Leo Milden was the foreman for the White River Packing Company, which was owned by Ernest K. Saito. Mr. Saito and family lived in the Bereiter House until Executive Order 9066. Many Japanese and Japanese-American farmers and warehouseman conducted business with the White River Packing Co. Mr. Milden maintained his connections with his colleagues and neighbors; many wrote to him from detention centers and internment camps. Please feel free to read these letters and transcriptions.

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Welcome Sculpture Unveiling

Come celebrate a new piece of public art in our community at the Welcome Sculpture Unveiling at the Kent Historical Museum!

September 19 1–3 p.m.
Kent Historical Museum, 855 E Smith St.

FREE event!

Enjoy an afternoon filled with **interactive activities, refreshments, a photo booth, and a special folklórico performance by Folklore Mexicano Tontanzin.

We’ll also hear remarks from Council member Sharn Shoker at 1:30 p.m.

Bring the family, celebrate community, and help us welcome this exciting new sculpture to Kent!

Free, fun, and open to all—come be part of the celebration!