Education

Schools were quickly organized in the concentration camps, but they suffered from crude facilities and lack of teaching materials. Instruction was given for nursery through high school, and adult education was offered. Trained teachers were in short supply, however, and uncertified Japanese Americans with college degrees often filled in. The War Relocation Authority (WRA) deliberately emphasized Americanization in the education program. Some found it painfully ironic to watch incarcerated youth recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

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doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, December 5, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2329)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding graduation at Manzanar incarceration camp and asking about the town of Florin, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2435

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2329/

doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1915)

Sociology essay written by Mac Ishida for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers racial issues and discrimination against minority groups. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1918

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1915/

doc Letter from Marvel Maeda and seven other author to Dr. Miles Cary, December 23, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-1821)

Correspondence from Marvel Maeda, Catherine Embree, Kikuye Tanaka, Kunitani Anne, Mohri Eunice, Garret Nana, and Sunao Imoto to Miles Cary regarding recommendations for the Saturday morning school programs at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1824

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1821/

doc Monthly report (ddr-csujad-55-1784)

War Relocation Authority Schools monthly report form includes fields for reporting enrollment, personnel, nursery school, adult education, and library. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1787

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1784/

doc High lights and summary of Denver conference of WRA superintendents (ddr-csujad-55-1732)

Report on the conference of War Relocation Authority superintendents. Covers challenges, goals, and developments in the educational programs at incarceration camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1734

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1732/

doc Courtland Joint Union Hi School Student Body membership card (ddr-csujad-55-1973)

Membership card for the Courtland Joint Union Hi School Student Body belonging to Masako Adachi. From the Masako Adachi scrapbook, page 20. See also sac_jaac_1953. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1976

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1973/

doc Where will Poston children attend school in September 1945? (ddr-csujad-55-1824)

Report by Arthur L. Harris, Superintendent of Education, on the status of Poston schools following the closure of Poston incarceration camp. Covers important dates, accreditation, transferring credits, school records, and frequently asked questions. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1827

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1824/

doc Letter from Joseph Ogawa to Mr. Dallas McLaren, May 13, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1882)

Correspondence from Joseph Ogawa to Dallas McLaren regarding Ogawa's studies at the University of Nebraska, his service in the armed forces, and expressing gratitude for McLaren's support. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1885

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1882/

doc Poston committee report on school curriculum (ddr-csujad-55-1728)

Report and recommendations on the school curriculum at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1730

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1728/

doc Corridor pass (ddr-csujad-55-1763)

Blank corridor pass form for Poston II school at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1765

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1763/

doc Bullador (February 14, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1715)

Newsletter, "El Bullador," published by Poston II high school at Poston incarceration camp. Includes articles on El Chap sales, a high school play, clothing class, sports, and opinion. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1717

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1715/

doc First annual dawning of the blossoms (ddr-csujad-55-1829)

Program for the first annual Dawning of the Blossoms theatrical production, La Esperanza De La Gente, produced by the faculty and students of Poston Union School, directed by Ruth Harris, script by Captain H.R. Holm. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1832

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1829/

doc Comprehensive exam, Core I (ddr-csujad-55-1807)

Examination form for the Core I class at Poston incarceration camp. Includes 10 questions related to reading, grammar, language, and writing. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1810

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1807/

doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1922)

Sociology essay by Tommy Kiyama for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers population size as it relates to social life and problems at Tule Lake. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1925

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1922/

doc Student campus pass, Att. Form 6 rev. (ddr-csujad-55-1756)

Blank form permitting students to leave the classroom at Poston II school at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1758

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1756/

Recommendations by the Committee on Educational Programs Incident in Closing WRA Centers, War Relocation Authority, Community Management Division, Education Section (ddr-csujad-55-1695)

doc Recommendations by the Committee on Educational Programs Incident in Closing WRA Centers, War Relocation Authority, Community Management Division, Education Section (ddr-csujad-55-1695)

Report and recommendations by the Committee on Educational Programs Incident in Closing WRA Centers regarding placement of teachers, transfer of property, school records, documentation, time of closing, school activities, information concerning the centers to which pupils are transferred, and relationships with state department of education, education associations, and other professional organizations. See this object in the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1695/

doc Senior edition (ddr-csujad-55-1932)

Yearbook for Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Includes dedication, forward, list of staff, honorary cabinet members, messages from the school principal and class president, hall of fame, class will, calendar of events, class prophecy, and page for signatures. Includes illustrations. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1932/

doc Flame lighted behind barbed wire (ddr-csujad-55-2523)

Newspaper clipping from "The Fresno bee"reflecting on the influence of Margaret Gunderson, a teacher at Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2630

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2523/

doc Bullador (June 1, 1945) (ddr-csujad-55-1710)

Newsletter, "El Bullador," published by Poston II high school at Poston incarceration camp. Includes articles on the senior class will, Philadelphia representative visit, Kazuo Hironaka, Hiroshi Kamei, and ""ten years from now."" See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1712

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1710/

doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1917)

Sociology essay written by Hideko Yogi for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers discrimination against minority groups and democracy. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1920

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1917/

doc Commencement speech (ddr-csujad-55-1910)

Speech given by Jiro Enomoto at the commencement ceremony for Tri-State High School, Tule Lake, covering the challenges and responsibilities facing Nisei. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1913

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1910/

doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1920)

Sociology essay written by Sawae Iwamoto for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers population and it's impact on community life. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1923

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1920/

doc Partial list of those who registered (ddr-csujad-55-1859)

Partial list of individuals who registered for the Poston II High School reunion for the graduating classes of 1943, 1944, and 1945 in San Jose, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1862

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1859/

doc Questionnaire (ddr-csujad-55-1836)

Handwritten questionnaire for students who left Poston incarceration camp. Covers circumstances for leaving, reflections on school, and current activities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1839

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1836/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to James Waegell, Jack, and George, May 22, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2336)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to Jim [James Waegell], Jack, and George regarding Uchida's life and schooling at Manzanar incarceration camp during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2442

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2336/