Stockton El Joaquin Collection

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Densho
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COLLECTION ID

ddr-densho-196

DESCRIPTION

This collection consists of issues of the Stockton El Joaquin, which was the newspaper for the Stockton Assembly Center, California, open from May 10, 1942, to October 17, 1942. The newspaper provided information about activities and sports, living conditions, and the move to permanent camps.

INCLUSIVE UNIT DATE

1942

BULK UNIT DATE

1942

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

35 documents

CONTRIBUTOR

Hoover Institution Library

CREATORS

PREFERRED CITATION

Courtesy of the Hoover Institution Library

RIGHTS

Copyright restricted
Copyright restricted

35 Objects

Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 1 (May 30, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-1)
doc Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 1 (May 30, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-1)
Selected article titles: "Stockton Center Rolls. Evacuation Totals 4,268 with Valleites" (p. 1), "Editorial: El Joaquin -- Your Paper" (p. 1), "Iron, Stoves Make Trouble" (p. 1), "Draft + Alien Change of Address" (p. 1), "Editorial: Help Maintain Sanitation" (p. 2), "Scout Activities to Continue for Interested Youths Here in Center" (p. 3), "Work Division Issues …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-196-1/
Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 2 (June 3, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-2)
doc Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 2 (June 3, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-2)
Selected article titles: "82 Seniors Graduate. Ellis and Nichols to Present Diplomas" (p. 1), "Daily Roll Call Not a Curfew" (p. 1), "Editorial: Blackout! Center Cooperates With City" (p. 1), "Center Store Hits $448.85 Peak" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-196-2/
Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 3 (June 6, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-3)
doc Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 3 (June 6, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-3)
Selected article titles: "Idaho, Destination of 110 -- Stockton Family Heads Volunteers" (p. 1), "Rival Schools Present Diplomas to Graduates" (p. 1), "Center Shoe and Barber Shop to Open Soon" (p. 1), "Editorial: Cots Wanted" (p. 2).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-196-3/
Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 4 (June 10, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-4)
doc Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 4 (June 10, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-4)
Selected article titles: "Over 400 Enroll for High School Adult Courses" (p. 1), "Air Raid Wardens Meet 'Time is Important' Says Collard to 74 Volunteers" (p. 1), "Barrack Inspection Begins Soon" (p. 2), "Scouts Coordinate Activities; Membership Shows Increase" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-196-4/
Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 5 (June 13, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-5)
doc Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 5 (June 13, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-5)
Selected article titles: "Summer School Sessions Swing Smoothly" (p. 1), "Relocation Movements Start in Other Centers" (p. 1), "Econ. Course Open to Young Adults" (p. 2), "Residents Not Eligible for Work Compensation" (p. 2), "Center Hospital Personnel Busy" (p. 2).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-196-5/
Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 6 (June 17, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-6)
doc Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 6 (June 17, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-6)
Selected article titles: "Student Relocation Planned. Educators Set Up National Council to Aid Nisei" (p. 1), "Popular Election Administration Will Approve Workable Plan" (p. 1), "Bottles & Buckets -- Please Return!!" (p. 1), "Editorial: Fire Prevention!!" (p. 2), "Average 250-300 Visitors Daily" (p. 4).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-196-6/
Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 7 (June 20, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-7)
doc Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 7 (June 20, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-7)
Selected article titles: "Amateur Program in Grandstand 2 P.M." (p. 1), "Elite Shoe Shop Repairs Many Mess(y) Shoes" (p. 1), "This Was No Rubbish!" (p. 1).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-196-7/
Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 8 (June 24, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-8)
doc Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 8 (June 24, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-8)
Selected article titles: "Coupon Books: Center-ites Buy 6079 to Date" (p. 1), "Jobs Available!!" (p. 1), "Squeals from the Hog Barn! Works Division Keeps Busy" (p. 3), "6 A.M. Roll Call is Cancelled!!" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-196-8/
Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 9 (June 27, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-9)
doc Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 9 (June 27, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-9)
Selected article titles: "Draft, 18-19" (p. 1), "Call for 100 Sugar Beet Workers; Signup Tuesday!!" (p. 1), "If It Itches; You've Got It!! So Go See Doc" (p. 2), "400 More Books for Center Library" (p. 4).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-196-9/
Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 10 (July 1, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-10)
doc Stockon El Joaquin Vol. I No. 10 (July 1, 1942) (ddr-densho-196-10)
Selected article titles: "Center to Celebrate: All Day Extravaganza Set for Fourth of July!!" (p. 1), "13 Men Sign Up for Beet Work!" (p. 1), "169 Register; Selective Service Signup for 18-19" (p. 1), "Shaffer Announces Contests for Janitors, Mess Workers!" (p. 1), "Attractive Waitresses, Murals Decorate Mess #1" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-196-10/

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