Letter from Lincoln Kanai to Dorothea Lange, Farm Security Administration, May 6, 1942

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May 6, 1942 -

Dorthea Lang

Farm Security Administration

WeReAe, Whitcomb Hotel

San Francisco, California

Dear Dorthea,

We tried to get in touch with you but found you out of the

office. We had the idea of referring to you the feasibility of

bringing to the attention of the R.A. the possibility of esta-

blishing a recognized U.P. or A.P. or and Pederal. Publicity release

system of Nisei personnel.

We feel that this type of mechanism would give an interpre~

tation of the problems within the resettlement centers that would

help create a more equitable public attitude. It would also give

an organ of expression from the Japanese people for the Federal

agencies. In addition to this it would sreate a desirable rally~

ing point of marale and leadership in the resettlement projects

and assembly camps. It is hardly necessary to point out to you

thet qualified personnel are availeble within the Nisei group.

A way of carrying this out is the sugcestion of having this

personnel be an affiliate of the W.R.A. Public Relation Depart=

mente The materials must necessarily be accepted as complete art-

icles without the coloration of the editorial comments of the

pressed after having passed by the Press Relation of the W.R.A.

Appreciating your thoughtful coments.

Yours sincerely,

Lincoln Kanai

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