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The church referenced in the letters still exists; it is called the Epworth Methodist Church in Portland. The location today is different from when the church was originally founded, but the organization is the same.

If you are in the Portland, Oregon area, I highly encourage you to visit the Japanese American Museum of Oregon. It is a small museum in the Old Town of Portland, but it contains a wealth of information and resources.

The Denshō Encyclopedia is one of the best online resources for understanding and studying Japanese American history. I encourage you to check it out! I've received feedback that many people have never heard of the FBI program during World War II that ran simultaneously with the War Relocation Program headed by the U.S. Army. You can read more about the FBI program at the Denshō Encyclopedia by clicking here.