Work leave

During World War II, Japanese Americans were seen as a source of replacement labor for the farms in Utah, Idaho, and Montana. Starting in May 1942, camp inmates could obtain temporary leaves to work in agriculture, either returning to the camps every night or living on the farm for an extended period. In 1942 alone, some 10,000 Japanese Americans left the camps to perform this seasonal work. Their labor was vital to the agriculture industry and thus to the war effort.

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doc Instructions to evacuees on seasonal work leave, WRA-49 (ddr-csujad-55-676)

Rules and regulations for incarcerees at Heart Mountain incarceration camp regarding "seasonal work leave." Covers travel, change of address, unemployment, expiration, returning to a "Center" prior to contract expiration, welfare services, and information for aliens. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0678

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-676/

doc Memo from Vernon R. Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all Project Directors, May 1, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-838)

Memorandum of understanding from Vernon Kennedy to All Project Directors regarding employment opportunities for Issei "resettlers" in the Chicago area. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0840

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-838/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 1944, Peoria, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-815)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Peoria, Illinois. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0817

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-815/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 1 to April 15, 1944, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota (ddr-csujad-55-837)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0839

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-837/

doc Letter from Elmer L. Shirrell, Relocation Supervisor, to whom it may concern, November 12, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2176)

Correspondence from Elmer Shirrell to Whom it May Concern regarding George Nakamura's loyalty to the United States and recommendation for a job. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2278

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2176/

doc Digest of current job offers in the Western half of Missouri for period ending January 31, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-807)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in western Missouri. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0809

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-807/

Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Kansas City area for period ending March 10, 1944, Omaha, Nebraska District (ddr-csujad-55-831)

doc Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Kansas City area for period ending March 10, 1944, Omaha, Nebraska District (ddr-csujad-55-831)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for ""resettlers"" in the Kansas City area. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0833

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-831/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 16 to March 31, 1944, Peoria, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-991)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-991/

doc Memo from Vernon R. Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all Project Directors, February 9, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-812)

Memorandum of understanding from Vernon Kennedy to All Project Directors regarding job opportunities for "resettlers" in the Midwest region. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0814

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-812/

doc Digest of current job offers in the St. Louis and Eastern half of Missouri for period ending January 31, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-810)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in St. Louis and eastern Missouri Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0812

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-810/

Current relocation opportunities and housing situation, middle Atlantic area and New York District for period ending February 25, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-822)

doc Current relocation opportunities and housing situation, middle Atlantic area and New York District for period ending February 25, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-822)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in the Middle Atlantic and New York area. Includes summary of jobs and opportunities and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0824

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-822/

doc Memo from Leave Officer, Heart Mountain Relocation Project, to Finance Officer and Shoji Nagumo, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-900)

Memorandum of understanding from Leave Officer to Shoji Nagumo regarding computation of Nagumo's Leave Assistance Grant. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0902

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-900/

doc Work opportunities in Cleveland area of as February 7, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-820)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Includes summary of jobs, description of the Cleveland area, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0822

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-820/

Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Kansas City area for period ending March 10, 1944, St. Louis, Missouri District (ddr-csujad-55-830)

doc Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Kansas City area for period ending March 10, 1944, St. Louis, Missouri District (ddr-csujad-55-830)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in the Kansas City area. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0832

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-830/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Dec. 10 to Dec. 25, 1943, Peoria, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-800)

Report on job vacancies for ""resettlers"" in Peoria, Illinois. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0802

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-800/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 1944, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-817)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0819

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-817/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 16 to March 31, 1944, Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-993)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0995

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-993/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 1 to April 15, 1944, Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-836)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0838

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-836/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 16 to April 30, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-839)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Chicago, Illinois. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0841

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-839/

doc Letter from M.A. Church, Senior Engineer, Jerome Relocation Center, to whom it may concern, June 29, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2609)

A letter of recommendation for Mr. Harry H. Kawasnishi written by M.A. Church, Senior Engineer, at the Jerome incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2773

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2609/

img Posted work leave notice (ddr-densho-93-19)

Original Ansel Adams caption: Detail of work-offer board, Manzanar Relocation Center, California / photograph by Ansel Adams.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-93-19/

doc Letter from Phil Okano to Alice Okano (ddr-densho-359-1213)

Phil writes to his wife, Alice Okano, concerning his travel from Amache Concentration camp to Denver. He couldn't convince his father to leave Amache. Phil writes that many people were biding their time in the camp to see how the war in the Pacific would pan out before making any decisions about leaving camp. Phil is …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1213/

doc Letter from Alice Okano to Phil Okano (ddr-densho-359-1223)

Alice writes that if Phil, her husband, wants to take the teaching job it is fine by her. She also assures Phil she will be fine on the farm in Caldwell, Idaho if he wants to work in Denver a bit longer.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1223/

doc Letter from Phil Okano to Alice Okano (ddr-densho-359-1212)

Phil writes to his wife, Alice Okano, concerning life in the Amache Concentration Camp including activities at the high school and social gatherings. He also mentions an upcoming trip to Denver and trying to convince other families to leave the camp.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1212/

doc Letter from Phil Okano to Alice Okano (ddr-densho-359-1221)

Phil writes about meeting a friend of Alice's in Denver. He also writes about his day at the laundry and shopping trip to buy a new jacket.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1221/