Merced

doc Sherman Kishi interview (ddr-csujad-6-13)

Oral history interview with Sherman Kishi. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: SCRC_KISHI_SHERMAN

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-6-13/

doc Eric Andow interview (ddr-csujad-6-2)

Oral history interview with Eric Andow. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: SCRC_ANDOW_ERIC

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-6-2/

doc Ruth Okuye Ihara interview (ddr-csujad-6-8)

Oral history interview with Ruth Okuye Ihara. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: SCRC_IHARA_RUTH

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

doc Frances Tashima interview (ddr-csujad-6-34)

Oral history interview with Frances Tashima. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: SCRC_TASHIMA_FRANCES

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-6-34/

doc Ena Okonogi Sakamoto (ddr-csujad-8-96)

Oral history interview with Ena Okonogi Sakamoto. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Sakamoto, Ena Okonogi

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-96/

av Ikuko "Cookie" Takeshita (ddr-ajah-8-9)

Ikuko "Cookie" Takeshita was born in Alameda, California, where father was on the board of directors of the Alameda Buddhist Temple. During World War II, removed with family to the Merced Assembly Center, California, and the Amache concentration camp, Colorado. After the war, returned to Alameda.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-8-9/

img Group photograph at Merced Assembly Center (ddr-densho-390-20)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-20/

doc Granada Relocation Center information booklet (ddr-densho-390-121)

An information booklet for the Granada concentration center. Topics include: descriptions of the area, community government, community enterprises, social activities, housing, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-121/

doc Merced Commencement Program (ddr-densho-356-775)

Program for a Commencement ceremony at Merced Assembly Center.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-775/

doc Yuriko Domoto diary 1942-1944 (ddr-densho-356-705)

Yuriko Domoto Tsukada's diary spanning 1942-1944. Pre-printed dates do not line up with the handwritten dates; 1942 is in the months of May, August September, 1943 is in months of January, and 1944 in the months of January, February Omitted the following pre-printed dates as the pages were blank: February 24-May 9; May 14-August 21; August …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-705/

doc Information Release No. 31: Inquires from Evacuees (ddr-densho-356-793)

Memo to all residents of Merced Assembly Center from Harry L. Black, Center Manager regarding sending inquires about family members detained by Immigration and Naturalization to the proper government agency.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-793/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Yoshito Shibata (ddr-densho-356-220)

Envelope and letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Yoshito Shibata in which he tells Yuriko about his transfer to Camp Savage to study Japanese and the general schedule of the language school. He inquires about her family's adjustment to life in the Assembly center and provides her with his new address.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-220/

doc Yuriko Domoto's Notice to Report to Work (ddr-densho-356-772)

A reassignment for Yuriko Domoto Tsukada to become a Supervising Director of Social Welfare at the Merced Assembly Center.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-772/

doc Letters between Yuriko Domoto and Dora Ames Lee (ddr-densho-356-292)

Two letters stored in one envelope between Yuriko Domoto Tsukada and Dora Ames Lee. The first letter is to Dora Ames Lee from Yuriko Domoto dated August 1, 1942. In this letter Yuri writes in regards to a patient of Dr. Ames who's family has made inquires about their wellbeing through Yuriko. She also discusses her …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-292/

doc Divisions and Personnel at Merced Assembly Center (ddr-densho-356-777)

Booklet that lists staff in each division at Merced Assembly Center.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-777/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Yoshito Shibata (ddr-densho-356-221)

Envelope and letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Yoshito Shibata in which he discusses the ease in which all the solider took to studying and wonders if its in part because many of the soldiers are college graduates. He then discusses in detail the ways Nisei soldiers interact with locals and the widespread dating that is …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-221/

doc Two letters to Yuri from Min Yonekura (ddr-densho-356-285)

Two letters to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Minoru "Min" Yonekura. Both letters stored in one envelope, unclear if they were mailed together or separately. Letter 5/11: describes forced removal, details items needed in assembly center to make barracks feel homey, food quality in the assembly center and general life there. Letter 2: discusses plans to move …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-285/

img Letter to Yuriko Domoto from Dora Ames Lee (ddr-densho-356-11)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto from Dr. Dora Ames Lee in part discussing connections to Japanese Americans and Yuriko's older sister Emako who was residing at Stockton State Hospital. Letter stored inside object ddr-densho-356-9.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-11/

doc Notice to internees, do not cross fence (ddr-densho-356-779)

Public notice to all internees at Merced to not cross the barbed wire fence.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-779/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Margaret Saito (ddr-densho-356-291)

Letter to Yuri Domoto from Margaret Saito in which she details life in Tanforan, asks Yuri to keep in touch once she is moved from Merced, and describes her desire to move East and find a job in which she is getting help from a former boss. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-277 and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-291/

doc Notice to internees, bathroom hours (ddr-densho-356-778)

Notice to internees that informs of the times in which one of the bathrooms in male only and female only.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-778/

doc Information Release No. 21: Social Security Benefits for Evacuees (ddr-densho-356-784)

Memo to all residents of Merced Assembly Center from Harry L. Black, Center Manager regarding Social Security Benefits for internees. Advises that Internees who meet the federal requirements for Old Age and Survivors' Insurance can apply or update their address with the Social Security Board in Stockton, California.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-784/

doc Four letters to Yuri Domoto from Tomi Domoto (ddr-densho-356-289)

Four letters stored in one envelope to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her cousin Tomi Domoto. Appears the letters were mailed separately and later stored together in one envelope. 6/8 letter: discusses events leading up to forced removal, inquires about how family are settling into the camp and how hers is and mutual friends. 8/8 letter: discusses …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-289/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Sammy (ddr-densho-356-293)

Letter to Yuri Domoto from Sammy in which she describes her short time at Tanforan and her relocation to St. Louis to attend college. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-277 and ddr-densho-356-320.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-293/

doc Letter from US Public Health Services to Merced Assembly Center regarding the sale of contraceptives (ddr-densho-356-786)

Letter from W. T. Harrison, Senior Surgeon and Director of District # 5 with U.S. Public Health Services in San Francisco to Harry L. Black, Manager of Merced Assembly Center. The letter discusses the availability of contraceptives and venereal prophylactics to internees, and advises Merced make these items available to residents and provide medical guidance on …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-786/

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