Comfort Allwho Mourn

COMFORT ALL WHO MOURN: THE LIFE STORY OF HERBERT AND MADELINE NICHOLSON

Softcover. Zustand: Very good. (1st Edition). 188p. Signed by Nicholson on title page. Cover edges scraped. Nicholson, "Quaker missionary to Japan and outspoken friend to imprisoned West Coast Japanese during World War II, was one of the most high-profile non-Japanese advocates for their cause." He offered spiritual comfort to detainees and stored their belongings, continuing to offer support throughout their internment. Following the war, he "helped haul furniture back to Southern California, place Manzanar returnees in jobs as gardeners, and establish the Evergreen Hostel for returning prisoners in Boyle Heights." (Densho Encyclopedia) 5 leaves of b&w photo plates. (8-1/4"x5-1/4"). Artikel-Nr. P9085

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