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doc Transcription of conversation between General Clark and General Gullion (ddr-densho-122-272)

Copy of transcription, re: relocation of "enemy aliens" and establishment of exclusion zone in Washington and Oregon.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-272/

doc WRA Termination Notice (ddr-densho-122-815)

For Uhachi Tamesa to leave Heart Mountain

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-815/

doc Interview before hearing board for leave clearance with Kiyoshi Okamoto (ddr-densho-122-531)

Transcript of interview

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-531/

doc The Manzanar Magpie, Vol. I, No. 6 (February 26, 1945) (ddr-manz-8-29)

Newsletter for Manzanar's administrative staff.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-8-29/

doc The Manzanar Magpie, Vol. I, No. 7 (March 31, 1945) (ddr-manz-8-30)

Newsletter for Manzanar's administrative staff.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-8-30/

img Project Director, Harry L. Stafford (ddr-fom-1-878)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-fom-1-878/

doc War Relocation Authority's section winners list (ddr-densho-280-2)

This is a list of Block Winners within an internment camp created by the War Relocation Authority.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-2/

doc The Evacuated People: A Quantitative Study (ddr-densho-282-5)

Statistics and data regarding "the evacuated people." This includes information about age, sex, marital and lifestyle status, military background, and geographic data.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-282-5/

doc Impounded People: Japanese Americans in the Relocation Centers (ddr-densho-282-6)

Report on the lives of Japanese Americans from 1942-1946.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-282-6/

doc Administrative Highlights of the WRA Program (ddr-densho-282-4)

Description how the WRA's administration and their goals of managing "temporary living facilities for persons of Japanese ancestry" and also of helped them return to civilian life.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-282-4/

doc Legal and Constitutional Phases of the WRA Program (ddr-densho-282-3)

Analysis of the constitutional issues, legal framework, and policies of the WRA and the "evacuation" of Japanese Americans.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-282-3/

doc "Questions and Answers for Evacuees: Information Regarding the Relocation Program." (ddr-densho-320-17)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-320-17/

doc Letter sent to T.K. Pharmacy from Granada (Amache) concentration camp (ddr-densho-319-236)

Correspondence discussing a WRA regulation that does not allow advertising in the Granada Pioneer.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-319-236/

doc West Coast Incidents (ddr-densho-342-12)

The Nation's Press Views, West Coast Incidents... A partial roundup of news clippings and editorial comment.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-342-12/

doc Nisei in the War Against Japan (ddr-densho-342-10)

Booklet of newspaper clippings.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-342-10/

doc Bibliography on War Relocation Authority: Japanese and Japanese Americans (ddr-densho-342-1)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-342-1/

doc War Relocation Authority's Semi-Annual Report, January 1 to June 30, 1944 (ddr-densho-342-11)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-342-11/

doc The Nisei Weekender, Vol. 1, No. 20 (May 9, 1946) (ddr-densho-358-4)

Selected article titles: "Kuroki Protests Treatment of Minority Vets in Parley with Gen. Omar Bradley" (p.1, 4), "Amemiya Billed for Ball Show" (p.1), "Hasty Deportation: 2 Days Given to Prepare" (p.1), "Greater N.Y. Group Seeks Coordination of Agencies Against Alien Deportation" (p.1), "Home Is the Soldier" (p.2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-358-4/

doc The Nisei Weekender, Vol. 1, No. 21 (May 16, 1946) (ddr-densho-358-5)

Selected article titles: "Active Nisei Support Sought for D. Meyer [sic] Testimonial Dinner Next Wednesday" (p.1, "Eastern WRA Office Closes" (p.1), "Deportation to Be Studied at Meet" (p.1), "Nisei Locks Horns with Congressman on Federal Raise" (p.4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-358-5/

doc The Evacuation of the Japanese During World War II (ddr-densho-390-141)

An essay describing the evacuation of Japanese and Japanese Americans during World War II, including a list a recommended further readings.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-141/

doc Amache camp welcome pamphlet (ddr-densho-390-145)

A welcome pamphlet from the Amache concentration camp, belonging to Harry and Walter Matsuoka. Topics discussed include a welcome message to Jerome concentration camp transfers, various community amenities, information on the camp organization, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-145/

doc Guide to Relocation (ddr-densho-390-147)

A guide for detainees "to supply essential information... in working out their relocation plans." Also included is a transcription of a speech by James G. Lindley, a list of relocation offices, and a map with detainee relocation destinations.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-147/

doc Amache information booklet (ddr-densho-390-146)

An information pamphlet from the Amache concentration camp, belonging to Harry and Walter Matsuoka. Includes detailed information on amenities, employment options, and operations at Amache with several illustrations and a cover created by the Amache Silk Screen shop.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-146/

doc Granada Relocation Center information booklet (ddr-densho-390-121)

An information booklet for the Granada concentration center. Topics include: descriptions of the area, community government, community enterprises, social activities, housing, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-121/

doc Camp permission slip (ddr-densho-390-122)

A permission slip for Walter Matsuoka to attend Civilian Conservation Corps camp, through the Boy Scouts of America, in exchange for helping the War Relocation Authority in tearing down buildings and acquiring lumber.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-122/