Manzanar Free Press

The Manzanar Free Press was published from September 1942 to 1945. The newspaper was staffed mainly by camp inmates who wrote the articles, set the type, and printed the final copies.

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Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 49 (November 12, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-8)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 49 (November 12, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-8)
Selected article titles: "First Groups Return From Montana. 143 Workers Home in Last Two Days" (p. 1), "No Deductions for Clothing" (p. 1), "Almost Three Hundred Colleges Approved by Army for Japanese" (p. 1), "Residents Warned on Private Business" (p. 1), "Leadership Class Offers Opportunity" (p. 1), "Leave for Heart Mt." (p. 1), "October Checks to …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 50 (December 16, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-297)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 50 (December 16, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-297)
Selected article titles: "Merritt Stricken With Pneumonia; Confined to Bed" (p. 1), "Erase Nisei Names from War Memorial" (p. 1), "New Travel Permit Policy Disbands WRA Escort Services" (p. 1), "An Un-Democratic Act" (p. 2).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 19 (September 2, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-55)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 19 (September 2, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-55)
Selected article titles: "Internal Government Plans Told. Block Leaders to be Limited to Citizens" (p. 1), "Farewell Today by Police Force" (p. 1), "Sears Catalogs Swamp Center" (p. 1), "Motor Fleet Augmented" (p. 1), "Hospital Laundry Begins Operation" (p. 1), "Announce Clothing Allowance. Evacuees May Buy Own Dress Selections" (p. 1), "Officials Visit Via Army Bomber" …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 47 (November 7, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-85)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 47 (November 7, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-85)
Selected article titles: "Demand for Manzanar Workers in East Noted by Job Offers" (p. 1), "Wind Causes Fire Havoc" (p. 1), "Work Corps Ready for Complaints" (p. 1), "Release Sought for Accused Pending Trial" (p. 1), "Sol. Kimball Takes New Post, Succeeding Harvey Coverley" (p. 1), "Gas Tanks Installed for Shoyu Factory" (p. 1), "Conserve Heat …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 23 (September 11, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-60)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 23 (September 11, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-60)
Selected article titles: "New Police Chief Assumes Duties" (p. 1), "Unclaimed Packages Still at Office" (p. 1), "Indian Lecturer" (p. 1), "Block Chiefs Remain. Community Council to be Distinct Body" (p. 1), "Hawaii Group in Meeting" (p. 1), "Poston Visitors Study Guayule" (p. 1), "Caucasians in Arrival Group" (p. 1), "Make Requisition for Clothing Issue" (p. …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 6 (August 3, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-42)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 6 (August 3, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-42)
Selected article titles: "What the World is Saying..." (p. 1), "Nisei May Leave Center for Jobs. Work Must be Out of Vital Defense Area" (p. 1), "Congress for Enterprises Elected" (p. 1), "Red Cross Group to Meet" (p. 1), "Kiddies Turn Out Own Publication" (p. 1), "Girls Lead in Camouflage Net Production" (p. 1), "Second Meeting …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 7 No. 8 (July 28, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-359)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 7 No. 8 (July 28, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-359)
Selected article titles: "Wisconsin Hospital Still Accepts Nisei for Cadet Nurse Training" (p. 1), "American Express Office to Disband" (p. 1), "Block 19 Mess Hall Closed to Residents" (p. 1), "Myer Gives Approval to Close Blocks as Population Decreases" (p. 1), "442nd to Become Part of Reserve" (p. 1), "Japanese Alien to Face Trial at Stockton …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 54 (November 23, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-12)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 54 (November 23, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-12)
Selected article titles: "Lots of Fuel..." (p. 1), "Plans for Income Boost Proposed. Prevailing Wages to be Paid for New Camouflage Project" (p. 1), "Full Course Dinner Due This Thursday" (p. 1), "One Hurt as Drivers Escape Injuries in First Auto Crash" (p. 1), "Inventory Date Nears" (p. 1), "Eggs Listed as Rationed Food" (p. 1), …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 86 (April 18, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-330)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 86 (April 18, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-330)
Selected article titles: "Caution Parents Against Allowing Children to Play With Matches" (p. 1), "To Vaccinate All Dogs in Prevention Measure" (p. 1), "Back Loyalty of Nisei Soldiers in Uniform" (p. 1), "Ask Unemployed Residents Register for Employment" (p. 1), "To Request Protection for Nisei Soldiers" (p. 1), "Dr. Knowles A. Ryerson Relates Soldiers' View on …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 34 (October 8, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-78)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 34 (October 8, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-78)
Selected article titles: "National W.R.A. Director Arrives. Dillon Myer Here Touring Center" (p. 1), "Governm't Body Finishes Charter" (p. 1), "Three Held by Military Police" (p. 1), "Last of Furlough Volunteers Leave" (p. 1), "Three Experts Survey Guayule" (p. 1), "Co-op Records to be Audited" (p. 1), "With the Idaho Expeditionary Force" (p. 2), "'No Beauty …
Manzanar Free Press Relocation Supplement Vol. 1 No. 2 (April 21, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-369)
doc Manzanar Free Press Relocation Supplement Vol. 1 No. 2 (April 21, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-369)
Selected article titles: "Booklet Tells Need of Retail Shops in Midwest" (p. 1), "Job Opportunities Open to Issei in East" (p. 1), "Increase in Property Offers to Nisei Noted" (p. 2), "Relocation Division to Handle All Phases of Evacuee Property Aid" (p. 3).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 80 (March 28, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-324)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 80 (March 28, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-324)
Selected article titles: "Duplicate Alien Registration Cards Available" (p. 1), "Cease Further Family Reunions at Crystal City Internment Camp" (p. 1), "Buddhist Hostel Opens in Los Angeles Area" (p. 1), "Government to Reject Pleas of Evacuees" (p. 1), "Evacuees Eligible for 'Survivors Insurance'" (p. 1), "Japanese Section Head Relocates to Berkeley" (p. 2).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 7 (August 5, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-43)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 7 (August 5, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-43)
Selected article titles: "Hundreds of Sprouting Lawns and One Solitary Lawnmower" (p. 1), "Manzanar's Fire Fighters" (p. 1), "Dr. Carter Speaks at Senior's Meeting" (p. 1), "Kibei Citizens Discuss Citizenship" (p. 1), "Issue Coupon Books" (p. 1), "Japanese Language Teachers Wanted for Training Schools" (p. 1), "Four Depart as Families Are Reunited" (p. 1), "Lost... Child …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 96 (May 23, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-341)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 96 (May 23, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-341)
Selected article titles: "Los Angeles Files Suit for Pay for Electricity to Manzanar" (p. 1), "Apply for Duplicates of Lost Registration Cards" (p. 1), "'Moved Outers', Story of Assembly, Relocation Center Life, Available" (p. 2), "Calls Auburn Incident Rotten, Un-American" (p. 3), "Citizens' Group Attend Anti-Japanese Meet" (p. 4), "'From Camp to College' Booklet Tells Story …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 12 (August 17, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-48)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 12 (August 17, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-48)
Selected article titles: "New Residents From Montana" (p. 1), "Send for Your Absentee Ballot" (p. 1), "Free Flower Plants Offered to Residents" (p. 1), "Three New Cases for Judicial Board" (p. 1), "Net Crews to Train. Special Classes in First Aid, Power Machine to Open for Camouflage Project Workers" (p. 1), "Local Body Asks Leader's Resignation" …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 69 (August 28, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-161)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 69 (August 28, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-161)
Selected article titles: "Eberharter Calls End to Unfair Criticism of WRA" (p. 1), "Postponed Assembly Slated for Monday" (p. 2), "Ineligibility Ruling Affects Furlough" (p. 2), "Kido Clarifies Status of Nisei" (p. 6), "Merritt Reports on Hearing Progress" (p. 13), "Leaves Granted to Over 500 Residents" (p. 19).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 20 (November 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-184)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 20 (November 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-184)
Selected article titles: "Calm Prevails at Tule Lake; Situation Termed Tense. Best to Make Official Report" (p. 1), "Fair Employment Practice Group Bans Race Discrimination in Work" (p. 1), "Relocation Grant Rule Liberalization to Aid Future Large Family Resettlement" (p. 1), "Movies on Cities Will be Shown" (p. 1), "Japanese Government Probe Told as Army Expands …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 55 (November 26, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-13)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 55 (November 26, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-13)
Selected article titles: "Ralph Merritt Named New Director. New Project Director Arrives Tuesday Succeeding Sol Kimball" (p. 1), "Suspended Clothes Distribution" (p. 1), "Hinted 'disturbance' in Poston Revealed" (p. 1), "Busses Bring More Workers From Montana" (p. 1), "Move to Organize Community Chest" (p. 1), "Manzanar Cooperative Enterprises, Inc." (p. 2), "That Rosy Job Outside -- …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 51 (June 24, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-248)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 51 (June 24, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-248)
Selected article titles: "JACL Warns of Investigators in State Probe" (p. 1), "Seasonal Workers Leave for Oregon" (p. 1), "Extensive Summer Program of Local School Begins June 26" (p. 1), "Man Shortage Hits Police Department" (p. 1), "Disclose Drowning of Nisei Soldier" (p. 1), "Committee To Aid Coast Return of Japanese Citizens" (p. 1), "Two Former …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 51 (November 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-10)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 51 (November 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-10)
Selected article titles: "Partial Evacuation for Hawaii Japanese Decreed" (p. 1), "Studies to Aid in Relocation" (p. 1), "Co-op News. Congress Meets Again Tonight" (p. 1), "Specialists Here for Child Clinic" (p. 1), "Liquid Contraband..." (p. 1), "Workers Return in Good Spirits After Hard Labor" (p. 1), "Check-ups Urged for Children" (p. 1), "Three Depart for …
Manzanar Free Press Relocation Supplement Vol. 1 No. 11 (June 30, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-378)
doc Manzanar Free Press Relocation Supplement Vol. 1 No. 11 (June 30, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-378)
Selected article titles: "Heath Asks Reservation be Made Beforehand" (p. 1), "Five Persons Tried for Racial Discrimination" (p. 1), "Relocation Office Gets Pamphlets Released by Agriculture Department" (p. 2), "Education Department Receives Literature from Western Reserve" (p. 3), "Relocation Pamphlet Received by Heath" (p. 4).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 14 (August 21, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-50)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 14 (August 21, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-50)
Selected article titles: "Block Elections Held Today. Thirteen Blocks to Participate" (p. 1), "Potential Teachers' Interview" (p. 1), "Japanese Section to Resume" (p. 1), "Burglars Take Cigarettes" (p. 1), "Resident Dies of Cerebral Thrombosis" (p. 1), "'Kibei' Differentiation Made" (p. 1), "The WRA and Education" (p. 2), "Local Farm Project Acclaimed Success" (p. 3), "Registration Set …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 62 (August 4, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-154)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 62 (August 4, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-154)
Selected article titles: "Tentative Plans for Segregation Revealed" (p. 1), "Ray Best Named New Director of Tulelake, Succeeding Coverley" (p. 1), "Release List of Prohibited Items" (p. 1), "Manufacturing of Tofu Commences Following Delay" (p. 1), "Legal Aid Renders Numerous Services" (p. 2), "Comparison of Germany, Japan Given by Grew" (p. 3), "Tulelake Description Given in …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 12 (October 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-176)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 12 (October 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-176)
Selected article titles: "Remind Residents Water Control Still in Effect" (p. 1), "Promise Fair Play to Utah Workers" (p. 1), "Indian Protests Nisei Teachers" (p. 1), "Tuleans Move" (p. 1), "Continue Leave Clearance Hearing" (p. 1), "To Hold Discussions on Social Problems" (p. 1), "Blackout Saturday Due to Lightning" (p. 1), "Shoyu Factory Goes Into Full …
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