Social and recreational activities

Japanese Americans found ways to fill the long days created by the enforced idleness of camp life. They made jewelry from shells found in the desert, built furniture for their rooms using scrap lumber and renovated the exteriors of their barracks. People also played cards, chess, checkers, mahjongg, and the Japanese games 'go' and 'shogi.' Camp inmates held dances, concerts, plays, and arts and crafts exhibitions. In Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho, they even held a beauty contest to select the "Sweetheart of Minidoka."

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doc Sentinel supplement, series 229 (September 5, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-940)

News bulletin from Heart Mountain incarceration camp covering jobs at the Tooele Ordinance Depot, elections, enlisted incarcerees, movie schedules, jobs at the incarceration camp, and baseball games. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0942

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-940/

doc Administrative circular (War Relocation Authority), no. 1 (1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1719)

Report on the structure and operation of the Community Activities Division including an organizational chart, scope, organizational structure, and relation to community councils. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1721

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1719/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, January 24, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-441)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on Shinnenkai and recreation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0443

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-441/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 89 (June 24, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1069)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment, unemployment compensation, English classes, Community Enterprises, training courses, and camp events. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1071

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1069/

doc Girls' Day Hinamatsuri at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1466)

Program for the Japanese Girl Scouts event at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. For invitation see sac_jaac_1467. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 113. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1468

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1466/

doc Note from Social and Entertainment, Community Activities, Heart Mountain, April 13, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-721)

Schedule of recreational activities at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes Youth Organizations, Adult Activities, Cubs and Brownies, and Churches. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0723

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-721/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, November 15, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-316)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on Fair Practice Committee, school construction, Japanese literature, resignation of Judicial Commissioners, clothing allowances, and Heart Mountain Club, and a request made to the Japanese American Citizens League. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0318

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-316/

doc Receipt (ddr-csujad-55-1960)

Receipt belonging to Masako Adachi for her participation in the Floral Art Department at Tule Lake incarceration camp. From the Masako Adachi scrapbook. See also sac_jaac_1953. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1963

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1960/

doc Light of learning (ddr-csujad-55-1825)

Booklet covering the adult education program at Poston incarceration camp. Includes background on adult education in Poston, evacuee employees, volunteer teachers, vocational training, sewing, beauty, cobbling, shop training, music, the adult education center, and reflections by staff members and students in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1828

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1825/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 31 (February 16, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1027)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information about paychecks, shoe repairs, clothing grants, and memorial rites. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1029

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1027/

doc Invitation to Spring Festival at Tri State High School (ddr-csujad-55-137)

Invitation to a Spring Festival at Tri-State High School for the War Relocation Authority education staff. Includes illustrations. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0139

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-137/

doc Masako Adachi scrapbook (ddr-csujad-55-1950)

Scrapbook containing programs, invitations, notes, ephemera, greeting cards, administrative documents, postcards, clippings, tickets, and sewing patterns documenting Masako Adachi's day-to-day activities at Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1953

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1950/

Photograph, programs, and invitation to children's recreation events at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1465)

img Photograph, programs, and invitation to children's recreation events at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1465)

Scrapbook page containing a photograph, invitation, and two programs for children's recreational events at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Includes programs for Japanese Girl Scouts and Hinamatsuri, a photograph of the Sumio wrestling ring, and an invitation to the Girl Scout event. For programs see sac_jaac_1468 and sac_jaac_1469. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1465/

doc Easter special sale (ddr-csujad-55-42)

Advertisement for an "Easter Special" sale of dry goods at the Rohwer incarceration camp. Advertisement features home goods, clothing, plants, and supplies and includes prices and illustrations. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00046

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-42/

doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 21 (October 3, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-654)

General information bulletin, series 21, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on October 3, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Heart Mountain High School opens Tuesday; Break in water pipe repaired; Heart Mountain court site picked; Schedule of religious services; Weekday activities; Memorial services to be …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-654/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 108 (August 5, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1085)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on CAA certificate renewals, geologist talk, police warnings, USO schedule, track and railroad work, sports announcements, and employment opportunities. Includes Japanese text. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1085/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 53 (April 6, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1044)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment, private property stored in Los Angeles, clothing allowances, lectures sponsored by the Buddhist church, the hospitalization of three children, and construction. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1044/

doc Community wide Halloween party (ddr-csujad-55-711)

Planning document for a Halloween party at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Outlines responsibilities for individuals and groups assisting with decorations, refreshments, games, and maintenance. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0713

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-711/

doc Christmas Day program at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1456)

Scrapbook page containing a program for a Christmas play presented by German internees at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 105. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1458

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1456/

doc Memo from Jiro Fujioka, Co-operating with Block Chairmen, Heart Mountain, to Rev. Mukushina, June 28, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-699)

Memorandum from Jiro Fujioka to Speaker, Rev. Mukushina, regarding his speech on boys psychology at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0701

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-699/

doc American Junior Red Cross membership card for Taeko Ono (ddr-csujad-55-146)

Membership card for Taeko Ono in the American Junior Red Cross. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0148

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-146/

img Boy Scouts (ddr-csujad-55-1459)

Scrapbook page containing five black and white photographs of Boy Scouts at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 108. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1461

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1459/

doc Boy Scouts of America Modoc Area Council temporary certificate of advancement (ddr-csujad-55-1995)

Certificate stating that Allan Minoru Hida has completed all requirements necessary for advancement as a second class scout in Boy Scouts of America, Modoc Area Council. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1998

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1995/

doc Memo from Jiro Fujioka, Co-operating with Block Chairmen, Heart Mountain, to Rev. Kubose, July 19, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-706)

Memorandum from Jiro Fujioka to Speaker, Rev. Kubose regarding his "Young people's psychology" speech at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0708

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-706/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 32 (February 18, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1028)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes an announcement from Project Director, Guy Robertson, on registration ("loyalty questionnaire"), and information on clothing allowances, investigation committee, and postal services. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1028/