Manzanar

doc Letter from Bill Taketa, October 29, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2343)

Correspondence from Bill Taketa to unidentified recipient regarding passing army physical exam and impending presidential election. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2449

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2343/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, August 1, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2330)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding a fire at Manzanar incarceration camp, physical induction for the army, and Uchida's family. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2436

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2330/

doc Second quarterly report, July 1 to September 30, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-1653)

Report covering progress of the "relocation" program, movement to "relocation centers", community construction, "evacuee" induction, employment inside and outside the centers, leave regulations, student "relocation", "evacuee" property, self-government, consumer enterprises, education, health and sanitation, welfare, mess operations, police and fire, agriculture and manufacturing, religious activities, "evacuee" newspapers, postal facilities, individual exclusion, repatriation, organization and personnel, chronology …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1653/

img Maps of incarceration camps in the western United States (ddr-csujad-55-98)

Series of maps including incarceration camps in the western United States, temporary assembly centers in California, Manzanar camp in California, Gila River camp in Arizona, Topaz camp in Utah, Heart Mountain camp in Wyoming, Poston camp in Arizona, Amache camp in Colorado, Tule Lake camp in California, Rohwer camp in Arkansas, Minidoka camp in Idaho, and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-98/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, December 5, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2329)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding graduation at Manzanar incarceration camp and asking about the town of Florin, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2435

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2329/

doc Letter from Bill Taketa to Wagell Brothers, July 11, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2342)

Correspondence from Bill Taketa to Wagell Brothers regarding the fact they were in the same grade at Elk Grove Union High School. Bill Taketa requests the Wagell Brothers become his pen pal. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2448

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2342/

doc Letter from Bill Taketa to James, November 15, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2539)

Correspondence from Bill Taketa to James regarding draftees from the camp going into the army, weather, and F.D.R. re-election. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2646

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2539/

img Location map of WRA projects (ddr-csujad-55-2494)

Partial map of the United States indicating the location of Tule Lake, Minidoka, Heart Mountain, Topaz, and Manzanar incarceration camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2600

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2494/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to James Waegell, Jack, and George, May 22, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2336)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to Jim [James Waegell], Jack, and George regarding Uchida's life and schooling at Manzanar incarceration camp during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2442

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2336/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida tp Pvt. James Waegell, September 19, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2337)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding military service during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2443

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2337/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to James Waegell, December 4, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2326)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's Thanksgiving celebration and his induction into the armed forces during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2432

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2326/

doc Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Waegell, June 13, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-2315)

Correspondence from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Waegell regarding Takagi's journey from Elk Grove, California to Manzanar incarceration camp and life in the "reception center." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2421

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2315/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to James Waegell, December 6, 1946 (ddr-csujad-55-2335)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's experience in the army during World War II, mutual friends, and general updates. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2441

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2335/

img Manzanar WRA Camp (ddr-csujad-55-2487)

Map of Inyo County, California and the site of Manzanar incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2593

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2487/

doc Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, April 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-73)

Handwritten correspondence from Ruth Takagi to Margaret Waegell discussing Takagi's family and working conditions in the camp. Takagi discusses an upcoming move and teaching position at the Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00077

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-73/

doc Manual on judiciary and arbitration (ddr-csujad-55-786)

Manual covering Judiciary and Arbitration at Manzanar incarceration camp. Part 1, Judiciary, includes the following Articles: 1. Judicial Commission; 2. Officers; 3. Hearing Board; 4. Rules of procedure; and 5. Cases outside the Jurisdiction of Judicial Commission. Part 2, Arbitration, includes the following Articles: 1. Arbitration Committee; 2. Officers; 3. Procedures; 4. Duties of the Commission; …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-786/

doc Letter from Bill Taketa to James Waegell, November 25, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2341)

Correspondence from Bill Taketa to Mr. James Waegell thanking him for the fruit he sent him. Mr. Taketa indicates that he heard about 800 Japanese Americans are in California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2447

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2341/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, July 10, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2334)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding the draft process for Japanese American incarcerees during World War II, discrimination against Japanese Americans, and life at Manzanar incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2440

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2334/

doc Japanese Americans in internment camps 1942-1946, physical layout of the WRA camps (ddr-csujad-55-2495)

Document detailing the physical layout and qualities of incarceration camps. Covers: isolation centers, assembly centers, permanent relocation centers, farm area, administrative area, internee area, barracks, mess hall, boiler room, recreation hall, block manager, ward, hospital schools, canteens, utilities, employment and salary, other centers, progressive project directors, camp closing, Tule Lake closure, and post-war years. See this …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2495/

doc Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, January 8, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-72)

Handwritten correspondence from Ruth Takagi to Margaret Waegell thanking Waegell for a gift and discussing Takagi's family, activities, and work. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00076

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-72/

doc Letter from Bill Taketa to James Waegell, August 18, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2540)

Correspondence from Bill Taketa to James Waegell regarding 100 degree weather, draft, and college plans. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2647

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2540/

img Manzanar WRA Project (ddr-csujad-55-2488)

Topographic map of the area surrounding Manzanar incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2594

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2488/

doc Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, January 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-71)

Handwritten correspondence from Ruth Takagi to Margaret Waegell discussing her family and feelings regarding the forced evacuation experience. Takagi also requests supplies and food items. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00075

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-71/

doc Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, September 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-70)

Handwritten correspondence from Ruth Takagi to Margaret Waegell discussing family members, employment, and conditions in the Manzanar incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00074

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-70/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, June 22, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2331)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's job at Manzanar incarceration camp, inquiring about life in Florin, and general updates on family and daily life. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2437

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2331/

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