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Copyright JANM
letter
Copyright JANM
Copyright JANM

letter

Date1943
Mediumpaper
DimensionsH: 8 5/16 in, W: 5 1/2 in
ClassificationsArchives
Credit LineGift of Norio Mitsuoka
Object number91.11.21A
DescriptionLetter from Reiko Mitsuoka in Tokyo, Japan addressed to Norio Mitsuoka in Seattle, WA. Stamped in Tokyo on March 22, 1943, stamped by the American Red Cross on Aug. 25, 1943 and by the Minidoka War Relocation Center on September 18, 1943. Letter is printed and typed on form with heading, "Societe De La Croix-Rouge Du Japon," with red cross in top left corner. Printing in black ink on white paper with text of message in Japanese writing in blue.

Text of message reads: "How are you? We are all well. Reiko graduated in September and is now working for Mitsubishi. Masahiro will graduate next year."

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