Student leave

In 1942, a small number of Japanese Americans began to exit the camps through a student relocation program. The early student resettlement to colleges in Midwestern and eastern states was organized by a coalition of church leaders and educators led by the American Friends Service Committee. The coalition persuaded colleges and universities in the country's interior to accept Japanese American students. It also helped the Nisei obtain security clearance to leave camp (a complicated process) and find housing. Tuition costs were borne by the students and their families. Although many parents gave up what savings they had, nearly all the students still worked round the clock to support themselves and their studies. By the end of the war, 4,000 Nisei students had entered approximately 600 colleges.

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Blanche Kimoto (ddr-densho-356-299)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto from Blanche Kimoto thanking her for her help in getting her out of camp and into college. She also details the trip to South Dakota. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-277 and ddr-densho-356-320.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-299/

doc Postcard to Yuri Domoto from Mary Suzuki (ddr-densho-356-338)

Postcard to Yuriko Domoto from Mary Suzuki in which she updates Yuri on her plans surrounding finishing school. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-338/

doc Letter from Joseph Conard to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-103)

Letter from Joseph Conard, Executive Secretary, National Japanese American Student Relocation Council West Coast Committee with instructions on how to proceed with student leave process.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-103/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Dr. Goss (ddr-densho-468-108)

Cover letter for application to University of Nebraska (no date)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-108/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to "Coach" (Ray Richards) (ddr-densho-468-110)

Typed draft explaining Ishikawa's seeking admission to the University of Nebraska with request for assistance (no date)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-110/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Joseph Conard (ddr-densho-468-119)

Letter with updated address and request for update on diploma verification

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-119/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Dr. Goss (ddr-densho-468-120)

Letter with updated address and update on student relocation process

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-120/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Mr. Conard (ddr-densho-468-114)

Letter expressing concern over rumors that Nisei students who have visited Japan will be ineligible for student transfer program [Note: "Conard" is misspelled as "Conrad," which Ishikawa acknowledges in ddr-densho-468-104]

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-114/

doc Note for student leave narrative (ddr-densho-468-133)

Continuation of narrative from ddr-densho-468-104.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-133/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Joseph Conard (ddr-densho-468-123)

Letter confirming acceptance to University of Nebraska with estimate of expenses and confirmation of contact in Lincoln who will help Ishikawa find employment

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-123/

doc Letter from Helen G. Duggan to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-147)

Refusal of admission to the University of Colorado

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-147/

doc Letter from Joseph Conard to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-125)

Update on travel permit and FBI clearance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-125/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Mr. Hyland (ddr-densho-468-141)

Typed draft. Letter describes experiences arriving in Lincoln and details of family and friends.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-141/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Ray Richards (ddr-densho-468-113)

Continuation of narrative from ddr-densho-468-104 with transcript of letter to Ray Richards (ddr-densho-468-110)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-113/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Mr. Conard (ddr-densho-468-107)

Typed draft protesting that time spent in Japan will impact student relocation (no date)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-107/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Dr. Alfred E. Longueil (CC: Dr. Rolfe) (ddr-densho-468-109)

Typed draft explaining Ishikawa's seeking admission to the University of Nebraska with request for advice (no date)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-109/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to State University of Iowa Registrar (ddr-densho-468-134)

Inquiry on admission policy for students of Japanese ancestry

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-134/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to John "Johnny" Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-142)

Letter with holiday news, updates on life at school, and work with list of expenditures.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-142/

doc Letter from Henry Ishikawa to WRA Relocation Project manager at Granada (ddr-densho-468-118)

Cover letter for letter to Joseph Ishikawa, who is en route to Granada

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-118/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Joseph Conard (ddr-densho-468-102)

Letter concerning Ishikawa's admission to the University of Nebraska

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-102/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Dr. R. W. Goss (ddr-densho-468-101)

Letter concerning Ishikawa's admission to the University of Nebraska

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-101/

doc Letter from George H. Sabine to Joseph B. Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-145)

Letter explaining Cornell University's willingness to admit Japanese American students

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-145/

doc Letter from Joseph Conard (ddr-densho-468-106)

Update on student relocation program. Page one is introduction from Ishikawa

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-106/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Joseph Conard (ddr-densho-468-124)

Letter informing National Student Relocation Council of missing letter with permit to go to Nebraska.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-124/

doc Letter from RW Goss to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-122)

Confirmation of receipt of letter dated Sept. 12 with enclosure of copy of Goss's letter from September 17. Notice that October 3 is last day to register for graduate college.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-122/