Usa 905 Stamp Tule Lake California Japanese Internment Ww2 Military Cover 1943
$ 26.38
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USA 905 STAMP TULE LAKE CALIFORNIA JAPANESE INTERNMENT WW2 MILITARY COVER 1943. Is recorded in historical World War II archives as an internee at the Tule Lake Segregation Center. : In 1943, Tule Lake was converted into a maximum-security "segregation center". Sent 1943, opened cleanly at backflap, light general wear & toning. USA 905 STAMP TULE LAKE CALIFORNIA JAPANESE INTERNMENT WW2 MILITARY COVER 1943 USA 905 STAMP TULE LAKE CALIFORNIA JAPANESE INTERNMENT WW2 MILITARY COVER 1943 Click images to enlarge Description USA Scott 905 stamp tied by August 17, 1943 Tule Lake, California machine cancel on ww2 Japanese Internment Camp cover sent from Fusaye Nakamoto, 802-a Tule Lake WRA, Newell, California to Miss Norma Ingell, Berkeley, California. Sent 1943, opened cleanly at backflap, light general wear & toning. Very Fine condition According to AI: Fusaye Nakamoto is recorded in historical World War II archives as an internee at the Tule Lake Segregation Center, a confinement facility operated by the War Relocation Authority (WRA). The notation "802-a" designates her specific housing assignment (Block 8, Barrack 2, Unit A) within the highly structured, military-style grid system of the camp. [1, 2, 3, 4] Historical Context of the RecordThe Location: Located in northern California, Tule Lake National Monument was the largest and most restrictive of the ten concentration camps built by the U.S. government to forcibly incarcerate over 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry. [1, 2] The Address System: To manage the massive population—which peaked at nearly 19,000 individuals—the WRA organized the camp into residential blocks. An address like 802-a reveals that she lived in an institutional, thin-walled barracks building divided into small family units. [1, 2] Segregation Status: In 1943, Tule Lake was converted into a maximum-security "segregation center". It was used to isolate individuals who protested their confinement, gave controversial answers to government loyalty questionnaires, or requested repatriation to Japan. [1, 2] Base shipping is $6.00 domestic and international. Items selling for over $20.00 will be sent at Ground Advantage starting at $6.00. Purchases at/over $100.00 must be insured. All items/orders selling for over $100.00 will be based upon final sale price. Seller will combine multiple purchases. Please wait for an invoice from seller before making payment. Please take a look at my other listings. There is a clickable link to view a larger picture. The scans accurately reflect the condition yet if you have any questions please feel free to ask. Check out the store listings! Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting Create your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Track Page Views With Auctiva's Counter
