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. V No. 2 (January 5, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-199)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. V No. 2 (January 5, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-199)
Selected article titles: "Auditorium Construction to Commence This Month" (p. 1), "Church Members Help Make Jackets" (p. 1), "Praise Japanese Americans at Rally" (p. 1), "Offer New Classes to Issei Residents" (p. 1), "'Nisei Assimilated?' Discussion Topic" (p. 1), "Give Date on Yule Gifts Received Here" (p. 2), "Work Opportunities Plentiful in Omaha" (p. 2).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 28 (April 7, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-119)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 28 (April 7, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-119)
Selected article titles: "Household Supplies for Procurement Outlined by WRA" (p. 1), "Jobs Plentiful With Reception Excellent" (p. 1), "Registration Required for 17 Year Olds" (p. 1), "Schools Plan to Reorganize Each Fall Term. Reorganization to Begin at First Half of Grade Work" (p. 1).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 92 (May 9, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-337)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 92 (May 9, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-337)
Selected article titles: "Two More Mess Halls Close as Population Decreases" (p. 1), "Final Civil Service Exams to be Given" (p. 1), "Persons Found Outside Center Boundary to be Denied Readmittance" (p. 1), "Washington Discloses Civilian Sugar Supply Cut Beginning May 1" (p. 1), "Merritt Warns on Water Supply for Garden Use" (p. 1), "Vandals Damage …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 39 (May 13, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-236)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 39 (May 13, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-236)
Selected article titles: "Roy Takeno Accepts Position as Managing Editor in Denver" (p. 1), "Absentee Ballots to be Cast on Monday" (p. 1), "Suggest Deportation of All Japanese" (p. 1), "Citizens Union Criticizes La Guardia" (p. 1), "Merritt Answers City's Charges" (p. 1).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 12 (May 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-401)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 12 (May 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-401)
Selected article titles: "Twelve Blocks to Hold Elections. New Sections to Choose Nominees Wednesday Night" (p. 1), "'I Am An American' Day" (p. 1), "Save Hot Water" (p. 2), "Shower Curtains Sure" (p. 3), "Learn Woodcraft" (p. 3).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 6 (April 29, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-396)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 6 (April 29, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-396)
Selected article titles: "Population Jumps to 7181. New Arrivals Counted at 3872" (p. 1), "New Hospital Plan is Rushed" (p. 3), "Telephones to Come to Manzanar" (p. 3), "Typhoid Shots Will be Given" (p. 3), "Report All Sickness" (p. 3), "Helpful Hints on Skin Care" (p. 3), "'Contrabands' are Seized" (p. 5), "More Rubber Plants Arrive …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 4 (April 22, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-394)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 4 (April 22, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-394)
Selected article titles: "3000 Expected Here. New Arrivals to Come Sunday, Monday, Tuesday" (p. 1), "R-Day for Manzanar. Registration of Men, 45-65, Saturday" (p. 1), "Work Order Needed for Jobs. New Order Issued from Employment Dept." (p. 2), "Shoyu, Rice Arrive" (p. 2), "Post Office Has New, Fast System" (p. 3), "All Men Between the Ages …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 7 No. 9 (August 1, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-360)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 7 No. 9 (August 1, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-360)
Selected article titles: "Minneapolis Woman Fires at Nisei Home" (p. 1), "Fiscal Department Asks for Resettlers' Names" (p. 1), "Hospital Reveals New Dental Clinic Ruling" (p. 2), "Veterans Clean Cemetery" (p. 2), "Two Center Papers Suspend Publication" (p. 3), "WRA Provides Cars to Independence to Obtain Licenses" (p. 3), "Japanese Still Banned from Coast Waterfronts" (p. …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 45 (November 29, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-293)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 45 (November 29, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-293)
Selected article titles: "First Nisei Farmer Returns to Coast" (p. 1), "Alien Volunteers May be Accepted for Armed Service" (p. 1), "Pamphlet Illustrates Nisei in Uniform" (p. 3), "Ask Residents to Have Pictures Taken at Police Station" (p. 3).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 43 (May 27, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-240)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 43 (May 27, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-240)
Selected article titles: "Meal Regulations for Visitors Issued" (p. 1), "Manzanar USO Plans Future Program" (p. 1), "Worker Shortage Causes Local Work Activity Cut" (p. 1), "Evacuees Accepted in Merchant Marine" (p. 2), "Future of Japanese Discussed at Panel" (p. 2), "Compose Directory to Assist Evacuees" (p. 3).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 99 (June 2, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-344)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 99 (June 2, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-344)
Selected article titles: "Need 300 Workers at Seabrook Farms" (p. 1), "Jury Finds Rancher Guilty of Charges" (p. 1), "First Nisei Released from Army Under New Points System" (p. 1), "Freeze on Travel Denied by D. Myer" (p. 1), "New York Offers Jobs in Kitchens to Nisei, Issei" (p. 1), "Actor Orson Wells Comments on Nisei …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 65 (August 14, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-157)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 65 (August 14, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-157)
Selected article titles: "Japanese-Americans Relocated" (p. 1), "Camp Shelby Nisei Officers Attend Training Schools" (p. 1), "Distribute Leaflets About Segregation" (p. 1), "Robertson Chosen Leupp Director" (p. 1), "Vocational Training for High School Students Planned" (p. 1), "Canteen Negotiates for Japanese Foods" (p. 1), "Myer Talks to Club on WRA Leave Plan" (p. 2), "Columbus Paper …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 44 (May 31, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-241)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 44 (May 31, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-241)
Selected article titles: "National USO Acknowledges Local Unit" (p. 1), "Spanish Consul to Receive Town Hall Petitions; Queries" (p. 1), "Tule Lake Nisei Dies From Bullet Wound" (p. 1), "Farm Opportunities for Older Evacuees" (p. 2), "125 Japanese Arrive at Tule Lake Center" (p. 2), "Orchestra Plans Visit to Camp Shelby" (p. 2), "Young Nisei Congregate …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II Christmas Edition (December 25, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-88)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II Christmas Edition (December 25, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-88)
Selected article titles: "Forty-three Men Return From Furlough Work" (p. 1), "Rule on Income Tax Returns Given" (p. 1), "Reopenings Set Sales Records" (p. 1), "Regional WRA Head Visits" (p. 1), "Reorganization of Employment Policy Begun" (p. 1), "Cooperative Enterprises Begin Action on Rebates" (p. 1).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 9 (October 6, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-173)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 9 (October 6, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-173)
Selected article titles: "Arrest Five for Hoodlumism in Utah" (p. 1), "Reveal Official Effort to Preserve Japanese American Status in Hawaii" (p. 1), "Federal Agents Visit Manzanar" (p. 1), "Quell Segregation Rumor" (p. 1), "Honor Segregees at Judo Tourney" (p. 2), "Refer Problems on Race to President" (p. 2).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 75 (March 9, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-319)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 75 (March 9, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-319)
Selected article titles: "Twenty-Four Residents Receive Notices for Army Examinations" (p. 1), "Burn Evacuee Home in San Jose District" (p. 1), "Get Hearing Notices from Army Board in San Francisco" (p. 1), "Washington Changes Policy on Relocation to Outside Cities" (p. 1), "Advise Evacuees of Regulations on Deferment Request" (p. 2), "Names Restored on Hood River …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 13 (August 9, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-261)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 13 (August 9, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-261)
Selected article titles: "Evacuee Property Safe at Florin, Calif. Fire" (p. 1), "Panel Board to Discuss Future of Farmers at Meeting Tonight" (p. 2), "Slate Public Dance Tomorrow at Auditorium" (p. 1), "New Hostel Opens in Philadelphia" (p. 2).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 64 (August 11, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-156)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 64 (August 11, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-156)
Selected article titles: "Carter Reveals School Program for Next Year" (p. 1), "Leave Dates for Tulelake Given" (p. 1), "Remind Relocatees About Draft Boards" (p. 1), "Minnesota Post Against Nisei Deportation" (p. 1), "Over-Taxed Hospital Staff Augmented" (p. 1), "Economic of Farm Life Told in Study" (p. 3), "Manzanar to Form Business Club Soon" (p. 3).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 9 (August 10, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-45)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 9 (August 10, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-45)
Selected article titles: "Big Guayule Project Explained" (p. 1), "Six New Babies Over Week-end" (p. 1), "New Arrivals Join Families" (p. 1), "Citizen's Body Adopts Rules, Regulations. Five Hundred Gather for Second Meeting" (p. 1), "YWCA Program Proposed Here" (p. 1), "'In Union There is Strength'" (p. 2), "Evacuee Japanese in Centers Total 103,000" (p. 3), …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 68 (February 14, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-312)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 68 (February 14, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-312)
Selected article titles: "Pearlson Warns to Notify on 'Sick Leaves'" (p. 1), "Post-Valentine's Dance Slated Friday Evening" (p. 1), "U.S. Government Seeks Two Hand Compositors" (p. 1), "'Loyal Nisei Smart' Says Writer Shippey" (p. 1).
Manzanar Free Press Relocation Supplement Vol. 1 No. 13 (July 14, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-380)
doc Manzanar Free Press Relocation Supplement Vol. 1 No. 13 (July 14, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-380)
Selected article titles: "Seek Three Families for General Farm Work" (p. 1), "Good Job Opportunities Received from Portland" (p. 1), "Bethayres Company Hires Japanese" (p. 1), "Middle West Offers Civil Service Jobs" (p. 2).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 17 (February 27, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-108)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 17 (February 27, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-108)
Selected article titles: "Recruiting of Nisei Favorably Accepted. Nation's Press Opinions Show Support of War Dept.'s Action" (p. 1), "War Job Offer Received Here From Cleveland. Further Orders are Promised" (p. 1), "Loyalty Decision Up to Individual" (p. 1), "Farm War Board Favors Evacuee Production Help. Help Alleviate Labor Shortage" (p. 1), "Grants Go to Moab" …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 58 (December 3, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-16)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 58 (December 3, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-16)
Selected article titles: "Fire Practice Unsatisfactory Says Kubota" (p. 1), "Cotton Formals on Their Way" (p. 1), "Hay Arrives for Distribution" (p. 1), "Need Central Fire Dept." (p. 1), "Relocation Fever Rises" (p. 1), "Farmers Face End of Harvest" (p. 1), "Operation of Enterprise Will Continue as Usual. Compromise Made After Arson Incident; Moving Plan Studied" …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 6 (January 19, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-203)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 6 (January 19, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-203)
Selected article titles: "Nisei War Hero Returns Home" (p. 1), "Return Tule Lake to Civil Administration" (p. 1), "Nearly 200 Leave Clearances Arrive" (p. 1), "Difficulties in Present Job Offer System Told" (p. 1), "Catholic Publication Hits 'You Can't Trust a Jap' Sentiment" (p. 1), "Explain Rice Shortage; Milk Supply in Camp" (p. 1), "Beet Worker …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 58 (July 21, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-150)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 58 (July 21, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-150)
Selected article titles: "War Mobilization Head Takes Issue Against Dies" (p. 1), "Leaders Regret Postponement" (p. 1), "Outsiders Subject to Subsistence Fee" (p. 1), "Student Relocation Inventory Taken" (p. 2), "'Proper Clothing' Lecture Given" (p. 2), "June 17 Recorded as Hottest Day" (p. 3).
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