Name/Title
TrunkEntry/Object ID
1978.002.333Description
Rectangular, sturdy dark wood trunk. Trunk is nailed together and has metal hinges. Written in black on front: F. T. Matsui, Family 110-14, 1538 Parker St., Berkeley Calif. On back: F.T. Matsui, Central Utah. Also a small piece of paper stapled on one end (typewritten): Frank Matsui, Family No. 11-014, Central Utah, War Relocation Authority. (see also 1978.002.334...a 2nd similar trunk). Inside trunk is stamped Tule Lake and Newel Ca.
Used by Frank Matsui and family when they (Japanese) were sent to detention camps during WWII. He originally assembled in Santa Anita (southern Calif.) and was sent to Tule Lake 10/29/42. The family was relocated to Utah/Topaz in 9/28/43. Frank was released in 5/1/44 to work nearby while his family stayed at Topaz. In 1945 they were able to leave and moved to Berkeley.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
TrunkNomenclature Sub-Class
Personal Carrying & Storage GearNomenclature Class
Personal GearNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsSearch Terms
World War II, Japanese relocationDimensions
Height
16-1/2 inWidth
22 inLength
30 in
