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doc Letter of recommendation by Margaret Sorenson for Grace Sumida (ddr-densho-379-394)

Margaret Sorensen, Director of Community Activities, writes a letter of recommedation for Grace Sumida as a clerk-stenographer.

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doc Letter from Shizuo Nakashita to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-373)

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img Mothers and their babies from Block 7, Rohwer Relocation Center (ddr-densho-379-691)

The caption in the photograph album reads "Block 7 Babies". Rohwer Relocation Center Block 7 mothers and their babies.

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doc Recommendation letter for Chimata Sumida from Ray D. Johnston (ddr-densho-379-41)

Ray Johnston , Project Director of Rohwer, recommended employment for Chimata Sumida in cities that he wished to relocate. Mr. Johnston wrote that Chimata Sumida was a "leader" in the Center and was very "instrumental in maintaining cooperation and understanding between the resident evacuees and the Relocation Authority management staff."

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img Sumida family portrait in front of barracks at Rohwer Relocation Center (ddr-densho-379-399)

The Sumida family (left to right), Chimata Sumida, Masako Sumida, Alice Yuriko Sumida Endo, Grace Sumida, Emmy Sumida Ito, Marshall Sumida, Tetsuro Sumida, Marjorie Yohko Sumida, with Todd Endo in the front.

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doc Testimony of Joseph B. Hunter (ddr-densho-379-328)

Document regarding recommendation of monuments at Rohwer Relocation Center

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doc Memorandum Captain Gabraiele Locatelli and Mayor Genji Mihara on Geneva Convention and Alien Enemy Detainees (ddr-densho-379-245)

P.N. McLaughlin, Acting Supervisor of Alien Detentions, lists rules under the Geneva Convention that will be followed at Ft. Missoula for the Italian and Japanese detainees.

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doc Letter from Shizuo Nakashita to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-375)

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doc Letter from N.R. Griswold and J.B. Hunter to Ray D. Johnston (ddr-densho-379-741)

A letter in support of Chimata Sumida staying at Rohwer and not being sent to Tule Lake. Mr. Griswold and Mr. Hunter detail the work Chimata Sumida has done with the night school and his positive impact on camp morale. Mr. Sumida also was a strong voice in favor of relocating and helped many people to …

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doc Letter from Kats Nagai to J. W. Mayfield, Jr. (ddr-densho-379-340)

Letter requests Mr. Mayfield granting a job interview while Mr. Nagai is accompanying a group of girls from his camp to visit Camp Shelby.

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doc Letter from Chimata Sumida to Dillion S. Myer (ddr-densho-379-224)

Cover letter for his government employment application requesting consideration for a position with the War Relocation Authority. He stated "I would like to serve as a liaison worker between the evacuees in and out of the Centers, and the field offices of the War Relocation Authority..."

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doc Memorandum from Jack Kiba to Community Activities Department (ddr-densho-379-374)

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doc Letter from Leland Barrows to Edward Ennis (ddr-densho-379-738)

Leland Barrows writes to Edward Ennis concerning what is to happen to Japanese Americans who either requested repatriation or answered no to the loyalty questionnaire. All people both citizen and alien will be taken to the segregated area of Tule Lake. Their immediate families could either accompany them to Tule Lake or staying in one of …

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doc Memorandum from Kaz Ikebasu to All Supervisors & Agents (ddr-densho-379-364)

Kaz Ikebasu asks cooperation for upcoming Sonatorial Investivative Committee visit.

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doc Report on Rohwer Relocation Planning Commission trip to Rio Grande Valley (ddr-densho-379-240)

Chimata Sumida puts forward to the Rohwer community that the Lower Rio Grande Valley would be a good place for resettlement especially for Japanese Americans interested in farming.

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doc Recommendation letter for Chimata Sumida from Wilma van Dusseldorp (ddr-densho-379-40)

Wilma van Dusseldorp's, Counselor of Welfare Department of the WRA at Rohwer, letter of recommendation regarding Chimata and Masako Sumida's character and qualifications for employment. Masako Sumida served as a Counseling Aide for the Welfare Section Staff at the American Hostel in Cincinnati, Ohio. She stated that Chimata Sumida was a youthful person in his range …

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doc Letter from Rohwer incarcerees to War Relocation Authority (ddr-densho-379-743)

Ten members of the Rohwer community write to the War Relocation Authority to ask that Chimata Sumida not be transferred to Tule Lake. They praise his work at Rohwer as an Events speaker as well as his position on the Resettlement Board.

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doc Letter from C. B. Price, Director of Community Activities, to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-379)

Accouncement of upcoming Motion Picture Preview

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doc Memorandum from Kaz Ikebasu to Planning Committee (ddr-densho-379-363)

Announcement for upcoming Finance Committee meeting.

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img Sumida and Shimidzu family portrait (ddr-densho-379-406)

The Sumida and Shimidzu families pose outside at Rohwer Relocation Center.

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doc Letter from Corine Key, Acting Relocation Advisor, Rohwer Relocation Center to Mr. Hideo Ted Kadokawa, January 23, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1231)

Correspondence from Corine Key, Acting Relocation Advisor to Hideo Ted Kadokawa regarding an appointment to discuss plans for "resettlement." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1233

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doc Rohwer Club Council (Program) (ddr-csujad-55-1939)

Program outlining the development of a central council for social and recreational clubs at Rohwer incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1942

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doc Citizen's indefinite leave (ddr-csujad-55-156)

Card authorizing Woodrow Toshio Ishikawa to leave Rohwer incarceration camp for Cleveland, Ohio. Includes fingerprint on verso. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0158

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img Lil Dan'l: one year in a relocation center (ddr-csujad-55-341)

Comic strip depicting the life of a fictional character, Lil Daniel, at Rohwer incarceration camp. Covers topics related to everyday life at an incarceration camp including arrival, clothing allowances, facilities, sports, holidays, seasons, gardening, and leisure activities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0343

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doc ROAR 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2040)

Rohwer Junior High School yearbook for the year 1944. Includes principal's message, list of faculty and staff, list of the class of 1947, list of 8th grade and 7th grade students, summary of important dates, description of art club, first aid, home economics,knitting club, book club, marionette club, nature club, and bookcraft club; sweater girls, class …

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