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doc Denson Tribune Vol. II No. 37 (May 9, 1944) (ddr-densho-144-169)

Selected article titles: "497 Persons Leave Here for Newell" (p. 1), "Volunteers for Wyoming, Gila Sought" (p. 1), "Normal, Productive Life is Emphasized" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-144-169/

doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XVII No. 9 (January 11, 1944) (ddr-densho-145-456)

Selected article titles: "Vacancy Filled in Judicial Commission" (p. 1), "Two Accidents Occurred Last Week in Camp" (p. 1), "Nisei Likes WAC Life" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-145-456/

doc Granada Pioneer Vol. I No. 36 (February 11, 1943) (ddr-densho-147-37)

Selected article titles: "Newspapers Favorable" (p. 1), "Cameras May be Available" (p. 2), "Lordsburg Detention Camp Life Described" (p. 3), "Families Join Administrators" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-147-37/

img Camp art (ddr-fom-1-439)

Caption on front: "From the desoleness [sic] / of project life, an evacuated / people look upward & onward / towards a bright new world / a reports office production.

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img Camp art (ddr-fom-1-440)

Caption on front: "From the desoleness [sic] / of project life, an evacuated / people look upward & onward / towards a bright new world / a reports office production.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-fom-1-440/

doc Topaz directory 1945 (ddr-densho-410-570)

Includes series of sketches (ddr-densho-410-570-16-20) of camp and camp life, including men playing GO, shopping at camp store, meetings, gardens

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-570/

doc Letter from Issei man to wife (September 12, 1942) (ddr-densho-140-132)

Excerpt: "We saw the golden clouds that looked like a flame in the eastern sky. We Japanese who love nature could enjoy life where we go."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-140-132/

doc Denson Tribune Vol. II No. 31 (April 18, 1944) (ddr-densho-144-161)

Selected article titles: "Qualified Nisei Wanted" (p. 1), "Rid Flies and Mosquitoes" (p. 1), "Segregation Procedure" (p. 1), "Go East -- Where New Life Dawns" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-144-161/

doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XIII No. 1 (June 1, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-326)

Selected article titles: "Re-Application Necessary for Radios" (p. 1), "Hot? Be a Life Guard" (p. 1), "Arkansas Centers in No Danger of Flood" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-145-326/

img Tenchosetsu celebration (ddr-densho-259-444)

Gathering of Issei for the celebration of Tenchosetsu, a day to pray for the long life of the emperor and a celebration of Emperor Taisho's birthday.

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img Harvesting beets (ddr-densho-298-40)

Caption in album: "Tiring of camp life, Stan succumbed to the seasonal leaves, left Tule for beet-topping in Idaho, 'where yawning canyons greet the sun.'"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-298-40/

img Harvesting beets (ddr-densho-298-39)

Caption in album: "Tiring of camp life, Stan succumbed to the seasonal leaves, left Tule for beet-topping in Idaho, 'where yawning canyons greet the sun.'"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-298-39/

img Christmas decoration contest (ddr-densho-37-15)

Original WRA caption: Dining hall 32 won fourth place with its beautiful centerpiece complete with life-size Santa Claus in the Christmas dining hall decorations contest.

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doc Civilian living in wartime (ddr-densho-381-54)

Information from the War Relocation Authority to prepare detainees for unincarcerated life during wartime. Topics include: employment opportunities, cost of living changes, rationing, taxes, and housing.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-54/

doc George Sunada Timeline 1919-1947 (ddr-densho-415-3)

Short biographical timeline of George Sunada's life from his birth in 1919 till 1947. Primarily focused on his work at Green River railroad yards in Wyoming.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-415-3/

doc Document titled: A Japanese Actor arrives in America (ddr-ajah-6-167)

Includes portrait of Matao Koga taken at the T.Y. Sato Studio in San Francisco, portion of ships manifest from 1923 and biographical details of Koga's life

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-167/

doc Denson Tribune Vol. II No. 17 (February 29, 1944) (ddr-densho-144-147)

Selected article titles: "Procedures for Hostels are Set Up" (p. 1), "From School Hall to Gate of Life" (p. 2), "Relocation, Residence in Centers Voluntary" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-144-147/

doc Granada Pioneer Vol. II No. 65 (June 21, 1944) (ddr-densho-147-178)

Selected article titles: "No Further Payments for Overtime Acquired by Farm Workers as of Today" (p. 1), "Pueblo Nisei Girl Takes Her Life by Poison" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-147-178/

doc Administrative Highlights of the WRA Program (ddr-densho-282-4)

Description how the WRA's administration and their goals of managing "temporary living facilities for persons of Japanese ancestry" and also of helped them return to civilian life.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-282-4/

img Trio (ddr-densho-287-37)

Photograph of three people standing outside on a sidewalk together. One woman is holding a copy of Life Magazine. On the far left is Molly (Kageyama) Maeda.

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doc Album 1 (ddr-densho-287-21)

Molly (Kageyama) Maeda's red photo album containing images of young nisei at Oregon State College (now Oregon State University), graduation portaits, and images of life at Minidoka.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-287-21/

doc Page of Hisa Nimura Horiuchi Scrapbook (ddr-densho-325-42)

Dorothy Wilhite describes Hisa's and Sumito's life after they marry in 1948. Included in this page of the Scrapbook are more cards sent from Sumito to Hisa.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-325-42/

doc Diary about George Rockrise (ddr-densho-335-416)

A dairy recording events of George Rockrise's life in 1932 during his junior and senior year in high school. Most likely written by his mother, Agnes Rockrise.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-335-416/

doc Letter from Emmy Sumida Ito to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-28)

Emmy Sumida Ito's letter to her father, Chimata Sumida, regarding married life at Santa Anita. She mentions that she was surprised that her father had requested repatriation.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-28/

vh Frank Muramatsu Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-431-1)

Reflections on life

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-431-1/

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