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Fukushima, Janet (fl. 1943) to Franklin Hopper

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09692 Author/Creator: Fukushima, Janet (fl. 1943) Place Written: New York, N.Y. Type: Pamphlet Date: 8 March 1943 Pagination: 8 p. ; 27.5 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from Janet Fukushima dated March 8, 1943 addressed to Franklin F. Hopper, director of the New York Public Library with a summary of the Forum on Japanese American in the Victory Program. Thanking Hopper for participating in the forum held at the Hotel Commodore in New York City. States the financial amount needed for the committee. Lists a summary of the proceedings of the forum; its' attendees and their concerns, resolutions recommended and call for "loyal Japanese Americans" to join the war effort.

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945
Fukushima, Janet, fl. 1943

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