Facilities, services, and camp administration

doc Sentinel supplement, series 173 (February 22, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1601)

News bulletin published at Heart Mountain incarceration camp covering administrative announcements, events, vital statistics, and other necessary information concerning daily life in the camp. Current issue includes information on employment, Red Cross messages, and general information. Includes text in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1603

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1601/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, February 25, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-429)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes "review of Chairmen's work," discussion on "food problems" and camp facilities and services. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0431

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-429/

img Vicinity map, Gila River WRA Camp (ddr-csujad-55-2480)

Topographic map of the area near the Gila River incarceration camp in Pinal County, Arizona. Includes barrack and building layouts for the Canal camp and Butte camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2586

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2480/

img Amache high school (ddr-csujad-55-1327)

Black and white photograph depicting the high school building at Amache incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1329

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1327/

doc Health Division rules and regulations (ddr-csujad-55-1078)

Rules and regulations for the Health Division at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes information on clinic hours, ambulance, emergencies, immunizations, medication, optometry, house calls, babies, and hospital wards. Includes Japanese text. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1080

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1078/

doc Block 207 log (October 6, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1120)

Recording log covering daily activities and events in Block 207 at Poston II incarceration camp. Includes the following topics: I. Staff, II. Block Activities, III. Emergencies, IV. Visitors, V. Memorandums, VI. Remarks, VII. Miscellaneous, and VIII. Managers Notes. Includes brief remarks on conditions for children. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1120/

doc Report to the Charter Delegates: resume of the Committee on Council (ddr-csujad-55-782)

Report by the Committee on Council regarding their study of methods of community government ("self government"). Outlines community government structures including the Commission plan, Des Moines plan, bicameral, City Manager plan, BCC plan, and suggestions from the committee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0784

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-782/

Memo from C.E. Rachford, Project Director, Heart Mountain Relocation Project, to all residents and staff members, October 13, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-767)

doc Memo from C.E. Rachford, Project Director, Heart Mountain Relocation Project, to all residents and staff members, October 13, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-767)

Memorandum of understanding from C. E. Rachford to "all residents and staff members" regarding the formation of a City Planning Board at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0769

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-767/

doc Block 207 log (December 25, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1193)

Recording log submitted by Kazuo Kushida, a manager, and Mabel Okino, a secretary, covering daily activities and events in Block 207 at Poston II incarceration camp. Includes the following topics: I. Staff, II. Block Activities, III. Emergencies, IV. Visitors, V. Memorandums, VI. Remarks, VII. Miscellaneous, and VIII. Managers Notes. Includes brief comments on the "Camp 1 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1193/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 42 (March 9, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1037)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information a response from Block Chairmen and Block Managers regarding registration ("loyalty questionnaire") and change in schedule for a social event. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1037/

doc Recreation Department fund (ddr-csujad-55-308)

List of the types of recreational activities at Heart Mountain incarceration camp and funds needed. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0310

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-308/

doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 5 (September 5, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-641)

General Information Bulletin, Series 5, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming, on September 5, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Special Labor Day program set; Community enterprises on cooperative basis; Meeting notices; Internal security information; Church notices; General information; and Tap water now fit to drink. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-641/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 59 (April 22, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1048)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on "cleanup week," holy communion schedule, dry goods sale, a Rho conference, and softball. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1050

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1048/

doc Memo from Guy Robertson, Project Director, Heart Mountain Relocation Center, to all division heads, January 5, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-599)

Memorandum of understanding from Guy Robertson, Project Director, to All Division Heads regarding job responsibility and reporting for divisions at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes organizational chart for Heart Mountain incarceration camp with a list of divisions, sections, units, and personnel. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0601

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-599/

doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 27 (October 17, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-659)

General information bulletin, series 27, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on October 17, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: City planning boar formed; Church services in permanent locale; Religious activities; Week-day activities; Civilians, soldiers visitors here; Issue mackinaw jackets to workers; Payment of sales tax …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-659/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 80 (June 3, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1061)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment opportunities, civil service positions, a university scholarship, memorial services, and volunteer firefighter training. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1063

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1061/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, April 10, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-449)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Managers meeting. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0451

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-449/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, October 9, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-287)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0289

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-287/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, April 13, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-450)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Managers meeting. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0452

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-450/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, January 20, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-440)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes report from Postal Committee and a discussion on recreation items and Shinnenkai. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0442

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-440/

img Wood Sign (ddr-densho-477-2)

Wooden sign that reads "please use other door" in pale writing that seems to be sun-bleached onto the wood. Donor states it was possibly made in camp.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-2/

img Two orphans at Manzanar Childrens' Village (ddr-densho-151-441)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Orphan boys, two of a group of 65 who are now making their home in the Childrens' Village at this War Relocation Authority center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-441/

img Japanese American reading in library (ddr-densho-151-435)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. A barrack building has been turned into a library at this War Relocation Authority center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry. A trained librarian of Japanese ancestry employs techniques in the management of this library which already contains a large stock of books donated by friends.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-435/

img Baggage inspection (ddr-densho-151-12)

Original WRA caption: Turlock, California. Baggage is inspected as families arrive at Turlock assembly center. Evacuees of Japanese ancestry will be transferred later to War Relocation Authority centers where they will spend the duration.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-12/

img Library (ddr-densho-151-434)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. One of the barrack buildings houses the library for evacuees at this War Relocation Authority center. The librarian is a college graduate of Japanese ancestry who employs modern methods in library procedure.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-434/

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