Personal correspondence describes appreciation for Salzman's visit and gift of comic books; it also mentions hot and dusty conditions at Manzanar.

Personal letter mentions mutuel acquaintances and desire to see visitors, a ban on anything other than business visitors, and a requirement that all visitors must apply for permits. The letter also mentions the prospect of being in Manzanar for a long time. Toda states that camp life will not stop them from having fun, such as a picnics; she mentions "weiner bakes" along with hot, dusty conditions. She also notes Salzman's work on swing shifts and urges Salzman not to let her work get her down, but rather to "do your part for the U.S.A. - 'Keep them flying!'"

Personal letter expresses appreciation for Salzman's correspondence and mentions needing to take care of "another bloody nose"; it also describes fond memories of having attended football games during her "Glendale Hi and J.C. days" and notes that baseball and ping-pong are popular sports at Manzanar. Nagahama asks about Salzman and other women's work at Lockheed and about a friend's marriage and studies at UCLA, and mentions Honey [Toda] and a visit by several friends at camp; the friends had secured a permit for only one hour. She also states that she is in a teacher training program for nursery school, and describes activities associated with preparing for classes when the school opens later in the month.

Personal correspondence; Nagahama promises to send a subscription of the "Manzanar Free Press" to Salzman as thanks for Salzman doing her a favor.

Personal correspondence; illustration shows a girl on skis and winter scenes, and printed text reads, "Nothing can stop me... from wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year"; handwritten text reads, "from Manzanar, 1942! Miri Nagahama."

Personal correspondence; illustration shows a girl on skis and winter scenes, and printed text reads, "Nothing can stop me... from wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year"; handwritten text reads, "from Manzanar, 1942! Miri Nagahama."

Personal correspondence; illustration shows a girl on skis and winter scenes, and printed text reads, "Nothing can stop me... from wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year"; handwritten text reads, "from Manzanar, 1942! Miri Nagahama."

Personal letter thanking Salzman for sending an encyclopedia and noting that "daily work is about the same" and that "everything is on the boresome side." Also mentions visit by church friends; a move by Miriko [Nagahama], her mother and sister to a new place within the camp, undertaken because of a new regulation seeking to reduce the number of inhabitants per apartment; and that Honey [Toda] is well.

Personal correspondence describes living conditions in the camp, including eating in the mess hall and the lack of variety of food. Toda also describes her preparation for work in the Education department and the possibility that a friend [Wilda Johnson] may come to Manzanar to teach. Toda also asks about Salzman's work at Lockheed, saying that she has heard it described as a "women's Paradise"; says that she misses school and WAA [?]; and describes attending meetings almost every night for an acapella choir class.