Minidoka Irrigator

The Minidoka Irrigator was published from September 10, 1942 to July 28, 1945. The newspaper was staffed mainly by camp inmates who wrote the articles, set the type, and printed the final copies. The Irrigator offered advice on how to adapt to life in Minidoka and publicized camp activities, such as dances and sports events.

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Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 51 (February 17, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-126)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 51 (February 17, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-126)
Selected article titles: "Hog Farm to Be Liquidated By June 30 Says Ag Head" (p. 1), "Gresham Group Demands Deportation of Japanese" (p. 1), "Director D.S. Myer Expected to Give Report on Coast" (p. 1), "Reinduction Policy Prohibited by WRA" (p. 1), "Seasonal Leave Policy Clarified by D.S. Myer" (p. 2), "Assault Case Taken to Jerome" …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 42 (December 23, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-118)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 42 (December 23, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-118)
Selected article titles: "3rd Memorial Services Honor 10 War Dead" (p. 1), "Legion Post Urges Japanese To Sell Land" (p. 1), "Portland Rules Citizens May Hold Municipal Licenses" (p. 1), "9 Families Apply For Return To West Coast. Survey Indicates 800 Families Would Like to Return to Coast" (p. 1), "Sec. Ickes' Message on Ban Lift" …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 22 (July 24, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-49)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 22 (July 24, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-49)
Selected article titles: "WRA Says Hunt Cannot be Used to House Prisoners" (p. 1), "Governor Requests Use of Hunt for War Prisoners" (p. 1), "Illinois Town Welcomes First Japanese Family" (p. 1), "WRA Picks Tule Lake As Segregation Center. Segregation Procedures Announced" (p. 1), "Army Calls Seven More Volunteers" (p. 1), "Senate Committee Recommends Nisei Subject …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 42 (December 11, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-67)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 42 (December 11, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-67)
Selected article titles: "Inspectors Register All Aliens" (p. 1), "Nisei Casualties in Italy Released by War Dept." (p. 1), "Nisei in Italy Draws Major's Praises; Hit Hard Opponent" (p. 1), "Myer Answers Dies Investigation Charges" (p. 1), "Coast Fair Play Committee Backs WRA on Tule Program" (p. 1), "U.S. Circuit Court Upholds Legality of Evacuation" (p. …
Minidoka Irrigator Special Edition (February 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-171)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Special Edition (February 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-171)
Selected article titles: "Blks. 26, 28, 30 Lead Volunteer Enlistment Here" (p. 1), "Why a Segregated Unit? War Secretary Answers" (p. 1), "Comments on Army Move Favorable" (p. 1), "Editorial: No Time for Confusion" (p. 2), "Volunteers May Get Legal Advice" (p. 2).
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 9 (October 14, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-8)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 9 (October 14, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-8)
Selected article titles: "Myer Visit Delayed: to Arrive Fri." (p. 1), "Distant States Send in Requests for Hunt Workers" (p. 1), "Hunt Shown First 'Movies' This Week" (p. 1), "WRA Sends Official to Utah to Investigate Hunt's Coal Shipments Delay" (p. 1), "Editorial: Unfair to Victory..." (p. 2), "Co-op Delegates Meet Thursday to Launch Plans" (p. …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 10 (October 17, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-9)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 10 (October 17, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-9)
Selected article titles: "New Planning Body to Air Co-op By-Laws" (p. 1), "9 Women Join Fire Brigade" (p. 1), "Eventual Relocation of 25,000 Seen by WRA Head" (p. 1), "Nisei Soldiers May Visit" (p. 2), "Steady Coal Supply Seen" (p. 2), "Marathon Race Carded for Big Halloween Festival" (p. 2), "Hunt Hospital Kitchen Feeds 200 Daily" …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 11 (May 8, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-38)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 11 (May 8, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-38)
Selected article titles: "Public Sentiment Ousts Nisei from Mid-West Jobs" (p. 1), "No Hasty Action is Contemplated to Ease Any Evacuation Orders" (p. 1), "Residents May Cancel Requests for Repatriation" (p. 1), "Limited Service Men Not Accepted Now, States Col. Merrill" (p. 1), "Worthy Nisei Should be Given Jobs Outside Centers -- Mrs. Roosevelt. 'And the …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 52 (February 19, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-77)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 52 (February 19, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-77)
Selected article titles: "Draft Calls 151 Hunt Men for Pre-Physicals at Boise. Leave Section Will Send Out Memos to Men; No Luggage Needed" (p. 1), "Evacuation Legality Case Appealed to Supreme Court" (p. 1), "Twin Falls City Council Views Racial Issues" (p. 1), "Aliens Must Carry Certificate of Identification" (p. 1), "New Fair Labor Practice Plan …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 21 (July 8, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-95)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 21 (July 8, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-95)
Selected article titles: "New Leave Rulings Made. Revised Trial Indefinite Regulations Are Clarified. Evacuees Out on Season, Short-term May Not Convert Leave Into Test Permit" (p. 1), "Southern California Methodists Push Return of Evacuees to West Coast Area" (p. 1), "Jerome Center Closes on July 1" (p. 1), "6 Granadans Found Guilty. 14 Colorado WRA Center …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 9 (April 22, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-84)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 9 (April 22, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-84)
Selected article titles: "48 Hunt Men to Report For Induction April 27. Group to Leave for Ft. Douglas, Utah; 9 Still on Reserve List" (p. 1), "New Board On Relocation Formed Here" (p. 1), "Draftee May Get Defect Statement From Dr. Neher" (p. 1), "Ban On Italian Aliens Lifted " (p. 1), "Nisei Discharged For N.J. …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 44 (January 13, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-121)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 44 (January 13, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-121)
Selected article titles: "Japanese Return Will Not Create Serious Trouble -- Myer. Goal of WRA to Close Centers by 1946. Those Left To Be Turned Over to FBI" (p. 1), "Selective Service Classifications Given by Leaves" (p. 1), "Hotel Association Meeting" (p. 1), "88 Residents Apply For Coast Return" (p. 1), "Traveling Aliens Must Have Permits" …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 41 (December 4, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-66)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 41 (December 4, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-66)
Selected article titles: "Hearings Determine Evacuee Relocation Eligibility. Meetings Obtain Evidence Concerning Individual " (p. 1), "Evacuees Warned About Proper Return to Project" (p. 1), "Army Opposes Military Control in Tule Center" (p. 1), "Lack of Materials Slow Construction on Auditorium" (p. 1), "Alien Registration Will be Held" (p. 1), "Anonymous Donor Sends $525 for Children's …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. 2 No. 1 (January 2, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-160)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. 2 No. 1 (January 2, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-160)
Selected article titles: "Arnold, Writer for Oregonian, Here on Assignment" (p. 1), "Restriction Placed on Food Items" (p. 2), "Irrigator Mailing Service Available at 16 Cents a Month" (p. 2), "Mochi-Gome Arrives" (p. 3), "Gravel Used on Roads by Hospital" (p. 4).
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 25 (August 14, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-51)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 25 (August 14, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-51)
Selected article titles: "Marcantonio Bill Calls for Support of Every Issei, Nisei" (p. 1), "Camp Shelby Calls Three More Volunteers" (p. 1), "Noteworthy: California Chinese Americans Asks Fair Play for Loyal Nisei" (p. 1), "Myer States WRA Policies. WRA Plans Leaves Simplification; Predicts Large Scale Relocation" (p. 1), "Spanish Consul Visits Here" (p. 1), "Pamphlets Explain …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 12 (October 24, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-11)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 12 (October 24, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-11)
Selected article titles: "More Evacuees Expected. Relief Seen for Pressing Labor Needs" (p. 1), "Eligibility to Old-Age Benefits Not Affected by Work Here" (p. 1), "Area Center Boundaries Are Defined" (p. 1), "Co-op Workers Get September Pay; Others Must Await Turns" (p. 1), "Clothing Allowances Will Be Calculated From 1st of July" (p. 2), "Routine Check-ups …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 17 (June 19, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-44)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 17 (June 19, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-44)
Selected article titles: "Residents Reject Charter, 2375 to 1568. 73.9% of Eligible Voters Cast Ballots in Election" (p. 1), "Union Protests Employment of Nisei; Plan No Action" (p. 1), "Dies Charges Fail in Aim. Demand for Workers Mounts in Chicago Area, Says Shirrell" (p. 1), "Welcome Extended to Men in Army Who Visit Seattle" (p. 1), …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 36 (October 30, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-61)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 36 (October 30, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-61)
Selected article titles: "All-Nisei Combat Unit Receivers Plaudits For Bravery Under Fire with 5th Army" (p. 1), "New Territory is Now Open To Center Residents" (p. 1), "Test For ASP Will Be Given Here" (p. 1), "Hunt Farms Yield Many Items. Local Harvest Season to End Soon" (p. 1), "Leave Clearances Being Speeded Up" (p. 1), …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. V No. 3 (March 17, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-130)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. V No. 3 (March 17, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-130)
Selected article titles: "Nation-wide Survey Finds Evacuees Resettle in East" (p. 1), "Air Mail Packages Will Be Opened for Inspection -- PO" (p. 1), "Gresham Anti-Japanese Advocate Deportation" (p. 1), "Pfc. George Funai Now German Prisoner-of-War" (p. 1), "Canadian Nisei Prisoner Repatriated on Gripsholm" (p. 1), "Conviction of Nisei Draft Dodgers Upheld by Judge" (p. 1), …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 46 (January 27, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-123)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 46 (January 27, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-123)
Selected article titles: "Gov Wallgren Opposes Coast Return" (p. 1), "Rooms Available in Seattle to Students; Job Opportunities" (p. 1), "Gate Procedure Ruling Revised" (p. 1), "Dynamite Placed Under Evacuee Home in Calif." (p. 1), "FSA Loans Available to Eligible Evacuees -- WRA" (p. 1), "3 Japanese Shot in Nevada Caf_; Gunman Captured" (p. 1), "Bellevue …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. V No. 18 (June 30, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-145)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. V No. 18 (June 30, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-145)
Selected article titles: "Two Hunt Volunteers Cited for Gallantry in Action" (p. 1), "22 New York Nisei Accepted for Parts in Motion Picture" (p. 1), "Resettlement Council Organized in Seattle Area" (p. 1), "442nd Officers Devise Ways to Aid Nisei Rehabilitation" (p. 1), "Cleveland Housing Situation to be Studied by Official" (p. 1), "Cal. Legislature Asks …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 30 (September 18, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-56)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 30 (September 18, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-56)
Selected article titles: "President Gives Report on Evacuees to Senate Group" (p. 1), "WAC Meetings Next Tuesday, Wednesday" (p. 1), "Appointment of Gen. Emmons Cause Policy Speculation" (p. 1), "Camp-wide Hunt Annual Will Make Debut Soon; Blocks Being Covered for Group Pictures" (p. 1), "Eight Unable to Get Aboard Exchange Ship" (p. 1), "Transferees Prepare for …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. II No. 7 (January 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-24)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. II No. 7 (January 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-24)
Selected article titles: "M. Masaoka, Okada Here, Speak Sun." (p. 1), "Leave Centers Under WRA Control -- Myer. Transfer To Army Rule Proposed" (p. 1), "Steps Planned To Close Asylum To Evacuees" (p. 1), "Share-cropping Opportunity Opens; Apply, Evacuees Urged" (p. 1), "Arkansas Bans Owning Land" (p. 1), "Editorial: Still Our Best Bet" (p. 2), "Five …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. V No. 5 (March 31, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-132)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. V No. 5 (March 31, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-132)
Selected article titles: "The Symbol of the Resurrection" (p. 1), "Judge Grants Defense Motion for Trial in Fujimoto Case" (p. 1), "Spain Government Refuses to Represent Japan Nationals" (p. 1), "Confiscated Property to Be Returned" (p. 1), "Vandals Topple Gravestones in Fresno Cemetery" (p. 1), "Seattle Council Asked to Act on Discrimination" (p. 1).
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 8 (April 15, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-188)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 8 (April 15, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-188)
Selected article titles: "Draft to Affect Farm Labor Supply in Idaho. Robertson Predicts Evacuee Help Will be Cut 50 Per Cent from 1943" (p. 1), "Two Holdouts Ask Induction" (p. 1), "Citizenship Lost Through Marriage May be Regained" (p. 1), "Dr. Schmoe Backs Relocation Based on Agriculture and Allied Fields" (p. 1), "Official 442nd Song Titled …
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