Japanese American correspondence, chronological
Scope and Contents
Letters to Emery Andrews, primarily from members of Seattle Japanese Baptist Church, 1942-1946. Correspondents include Japanese Americans incarcerated at Minidoka and other camps, as well as those who had relocated out of camps during and immediately after WWII. Letters deal mainly with requests for Andrews to retrieve personal property from Seattle, contact friends and family members, and intervene on behalf of incarcerees.
Dates
- Creation: 1949-1970
Creator
- From the Collection: Andrews, Emery (Emery E. ), 1894-1976 (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in the collection are in English and in Japanese
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and copyright holder. Staff may refuse copying of fragile or at-risk materials.
Materials may be accessed by request at the American Baptist Historical Society. For more information on accessing collections or obtaining copies, visit http://abhsarchives.org.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.4 Linear Feet (half letter manuscript box, one scrapbook box)
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General
Original materials held by the University of Washington. Materials digitized with support of a National Parks Service Japanese American Confinement Sites (JACS) grant.
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Repository Details
Part of the American Baptist Historical Society Repository
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