Tag Archives: Walter Millsap

The Japanese Evacuation and the Minority Problem, Samuel Nagata, [n.d.]

While confined at Heart Mountain, Samuel Nagata published this seven-page pamphlet describing the "mass evacuation of Japanese from the Pacific Coast States" as a "vital issue." He describes its negative impact on issei, or first-generation immigrants who traveled to "America, the Promised Land" and also details the thousands of students, "loyal American citizens" who were forced to stop their schooling. Its closing pages contain a plea for "understanding, justice and sympathy." The pamphlet features cover art by artist Miné Okubo, renowned for her book Citizen 13660.

Walter Millsap / Keikichi Akana Imamura Family Papers, WA MSS S-1590, BRBL.

Pamphlet by Samuel Nagata, illustration by Miné Okubo

The Committee on Resettlement to Walter Millsap, undated, [c. 1944]

Walter Millsap received a letter of reference request for Keikichi Imamura and family from the Committee on Resettlement of Japanese Americans of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America and the Home Missions Council of North America. The committee was one of a number of religious organizations who supported internees both during their internment and after their release from camp.

Walter Millsap / Keikichi Akana Imamura Family Papers. WA, BRBL.

From the Committee on Resettlement of Japanese Americans

Letter from Walter Millsap to Keikichi Imamura, June 5, 1944

Walter Millsap advises the Imamura Family on their impending release from Gila River War Relocation Center. The Imamuras corresponded frequently with friend and socialist cooperative Llano colony member Walter Millsap. Before the war, the Imamuras worked for Millsap’s United Co-Operative Industries.

Walter Millsap / Keikichi Akana Imamura family papers (WA MSS S-1590). WA, BRBL.

Walter Millsap discusses the Imamura Family’s impending release from Gila River War Relocation Center.