Tule Lake

doc Advance release (Office of War Information), OWI-2712 (November 1, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1908)

Press release regarding the purpose and process of segregation at Tule Lake, movement of segregants between WRA Centers, security at Tule Lake, unrest among incarcerees, strike and violence, interventions by the administration, and international press. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1911

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1908/

doc Let's sing (ddr-csujad-55-1941)

List of songs and lyrics for the "Let's Sing" program at Tule Lake incarceration camp. "Community Activities Section, District IV." See also sac_jaac_1943 through sac_jaac_1948. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1944

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1941/

doc Tulelake CO-OP valuable-save for patronage refund (ddr-csujad-55-1958)

Ticket for use at the Tulelake CO-OP at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Ticket reads, "Valuable--Save for Patronage Refund." 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_1961

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1958/

doc Housing assignment (ddr-csujad-55-2381)

Housing assignment for the Nakamura family, probably at Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2487

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2381/

doc Note on dates and locations of incarceration and transfer (ddr-csujad-55-2407)

Notes on the dates and locations of the Nakamura family's forced removal from Marysville, California to Tule Lake incarceration camp, transfer from Tule Lake to Chicago, Illinois, and return to the Sacramento area. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2513

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2407/

img Tule Lake at night (ddr-csujad-55-1300)

Panoramic black and white photograph of the Tule Lake incarceration camp at night. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1302

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1300/

doc Letter from Frank S. Okusako, 1st Lt., Infantry, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-233)

Statement by Frank Okusako describing his family's loyalty to the United States, his upbringing in Auburn, California, service in the United States Army, and arguing for his family's release from Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0235

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-233/

doc Okole House reunion (ddr-csujad-55-2716)

Photo-booklet of the Okole House reunion held August 10-13, 1993. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2880

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2716/

doc Request and waiver of non-excluded person, WDC Form PM 7, Dorothy Hart Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2395)

Form for Dorothy Nakamura regarding her status as a "non-excluded person" who is accompanying her Japanese American spouse to an incarceration camp. WDC Form PM 7. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2501

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2395/

img Mountain south of Tule Lake (ddr-csujad-55-1595)

Color photograph depicting the mountains (most likely Castle Rock) south of Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1597

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1595/

doc Memo from Leave Section to Dorothy Hart Nakamura, April 2 (ddr-csujad-55-2422)

Memorandum of understanding from Clara Bogorad to Mrs. George Nakamura [= Dorothy Nakamura] regarding indefinite leave from Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2528

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2422/

doc Tule Lake Relocation Center (ddr-csujad-55-2478)

Information about the numbering system for barracks at the Tule Lake incarceration camp. Includes statistics and brief history of the camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2584

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2478/

doc Things to do and remember in preparing for your train trip (ddr-csujad-55-865)

Instructions to "evacuees" regarding train transportation to Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers general travel information, transport of personal goods, freight, and regulations. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0867

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-865/

doc Tulelake reunion III 1988 memory booklet (ddr-csujad-55-2717)

Pamphlet of Tule Lake reunion III held at Red Lion Inn, Sacramento, California. Includes current photographs of people who attended the reunion. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2881

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2717/

img Pupils of Sahomi Tachibana in the new high school auditorium at Tule Lake (ddr-csujad-55-2205)

Black and white photograph depicting pupils of Sahomi Tachibana, dressed in kimono, seated on stage in the high school auditorium at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Verso reads: Taken on August 23, 1943 at the new high school auditorium at Tule Lake War Relocation Project, Newell, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2205/

doc Greeting card from Tri State High School students to Mrs. Eada Silverthorne, June 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-136)

Farewell card from Chiquko Takamino to Mrs. K Eada Silverthorne, teacher at Tri-State High School. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0138

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-136/

doc Victory hop (ddr-csujad-55-1955)

Invitation to the Girls's Softball Victory Hop 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_1958

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1955/

doc Letter regarding strike Tule Lake in November 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-131)

Statement describing the strike and events that occurred at the Tule Lake incarceration camp on November 4, 1943. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0133

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-131/

doc Resolution, Tule Lake gathering 2002 (ddr-csujad-55-2505)

California Legislature Assembly resolution welcoming the attendees of the 8th biennial Tule Lake gathering signed by Honorable George Nakano. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2611

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2505/

doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Yokohama, Chiyono (ddr-csujad-55-1297)

Notice of work assignment for Chiyono Yokohama as a Janitor at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Form WRA-21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1299

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1297/

doc Invitation to Carry on Bussei (ddr-csujad-55-217)

Invitation to Bussei (Young Buddhist Association) gathering at an incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0219

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-217/

doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1915)

Sociology essay written by Mac Ishida for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers racial issues and discrimination against minority groups. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1918

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1915/

doc Tule Lake: at this segregation center are 18,000 Japanese considered disloyal to U.S. (ddr-csujad-55-2502)

Pictorial report published in "Life Magazine" detailing life and living conditions in Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers segregation, facilities, co-ops, administration, and daily life in the incarceration camp.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2502/

img Barracks in Tule Lake (ddr-csujad-55-2229)

Black and white photograph depicting barracks in the foreground with a mountain in the background at Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2332

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2229/

doc Letter from E.R. Fryer, Regional Director, War Relocation Authority, to Mrs. George Nakamura, September 8, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-2386)

Correspondence from E.R. Fryer to Dorothy Nakamura regarding the eligibility of Nakamura's mixed-race family to be released from the Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2492

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2386/

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