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doc War Relocation Authority notice on evacuee requests for material from Chambers of Commerce and other local agencies (ddr-densho-381-21)

Myer addresses prejudiced responses to Japanese-American high school students' requests for statistical information about the New England area. Myer recommends that staff discourage direct correspondence between detainees and outside agencies.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-21/

doc Letter from Captain John Hall to Dillon S. Myer regarding Takami Hibiya's leave clearance (ddr-densho-381-146)

Captain John M. Hall writes to Dillon S. Myer in response to an earlier letter asking for clarification on Takami Hibiya's suspended leave clearance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-146/

doc Conversation between W. Wade Head and Harold H. Townsend (ddr-densho-381-2)

An investigative interview conducted by W. Wade Head, Project Director, of Harold H. Townsend, Supply and Transportation Officer, who abandoned his post during the Poston Strike claiming he feared for his life.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-2/

doc War Relocation Authority staff letter (ddr-densho-381-29)

Myer updates War Relocation Authority staff members on the organization's progress resettling detainees.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-29/

doc War Relocation Authority contact list (ddr-densho-381-43)

A contact list of War Relocation Authority directors.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-43/

doc Yoshi Hibiya reference letter (ddr-densho-381-172)

A letter from Hisashi Hagiya to Dillon S. Meyer attesting to Yoshi Hibiya's successful efforts to "Americanize" her daughter and herself.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-172/

doc War Relocation Authority administrative notice on payroll allotments for war bonds (ddr-densho-381-19)

Acting Director, Leland Barrows, encourages War Relocation Authority staff to meet payroll allotment goals for war bonds. Included in the notice are copies of letters from H. Morgenthau Jr., Secretary of the Treasury, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and a list of participation numbers.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-19/

doc Project directors report on evacuee resistances to relocation (ddr-densho-381-6)

Dillon S. Myer, War Relocation Authority Director, lists twelve reasons why he believes detainees are reluctant to leave the camps.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-6/

doc Statement by Dillon S. Myer about constitutional principles involved in the relocation program (ddr-densho-381-15)

A statement from Dillon S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authority, presented before the Costello Sub-committee of the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Myer discusses the benefits of leave regulations in relation to the constitutionality of the evacuation and relocation program.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-15/

doc Yoshi Hibiya reference letter request (ddr-densho-381-174)

Myer, Dillon S.: author; War Relocation Authority: author

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-174/

doc Evidences of Americanism among Japanese-Americans (ddr-densho-381-9)

A statement by Dillon S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authority, presented before the Costello Subcommittee of the House Committee on Un-American Activities attempting to draw attention to the "Americanism" of Japanese-Americans.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-9/

Supplementary comments by the War Relocation Authority on newspaper statements allegedly made by Representatives of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (ddr-densho-381-12)

doc Supplementary comments by the War Relocation Authority on newspaper statements allegedly made by Representatives of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (ddr-densho-381-12)

Additional comments from the War Relocation Authority in response to statements made by to the House Committee on Un-American Activities to the press about living conditions in the camps, rumors of violence and protest, and criticisms of how the camps are being managed.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-12/

doc Minidoka project memorandum about regulations for the survey of property (ddr-densho-381-22)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-22/

doc The War Relocation Work Corps (ddr-densho-382-6)

A Circular of Information for Enlistees and Their Families.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-382-6/

doc Questions and Answers for Evacuees pamphlet (ddr-densho-382-5)

Information regarding the Relocation Program. Issued by the War Relocation Authority Regional Office, San Francisco, California

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-382-5/

doc Teletype messages regarding changing the Western Defense Zone (ddr-densho-356-890)

Two teletyped messages to J. G. Lindley from D.S. Myer regarding the change of the Western Defense Zone boarder in Arizona. Item stapled together with ddr-densho-356-887, 890, 902, 906 and 907.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-890/

doc Follow up memo regarding church ministers receiving salaries (ddr-densho-356-916)

Memo to James Lindley from John Provinse following up to update the list of ministers at Amache receiving a salary from his church.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-916/

doc Instructions for monthly statistical reports from welfare section (ddr-densho-356-996)

Detailed instructions for the creation of monthly statistical reports.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-996/

doc The Relocation Program: A Guidebook for the Residents of Relocation Centers (ddr-densho-356-945)

Policy guidebook for residents of War Relocation Authority camps

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-945/

doc Memo regarding payment of medical bills (ddr-densho-356-904)

Memo from E. M. Rowalt to Project Directors regarding the payment of medical bills incurred by seasonal leave workers.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-904/

doc War Relocation Authority Monthly Statistical Reports from Welfare Section guidelines (ddr-densho-356-997)

Blank Monthly Report form and Instructions from the War Relocation Authority on creating the report

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-997/

doc Staff list and account descriptions (ddr-densho-356-949)

Staff list of first names attached to a description of each department's account and what that account will cover in costs.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-949/

doc War Relocation Authority Relocation Offices (ddr-densho-356-974)

List of War Relocation Authority Relocation Offices across the country with mailing addresses.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-974/

doc Civilian Exclusion Order No. 51 (ddr-densho-356-737)

Pamphlet of Civilian Exclusion Order No. 51, includes a map of the prohibited area in California that was being evacuated on May 13, 1942.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-737/

doc Blank Relocation Request forms (ddr-densho-356-963)

Blank relocation request forms

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-963/