Concentration camps

The War Relocation Authority (WRA) oversaw construction of ten concentration camps in sparsely populated and isolated areas. Between June and October 1942, Japanese Americans were transferred from the "assembly centers" to the larger camps. Housing approximately 120,000 people, the camps were designed to be self-contained communities, complete with hospitals, post offices, schools, warehouses, and residential areas. The WRA attempted to establish normalcy by setting up newspapers, a degree of self-government, sports leagues, and social events. But confinement, monotony, and harsh conditions exacerbated tensions between pro- and anti-camp administration residents and between the disempowered Issei and their U.S.-born Nisei children. At several centers, conflicts erupted into violence and at the Manzanar concentration camp the unrest resulted in fatal shootings. The WRA gradually granted work and school leave to those they considered "loyal." The last camp closed in March 1946.

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Related articles from the Densho Encyclopedia :
Concentration Camps, U.S.A. (book), Gila River, Heart Mountain, Jerome, Manzanar, Minidoka, Poston (Colorado River), Psychological effects of camp, Rohwer, Sites of incarceration, Topaz, Tule Lake

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Topaz reunion '98 (ddr-csujad-55-2711)
doc Topaz reunion '98 (ddr-csujad-55-2711)
Pamphlet of 1998 Topaz reunion held at Doubletree Hotel, San Jose, California, May 29-31, 1998. Includes historical information and photographs from excerpts from a Salt Lake City publication, December 28-31,1942. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2875
Note from Heart Mountain Fire Department, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-953)
doc Note from Heart Mountain Fire Department, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-953)
Note from the Fire Department requesting photographs of the fire "in action" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0955
With Liberty and Justice for All (ddr-csujad-55-246)
doc With Liberty and Justice for All (ddr-csujad-55-246)
School essay and reflections by Margery Gunderson on the incarceration. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0248
Questions and answers for evacuees (ddr-csujad-55-349)
doc Questions and answers for evacuees (ddr-csujad-55-349)
Question and answer booklet covering "preparing for relocation," "facilities at relocation centers," "work," "business matters," "health and medicine," and "departure from the relocation center." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0351
Tule Lake quadrangle (ddr-csujad-55-2477)
img Tule Lake quadrangle (ddr-csujad-55-2477)
Topographic map of the area surrounding the Tule Lake incarceration camp in Modoc County, California. Includes Tule Lake incarceration camp highlighted in yellow, indicating farm area and barracks. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2583
50th anniversary Tule Lake reunion (ddr-csujad-55-2706)
doc 50th anniversary Tule Lake reunion (ddr-csujad-55-2706)
Pamphlet of the 50th anniversary Tule Lake reunion IV held at Red Lion Hotel, Sacramento, California, May 22-24, 1992. The pamphlet includes past and present photographs of people incarcerated at Tule Lake. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2870
Tule Lake reunion V, May 19-20, 1995 (ddr-csujad-55-2715)
doc Tule Lake reunion V, May 19-20, 1995 (ddr-csujad-55-2715)
Pamphlet of the Tule Lake reunion V held at Red Lion Hotel, Sacramento, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2879
Official program Poston memorial monument kiosk dedication (ddr-csujad-55-2713)
doc Official program Poston memorial monument kiosk dedication (ddr-csujad-55-2713)
The pamphlet provides a brief life history of the 25 Poston Servicemen who gave their lives in service to their country. Includes photographs of the Poston memorial monument and Kiosk. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2877
Tule Lake pilgrimage, July 2nd-5th, 1998, journey of remembrance and discovery (ddr-csujad-55-2719)
doc Tule Lake pilgrimage, July 2nd-5th, 1998, journey of remembrance and discovery (ddr-csujad-55-2719)
The pamphlet of 1998 Tule Lake reunion. It provides a history of Tule Lake. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2883
Letter from Mary Morimoto to Mrs. Eada Silverthorne, June 16, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-135)
doc Letter from Mary Morimoto to Mrs. Eada Silverthorne, June 16, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-135)
Correspondence from Mary Morimoto to Eada Silverthorne. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0137
Pertinent facts about relocation centers and Japanese-Americans (ddr-csujad-55-348)
doc Pertinent facts about relocation centers and Japanese-Americans (ddr-csujad-55-348)
List of brief "facts" about incarceration camps and incarcerees. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0350
Land purchase to ensure Topaz is remembered (ddr-csujad-55-2501)
doc Land purchase to ensure Topaz is remembered (ddr-csujad-55-2501)
Newspaper article published in "The Salt Lake tribune" regarding the purchase of 400 acres on the site of the former Topaz incarceration camp for preservation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2607
Poston 3 WRA Camp (ddr-csujad-55-2493)
img Poston 3 WRA Camp (ddr-csujad-55-2493)
Map of Poston 3 incarceration camp and the surrounding area in Yuma (LaPaz) County, Arizona. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2599
Tule Lake geographic and site statistics (ddr-csujad-55-2479)
doc Tule Lake geographic and site statistics (ddr-csujad-55-2479)
Statistics about the geographic region, weather, political jurisdiction, site utilities, and buildings at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Includes illustration of a typical block layout. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2585
P.T.C.C. (ddr-csujad-55-387)
doc P.T.C.C. (ddr-csujad-55-387)
Roster of members of the Parent Teacher's Coordinating Council (PTCC). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0389
Poston 1 WRA Camp (ddr-csujad-55-2491)
img Poston 1 WRA Camp (ddr-csujad-55-2491)
Map of Poston incarceration camp and the surrounding area in Yuma (LaPaz) County, Arizona. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2597
Minidoka Relocation Center (ddr-csujad-55-2485)
img Minidoka Relocation Center (ddr-csujad-55-2485)
Map of the Minidoka incarceration camp in Jerome County, Arkansas. Includes layout of barracks, camp data, and statistics. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2591
Truth about Jap camps (ddr-csujad-55-2136)
doc Truth about Jap camps (ddr-csujad-55-2136)
Magazine clipping, "The truth about Jap camps," reporting on the daily life, activities, and environment at Poston incarceration camp. Includes one page of handwritten commentary on the article. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2239
Minidoka Relocation Camp (ddr-csujad-55-2486)
img Minidoka Relocation Camp (ddr-csujad-55-2486)
Map of the camp site and surrounding area at Minidoka incarceration camp in Jerome County, Arkansas. Includes an inset of the camp layout. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2592
Tule Lake reunion, 1942-1982 (ddr-csujad-55-2708)
doc Tule Lake reunion, 1942-1982 (ddr-csujad-55-2708)
A pamphlet of the Tule Lake reunion, May 28, 29, 30, 31, 1982. Pamphlet includes historical photographs and map of Tule Lake camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2872
Tule Lake pilgrimage July 4-7 1996: fifty years later ... (ddr-csujad-55-2692)
doc Tule Lake pilgrimage July 4-7 1996: fifty years later ... (ddr-csujad-55-2692)
A program pamphlet of 1996 Tule Lake pilgrimage. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2856
Sayonara dinner Tulelake reunion V (ddr-csujad-55-2699)
doc Sayonara dinner Tulelake reunion V (ddr-csujad-55-2699)
Program of the Tulelake reunion V held at the Red Lion Hotel. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2863
News clippings regarding the incarceration of Japanese Americans, F.C. 17, October-November, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-759)
doc News clippings regarding the incarceration of Japanese Americans, F.C. 17, October-November, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-759)
Collection of newspaper clippings covering Japanese Americans during World War II. Topics include incarceration camps, Japanese American soldiers, race, prejudice, work, and other commentary. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0761
Couple says apologies not enough for internment (ddr-csujad-55-2522)
doc Couple says apologies not enough for internment (ddr-csujad-55-2522)
Newspaper clipping from "Oakland tribune" about former incarcerees, Ernest and Chizu Iiyama. Covers the Iiyama's experience in camp and life after incarceration. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2629
Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director, War Relocation Authority, to WRA staff members, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1655)
doc Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director, War Relocation Authority, to WRA staff members, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1655)
Correspondence from Dillon S. Myer to all staff members regarding two War Relocation Authority reports on incarceration camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1657
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