Rejection letter from Yale University

Description:

This rejection letter from Yale University dated July 14, 1945 reflected the prejudicial sentiments that characterized reality for people of Japanese ancestry, like Kinji.

Date Made: 1945-04-14

Location: Currently not on view

See more items in: Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, General, Military, Cultures & Communities, Japanese American Internment Era

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Credit Line: Gift of Kinji Imada

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1986.3097.01Nonaccession Number: 1986.3097Catalog Number: 1986.3097.01

Object Name: letter

Physical Description: paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 7 1/4 in x 8 5/8 in; 18.415 cm x 21.9075 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-1041-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1293500

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