Segregation and Tule Lake

In July 1943, Tule Lake concentration camp was designated as a segregation center for those the camp authorities considered "disloyal" as a result of their answers on the mandatory "loyalty questionnaire." In September 1943, "loyal" Japanese Americans from Tule Lake began departing for other camps and "disloyal" Japanese Americans from other camps started arriving at Tule Lake. The number of guards increased from a few hundred to 930 and an eight-foot high double fence was erected. The camp's capacity was 15,000 but the peak population reached 18,789 as 6,249 original "loyal" Japaense Americans chose to stay rather than be uprooted again.

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img Arrival of segregants (ddr-densho-37-259)

Original WRA caption: Segregee's household effects arrive at apartment.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-259/

img Hoshidan members leaving Tule Lake (ddr-densho-37-196)

Original WRA caption: The 25 lay-down strikers leave the stockade gate, under heavy guard, to march the approximate mile to the special Department of Justice train, 6-24-45. (Besides losing their clothes, they also "lost face" with possible sympathizers remaining in the colony, and caused the Hokoku and Hoshi Dan to become laughing stock of the colony.)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-196/

img Site, stockade (ddr-densho-37-211)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-211/

img Segregees' arrival at Tule Lake (ddr-densho-37-66)

Original WRA caption: Segregee's household effects arrive at apartment [at Tule Lake].

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-66/

img Officers searching segregants (ddr-densho-37-191)

Original WRA caption: Search of persons departing for Santa Fe Internment Camp 6-24-45, inside stockade.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-191/

img Inspection of Hoshidan members (?) (ddr-densho-37-188)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-188/

img Segregees (ddr-densho-37-269)

Original WRA caption: Trucks bringing segregees to the train.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-269/

img Camp new arrivals (ddr-densho-37-297)

Original WRA caption: People from the Manzanar Relocation Center were moved to the Tule Lake Segregation Center and quartered in the ten blocks which had been built as an addition at Tule Lake. They arrived in four special trains and were taken directly from the railroad to their new homes. A total of 1876 people came …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-297/

img Inspecting segregant's luggage (ddr-densho-37-271)

Original WRA caption: Segregee's luggage is inspected.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-271/

doc Relocation problems and policies (ddr-densho-381-24)

An address delivered by War Relocation Authority Director, Dillon S. Myer, to the Tuesday Evening Club. Myer discusses a variety of topics, including the creation of the War Relocation Authority, managing the camps, and plans for relocation.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-24/

doc Message from the President of the United States on the Segregation of Loyal and Disloyal Japanese in Relocation Centers (ddr-densho-356-1037)

Formal message from President Franklin Roosevelt to the Senate regarding Senate Resolution 166 on the segregation of loyal and disloyal Nikkei in camps.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-1037/

doc Welcome Tuleans poster (ddr-densho-356-858)

Poster welcoming transferred detainees from Tule Lake to Amache.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-858/

doc Welcome to Amache guide (ddr-densho-356-859)

Booklet made for Tule Lake transfers that provides information about Granada in both English and Japanese.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-859/

doc Flowchart for Segregation (ddr-densho-356-985)

Flowchart of options for individuals who have been deemed disloyal in Granada.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-985/

doc Committee Print of Minority Views on Tule Lake Segregation Center (ddr-densho-356-1039)

Investigation of Un-American Propaganda activities in the United States: Subcommittee of the Special Committee on Un-American Activities House of Representatives, House Resolution 282, Minority Views on Tule Lake Segregation Center. Minority report by Repressive Herman P. Eberharter of Pennsylvania regarding the Tule Lake Strike and recommendations for WRA leadership regarding their actions during the strike.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-1039/

doc Incoming Evacuees Reception Committee Outline of Duties (ddr-densho-356-857)

Document detailing members of the reception committee, their duties, and the time table for the committee to prepare for the arrival for transfers from Tule Lake.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-857/

img Segregants' departure from camp (ddr-densho-37-192)

Original WRA caption: Trouble-makers among 400 alien enemies sent to Santa Fe Internment camp 6-24-45, inside project jail.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-192/

img Hoshidan member (ddr-densho-37-186)

Original WRA caption: Shaved heads, but not shaved faces, were required of the Hokoku as is evidenced by this "alien enemy" sent to Santa Fe Internment Camp June 24, 1945 with 399 other pro-Japan agitators.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-186/

img Hoshidan members leaving Tule Lake (ddr-densho-37-194)

Original WRA caption: The recalcitrants among the 400 sent to Santa Fe June 24, 1945, leave stockade, in various stages of dress, for march to train.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-194/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 7 (April 20, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-12)

Selected article titles: "82 in Center Receive Notices to Report for Physical Exams: Base Hospital to Be Utilized" (p. 1), "More Arrivals Expected as Segregation Plan Resumed" (p. 1), and "Red Cross Gifts Distributed to CA and Japanese Library" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-12/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 10 (May 4, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-15)

Selected article titles: "Repatriates Should Notify WRA and Spanish Embassy" (p. 1), "Reopening of Leupp Not Confirmed Here; Best" (p. 2), and "Tule Hardball Season Opens; Nippons Dump Manzanar Nine, 12-6" (pp. 5-6).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-15/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 11 (May 11, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-17)

Selected article titles: "Segregation: 1000 from Jerome, Rohwer Expected Over Weekend" (pp. 1-2), "Spanish Delegate to Visit Japanese Nationals Here" (p. 1), and "CA Contacting Other Centers to Obtain Japanese Movies" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-17/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 5 (February 1, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-54)

Selected article titles: "Myer on Tule Lake: Assures Operation of Center Through 1945" (p. 1), "171 Internees Depart for Santa Fe Friday" (p. 1), and "Hectic Year for Mr. Stork Foreseen" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-54/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 2 (January 11, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-51)

Selected article titles: "Burling Here to Resume Renunciation Hearings" (pp. 1-2), "70 'Resegregated' to Santa Fe Camp" (p. 2), and "Housing Plan Required for West Coast Return" (pp. 2, 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-51/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 14 (June 1, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-21)

Selected article titles: "Residents Pay Solemn Tribute at Final Rites for Okamoto: Outdoor Funeral Attended by 9000" (pp. 1-2), "Further Group Movements to Tule Lake Discontinued" (p. 1), "Jail at 1808 for Drunks, Malfeasance" (p. 2), and "12 Buddhist Priests Added; Initial Sermons on Sunday" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-21/