Manzanar

doc Story of civilization, per. II (ddr-csujad-48-121)

Log of books checked out by thirty-three students in Period 2, Story of Civilization, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. One students name was added in red colored pencil, and one has been crossed out. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9930. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

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doc Memorandum from Harry Bentley Wells (ddr-csujad-48-79)

Memorandum concerning discipline in the Manzanar Secondary Schools with suggestions to modify existing rules and policies, written by Harry Bentley Wells. He discusses the lack of consistency in enforcing the rules and notices by each teacher as a cause of the issues. Wells then offers a number of suggestions to modify existing rules and forms used …

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doc What my future holds (ddr-csujad-48-15)

Term Paper by Yaye Shimizu for period III Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Yaye begins be discussing the possibility of relocating out of Manzanar, she notes that her father is interned in Louisiana and wants them to stay settled in the camp. However, she wants to …

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doc My future plan (ddr-csujad-48-17)

Term Paper by Michiko Mikami for period III Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Michiko focuses on the injustices done to his family and himself in events leading up to and including the mass removal. He mentions that his father was detained by the FBI for several …

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doc Interdepartmental communication from Dr. Genevieve W. Carter to Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, April 21, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-80)

Interdepartmental communication addressing the suggestions of Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School, written by Dr. Genevieve W. Carter, Superintendent of Education. Carter responds to each suggestion and then provides two recommendations. She would like to have the rules come from a handbook developed by the students and establish more parent contact. Transcription is …

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doc Letter from Otis D. Richardson, Chair of English Department, Los Angeles City College, March 21, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-56)

Letter from Otis Richardson highlighting the need to educating the Nisei about conforming to cultural norms. He discusses the unwillingness of Nisei and Kibei to educate themselves about the current issue regarding mass evacuation and the need for Americanization of all Japanese. He concludes the letter with "A Social Plan for Minority Groups." Richardson provides a …

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doc Invitation to Senior Prom at Manzanar (ddr-csujad-48-41)

Manzanar High School Senior Prom invitation: Folded, opens right to left; tied at the top left corner with white ribbon; buff light weight card stock. On the front, graphics include red cherry blossoms, layered on top of royal blue and black graphic. Inset page has a red stencil of a cherry blossom and written in black …

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doc Looking ahead (ddr-csujad-48-8)

Term paper by Betty Hashimoto for period III Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Before being sent to Manzanar, Betty had planned to attend Woodbury Business College and then get a job as a receptionist with solid accounting skills. Betty briefly mentions a need for the Nisei …

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doc My future in the post-war America (ddr-csujad-48-7)

Term paper by Jogi Yamaguchi for period III Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Jogi first discusses the choice he had to face in staying in America or leaving for Japan. He knows life in the US will be difficult and doesn't think he will ever see …

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doc Log of books checked out by students, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School (ddr-csujad-48-112)

Log of books checked out by seventeen students for a course taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. The authors include Jennie Hall, Beatty, Robinson, and Louise M. Mohr. Several of the names have been crossed out. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9921. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

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doc Project Director's bulletin, no. 50 (April 2, 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-100)

A bulletin from Ralph Merritt discussing the procedures for an evacuee to transfer baggage or personal property out of the camp when the evacuee is granted leave. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9909. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0909

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doc Program of control in one's school room (ddr-csujad-48-106)

Title: "A Program of Control in One's School Room." Report by Lois Hosford on the methods of control in a classroom. The author identifies school as another phase of community life, in which the teacher aim is training individuals to make a living and live well with others. He discusses a number of essential characteristics for …

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doc Lists of names of staff members at Manzanar incarceration camp written by Harry Bentley Wells (ddr-csujad-48-142)

Two lists of names of staff members at Manzanar Incarceration Camp written by Harry Bentley Wells. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9952. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0952

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Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director, War Relocation Authority, to Project Directors, June 8, 1943; Community analysis report, no. 5 (June 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-57)

doc Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director, War Relocation Authority, to Project Directors, June 8, 1943; Community analysis report, no. 5 (June 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-57)

Letter from Dillon S. Myer to Project Directors on June 8, 1943. Report on "Evacuee Resistances to Relocation" (or, leaving the incarceration camps). Evacuee resistance to relocation. Presents three "fundamental reasons" for the "relocation program" designed to encourage people to move out of the incarceration camps, then describes the "ideal relocation program," which would see "every …

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doc Economy class record book (ddr-csujad-48-43)

Metal comb bound book titled, "Economy Class Record Book," which Harry Bentley Wells used as a grade book while at Manzanar High School. The inside cover includes a key to the marks, the first several pages track attendance, followed by student names and grades for the courses he taught, the back cover has a list of …

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doc Our future (ddr-csujad-48-34)

Assignment by Mary Mitsuuchi for period 5 Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Mary discusses the future for Japanese Americans. She says the day of forced evacuation brought a number of uncertainties. However, those that have left camp for work have found very favorable conditions. Schools have …

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doc Background for the relocation program (ddr-csujad-48-110)

Titled as: The background for the relocation program (prepared for information of Staff of the War Relocation Authority). It also describes the early Japanese migration to the United States and some of the economic and social aspects of American Japanese life. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9919. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

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doc Memorandum from Leon C. High, Principal, Manzanar High School, to Harry Bentley Wells, August 20, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-68)

Letter from Roy Nash and Leon C. High to Mr. Wells indicating his papers have been forwarded for final approval and the recommendation that he travel as lightly as possible due to the housing problem. Mr. Wells could always have further things sent to him at a later date. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9068. See …

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doc Telegram from Vaughn B Ferguson to Harry B. Wells, August 25, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-50)

The telegram indicates Harry B. Wells need to submit a medical examination form 2413 immediately to finalize his position with the Civil Service Commission at Manzanar. Sent by: Vaugh B. Ferguson. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9050. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0050

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Memorandum from Elmer Rowalt, Acting Director, War Relocation Authority, to all employees of the War Relocation Authority, January 16, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-83)

doc Memorandum from Elmer Rowalt, Acting Director, War Relocation Authority, to all employees of the War Relocation Authority, January 16, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-83)

Memorandum to all employees of the War Relocation Authority highlighting the War Bond savings program and the push to have 90% of employees pledge 10% of their salary and reminding employees that their salaries have been increased by the overtime bill passed by Congress. (6-4069-BU-COS-WP). Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9083. See this object in the …

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Letter from Harry Bentley Wells, teacher, Manzanar High School, to Dillon S. Myer, Director, War Relocation Authority, Marcy 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-76)

doc Letter from Harry Bentley Wells, teacher, Manzanar High School, to Dillon S. Myer, Director, War Relocation Authority, Marcy 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-76)

Letter to the War Relocation Authority from Harry Bentley Wells conveying the good character of Masaye Nakahira with regards to her request to leave Manzanar. Wells discusses her participation and preparation for the class she was attended as well as her thorough "Americanization." Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9076. See this object in the California State …

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doc Relation of administration to discipline (ddr-csujad-48-94)

Title: "The relation of administration to discipline." An essay on the use of classroom discipline/control for the teacher. The paper identifies four types of control: No control, Absolute teacher control, Group control, and Unselfish self control. With each the pros and cons are discussed. The author settles upon Unselfish self control as the best option, but …

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doc Memorandum from the office of the superintendent to classroom teachers, January 12, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-95)

A memo from the Office of the Superintendent reviewing new and existing policies for classroom teachers. It also provides congratulations for the elementary opening and the increase in morale due to it. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9904. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0904

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doc World Geog. and History, Period I, 7-5-2 (ddr-csujad-48-114)

Class roster and grades for Period 1, World Geography and History, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. Thirty-five students are listed. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9923. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0923

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doc Essay (ddr-csujad-48-24)

Assignment by Ruth Ryoko Saitow (portion of name is missing due to torn upper right corner, full name determined via class roster) for period V Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. The author comments on the need for workers during the war, but all of the Japanese …

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