Topaz (Central Utah)

doc Ten visits: brief accounts of our visits to all ten Japanese American relocation centers of World War II (ddr-csujad-35-17)

A booklet written by Frank and Joaane Iritani. A brief account of their visits to all ten incarceration camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: kuw_01_15_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-35-17/

doc Poston camp (ddr-csujad-35-8)

A a travel journal written by Kenji Kawabe of his time away from the Poston camp, Arizona from May 9 through June 2, 1944. He visited the Granada camp in Colorado and Salt Lake and the Topaz camp in Utah, meeting his friends and going sightseeing and shopping. See this object in the California State Universities …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-35-8/

doc Community Analysis Report, no. 10, October 28, 1944 (ddr-csujad-19-30)

In this paper dated October 28, 1944, the labor relations in the War Relocation Centers have been analyzed to show the following: what the dynamic factors are; how they create a pattern, the recurrent elements of which are traceable in several centers; how the growing manpower shortage has put a different aspect upon familiar factors involved …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-19-30/

doc Japanese American News Clippings, August 1943 (ddr-csujad-19-16)

This document contains news clippings and articles about Japanese Americans from different tabloids describing significant events like the "first Mass Evacuation" which took place in the United States and how the Japanese people adjusted to the new way of life in the War Relocation Centers during the period of August 1943. See this object in the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-19-16/

img Mr. and Mrs. George Amano having breakfast in their apartment in Detroit, Michigan (ddr-csujad-14-31)

Mr. and Mrs. George Amano having breakfast in their apartment in Detroit, Michigan. They came from Central Utah incarceration camp. George works as a lens grinder for Kindy Optical Company. June 20, 1943. Photo by M. Graw. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMLSC_TOMO_031

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-14-31/

doc College summer service in a relocation center (ddr-csujad-18-5)

Call for college students to meet a "desperate need" by serving as group work leaders supporting community activities, arts and recreation, church vacation Bible schools, and boys and girls clubs in either the Gila River or Manzanar Incarceration Camp; flier states that such service would provide the students with the opportunity to "serve significantly in these …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-18-5/

doc Japanese American News clippings, October 1943 (ddr-csujad-19-21)

This document consists of several new clippings regarding the Japanese Americans from various tabloids during the period from September to October 1943. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: WRA_01-12_01

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-19-21/

doc Manzanar Relocation Center (ddr-csujad-19-53)

This is an article from the magazine "Common Ground," autumn 1942, by Robert L. Brown which provides a detailed description of the Manzanar incarceration camp in California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: WRA_02-10_01

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-19-53/

doc Relocation program: [a guidebook for the residents of relocation centers] (ddr-csujad-5-69)

Japanese translation of "Relocation program: a guidebook for the residents of relocation centers." It describes the policies and procedures of the War Relocation Authority Relocation Program. Includes policies and procedures on leave and return to a camp, placement, travel and subsistence, food, lodging, health service, employment and compensation, clothing allowances, community government, education, internal security, consumer …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-69/

doc Harry Nomura (ddr-csujad-8-54)

Oral history interview with Harry Nomura. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Nomura, Harry

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-54/

doc Hatsu Mochizuki (ddr-csujad-8-92)

Oral history interview with Hatsu Mochizuki. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Mochizuki, Hatsu

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-92/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VI No. 4 (January 11, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-259)

Selected article titles: "Ordinance on Gambling, Theft, Bribery Adopted" (p. 1), "Chicago War Firms Want Nisei Workers" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-259/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VII No. 1 (April 1, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-292)

Selected article titles: "Korematsu Case to be Reviewed by Supreme Ct." (p. 1), "Draft Refusers" (p. 1), "Evacuees Produce Own Vegetables" (p. 1), "Labor Market Conditions in Large Cities Surveyed" (p. 3), "Pasadenans Favor Restoration of Nisei's Full Civil Rights" (p. 6).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-292/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VII No. 25 (June 24, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-318)

Selected article titles: "Violation of Alien Land Law to be Investigated" (p. 1), "Pasadenans: Help Offered to Returning Evacuees" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-318/

doc Topaz Times Vol. IX No. 17 (November 29, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-361)

Selected article titles: "Holiday Travel Curtailed for Everyone" (p. 1), "Roosevelt Favors Release of Japanese Americans from Camps" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-361/

doc Topaz Times Vol. XI No. 3 (April 10, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-397)

Selected article titles: "Deep South to be Theme of Free Program Friday" (p. 1), "WRA Will Lend Surplus Furnishings to Hostels" (p. 2), "Issei Returnee Solves Housing, Job Problem" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-397/

doc Topaz Times Vol. X No. 15 (February 21, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-383)

Selected article titles: "Director Myer Discusses Problems With Delegates" (p. 1), "Evacuation Case Denied Hearing" (p. 1), "Rabies Shots for Dogs Scheduled" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-383/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VII No. 23 (June 17, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-316)

Selected article titles: "Seasonal Leave: Farm, Cannery Contracts Arrive from Provo, Murray, Smithfield" (p. 1), "New Gate Procedures Effective Next Friday" (p. 2), "Nisei Draft Evaders to Serve if Rights Restored" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-316/

doc Topaz Times Vol. IV No. 38 (September 28, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-218)

Selected article titles: "Volunteers Aid Harvesting of Project Crops" (p. 1), "Water Mains Repair Sought" (p. 1), "Block Managers, Councilmen Will Assist New Residents" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-218/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VIII No. 13 (August 16, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-333)

Selected article titles: "Tule Too Full to Accommodate New Segregees" (p. 1), "Residents Must Burn Rubbish from 6-8 AM" (p. 1), "Three Sisters Convicted; May File for New Trial" (p. 2), "Canada: Canada to Test Japanese Loyalty" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-333/

doc Topaz Times Vol. I No. 24 (November 27, 1942) (ddr-densho-142-34)

Selected article titles: "The City: Local Talents Perform Before Deltans. Attract Many in Two Shows" (p. 1), "Census Expert Arrives: Survey Records to be Analysed" (p. 1), "Check Distribution Begins: October Checks Ready for Some" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-34/

doc Topaz Times Vol. III No. 22 (May 18, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-160)

Selected article titles: "Program for Adjustment of Apts. Planned" (p. 1), "Hawaiians' Shell Exhibit Attracts Topaz Residents" (p. 1), "Dust-Proofing Set at Hospital" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-160/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VII No. 24 (June 21, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-317)

Selected article titles: "12 Rejected for Army; 6 Put in Limited Service" (p. 1), "Relocation Offices on East Coast Open" (p. 1), "Resolution: Removal of All Japanese Urged" (p. 2), "Draft Evaders Await Verdict" (p. 2), "Bill Proposed to Disfranchise Canada Japanese" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-317/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VI No. 21 (February 22, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-278)

Selected article titles: "Nisei Platoon Goes on 'Suicide Mission;' 11 Return" (p. 1), "Men May Apply for Camp Savage" (p. 1), "Mayor Kelly of Chicago Backs Race Study Group" (p. 2), "Editorial: Chicago Sun Raps West Congressmen" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-278/

doc Topaz Times Vol. IV No. 22 (August 21, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-202)

Selected article titles: "Qualifications for WACs Altered for Nisei Girls" (p. 1), "No Immediate Dissolution of Relocation Centers" (p. 1), "1289 to Leave for Tule Lake" (p. 1), "Topaz Files Job Records for Transfer" (p. 3), "'Report from Tokyo' Translated" (p. 3), "No Loss of Citizenship for Expatriates, According to Nationality Act of 1940" (p. 4), …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-202/

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