War Relocation Authority (WRA)

doc Memorandum from Genevevie W. Carter, Superintendent of Education to all teachers (ddr-csujad-48-92)

Memorandum from Genevevie W. Carter, Superintendent of Education to all teachers regarding having outside speakers at "Manzanar War Relocation Project" in the classroom. It outlines new procedures the assist in the process. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9901. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0901

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doc Manzanar from the inside (ddr-csujad-48-62)

Text of address by Roy Nash, Director of the Manzanar War Relocation Project, given to the Commonwealth Club of California, San Francisco, on July 31, 1942 for the purpose of "interpret[ing] the actuality of a War Relocation Center housing 10,000 evacuees" in view of perceptions of mistreatment of incarcerees in California. Sections of the speech include …

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doc Letter (Form 734) from Joseph W. Carney, Fiscal Accountant, to Harry Bentley Wells, August 2, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-84)

Letter, Form 734, to Harry Bentley Wells with his pay check for July 16-31, 1943 at Manzanar from Joseph W. Carney for the amount of $62.19. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9084. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0084

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Memorandum from Elmer Rowalt, Acting Director, War Relocation Authority, to all employees of the War Relocation Authority, January 16, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-126)

doc Memorandum from Elmer Rowalt, Acting Director, War Relocation Authority, to all employees of the War Relocation Authority, January 16, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-126)

Memorandum to all employees of the War Relocation Authority highlighting the War Bond savings program and the push to have 90% of employees pledge 10% of their salary and reminding employees that their salaries have been increased by the overtime bill passed by Congress. (6-4069-BU-COS-WP). Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9935. See this object in the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-126/

doc Letter from H. Bentley Wells to Dr. Genevieve W. Carter, Superintendent of Education, January 14, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-90)

Letter from Harry Bentley Wells to Genevieve W. Carter requesting he be considered for promotion to the vacant position of Acting Assistant Principal of the Manzanar Secondary School, sent on January 14, 1943. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9090. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0090

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doc Report of Teacher Planning Committee: suggested topics for faculty study groups (ddr-csujad-48-104)

A report by the Teacher Planning Committee on Potential Subject for Faculty Study Groups. Section headings include: (1) School philosophy; (2) Problems peculiar to the Japanese at Manzanar; (3) Curriculum; (4) Extra-curricular activities; (5) Disciplinary problems; (6) School rules, regulations and procedures; (7) Teaching improvement for regular and student teachers; (8) Mental hygiene, public relations and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-104/

doc Japanese words defined (ddr-csujad-48-105)

Lexicon of common Japanese words published by the War Relocation Authority. The document also provides a basic grammar lesson for the pluralization of nouns and the pronunciation of vowels. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9914. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0914

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doc Letter from Harry Bentley Wells to Leon C. High, Principal, Secondary School, June 17, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-65)

Letter of resignation from H. Bentley Wells to Leon C. High effective on July 17, 1943. Wells indicates he has two reasons for leaving: establishing a normal home situation now that he and his wife are expecting, and an offer in public school administration was made to him. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9065. See this …

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doc Advice of personnel action, WRA P-3, Harry Bentley Wells (ddr-csujad-48-81)

Form WRA P-3 indicating the following action for Harry Bentley Wells: Resignation without Prejudice. Harry Bentley Wells gave two reasons: health of wife and transferal to Admin. Work in Public Schools. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9081. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0081

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doc Letter from Shirley E. Wells to Gertrude L. Wetzel, Project Nursing Director, March 21, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-78)

Letter of resignation for Shirley E. Wells to Gertrude L. Wetzel, the Project Nursing Director at Manzanar Hospital, effective April 21, 1943. Shirley indicates she enjoyed the work, but has been advised by her physician to resign. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9078. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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doc Letter from Harry Bentley Wells to Leon C. High, Principal, Secondary School, August 9, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-67)

Letter from H. Bentley Wells to Leon C. High regarding the transmittal of several forms, a change of address, and inquiring about what personal items to bring to Manzanar due to the unusualness of the situation. He also volunteers to bring any necessary materials from the University of California. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9067. See …

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doc Project Director's bulletin, no. 39 (January 15, 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-108)

A bulletin from Ralph Merrit, Project Director, regarding hours of work for all federal employees, including civil service employees at Manzanar Incarceration Camp. Procedures for submitting time sheets are addressed as well as the means to request leave. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9917. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

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doc Telegram from Vaughn B Ferguson to Harry B Wells, August 27 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-91)

The telegram indicates Harry B. Wells has been approved for an indefinite appointment as a teacher at the "Manzanar War Relocation Project," but the first medical must be submitted prior. Sent by: Vaughn B Ferguson. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9150. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0150

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-91/

doc Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fifth Community Council, 4th session (August 24, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-55)

The council minutes feature the report on WRA freight rules for leaving for the East Coast. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-01_084

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doc Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fifth Community Council, 12th session (September 21, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-63)

The council minutes feature a discussion on Dr. Hansen trip to other camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-01_092

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doc Center-wide picnic (ddr-csujad-45-75)

A list of the committee members for the camp wide picnic. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-02_008

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doc Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fourth Community Council, 22nd session (April 13, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-24)

The council minutes feature the a report on the plans for the camp wide picnic. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-01_053

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doc Committee list (ddr-csujad-45-85)

A list of the different committees with the name of its chairman and the function of the committee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-04_004

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doc Vehicle code of Heart Mountain Relocation Center (ddr-csujad-45-86)

The rules and regulations for driving a vehicle inside the camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-05_001

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doc Block managers and secretaries (ddr-csujad-45-72)

List of block managers and their secretaries. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-02_005

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doc Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fourth Community Council, 1st session (February 13, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-5)

The council minutes feature the election of new officers and the reorganization of subcommittees. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-01_034

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doc Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fourth Community Council, 3rd session (February 16, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-7)

The council minutes feature a discussion of presenting a plea for compensation at the All-Center Conference. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-01_036

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doc Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fourth Community Council, 2nd session minutes (February 15, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-6)

The council minutes feature a lecture by Dillon S. Myer, WRA National Director, followed by a question and answer session. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-01_035

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45-6/

doc Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fourth Community Council, 17th session (March 27, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-20)

The council minutes feature the plans for awarding the Silver Star for Mrs. Aoyama late son's service. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-01_049

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45-20/

doc C.A. financial chart of an average month (ddr-csujad-45-78)

A chart on monthly income and expenditures at the camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-02_011

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45-78/

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