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. 10 (August 12, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-46)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 10 (August 12, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-46)
Selected article titles: "Net Project Closed. Production Methods to be Reorganized" (p. 1), "Guayule Chemist Begins Research" (p. 1), "Committee Discusses Relocation Problems" (p. 1), "Buddhist Services Unite Local Couple" (p. 1), "Red Cross Chapter Selects Officers" (p. 1), "Diptheria Shots" (p. 1), "Rentable Property Must be Registered" (p. 1), "Two Hundred Attend First Co-op Congress. …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 18 (November 6, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-182)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 18 (November 6, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-182)
Selected article titles: "Manzanar to Observe 'National Education Week' November 7-13" (p. 1), "Adams Expects 1000 Clearances Soon" (p. 1), "Man Overcomes Coyote in 'Jungle'" (p. 1), "Mess Hall 2 to Close for Use by Community Management" (p. 1), "Order Turkeys for Thanksgiving Day" (p. 1), "Praise Japanese Furlough Workers" (p. 1), "Hostel Directors Prepare Uniform …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 2 (July 8, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-252)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 2 (July 8, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-252)
Selected article titles: "Idaho Seasonal Workers Beaten by Buhl Youths at Twin Falls" (p. 1), "D.S.C. Bestowed on Korean American" (p. 1), "Peterson Tells Ethnic Problems" (p. 1), "Fidler Opposes Espionage Film" (p. 1), "New Bill to Exclude Nisei From Voting" (p. 1), "Urge Citizens to Register for Voting" (p. 1), "Californian Negates DeWitt Statement" (p. …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 11 (October 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-175)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 11 (October 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-175)
Selected article titles: "Project Director Merritt to Visit Tule Lake Center. To Make Personal Check on Segregation Group" (p. 1), "Urge Delegates to Persuade Relocation" (p. 1), "Caucasian Staff Buys More Bonds" (p. 1), "Philadelphia Hostel Nears Completion" (p. 1), "289 Segregants Leave Manzanar" (p. 1), "WRA and Segregation" (p. 2), "Opening in Chicago for Domestic …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 16 (February 24, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-107)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 16 (February 24, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-107)
Selected article titles: "Fight? No Just Rebates" (p. 1), "Forfeit Rights on Compensation if Work Refused. Clothes Allowance Will Also be Denied" (p. 1), "Live in Camp, Work Outside, Hmmm, Not Bad" (p. 1), "Detained Men in Independence Removed to Moab" (p. 1), "Chance to Volunteer Given to Issei" (p. 1), "Colorado Has Many Women Volunteers" …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. V No. 3 (January 8, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-200)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. V No. 3 (January 8, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-200)
Selected article titles: "Myer Proposes Relocation Meet" (p. 1), "Police Warns Law Violators" (p. 1), "Editorial -- Rights of the Majority" (p. 2), "Job Offers Arrive From Saint Louis" (p. 2), "Property Sale Questioned" (p. 2), "Camp Denied Fire Siren" (p. 3), "Flu Taxes Hospital" (p. 3).
Manzanar Free Press Relocation Supplement Vol. 1 No. 6 (May 26, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-373)
doc Manzanar Free Press Relocation Supplement Vol. 1 No. 6 (May 26, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-373)
Selected article titles: "Philadelphia Attracts Many Manzanites" (p. 1), "Steps to Follow in Making Resettlement Plans" (p. 2), "Employer of 12 Evacuees Believes Opportunities Found on Eastern Farms" (p. 3), "Hold Forum to Aid Japanese Relocation" (p. 3), "Initiate Nisei Veteran Into International Machinsts' Lodge" (p. 4).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 44 (June 2, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-136)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 44 (June 2, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-136)
Selected article titles: "175 Nisei Soldiers in South Pacific on Special Duty" (p. 1), "Center Visitors Required to Pay Room and Board" (p. 1), "New M.P. Escorts Arrive Here" (p. 1), "Discussion Urged by WRA Official on Relocation" (p. 1), "Brown Advises Plan to Collect Cash for Medics" (p. 1), "$5,000 Fine or Prison Term for …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 20 (June 6, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-19)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 20 (June 6, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-19)
Selected article titles: "Absentee Vote Casted Here" (p. 1), "Rare Evacuees" (p. 1), "First Manzanar Commencement Exercises Held Last Night. Roy Nash Presents Diplomas" (p. 1), "Here to Get Acquainted" (p. 2), "Congressman Sees Former Employee" (p. 2), "A Confused American" (p. 2), "East Meets West: Issei Struggle for Beauty, Sansei Bold Experimenters" (p. 3), "Library …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 22 (November 20, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-186)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 22 (November 20, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-186)
Selected article titles: "Biddle Talks to Bar Association About Japanese" (p. 1), "Evacuee Release Policy of WRA Questioned by News Reporter" (p. 1), "Police Department Warns All Drivers" (p. 1), "Report 'Smokey' Stoves to Thorne" (p. 1), "Christian Science Monitor: Devotes Articles on Manzanar" (p. 1), "New Supervisor Tells of Marked Change in Co-op" (p. 1), …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 10 (July 29, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-258)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 10 (July 29, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-258)
Selected article titles: "Red Cross Messages Received From Japan" (p. 1), "Los Angeles Editor Upholds Loyal Nisei" (p. 1), "Schedule 'Think of Your Future Week' Postponed by Board" (p. 1), "Convicted Nisei File Mass Appeal" (p. 1), "To Abandon Plans to Open Leupp Center" (p. 1), "WRA to Provide for Property Storage" (p. 1), "Tule Nisei …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 7 No. 4 (July 18, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-356)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 7 No. 4 (July 18, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-356)
Selected article titles: "Police Seek Owner of Lost Suit Case" (p. 1), "Teletype from Myer Reveals Closing Date of WRA Centers" (p. 1), "Evacuees Now Eligible to Purchase Insurance" (p. 2), "442nd Separated from Negro 92nd Infantry" (p. 3), "Civil Liberties Union Offers $1000 Reward for Nisei Attackers" (p. 4).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 41 (May 20, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-238)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 41 (May 20, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-238)
Selected article titles: "Co-op Congress Elects New Board Members" (p. 1), "Raising Live Fowl, Rabbits Prohibited" (p. 1), "Sixty-Six Residents Pass Pre-Induction Physical" (p. 1), "Congress Approves Center Gift Shop" (p. 1), "Acute Employment Problem Hits Camp" (p. 1), "Former Californians Eligible to Vote" (p. 1), "Anti-Negro Prejudice 'Infects' Britain" (p. 1), "Railroad Workers Urgently Needed" …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 45 (June 3, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-242)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 45 (June 3, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-242)
Selected article titles: "Answers on Selective Service Issued by Washington, D.C." (p. 1), "Nine Held in Tule on Coercion Charge" (p. 1), "New Regulations Permit Vacation Leaves With Pay" (p. 1), "Tule Lake Sentry Cleared of Charges" (p. 1), "Pictures by Adams Prove Popular Here" (p. 1).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 60 (July 28, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-152)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 60 (July 28, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-152)
Selected article titles: "Recruiting for Camp Savage to Commence Soon" (p. 1), "Forecast Decline in Seasonal Jobs" (p. 1), "Rules Concerning Leaves Clarified" (p. 1), "Good Job Offers in Midwest Area" (p. 1), "Relocation Officers Announce New Goal" (p. 2), "Shortage of Papers Announced by Co-op" (p. 2).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 15 (August 24, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-51)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 15 (August 24, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-51)
Selected article titles: "Heavy Balloting Marks Election. Three Incumbents Retained as Eleven New Heads Chosen" (p. 1), "Policy Statements Coming" (p. 1), "Furlough Committee Maps Program. Four Hundred Crowd Furlough Meeting" (p. 1), "Last Call for Absentee Votes" (p. 1), "Assembly Centers Send Residents" (p. 1), "Return Textbooks to Receive Credit" (p. 2), "Ice Storage House …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 62 (January 24, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-306)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 62 (January 24, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-306)
Selected article titles: "Ask Help of Residents in PTA Book Drive" (p. 1), "Distribute Rebates to Various Blocks" (p. 2), "Auburn Residents Plan Boycott of Japanese" (p. 2), "Work Offers Received From City of Chicago" (p. 2), "Memorable Reception Reported in Portland" (p. 2).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 30 (December 18, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-194)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 30 (December 18, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-194)
Selected article titles: "Stress Proper Care of Colds to Combat Flu" (p. 1), "Los Angeles Council Against Prejudice" (p. 1), "Chivalry Prevails as Man Return Wallet" (p. 1), "Attorney General Biddle Tells Jewish Theological Seminary of Evacuation" (p. 1), "Cites Danger of Race Discrimination" (p. 1), "ODT Asks Restriction on Travel During Holidays" (p. 1), "Form …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 60 (January 17, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-304)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 60 (January 17, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-304)
Selected article titles: "Army Clearance Notices Ready for Distribution" (p. 1), "Community Activities Welfare Section Move" (p. 1), "Motion to Ban Return of Nisei to Former Job" (p. 1), "First Nisei Veteran Accepted in Hollywood American Legion Post" (p. 2), "Hood River Resident to Welcome Nisei Soldiers" (p. 2).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 27 (April 3, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-118)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 27 (April 3, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-118)
Selected article titles: "Repatriation Discussed in Public Forum" (p. 1), "Internment Camp Misunderstanding Clarified" (p. 1), "WRA Will Help Resettlers With Financial Assistance. Evacuee Must be Approved Before Being Eligible for Cash Grants" (p. 1), "Japan Messages to be Handled by Red Cross" (p. 1), "Soap, Shoyu Sale Starts This Week" (p. 4), "Religion Plays Vital …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 70 (February 21, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-314)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 70 (February 21, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-314)
Selected article titles: "Three Nisei Families in Fresno Attacked" (p. 1), "Community Orchestra to Play at Concert" (p. 1), "Snow Blankets Manzanar" (p. 1), "Manzanar Girl Receives Diploma for Dieticians" (p. 2).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 12 (August 5, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-260)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 12 (August 5, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-260)
Selected article titles: "Eight Men Charged With Draft Evasion" (p. 1), "Experiments of Army Proven Successful" (p. 1), "Manzanar Personnel Pass in Drive Quota" (p. 1), "Will Attempt to Remove TB Patients" (p. 1), "Slight Increase in Sugar Quota Here" (p. 1), "Resolution Passed Asking Nisei Return" (p. 1), "14 Segregees Stage Hunger Strike for Seven …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 20 (March 8, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-217)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 20 (March 8, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-217)
Selected article titles: "Myer Releases Analysis Report on 'Kibei' Problem" (p. 1), "Fox Reveals Facts About Army Test" (p. 1), "Explains Policies on Clothing Allowance" (p. 1), "Dies Asks Removal of Myer and Best" (p. 1), "New Seasonal Leave Regulation Limits Future Use of Permits" (p. 1), "Final Trainload Reaches Tule Lake" (p. 1), "Evacuees Establish …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 35 (April 29, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-232)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 35 (April 29, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-232)
Selected article titles: "Ickes Impressed by Western Sentiment" (p. 1), "Test Cast Certified to Supreme Court" (p. 1), "West Coast Return Backed by Fortune" (p. 1), "Transfer Into Enlisted Reserve Corps Explained" (p. 1), "Tell How Hawaiians are Americanized" (p. 1), "Dies Flays WRA Act as 'Menace' to U.S." (p. 2), "Arrest Nine Kibei" (p. 2), …
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