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Diary

Date1942
Mediumpaper, metal, pencil, ink
DimensionsH: 8.5 in, W: 7. in, D: 0.175 in
ClassificationsArchives
Credit LineGift of Maruko O. Hiratzka in Memory of Jordan F. Hiratzka
Object number2008.35.2
DescriptionTru-Line Wire-o Composition Book; Written between January 18, 1942 - February 13, 1942. Paul Hiratzka and other Japanese were taken to Lincoln Heights Jail and later to county jail, then boarded by train to Fort Missoula, Montana Detention Camp. Covers his daily activities from weather reports and various activities throughout the daily entries.

His diaries covered from Dec. 7, 1941 through 1963 when he passed away. Diary 2 of 25.


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