Tule Lake

doc Letter from E. Takeshita to T. Nozawa (ddr-densho-423-354)

Letter in Japanese

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-423-354/

doc Letter addressed to Tomoyuki Nozawa (ddr-densho-423-370)

Letter in Japanese, written on The Ohio Cleaner letterhead

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-423-370/

doc Segregation of Persons of Japanese Ancestry in Tule Lake Relocation Center (ddr-densho-493-35)

16-page pamphlet authored by the War Relocation announcing the segregation of "disloyal" Japanese Americans at Tule Lake and the displacement of "loyal" Tule Lake residents to other camps, based on responses to Question 28 of the loyalty questionnaire. Pamphlet explains who will be segregated based on their answers; which people will receive a hearing prior to …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-35/

doc Red Cross message from Tomio Itabashi to Koichiro Itabahashi (ddr-densho-493-18)

American Red Cross Civilian Message Form with message from Tomio Itabashi to his father Koichiro in Japan. Message reads "We are all well and safe. Do not worry. Our regards to relatives." Back of paper has three lines of Japanese text in reply; underneath, paper is stamped "Examined by 364 - U.S. Censorship" as well as …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-18/

doc Aquila 1943 (ddr-densho-493-39)

First edition of the Aquila, yearbook of Tri-State High School at the Tule Lake facility in Newell, California. The book includes a roster of all students, photos of the classes and clubs (including Zoology Club, Needle Arts Club, Tri-State Thespians, glee clubs, and others), names and photos of faculty and staff, and a written history of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-39/

img Wedding cake topper (ddr-densho-493-1)

Cake topper is from Frances (Itabashi) Nishimura wedding in camp.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-1/

doc Letter to Frances (Itabashi) Nishimura from Mary Sakai (ddr-densho-493-24)

Letter from Mary Sakai thanking Frances for her modeling and the use of her clothing in a fashion show at Tule Lake. "Dear Frances, Your splendid cooperation in our successful fashion parade was very deeply appreciated by me and my fellow committee members. Thank you kindly for lending us your lovely collections, and I hope everything …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-24/

doc Frances (Itabashi) Nishimura and Shizuo Nishimura wedding announcement (ddr-densho-493-26)

Printed wedding announcement card. Text reads: "Mr. and Mrs. Buichiro Itabashi / announce the marriage of their daughter / Frances Masako / to / Mr. Shizuo Nishimura / on Saturday, the nineteenth day of June / Nineteen hundred and forty-three / Newell, California"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-26/

doc "To Remember" by Frances M. Okamoto (ddr-densho-493-33)

Four stanza rhyming poem by Frances M. Okamura, handwritten on a loose sheet

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-33/

doc Message in English from Tsuyoshi "Corky" Konekiyo to Mr. and Mrs. Nishimura (ddr-densho-493-89)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-89/

doc Tule Lake Registration Card for Shizuo Nishimura (ddr-densho-493-27)

Registration card reading "TULE LAKE PROJECT / No. 503 / This is to certify that: Shizuo Nishimura, 5311 F (Address) / has completed registration." Signed by the Project Director Harvey Coverley, and countersigned by the Registrar.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-27/

img Camp Barracks and street (ddr-densho-493-49)

Caption below photo: Holiday Greetings Mr. & Mrs. Kumao Yamashita. Caption on page: 1943

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-49/

doc Map of Tule Lake (ddr-densho-493-106)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-106/

img Frances (Itabashi) Nishimura c. 1935 (ddr-densho-493-22)

Portrait of Frances (Itabashi) Nishimura in board frame. Stamp in corner reads "1935 HS Auburn Trojans". Marked on lower right "Melin - Auburn"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-22/

doc Tomio Itabashi's Boy Scout card (ddr-densho-493-99)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-99/

img Tomio Itabashi's Boy Scout card (ddr-densho-493-102)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-102/

doc Boy Scout Charter for Newell, California (Tule Lake) troop (ddr-densho-493-107)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-107/

doc Letter from Betty Lou Johnson (ddr-densho-485-2)

Betty Lou Johnson, an employee at Tule Lake, writes to her "Dearest Folks" about the geography of the area, her job, music jam sessions, and requests for supplies. She also discusses her beliefs about incarcerated Japanese and Japanese Americans; stating that they are all pro-Japan, her offense at hearing Japanese spoken, and her belief a child …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-485-2/

doc Information concerning Tule Lake Center (ddr-densho-485-1)

A pamphlet belonging to Frank D. Fagan of the Tule Lake Personnel Office. The pamphlet provides information for Tule Lake employees regarding the area, dormitory fees and amenities, recreational activities, schools, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-485-1/

doc Letter from C.E. Zimmer, Chief, Agriculture, War Relocation Authority, to whom it may concern, April 30, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2175)

Correspondence from C.E. Zimmer to Whom it May Concern regarding George Hideo Nakamura's loyalty to the United States and recommendation for a job. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2277

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2175/

doc Commencement Tri-State high school (ddr-csujad-55-2312)

Commencement program for Tri-State High School's graduating class of 1944. Includes names of administrators, class officers, and November graduates. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2418

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2312/

doc Buddhist gathas and services, with gassho (ddr-csujad-55-1949)

List and lyrics for Buddhist gathas used at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Includes lyrics for Buddhist gathas (verses), Happy Little Children, Hour of Meditation, Juni-Rai, Kokun, Three Treasure, How Glorious is Thy Dhamma, Softly Blew the Breezes, Nichiyo Bi, and Kiyoki Madoi. Signed by Setsuko Abe. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1949/

doc Let's all sing (ddr-csujad-55-1943)

List of songs and lyrics, probably from the "Let's All Sing" program at Tule Lake incarceration camp. See also sac_jaac_1943 through sac_jaac_1948. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1946

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1943/

doc Newell star, vo. 1, no. 30 (September 21, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1971)

Newsletter published at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers news, events, community activities, job openings, sports, and schedule of church services. Includes English and Japanese. From the Masako Adachi scrapbook, page 18. See also sac_jaac_1953. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1974

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1971/

doc Tule Lake Seinen Dan Library card (ddr-csujad-55-1965)

Library card belonging to Masako Adachi for the Tule Lake Seinen Dan Library Department at Tule Lake incarceration camp. From the Masako Adachi scrapbook. See also sac_jaac_1953. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1968

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1965/

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