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 1944 El Chaparral (ddr-csujad-55-2681)

El Chaparral' yearbook, 1944 provides information about classes, activities, and sports during the school year. Detailed pictures of the camp are featured in the yearbook. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2845

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2681/

doc Recommendations by the Committee, War Relocation Authority, Community Management Division, Education Section (ddr-csujad-55-1697)

Report and recommendations regarding "relocation emphasis, English, and reading materials." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1699

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1697/

Recommendations by the Committee on Supplies and School Physical Facilities, War Relocation Authority, Community Management Division, Education Section (ddr-csujad-55-1702)

doc Recommendations by the Committee on Supplies and School Physical Facilities, War Relocation Authority, Community Management Division, Education Section (ddr-csujad-55-1702)

Report and recommendations by the Committee on Supplies and School Physical Facilities regarding planning, procurement problems, supplies, equipment, buildings, school plant maintenance, and funds for library books. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1704

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1702/

doc Tardy students for detention perio (ddr-csujad-55-1769)

Blank form for listing tardy students for detention at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1772

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1769/

doc Salute to Mrs. Gunderson (ddr-csujad-55-259)

Essay describing a 50 year reunion event in Sacramento for former incarcerees including recognition of Margaret Gunderson, a teacher at the Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0261

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-259/

doc Core studies (ddr-csujad-55-1747)

Pedagogical essay on the purpose and method of core education at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1749

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1747/

doc Senior banquet, Class of 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1851)

Program for the Senior Banquet for the Miles E. Cary graduating class of 1945. Includes menu, program schedule, and acknowledgements. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1854

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1851/

doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1928)

Sociology essay by Jitsuso Tamura for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers how population influences social life and problems. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1931

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1928/

doc Seminar in social foundations, February-June 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1748)

Assessment form for "Seminar in Social Foundations" including a summary of responses by teachers at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1750

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1748/

doc Bullador, vol. 2, no. 4 (March 13 , 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1717)

Newsletter, "El Bullador," published by Poston II high school at Poston incarceration camp. Includes articles on rules and procedures, school play, teacher resignation, teacher shortage, sports, and opinion. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1719

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1717/

doc Letter from M.J. Brickley, Registrar, Sacramento Junior College, to whom it may concern, March 26, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-1302)

Correspondence from M.J. Brickley to Whom it May Concern requesting permission for Yuriko Kumamoto to travel between her home and Sacramento Junior College. Includes copies of Kumamoto's Citizen's Indefinite Leave card and her membership card for the United States Cadet Nurse Corps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1304

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1302/

doc Effects of evacuation on Japanese-American youth (ddr-csujad-55-1713)

Article reporting on a study of the effects of evacuation on Japanese-American youth at Poston incarceration camp. "Reprint from the School Review." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1715

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1713/

doc Notice to parent or guardian, Form 5 (ddr-csujad-55-1760)

Blank form for "parent or guardian" requesting an explanation of student absence or tardiness. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1762

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1760/

doc Education program in War Relocation Centers (ddr-csujad-55-347)

Pamphlet describing the War Relocation Authority's education program at incarceration camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0349

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-347/

doc Evaluation (ddr-csujad-55-1806)

List of teacher evaluation feedback from students in the Core I class at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1809

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1806/

doc Cumulative test record, Poston Public Schools (ddr-csujad-55-1795)

Cumulative test record form for students at Poston Public Schools at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1798

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1795/

doc Federal Elementary graduation (ddr-csujad-55-1421)

Program for the Federal Elementary School graduation ceremony at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. For scrapbook page with programs see sac_jaac_1421. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 76. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1423

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1421/

img Charles Martel (ddr-csujad-55-2535)

Illustrated portrait of Charles Martel created for a World History class at an incarceration camp, probably Minidoka or Heart Mountain camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2642

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2535/

doc Health information report (ddr-csujad-55-1789)

Health information report form for data on immunization, diseases, other serious illnesses, defects, and height and weight. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1792

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1789/

doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1925)

Sociology essay by George Okamoto for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers democracy and racial prejudice. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1928

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1925/

doc Attendance record (ddr-csujad-55-1780)

Blank school attendance record for Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1783

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1780/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Capt. James Waegell, May 31, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2332)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's plans to travel from Manzanar incarceration camp to Maryland to be with his family, high school graduation, and other family updates. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2438

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2332/

Letter from Miles. E Cary, Principal, McKinley High School, Honolulu, to Mr. Dallas C. McLaren, Principal, Poston II School, August 15, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1877)

doc Letter from Miles. E Cary, Principal, McKinley High School, Honolulu, to Mr. Dallas C. McLaren, Principal, Poston II School, August 15, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1877)

Correspondence from Miles E. Cary to Dallas McLaren regarding receipt of "El Chaparral." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1880

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1877/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, October 10, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2333)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's schooling and daily life at Manzanar incarceration camp and inquiring about life in Florin, California during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2439

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2333/

doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1916)

Sociology essay written by Yoko Watanabe for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers racial issues and democracy. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1919

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1916/