Topaz (Central Utah)

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Yukio Kawamoto b-roll part 2 of 2 (ddr-densho-1007-1554)
av Yukio Kawamoto b-roll part 2 of 2 (ddr-densho-1007-1554)
B-roll of various wartime pictures, including Kawamoto's parents in camp. Also includes Kawamoto's dog tags from his service. No sound, video starts at 0:49. Original title: 54, II NY #38, 6-85, Yukio's photos, dog tag, etc.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1554/
The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 21 (May 25, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-70)
doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 21 (May 25, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-70)
Selected article titles: "May 12 Figures: 661 Casualties among Nisei from Centers" (p. 1), "Third Anniversary of Tule Lake This Sunday" (p. 2), "Closing Dates for Center Schools Set Says Myer" (p. 3), and "Former Tulean Commits Suicide" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-70/
The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 29 (July 20, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-77)
doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 29 (July 20, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-77)
Selected article titles: "Myer Sets Dates for Closing of 8 Centers" (pp. 1-2), "Discrimination Hit in Seattle Boycott Case" (p. 2), "2 Army Officers to Fight Racial Discrimination" (p. 2), and "5422 Evacuees on WRA Payroll on June 30" (p. 4).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-77/
The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 45 (November 9, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-97)
doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 45 (November 9, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-97)
Selected article titles: "Relocation Division Offices Consolidated" (p. 1), "Tule Farm Operations Near End After Record Harvest" (p. 1), "Transportation Set for 1000 Resettlers a Week" (p. 2), and "Another Ghost Town: Central Utah Relocation Center Closes on Schedule" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-97/
The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 41 (October 12, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-89)
doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 41 (October 12, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-89)
Selected article titles: "'Justice Dept. Officials Here Not in Position to Give Advice'--Williams" (pp. 1-2), "Closing of WRA Centers Running Ahead of Time" (p. 1), "Att. at Granada Gives Advice to Property Owner" (p. 5), and "Relocators May Now File Death Pension Claims" (p. 5).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-89/
Two letters to Sally Domoto, one from Hank and one from Katsu Fujii (ddr-densho-329-328)
doc Two letters to Sally Domoto, one from Hank and one from Katsu Fujii (ddr-densho-329-328)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-328/
Letter Kan and Sally Domoto from Setsu and Hideo Nishiyama (ddr-densho-329-607)
doc Letter Kan and Sally Domoto from Setsu and Hideo Nishiyama (ddr-densho-329-607)
Condolence letter to family, with envelope
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-607/
Sympathy card to Toichi Domoto & Family from Aiko Hironaka & family (ddr-densho-329-615)
doc Sympathy card to Toichi Domoto & Family from Aiko Hironaka & family (ddr-densho-329-615)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-615/
Letter to Hanako Fujii from Sally Domoto (ddr-densho-329-509)
doc Letter to Hanako Fujii from Sally Domoto (ddr-densho-329-509)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-509/
Western Union Telegram to Kaneji Domoto from Riutaro Fujii (ddr-densho-329-665)
doc Western Union Telegram to Kaneji Domoto from Riutaro Fujii (ddr-densho-329-665)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-665/
Letter to Kaneji Domoto from Hideo Nishiyama (ddr-densho-329-490)
doc Letter to Kaneji Domoto from Hideo Nishiyama (ddr-densho-329-490)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-490/
Letter from Sally (Fujii) Domoto to Hanako Fujii (ddr-densho-329-940)
doc Letter from Sally (Fujii) Domoto to Hanako Fujii (ddr-densho-329-940)
Letter from Sally to her sister Hanako in Topaz thanking her for Christmas gifts and asking "how was Christmas in camp?" She got a card from Kaneji saying he spent New Year's with them. Invites her sister and family to come relocate to join them on the East Coast. Kan passed his physical but "he's got …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-940/
Western Union Telegram to Kaneji Domoto Family from Geo Minami and Family (ddr-densho-329-666)
doc Western Union Telegram to Kaneji Domoto Family from Geo Minami and Family (ddr-densho-329-666)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-666/
Nursery school (ddr-densho-37-560)
img Nursery school (ddr-densho-37-560)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. Central Utah Relocation Center. Nursery school.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-560/
Japanese American knitting (ddr-densho-37-562)
img Japanese American knitting (ddr-densho-37-562)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. Knitting warm woolen clothing for her children against the coming winter, this Japanese mother, at the Topaz Relocation Center, takes advantage of the warm Utah sun.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-562/
Japanese American soldiers on furlough (ddr-densho-37-568)
img Japanese American soldiers on furlough (ddr-densho-37-568)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. Back from the fighting front on furloughs to visit their families at Topaz Relocation Center are left to right: Ben Moriwaki, and Fred Tamakassubo. These fighting men saw real action during occupied Attu under heavy fire.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-568/
Japanese Americans relocating to a different camp (ddr-densho-37-289)
img Japanese Americans relocating to a different camp (ddr-densho-37-289)
Original WRA caption: "Easier than going through the door loading hand baggage for departure." The Japanese Americans shown in this photograph are presumably bound for the Tule Lake concentration camp.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-289/
Japanese Americans relocating to a different camp (ddr-densho-37-288)
img Japanese Americans relocating to a different camp (ddr-densho-37-288)
Original WRA caption: Climbing aboard Tule Lake bound train.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-288/
Japanese Americans transplanting trees (ddr-densho-37-569)
img Japanese Americans transplanting trees (ddr-densho-37-569)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. Transplanting trees from existing farms to the hospital area at the Topaz Relocation Center.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-569/
Japanese American auto mechanic (ddr-densho-37-557)
img Japanese American auto mechanic (ddr-densho-37-557)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. A young resident at the Topaz Relocation Center adjusting a carburetor on a well worn War Relocation Authority truck.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-557/
Japanese Americans clearing land (ddr-densho-37-567)
img Japanese Americans clearing land (ddr-densho-37-567)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. Volunteer workers clearing sagebrush and wild guayule from a section of the lands of the Topaz Relocation Center to be used for truck gardening and animal foreage acreage.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-567/
Construction of barracks (ddr-densho-37-563)
img Construction of barracks (ddr-densho-37-563)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. Young volunteer workers of Japanese parentage haul lumber for the construction of barracks and interiors at he Topaz Relocation Center.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-563/
Dedication of camp hospital (ddr-densho-37-561)
img Dedication of camp hospital (ddr-densho-37-561)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. A young doctor of Japanese parentage, addresses the gathered crowd at dedication ceremonies for the new hospital at the Topaz Relocation Center.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-561/
Camp Boy Scouts receiving badges (ddr-densho-37-554)
img Camp Boy Scouts receiving badges (ddr-densho-37-554)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. Boy Scouts hold court of Honor at Central Utah Relocation Center at Topaz. Deputy Director, James F. Hughes, presents merit badges to first class scouts.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-554/
Drum and bugle corps (ddr-densho-37-565)
img Drum and bugle corps (ddr-densho-37-565)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. A section of the drum and the bugle corps, a former boy scout unit, performs at the dedication of the hospital at the Topaz Relocation center.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-565/
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