Topaz (Central Utah)

doc Topaz Times Extra (April 20, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-148)

Selected article titles: "Day Guards Abolished. Washington Orders Withdrawal of Sentries During Day Hours From Posts Along City Limits" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-148/

doc Topaz Times Vol. IV No. 7 (July 17, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-186)

Selected article titles: "Carrier Accepts More Shoppers" (p. 1), "AFSC Worker to Visit Topaz" (p. 1), "Boston Housing Made Available" (p. 1), "Myer Comments on Segregation" (p. 1), "Editorial Reprint: Soldiers Win Trust" (p. 2), "Insect Control Program Starts" (p. 3), "Campers Issued Special Passes" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-186/

doc Topaz Times Vol. III No. 34 (June 15, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-172)

Selected article titles: "Center-Wide Election for Councilmen Set for Today" (p. 1), "Carnival Plans to be Discussed" (p. 1), "Future Meals Depend on Resident Farm Help Now" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-172/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VIII No. 19 (September 6, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-337)

Selected article titles: "Agriculture Rates High in WRA Program, Hoffman" (p. 1), "Engle Introduces Deportation Bill" (p. 1), "Milwaukee Journal Editorial Raps Navy's Anti-Nisei Rule" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-337/

doc Topaz Times Vol. X No. 26 (March 30, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-394)

Selected article titles: "Topaz Population Report" (p. 1), "Nine Gamblers, Traffic Violators Given Fines" (p. 1), "Possession of Short Wave Radio Sets Banned in Center" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-394/

doc Topaz Times Vol. V No. 1 (October 2, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-220)

Selected article titles: "Polio Rulings on Visits Given" (p. 1), "WRA Educator Plans Topaz Visit" (p. 1), "New Work Policy Set for Seasonal Leaves" (p. 3), "Draft Regulations Issued Newcomers" (p. 3), "Idaho Bar Admits First Nisei Woman" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-220/

doc Topaz Times Vol. V No. 5 (October 14, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-224)

Selected article titles: "Dillon Myer to Visit Project Next Week" (p. 1), "Frost Hits Crops. 600 Lugs Tomatoes, 30 Tons Cantaloupes are Lost" (p. 1), "Fire Causes $50 Damages to Room" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-224/

doc Topaz Times Special Edition (May 23, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-308)

Selected article titles: "Ernst to Leave Tomorrow. Project Director to Go Overseas with UNRRA Job" (p. 1), "WAC Recruiter to Visit Here" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-308/

av Oral history of Morris and Cherry Abe (ddr-csujad-28-3)

Oral history Interview of Morris and Cherry Abe. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csuci_vcc-jic_0005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-28-3/

av An oral history with Kin'ichi Kimbo Yoshitomi (ddr-csujad-29-31)

An oral interview with Kinichi Kimbo Yoshitomi, an incarceree at the Tanforan Assembly Center and the Topaz incarceration camp. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcription is found in the item: csufccop_jaoh_0114. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 1645.4_T01

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-31/

av Chizu Kawakami oral history interview (ddr-csujad-31-18)

Oral history of Chizu Kawakami, a resident of San Fernando Valley, was recorded as part of Asian American Studies 390 course work at California State University, Northridge. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: JSFVOH_01-07

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-31-18/

av An oral history with Kin'ichi Kimbo Yoshitomi (ddr-csujad-29-28)

An oral interview with Kinichi Kimbo Yoshitomi, an incarceree at the Tanforan Assembly Center and the the Topaz incarceration camp. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcription is found in the item: csufccop_jaoh_0108. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-28/

av An oral history with Kin'ichi Kimbo Yoshitomi (ddr-csujad-29-30)

An oral interview with Kinichi Kimbo Yoshitomi, an incarceree at the Tanforan Assembly Center and the Topaz incarceration camp. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcription is found in the item: csufccop_jaoh_0112. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 1645.3_T01

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-30/

av An oral history with Kin'ichi Kimbo Yoshitomi (ddr-csujad-29-29)

An oral interview with Kinichi Kimbo Yoshitomi, an incarceree at the Tanforan Assembly Center and the Topaz incarceration camp. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcription is found in the item: csufccop_jaoh_0110. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 1645.2_T01

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-29/

av Anna Towata (ddr-ajah-8-10)

Anna Towata was born on November 10, 1916, in Sonoma, California. Her mother was of German descent and her father was born in Japan. During World War II, was sent to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. After the war, returned to Alameda and eventually opened a flower shop.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-8-10/

av Keith Nomura for Kiyosuke Nomura (ddr-ajah-8-6)

In this video, Keith Nomura talks about his father, Kiyosuke Nomura. Kiyosuke grew up in the Bay Area and met his wife, who was born in Alameda, California. During World War II, they were removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Kiyosuke wasn't able to graduate from the University of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-8-6/

av Shigeki Sugiyama (ddr-ajah-8-7)

Shigeki Sugiyama grew up in Alameda, California. During World War II, he and his family were removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California, then transferred to the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Shigeki left Topaz for Ann Arbor Michigan, to attend school. In 1946, he was drafted and attended Officer Candidate School, then served overseas for twenty …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-8-7/

av Jo Takata for Nellie Takeda (ddr-ajah-8-8)

In this video, Jo Takata talks about her mother, Nellie Takeda. Nellie was born in Alameda, California, and was married just before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. During World War II, removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. After the war, returned to Alameda and lived for a number years …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-8-8/

av Tomiyo Hashimoto Yoshiwara (ddr-ajah-8-2)

Tomiyo Hashimoto Yoshiwara grew up in Alameda, California, where her father had a shoe repair shop and her mother did domestic work. During World War II, was sent to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Returned to Alameda after the war.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-8-2/

doc "Topaz Welcomes Kuroki" (ddr-densho-122-524)

Report by WRA on Ben Kuroki's visit to Topaz Camp, Project Reports Division, Historical Section

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-524/

img Group photo of men in uniform outside Topaz camp building. Joe Iwataki standing second from left (ddr-ajah-2-785)

Caption: Joe Iwataki of Alameda, CA., posed with Gis while he is on furlough to Topaz, Utah, July 1943. Photo shot in front of the Ad building. Additional note about names: These names were on the back of the photo but it was difficult to know the exact position of the person named. Supplemental scan of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-785/

img Portrait of group of men in uniform (ddr-ajah-2-800)

Caption: Niseis from the Military Intelligence School at Camp Savage, Minnesota visit friends and family incarcerated at Topaz, Utah - December 4. 1942. Includes names.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-800/