Envelope from G. Atode to John E. Tonomura, 1955 and letter from Bob, Jean and Bobbie to John Tonomura, 1955

Envelope from G. Atode to John E. Tonomura, 1955 and letter from Bob, Jean and Bobbie to John Tonomura, 1955

Description

Title Proper Envelope from G. Atode to John E. Tonomura, 1955 and letter from Bob, Jean and Bobbie to John Tonomura, 1955
Date(s) 1955
General material designation
This item contains a textual record.
Scope and content
This is a white envelope mailed from G. Atode (New Westminster, BC) to John Eiji Tonomura (Vancouver, BC). The postal stamp indicate that the envelope was mailed on December 2, 1955. Included is a letter sent from “Bob Jean and Bobbie” to “John” (likely John Tonomura) on November 13, 1955. The writer expresses concern about John and asks he he needs supplies. The writer’s inquiries suggest that John has just arrived somewhere and is getting settled. The writer describes arrangements to send money and support John. They warn him to to stay too long with the Nishizawas without paying rent. Also included is a two-page letter written on ticket white paper in Japanese.
Name of creator
The Tonomura family created these records.
Immediate source of acquisition
The digital copies of the records were acquired by the Landscapes of Injustice Research Collective between 2014 and 2018.
This record was digitized in full.

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Envelope from G. Atode to John E. Tonomura, 1955 and letter from Bob, Jean and Bobbie to John Tonomura, 1955
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