8 items
8 items
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Conversation between W. Wade Head and Harold H. Townsend (ddr-densho-381-2)
An investigative interview conducted by W. Wade Head, Project Director, of Harold H. Townsend, Supply and Transportation Officer, who abandoned his post during the Poston Strike claiming he feared for his life.
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Poston Information Bulletin Vol. I No. 17 (May 31, 1942) (ddr-densho-145-17)
Selected article titles: "Poston Will be a Strong, Joyous Self-Governing American City Says Wade Head, Project Director, in Holiday Speech" (p. 1), "Crowd of 800 Attends Memorial Day Service" (p. 1), "Opening the 1942 Baseball Season" (p. 1).
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Statement on the testimony of Harold H. Townsend before the House of Representatives Subcommittee (ddr-densho-381-4)
A rebuttal of statements made by Harold H. Townsend, former Chief Supply and Transportation Officer, before the House of Representatives Subcommittee of the Special Committee on Un-American Activities. The author, most likely the War Relocation Authority, argues that Townsend's testimony was almost entirely composed of false statements about events and living conditions at the Poston concentration …
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Poston Chronicle (January 5, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-209)
Selected article titles: "100,000 Witness New Year's Festival. Project Director Wade Head Delivers New Year's Message at Official Opening Ceremony" (p. 1), "Rumor of Evacuation to Arkansas Is Definitely Untrue" (p. 2), "Telephones to Be Installed in 2 Months with Arrival of Crew" (p. 2), "Residents Warned to Take Fire Caution" (p. 7).
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Poston Chronicle Vol. IX No. 2 (January 8, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-212)
Selected article titles: "Report on Building Plans Given" (p. 1), "New Board of Trustees Take Oaths of Office Before Wade Head" (p. 2), "Progress Made in Agricultural Work at Poston III Farm" (p. 2), "Charcoal Production for Commercial Use Begins at Unit I" (p. 2), "Articles in Possession of Police Department May Now Be Claimed" (p. …
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Comments by the War Relocation Authority on statements in the press allegedly made by witnesses before the Committee on Un-American Activities (ddr-densho-381-14)
Additional comments from the War Relocation Authority in response to statements allegedly made by to the House Committee on Un-American Activities to the press between June 8 and June 17. Topics addressed include: questioned loyalty, conspiracies to sabotage local dams, and food quality.
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Contact List (ddr-densho-356-953)
Contact list for each of the 10 War Relocation Authority Camps and War Relocation Authority government offices.
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War Relocation Authority contact list (ddr-densho-381-43)
A contact list of War Relocation Authority directors.