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Japanese Canadian history

From upper left corner: photo of Yosh Nakamura (July 1942); postcard from Setsuko Fuji to Joan Gillis (May 17, 1943); letter from Yosh Nakamura to Joan Gillis (July 25 1942); photo of young woman, Setsuko Fuji; and photo of Yosh Nakamura, Jackie Takahashi and friend on a tractor.

UBC Library acquires rare letters written by young Japanese Canadians during World War II

By michelle blackwell on April 19, 2018

The collection of 147 letters provides unique insight into the devastating effects of the Japanese Canadian internment.

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Remembrance Day resources at UBC Library

Remembrance Day resources at UBC Library

By Glenn Drexhage on November 6, 2013

Attend UBC’s Remembrance Day ceremony, and explore a wide range of Remembrance Day resources at UBC Library.

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UBC Library helps honour Japanese Canadian students

UBC Library helps honour Japanese Canadian students

By Glenn Drexhage on May 24, 2012

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