Leaving camp

doc Civilian living in wartime (ddr-densho-381-54)

Information from the War Relocation Authority to prepare detainees for unincarcerated life during wartime. Topics include: employment opportunities, cost of living changes, rationing, taxes, and housing.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-54/

doc Takami Hibiya's indefinite leave card (ddr-densho-381-121)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-121/

doc Kansas City Newsletter Volume 1, Number 1 (ddr-densho-381-18)

The debut issue of the Kansas City News Letter [sic], written by the War Relocation Authority for areas served by the Kansas City Regional Relocation Office. Articles include upcoming events, employee recognition, an advertisement recommending the Midwest for permanent relocation, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-18/

doc Yoshi Hibiya's leave clearance application (ddr-densho-381-171)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-171/

doc War Relocation Authority notice on the relocation of unattached children and youth (ddr-densho-381-28)

Myer writes about the specifics of how children under the age of sixteen, who have been separated from their parents for various reasons, can navigate the process of relocating outside the camps.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-28/

doc Janet Hibiya indefinite leave memorandum (ddr-densho-381-177)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-177/

doc Relocation problems and policies (ddr-densho-381-24)

An address delivered by War Relocation Authority Director, Dillon S. Myer, to the Tuesday Evening Club. Myer discusses a variety of topics, including the creation of the War Relocation Authority, managing the camps, and plans for relocation.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-24/

doc Letter from Harold S. Fistere to Takami Hibiya (ddr-densho-381-147)

Harold S. Fistere writes to Takami Hibiya to inform him that the War Relocation Authority has some articles of contraband belonging to him. The letter gives instructions on how to retrieve the articles and what will happen if the articles are not claimed.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-147/

doc Report and minority views of the Special Committee on Un-American Activities on Japanese War Relocation Centers (ddr-densho-381-55)

A report submitted by John M. Costello to the House of Representatives discussing concerns with the War Relocation Authority's management of the concentration camps.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-55/

doc Yoshi Hibiya reference letter (ddr-densho-381-172)

A letter from Hisashi Hagiya to Dillon S. Meyer attesting to Yoshi Hibiya's successful efforts to "Americanize" her daughter and herself.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-172/

doc Project directors report on evacuee resistances to relocation (ddr-densho-381-6)

Dillon S. Myer, War Relocation Authority Director, lists twelve reasons why he believes detainees are reluctant to leave the camps.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-6/

doc Statement by Dillon S. Myer about constitutional principles involved in the relocation program (ddr-densho-381-15)

A statement from Dillon S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authority, presented before the Costello Sub-committee of the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Myer discusses the benefits of leave regulations in relation to the constitutionality of the evacuation and relocation program.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-15/

doc Yoshi Hibiya reference letter request (ddr-densho-381-174)

Myer, Dillon S.: author; War Relocation Authority: author

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-174/

doc WRA Citizen's Indefinite Leave card (ddr-densho-383-475)

Issued to Tamako Inouye at Minidoka, April 26, 1943. Destination listed as Cincinnati, Ohio. Card back has fingerprint and restriction that holder is not permitted to enter the prohibited area of the Western Defense Command.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-475/

doc WRA Citizen's Indefinite Leave card (ddr-densho-383-474)

Issued to George Tsuneyoshi Tokuda at Minidoka, May 13, 1943. Destination listed as Chicago, Illinois. Card back has fingerprint and restriction that holder is not permitted to enter the prohibited area of the Western Defense Command.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-474/

doc Blank Relocation Request forms (ddr-densho-356-963)

Blank relocation request forms

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-963/

doc Basic Family Fact Sheet (ddr-densho-355-177)

Note: "relocated to Kalamazoo, Mich. 10/20/44"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-355-177/

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 Memo to assembly center managers about applications for release (ddr-densho-356-788)

Memo to all Assembly Center Managers from Wartime Civil Control Administration regarding policy and procedure for internee's applications for release.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-788/

doc War Relocation Authority post-exclusion bulletin, number three (ddr-densho-381-26)

In post-exclusion bulletin number three, Acting Director John H. Provinse writes to clarify questions about detainee travel and visitor policies.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-26/

doc War Relocation Authority post-exclusion bulletin, number seven (ddr-densho-381-27)

Post-exclusion bulletin number seven addresses misunderstandings from earlier bulletins. Topics addressed include visitor policies, travel, and property transportation.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-27/

doc Draft letter to University of Iowa and University of Minnesota (ddr-densho-468-138)

Inquiry on admission policy for students of Japanese ancestry

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-138/

doc Letter from Theodore C. Blegen to Joseph B. Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-137)

Explanation that the University of Minnesota's policy on Japanese-American students has not yet been adopted

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-137/

doc Special Notice to Residents Regarding Property Shipment (ddr-densho-284-117)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-117/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 37 (September 14, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-85)

Selected article titles: "By Attorney General: Present Position of Justice Dept. Given" (p. 1), "Seek Persons Desiring to Return to Hawaii" (p. 2), "More Housing: 6 New Hostels Now Operating" (pp. 2-3), and "Those on Short-Term Leave Still Bona Fide Residents" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-85/

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