Nelson to Folks, some with additional handwritten note to brother Bill, 1942

In February, Nelson was selected as a member of a CPS unit for relief work in Canton, China, so was transferred to CPS Camp, Lagro, Indiana. Advises brother Bill (married to Helen) about CPS service, comments on CPS camps. Expresses strong disapproval for internment of Japanese-Americans, hope that War would be over by end of year. In August he was transferred to Columbia University where a group of selected COs began training in International Administration, to prepare for post-war.