Letters and Telegrams. Gov. Smith’s position on Japanese coming to Wyoming. Letters from individuals, organizations and War Dept., 1942, Feb.-Apr.,
Scope and Contents
On Feb.21, the Governor sends a telegram to Francis Biddle, Attorney General of the U.S. Dept. of Justice, which reads in part: “The State of Wyoming, while willing to render every assistance in our war program, cannot acquiesce to the importation of these Japanese into our State. In the event the War Dept. proceeds to evacuate the Japanese from the West Coast into Wyoming, it will be imperative that they be kept under strict Federal control, supervision, and Federal maintenance. If these evacuees are brought into Wyoming in accordance with War Dept. plans, Wyoming citizens fully expect that the proper Federal authorities will remove them from our state upon the termination of the emergency.”
Dates
- Broadcast: 1942, Feb.-Apr.,
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Extent
From the Collection: 20 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Heart Mountain Relocation Center (Organization)
Repository Details
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