Morrish, J. Elmer, 1886-1957
Biography
J. Elmer Morrish was Vice President of the First National Bank in Redwood City where most of the Japanese-Americans kept their financial accounts at the start of World War II. Morrish corresponded with the internees throughout the War, overseeing their personal and business affairs at home. He paid property taxes, hired workers for nurseries, and helped deliver supplies to the internment camps. Morrish also managed the business operations of the California Chrysanthemum Growers Assn.
From the guide to the Morrish collection, 1942-1958, (bulk 1942-1945), (Redwood City Public Library. History Room.)
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| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | Morrish collection, 1942-1958, (bulk 1942-1945) | Redwood City Public Library. History Room. |
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| associatedWith | California Chrysanthemum Growers Association | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | First National Bank | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Morrish, J. Elmer (Joseph Elmer), 1886-1957 | person |
| associatedWith | War Relocation Authority | corporateBody |
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| Redwood City (Calif.) | |||
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Birth 1886
Death 1957
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