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letter
Maker
Hohri, Sohei (John)
Date1942
Made WhereManzanar, California, United States
Mediumpaper
Dimensions11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
ClassificationsArchives
Credit LineGift of Harold Landon Family in Memory of Sohei Hohri
Object number2019.13.12
DescriptionLetter from John (Sohei) Hohri to Harold Landon, dated November 27, 1942. John writes about the limited daylight hours, cold weather, and thanks Harold for sending him the chalk he requested. There is an illustration of John doing a pull up, while another boy asks to touch the chalk. He mentions the inadequate amount of chairs in the classrooms and describes the Thanksgiving meal they had. There is an illustration of two individuals walking in winter clothing, and a detailed illustration of John teaching his Sunday school class with a caption noting how he had reached an all-time high attendance of 46 students. On the last page, in the upper left corner is an illustration of a boy on his knees begging with a caption asking Harold to send a photo and enclosing $1 to cover any expenses. There is a larger illustration of a hand holding a pencil and the word "WRITE" written in large letters. At the bottom he includes his Manzanar address and a list of abbreviations for the words block, building, and apartment. John pleads for Harold to "ask him anything" and write back to him.
