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Tag Archives: Idaho
Christmas in Minidoka, 1943
When Japanese Americans were removed from their homes by presidential order in 1942, they were sent to a number of concentration camps for the duration of World War Two. One was Minidoka, located near the town of Hunt, Idaho. Taken … Continue reading
Posted in 1940s
Tagged aprons, Asian American, generations, hats/headcoverings, holidays, Idaho, World War Two
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A Sewing Vacation at sewBoise
My sister and I are sewing and textile enthusiasts. Since we also like to travel together, we use our trips to increase our fabric collections and gain new sewing skills. About a year and half ago at a class taught … Continue reading
Mary Boyd, Character Actor
You might imagine that someone living in Southern California would have personal connections to the movie industry. Not so in my case. My nearest brush with fame is through a close friend, whose grandmother worked as a character actor in … Continue reading