Sell an Easter card and includes updates on her life and her family's life.

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doc Letter from Martha Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-50)

Martha Morooka writes to Violet Sell about Violet's health, a visit from her brother, Amy returning to Gila River to deliver her baby, and more.

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doc Letter from Martha Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-23)

Martha Morooka writes to Violet Sell about Christmas gifts, her job in the tuberculosis ward, a murder that took place in camp, and a request for clothes.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-457-23/

doc Letter from Martha Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-32)

Martha Morooka writes to Violet Sell about Violet's health, a visit from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Easter celebrations, school plans, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-457-32/

doc Letter from John Morooka to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-44)

John Morooka writes to Violet Sell about his life after leaving camp and with updates on friends and family.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-457-44/

doc Letter from Amy Sugano to Violet Sell (ddr-densho-457-43)

Amy Sugano writes to Violet Sell about Violet's health, photographs of her wedding [not included], updates on family, and more.

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Collection Morooka Family Collection (ddr-densho-457)

The Morooka Family Collection consists primarily of letters from three siblings, Amy, John, and Martha, to close family friend Violet Sell. The Morooka siblings write to Violet regularly with updates on their experiences at Tulare Assembly Center, Gila River, and after leaving camp. They keep Violet posted on their efforts to participate in the small church …

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