Letter to popular local radio reporter requests that he speak out against injustices perpetrated against Japanese American citizens during World War II. Smith notes his responsibility for "the care of our 37 Japanese churches," states that he is concerned that church members are not being allowed to work in canneries in Sacramento by the union, and mentions that he thinks that the same problem is likely to occur in San Jose soon. Papers of two generations of the Smith family, Dr. Frank Herron Smith and his son Dr. Morris Eugene “Gene” Smith, including vintage broadsides and government reports on the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II and correspondence from the elder Smith to government officials advocating for improved treatment and safety for returning incarcerees.
Geographic communities--California World War II--Leaving camp--'Resettlement Industry and employment--Fishing and canneries Race and racism--Cross-racial relations Race and racism--Discrimination
Place
Berkeley,] California
Source
Special Collections and Archives, Robert E. Kennedy Library, California Polytechnic State University
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