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. I No. 3 (April 18, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-393)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 3 (April 18, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-393)
Selected article titles: "First Baby Comes to Manzanar. New Arrival Thursday Increases Camp Population" (p. 1), "You Can't Leave Camp for Jobs, Says Army" (p. 1), "Vote by Absentee Ballots" (p. 1), "Officials Impressed by Camp Progress" (p. 2), "Newsmen Express Keen Interest in Local Work" (p. 2), "Shower Curtains Coming: Also Police Uniforms" (p. 2), …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 87 (April 21, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-331)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 87 (April 21, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-331)
Selected article titles: "Search State for Mail Truck Robbers; Postoffice Makes Check" (p. 1), "Forty-nine Leave on Relocation on Terminal Departure" (p. 1), "Evacuee Property Tell increase in Relocation Program" (p. 1), "Twelve Leave Next Week for Pre-induction Physical Exams" (p. 1), "Project Director Quoted by Times on Coast Return" (p. 2), "Condemn Attack on Nisei …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 34 (October 21, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-282)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 34 (October 21, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-282)
Selected article titles: "Seabrook Bound Bus to Leave Tuesday, Heath Reports" (p. 1), "Pacific Citizens Face Newsprint Slash" (p. 1), "President Praises Nisei Combat Team" (p. 1), "War to End in 1952 Predicts Murakami" (p. 3).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 19 (June 4, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-18)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 19 (June 4, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-18)
Selected article titles: "Stored Goods to be Shipped" (p. 1), "Legal Consultant Offers Advice" (p. 1), "Raise Wages. WRA Pay Scale Announced Here" (p. 1), "Paychecks Due" (p. 1), "Love Locked Out" (p. 1), "What to Do With Profits? Store Manager Seeks Suggestions" (p. 2), "Books Sought to Build Library" (p. 2), "Center Farm to Produce …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 14 (May 21, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-403)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 14 (May 21, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-403)
Selected article titles: "Work Corps to Aid U.S." (p. 1), "Danger! Beware of Petting" (p. 2), "Fire Alarm System" (p. 2), "Manzanar's Farm" (p. 2), "Inoculations" (p. 2), "Cemetery Site Selected Here" (p. 3).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 7 No. 2 (July 7, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-354)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 7 No. 2 (July 7, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-354)
Selected article titles: "Original Marauder Visits Los Angeles" (p. 1), "Lack of Teachers Closes Classes" (p. 1), "Shots Fired at San Jose Home of WRA Official" (p. 3), "Taxpayers May Support Evacuees" (p. 3).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 32 (July 4, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-32)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 32 (July 4, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-32)
Selected article titles: "Manzanar Celebrates Fourth. Two-Day Fete Includes Picnics" (p. 1), "Meal Hours Changed" (p. 1), "Studio to Open" (p. 1), "Report Diarrhea Cases to Doctors" (p. 3), "Pertussis Shots" (p. 3), "On the Farming Front: Harvest Time Near for Local Farms" (p. 3).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 36 (October 12, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-80)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 36 (October 12, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-80)
Selected article titles: "School Principal Killed in Crash. Marshall Miller, Elementary School Head, Dies in Plane Crash at Bishop Airport" (p. 1), "Part-time Jobs Open" (p. 1), "Crippled-Children Clinic to Open" (p. 1), "Postal Inspection Begun" (p. 1), "'Our New World'" (p. 2), "Businessmen Form New Organization" (p. 3).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 7 (July 19, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-256)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 7 (July 19, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-256)
Selected article titles: "Spanish Consul Visits" (p. 1), "Explain Reason for Delay in Induction" (p. 2), "Kaltenborn Donates Sum to Provide Scholarship for Nisei at Academy" (p. 2), "Tule Appeals Board Give Hearings on Leave Clearance" (p. 3).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 33 (April 24, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-125)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 33 (April 24, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-125)
Selected article titles: "Pox is Increasing" (p. 1), "Progress Made on Resettlement Claims WRA Director. Myer Expresses Fervent Hopes for Residents' Future Lives" (p. 1), "National Week for Boys and Girls Starts Today. Fourfold Purpose to Develop Potentialities of Youngsters" (p. 1), "Maritime Union Offers Work to Nisei Seamen" (p. 1), "Evacuees May Start Enterprise to …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 98 (May 30, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-343)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 98 (May 30, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-343)
Selected article titles: "Majority of CIO Men Sign Pledge Cards" (p. 1), "Manzanar Teachers Seek New Jobs as Schools End" (p. 1), "Center Buddhists Hold Memorial Day Service" (p. 1), "Hollywood Film Studio Seeks Japanese Actors" (p. 1), "Ex-Tulean Kills Self in New York" (p. 2), "Manhattan Reader Hints to Race Discriminators" (p. 2), "Exhibit Paintings …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 45 (June 5, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-137)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 45 (June 5, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-137)
Selected article titles: "28 Residents Depart for Texas Internment Camp" (p. 1), "Packages Inspected for Contraband" (p. 1), "Employment Division Tells Labor Shortage" (p. 1), "Windstorm Damages Several Apartments" (p. 1), "Student Relocation Director to Arrive" (p. 1), "Job Priority for Rejected Volunteers" (p. 2), "7600 Clearances Granted Evacuees from 10 Centers" (p. 3), "'Tofu' Manufacture …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 21 (September 6, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-269)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 21 (September 6, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-269)
Selected article titles: "Merritt Issues Ruling on Automobile Use" (p. 1), "UCLA Plans Postwar Education Program" (p. 1), "Articles Confiscated by Army May be Released" (p. 1), "Okay Japanese V-Mail" (p. 1), "Test of Patriotism" (p. 2).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 13 (August 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-49)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 13 (August 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-49)
Selected article titles: "Stored Furniture to be Shipped Here" (p. 1), "July Payments Begin. Camouflage Workers First to be Paid" (p. 1), "Plant Nursery Opens Doors to Public Soon" (p. 1), "Teacher Training Class Slated Here" (p. 1), "More Arrivals Swell Center" (p. 1), "Schools to Begin Despite Difficulty" (p. 1), "Co-op Board Nominated. Issei, Nisei …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 38 (May 10, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-235)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 38 (May 10, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-235)
Selected article titles: "Heath Clarifies Relocation Grant" (p. 1), "Visitor Impressed by 'Beautiful Setting'" (p. 1), "80 Minidokans Depart for Segregation Camp" (p. 1), "To Open Leupp in Near Future" (p. 2), "Coast Guard Branch Opens to Colored Men" (p. 2), "File Three Test Cases in Alien Land Law" (p. 2).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 33 (July 7, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-33)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 33 (July 7, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-33)
Selected article titles: "Housing Improvements to Go Full Speed Ahead" (p. 1), "Lost and Found at Town Hall" (p. 1), "Legal Records Dept. in New Location" (p. 1), "Reunion of Immediate Members Only, Latest Official Regulation" (p. 1), "Watermelon for Net Workers on Hot Days" (p. 1), "Evacuees to be Moved Directly to Relocation Centers" (p. …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 48 (December 9, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-296)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 48 (December 9, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-296)
Selected article titles: "Relocated Students 'Very Successful' Lauds Student Relocation Director" (p. 1), "Myer Warns People of Yule Season Fire" (p. 1), "Defeats Land Bill" (p. 1), "Outlaw Use of High Frequency Machines" (p. 1).
Manzanar Free Press Japanese Section (July 17, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-90)
doc Manzanar Free Press Japanese Section (July 17, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-90)
Selected article titles: "Meeting to Nominate Block Leader Candidates" (p. 1), "Ban on Japanese Literature Placed at Santa Anita" (p. 1), "Manzanar Free Press to Appear Printed" (p. 2), "Grand Farewell Party Given for New Hospital Staff" (p. 2).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 5 (April 25, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-395)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 5 (April 25, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-395)
Selected article titles: "Gen DeWitt Visits Camp" (p. 1), "Safeguard Camp Health" (p. 2), "Local Men Participate in Nation-Wide Registration" (p. 2), "Service Centers Staying up Nights for New Arrivals" (p. 2), "Special Tables for Mothers and Children" (p. 3), "Women in Minority, Says Census" (p. 6), "Make Sure Before Calling for Doctor is Counsel Given" …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 97 (May 26, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-342)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 97 (May 26, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-342)
Selected article titles: "Manzanar Schools to End on May 29" (p. 1), "Appointed Staff Barbecue to Honor School Teachers" (p. 1), "Mess Division Staff Totals 725 Workers" (p. 1), "Anti-Japanese Sign Erected in Orosi by Unidentified Persons" (p. 2), "Coastal Return by 12,000 Estimated" (p. 2), "Committee Aids Nisei in Seattle" (p. 2), "Bainbridge Review Hits …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 49 (June 19, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-141)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 49 (June 19, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-141)
Selected article titles: "Calls Received for Boys, Girls Stranded in Iowa" (p. 1), "Free Press Staff Visits Social Living Classes" (p. 1), "Evacuation Program and Problems Told in Common Ground" (p. 1), "Apiary Project Now Seeking Wild Bees" (p. 1), "Illinois Favored for Relocation" (p. 1), "Menu This Year to Depend Upon Farm Products" (p. 1), …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 26 (March 31, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-117)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 26 (March 31, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-117)
Selected article titles: "Leave Clearance Work Speeded Up. Indefinite Leave May be Issued by Project Director in Center" (p. 1), "Co-op Proposes Activities at Level Expense" (p. 1), "Approval Given on Chicken, Hog Farm Projects" (p. 1), "Baby Food Arrives From Tulelake" (p. 1), "More Job Offers from Large Cities" (p. 5).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 42 (May 26, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-134)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 42 (May 26, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-134)
Selected article titles: "Governor Warren Signs Machinery Seizure Bill" (p. 1), "Shoe Repair Shop Asks Cooperation of Local Residents" (p. 1), "Causes of Prejudice Analysed by Dr. Martin" (p. 1), "Population of Camp Dwindles Down to 8,822" (p. 1), "Process to Obtain Ration Books Simple" (p. 1), "Internal Security Releases Results of Recent Election" (p. 1), …
Manzanar Free Press Relocation Supplement Vol. 1 No. 12 (July 7, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-379)
doc Manzanar Free Press Relocation Supplement Vol. 1 No. 12 (July 7, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-379)
Selected article titles: "Akagi Operates Six Boarding Houses in WLA" (p. 1), "Expect 8000 to Attend Exhibit of Paintings by Nisei and Issei" (p. 1), "Release New Ruling on Baggage Pick-ups" (p. 1), "Are You Worried About Housing?" (p. 4), "Nisei Girl Wins Fashion Contest for Watermelon Wool Dress" (p. 4).
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