Eastern California Museum Harry Bentley Wells and Shirley Elizabeth Wells Collection ddr-csujad-48

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Letter from Harry B. Wells, teacher, to Leon C. High, principal (ddr-csujad-48-51)
doc Letter from Harry B. Wells, teacher, to Leon C. High, principal (ddr-csujad-48-51)
Letter from Harry Bentley Wells asking Leon C. High, principal of Manzanar High School, to adjust the detention punishment of a student, Masao Sago, as it is preventing him from attending his farm management class. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9051. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0051
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Invoice, correspondence, card and envelope regarding rental of caps and gowns for March 7, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-52)
doc Invoice, correspondence, card and envelope regarding rental of caps and gowns for March 7, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-52)
Assorted communication for the rental of graduation caps and gowns for the graduating senior class at Manzanar High School between Harry Bentley Wells and Manzanar Cooperative Enterprises, and between the Cap and Gown Company of California and Mr. S. Sugimoto at Manzanar Cooperative Enterprises. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9052. See this object in the California …
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Notice of efficieny rating, Form OEM-790-L, Harry B. Wells (ddr-csujad-48-53)
doc Notice of efficieny rating, Form OEM-790-L, Harry B. Wells (ddr-csujad-48-53)
Form OEM-790-L (2-24-43); Executive Office of the President; Office for Emergency Management; Notice of Efficiency Rating for Harry B. Wells on May 14, 1943. A rating of Very Good is indicated, though not who evaluated him. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0053
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Letter from Kazuyoshi Nagashima to Mr. Wells regarding poor performance in class (ddr-csujad-48-54)
doc Letter from Kazuyoshi Nagashima to Mr. Wells regarding poor performance in class (ddr-csujad-48-54)
A letter from Kazuyoshi Nagashima, a student in period 1 History, to Mr. Wells explaining why he has not completed his final assignment on the civilization of Egypt and why he performed poorly on the test given that day. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9054. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
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Letter from Satoru Sakuma to Harry Bentley Wells, March 3, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-55)
doc Letter from Satoru Sakuma to Harry Bentley Wells, March 3, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-55)
Letter and envelope from Sat Sakuma to Harry Bentley Wells describing the journey from Manzanar to Minidoka. He also describes the conditions at Minidoka when they arrived and in his opinion a lacking education system. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9055. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0055
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Letter from Otis D. Richardson, Chair of English Department, Los Angeles City College, March 21, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-56)
doc Letter from Otis D. Richardson, Chair of English Department, Los Angeles City College, March 21, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-56)
Letter from Otis Richardson highlighting the need to educating the Nisei about conforming to cultural norms. He discusses the unwillingness of Nisei and Kibei to educate themselves about the current issue regarding mass evacuation and the need for Americanization of all Japanese. He concludes the letter with "A Social Plan for Minority Groups." Richardson provides a …
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Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director, War Relocation Authority, to Project Directors, June 8, 1943; Community analysis report, no. 5 (June 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-57)
doc Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director, War Relocation Authority, to Project Directors, June 8, 1943; Community analysis report, no. 5 (June 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-57)
Letter from Dillon S. Myer to Project Directors on June 8, 1943. Report on "Evacuee Resistances to Relocation" (or, leaving the incarceration camps). Evacuee resistance to relocation. Presents three "fundamental reasons" for the "relocation program" designed to encourage people to move out of the incarceration camps, then describes the "ideal relocation program," which would see "every …
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Program, commencement exercises (ddr-csujad-48-58)
doc Program, commencement exercises (ddr-csujad-48-58)
Commencement program for Manzanar High School students at Manzanar incarceration camp. Includes a program of events and a list of class officers, the reverse is a Japanese translation. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9058. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0058
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Room rating (ddr-csujad-48-59)
doc Room rating (ddr-csujad-48-59)
Blank form for self-rating a classroom after spending Saturday working toward a better room arrangement. Name is filled out with Mr. Wells 7-5-2, but scores are not provided for any of the sections. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9059. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0059
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General outline of the life and teachings of the Lord Buddha: Buddhist symbolism (ddr-csujad-48-60)
doc General outline of the life and teachings of the Lord Buddha: Buddhist symbolism (ddr-csujad-48-60)
A General Outline of the Life and Teachings of the Lord Buddha: Buddhist Symbolism; published by Buddhist Brotherhood in America. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0060
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Sophomore installation (ddr-csujad-48-61)
doc Sophomore installation (ddr-csujad-48-61)
Program for sophomore installation at Manzanar High School: Entertainment, Refreshment and Dancing; Mess 9, June 5, 1943 7:30pm. Also includes a list of class officers.Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9061. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0061
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Manzanar from the inside (ddr-csujad-48-62)
doc Manzanar from the inside (ddr-csujad-48-62)
Text of address by Roy Nash, Director of the Manzanar War Relocation Project, given to the Commonwealth Club of California, San Francisco, on July 31, 1942 for the purpose of "interpret[ing] the actuality of a War Relocation Center housing 10,000 evacuees" in view of perceptions of mistreatment of incarcerees in California. Sections of the speech include …
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Term paper: poultry raising (ddr-csujad-48-63)
doc Term paper: poultry raising (ddr-csujad-48-63)
Term Paper by Masao Hayashida for period III Senior Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Masao discusses the in detail the steps necessary to be a good poultry farmer. He discusses the types of chickens, the required habitat and living conditions as well as necessary steps to profit …
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Letter from Ralph P. Merritt and Edwin H. Hooper, June 22, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-64)
doc Letter from Ralph P. Merritt and Edwin H. Hooper, June 22, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-64)
Letter releasing Mr. Harry B. Wells from employment at Manzanar, California and allowing him to be hired elsewhere for an essential activity. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9064. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0064
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Letter from Harry Bentley Wells to Leon C. High, Principal, Secondary School, June 17, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-65)
doc Letter from Harry Bentley Wells to Leon C. High, Principal, Secondary School, June 17, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-65)
Letter of resignation from H. Bentley Wells to Leon C. High effective on July 17, 1943. Wells indicates he has two reasons for leaving: establishing a normal home situation now that he and his wife are expecting, and an offer in public school administration was made to him. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9065. See this …
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Memorandum from Leon C. High, Principal, Manzanar High School, to Harry Bentley Wells, August 5, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-66)
doc Memorandum from Leon C. High, Principal, Manzanar High School, to Harry Bentley Wells, August 5, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-66)
Letter from Roy Nash and Leon C. High to Harry B. Wells indicating a number of forms need to be filled out to finalize Mr. Wells' appointment as a teacher at Manzanar. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9066. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0066
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-66/
Letter from Harry Bentley Wells to Leon C. High, Principal, Secondary School, August 9, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-67)
doc Letter from Harry Bentley Wells to Leon C. High, Principal, Secondary School, August 9, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-67)
Letter from H. Bentley Wells to Leon C. High regarding the transmittal of several forms, a change of address, and inquiring about what personal items to bring to Manzanar due to the unusualness of the situation. He also volunteers to bring any necessary materials from the University of California. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9067. See …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-67/
Memorandum from Leon C. High, Principal, Manzanar High School, to Harry Bentley Wells, August 20, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-68)
doc Memorandum from Leon C. High, Principal, Manzanar High School, to Harry Bentley Wells, August 20, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-68)
Letter from Roy Nash and Leon C. High to Mr. Wells indicating his papers have been forwarded for final approval and the recommendation that he travel as lightly as possible due to the housing problem. Mr. Wells could always have further things sent to him at a later date. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9068. See …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-68/
Travel authorization, Form 1904-A, OEM-71, Harry Bentley Wells (ddr-csujad-48-69)
doc Travel authorization, Form 1904-A, OEM-71, Harry Bentley Wells (ddr-csujad-48-69)
Travel authorization No. WRAII-82-43, November 27, 1942, authorizing Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher, to travel to and return from Reno to "escort Messrs. F. Yayama, K. Higashi, J. Masaoka into Area." Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9069. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0069
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Voucher for per diem and/or reimbursement of expenses incident to official travel, Form 10-1664a, Harry Bentley Wells (ddr-csujad-48-70)
doc Voucher for per diem and/or reimbursement of expenses incident to official travel, Form 10-1664a, Harry Bentley Wells (ddr-csujad-48-70)
Voucher for per diem and/or reimbursement of expenses incident to official travel for Harry Bentley Wells. He escorted Messrs. F. Tayama, K. Higashi, J. Masaoka out of and back into military areas by traveling with them to Reno, NV on 11/27/42 and 11/29/42. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9070. See this object in the California State …
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Brief outline of Japanese history (ddr-csujad-48-71)
doc Brief outline of Japanese history (ddr-csujad-48-71)
A brief chronology of Japanese history starting from the "Mythological Period" to pre-World War II era. Section headings include: Mythological Period, Prehistoric Period, Imperialistic Period, Heian Epoch or Fujiwara Bureaucracy, Geunfei Era, Hojo Tyranny, Ashikaga Anarchy, Civil Strife, Takugawa Shogunate, and Meiji Era. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …
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Letter from Leon C. High, Principal, to Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, May 15, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-72)
doc Letter from Leon C. High, Principal, to Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, May 15, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-72)
Letter expressing High's regrets for being unable to attend the Ten Low class "get together." He commends Harry Bentley Wells on organizing the event and encourages them in the future though. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9072. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0072
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-72/
Flower festival, April 4 '43 (ddr-csujad-48-73)
doc Flower festival, April 4 '43 (ddr-csujad-48-73)
Program for the flower festival at Manzanar Incarceration Camp on April 4, 1943. Includes a program, Glory to the Buddha, and illustration of a flowering tree, also contains a Japanese translation. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9073. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0073
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-73/
Wolf song (ddr-csujad-48-74)
doc Wolf song (ddr-csujad-48-74)
Lyrics from the poem , titled: "The Wolf Song." Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9074. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0074
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-74/
Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director, War Relocation Authority, to Harry Bentley Wells (ddr-csujad-48-75)
doc Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director, War Relocation Authority, to Harry Bentley Wells (ddr-csujad-48-75)
Letter from War Relocation Authority to Harry Bentley Wells for reference purposes for Masaye Nakahira who applied to "leave a relocation center" (WRA-140), requesting a statement regarding his opinion of the individual. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9075. "WRA-140." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0075
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-75/

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