Manzanar

img Photograph of a man in a wheelchair in Merritt Park at Manzanar (ddr-csujad-47-241)

Photograph of a man in a wheelchair in Pleasure Merritt Park at Manzanar incarceration camp. He is wearing a striped shirt and in front of the pagoda. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0386

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img Photograph of Queen Margie Shimizu in front of a barracks garden (ddr-csujad-47-3)

Photograph of Queen Margie Shimizu admiring the landscaping done beside a Manzanar barrack, block 24, between barracks 5 and 6 with another person. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0011

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img Photograph of Lillian and Harry Matsumoto from the waist up (ddr-csujad-47-159)

Photograph of Lillian and Harry Matsumoto, superintendents of the Children's Village, from the waist up at Manzanar incarceration camp. Signed, "To Miss Hawes- Lillian and Harry Matsumoto" See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0276

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img Photograph of people in front of a barracks at Manzanar (ddr-csujad-47-333)

Photograph of four men, a woman and a young boy outside of a barracks at Manzanar incarceration camp. They are getting ready to depart. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0492

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img Photograph of five adults and two children in Death Valley (ddr-csujad-47-119)

Photograph of five adults and two children in Death Valley National Park. The adults are sitting on a park bench and the two children are on a small wicker chair. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0204

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img Photograph of produce packing at Manzanar (ddr-csujad-47-60)

Photograph of two men working to pack produce crates near a field at Manzanar incarceration camp. Two men are supervising from the right side. A stack of crates is ready to be distributed in the foreground. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0095

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doc Log of books checked out by students in period IV, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School (ddr-csujad-48-123)

Log of books checked out by thirty-six students in Period 4, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. One name has been crossed out. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9932. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0932

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doc Term paper: my plan for the future (ddr-csujad-48-2)

Term paper by Chiyoko Nakasaki for period VII Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Chiyoko discusses finding an office job after graduation, but she worries about giving the wrong impression or building a bad reputation if she sets out as an independent female. She enjoys listening to …

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doc My plans for my future (ddr-csujad-48-19)

Term Paper by Haruye Imahori for period VII Social Problems course, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. Haruye would like to be a bookkeeper eventually. She recounts the satisfaction in seeing results during her classes. However, war and subsequent forced evacuation create uncertainty for her. She tells that her parents believe the best …

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doc American refugees (ddr-csujad-48-47)

American refugees, June 1942. Appeal opposing the Japanese American mass removal from the U.S. west coast. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0047

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doc Letter from Kazuyoshi Nagashima to Mr. Wells regarding poor performance in class (ddr-csujad-48-54)

A letter from Kazuyoshi Nagashima, a student in period 1 History, to Mr. Wells explaining why he has not completed his final assignment on the civilization of Egypt and why he performed poorly on the test given that day. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9054. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

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doc Class roster for courses taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School (ddr-csujad-48-36)

Class rosters for courses taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School: Period 1: 10-L with 35 names; Period 2: 10-L with 44 names; Period 3: 12-H with 43 names and grades; Period 5: 12-H with 33 names; Period 7: 12-H with 9 names and grades; Period 8: 10-L with 44 names. Transcription is found …

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doc Voucher for per diem and/or reimbursement of expenses incident to official travel, Form 10-1664a, Harry Bentley Wells (ddr-csujad-48-70)

Voucher for per diem and/or reimbursement of expenses incident to official travel for Harry Bentley Wells. He escorted Messrs. F. Tayama, K. Higashi, J. Masaoka out of and back into military areas by traveling with them to Reno, NV on 11/27/42 and 11/29/42. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9070. See this object in the California State …

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doc Wolf song (ddr-csujad-48-74)

Lyrics from the poem , titled: "The Wolf Song." Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9074. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0074

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doc Seimei no jisso (Truth of life); English translation Nectarean shower (Kanro no hou) (ddr-csujad-48-42)

Cover title: Kanro no hou. 1st edition printed in the U.S.A., 1938 See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0042

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doc My future (ddr-csujad-48-10)

Term Paper by Hitoshi Yasuda for period 5 Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Hitoshi opens by discussing the uncertainty he faces in his future, and the characteristics necessary to be successful. Before the war, he had hoped to go to college and get technical training in …

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doc Wells Hist. Per. 5 (ddr-csujad-48-119)

Class roster for Period 5, History, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. Thirty-seven students are listed. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9928. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0928

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doc Memorandum receipt, Form WRA-16, Harry Bentley Wells (ddr-csujad-48-86)

Memorandum receipt of goods loaned to Harry Bentley Wells for his barracks apartment, case no. 71. The list is comprised of the necessary furniture needed to furnish the apartment. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9086. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0086

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doc Memorandum from the office of the superintendent to all educational personnel, January 21, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-98)

Memorandum from the Office of the Superintendent addressing the need for thorough and correct weekly records to be kept and turned in on time to ensure prompt delivery of checks. The memo requests that the term professional preparation should be more explicit, and that teachers should ensure time sheets are filled out honestly. Transcription is found …

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doc What I like and don't like about Manzanar (ddr-csujad-48-30)

Assignment by Ryoko Yano (the first letter is missing due to a torn edge, determined via class roster) for period 8 Geography and History class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. The author points out the things they like and dislike about Manzanar. They like the nearness to mountains and …

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doc Future (ddr-csujad-48-14)

Term paper by Yoshio Kusayanagi for Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Yoshio presents a very idealistic view of the needs for good individuals to overcome evil and injustice in the world. He highlights the need for everyone to do their part to win the war, by …

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doc Project Director's bulletin, no. 39 (January 15, 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-103)

A bulletin from Ralph Merritt discussing the new procedures due to the overtime bill passed by Congress. Merritt discusses the need to fill out a time sheet for each 15-day period and have it signed by their immediate supervisor. Additionally, the process for granting leave was discussed. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9912. See this object …

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doc Greeks (ddr-csujad-48-40)

Term paper for period I 10-L History class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Ikuyo describes Greek civilization in detail for the assigned final project. Section headings include: Geography; History; Biographies; Civilization; Illustrations; and Maps. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9040. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

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doc Log of books checked out by students in period III, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School (ddr-csujad-48-122)

Log of books checked out by twenty-nine students in Period 3, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9931. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0931

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doc Letter (Form 734) from Joseph W. Carney, Fiscal Accountant, to Harry Bentley Wells, July 20, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-89)

Letter, Form 734, to Harry Bentley Wells with his pay check for July 1-15, 1943 at Manzanar from Joseph W. Carney for $58.20. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9089. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0089

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-89/

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