Tanforan

doc Clipping- An Historical Ordination (ddr-densho-498-29)

An Historical Ordination by Robert Inglis. Inglis writes of the ordination of Mr. George Aki and Mr. Masayoshi Wakai at Tanforan Assembly Center

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-29/

doc Clipping- Japs Made Ministers (ddr-densho-498-23)

Newspaper clipping titled, "Japs Made Ministers," which discusses Masoyoshi Wakai and George Aki's ministry ordination in Tanforan Assembly Center.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-23/

doc Suffering Enriches Our Lives (ddr-densho-498-30)

"Suffering Enriches Our Lives" by Masayoshi Wakai. Wakai writes about the suffering of Japanese Americans during evacuation and relocation that has brought out kindness and fellowship. He states, "by undergoing similar difficulties and hardships, thus creating a sense of fellowship in suffering, we find that men here do try to help each other meet the difficulty …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-30/

doc Letter to Rev. Robert Inglis from D. Uchida (ddr-densho-498-13)

Letter of gratitude to Robert Inglis from D. Uchida from Tanforan Assembly Center

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-13/

doc Letter to Rev. Robert Inglis from Misaki Aki (ddr-densho-498-34)

Letter to Robert Inglis from Misaki Aki requesting that he come to Tanforan to lead a church service.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-34/

doc Letter to Rev. Robert Inglis from The Tanaka Family (ddr-densho-498-39)

Letter to Robert Inglis from the Tanaka Family thanking him for his kindness and letting him know that they are making the journey to Topaz, Utah. Mention of Mr. and Mrs. K. Saito and their son who are taking up the offer to go to St. Louis.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-39/

doc Letter to Rev. Robert Inglis from Isao Tanaka (ddr-densho-498-38)

Letter to Robert Inglis from Isao Tanaka explaining that most of the people from Tanforan Assembly Center have been or will be transported to Topaz, Utah. Tanaka thanks Inglis for his kindness.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-38/

doc Letter to Rev. Robert Inglis from Kay (ddr-densho-498-33)

Letter of gratitude to Robert Inglis from Kay Uchida from Tanforan Assembly Center. Uchida explains what life is like in the assembly center.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-33/

doc Letter to Rev. Robert Inglis from Mas Wakai (ddr-densho-498-17)

Letter to Robert Inglis from Mas Wakai at Tanforan Assembly Center, discussing his and George Aki's ordination

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-17/

doc Ordination papers by George Aki (ddr-densho-498-25)

George Aki's ordination papers expressing his religious history, Christian beliefs, and considerations leading to ministry.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-25/

doc Letter to Rev. Robert Inglis from Hideko Nakazawa (ddr-densho-498-35)

Letter to Robert Inglis from Hideko Nakazawa letting him know that she will be joining her family at Tanforan Assembly Center and to address all letters to her there.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-35/

doc Letter to Rev. Robert Inglis from Mas Wakai (ddr-densho-498-20)

Letter to Robert Inglis from Mas Wakai at Tanforan Assembly Center, discussing church matters

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-498-20/

img Japanese Americans registering for mass removal (ddr-densho-151-61)

Original WRA caption: Residents of Japanese ancestry appear for registration prior to evacuation. Evacuees will be housed in War Relocation Authority centers for the duration. Updated Library of Congress summary: "Photograph shows Shizuko Ina standing behind others waiting to be assigned a "family number" before being removed from their homes and incarcerated in a detention facility …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-61/

doc Oral Memoirs of Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-94)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-94/

doc Torakichi Nishioka Form 26 (ddr-densho-292-52)

The Form 26 Individual Record contains information about education, employment, religion, military service, addresses before and at camp, and other demographic information.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-292-52/

doc Frank Nishioka Form 26 (ddr-densho-292-50)

The Form 26 Individual Record contains information about education, employment, religion, military service, addresses before and at camp, and other demographic information.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-292-50/

doc Yoshiko Nishioka Form 26 (ddr-densho-292-51)

The Form 26 Individual Record contains information about education, employment, religion, military service, addresses before and at camp, and other demographic information.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-292-51/

doc Letter from Asa Fujie to Bill Iino (ddr-densho-368-668)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-368-668/

doc Report Card for Tanforan High School, Summer 1942 (ddr-densho-484-4)

For Ruby Sato

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-484-4/

doc Letter to Tod from Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-410-44)

Describes Henri's work setting up the Topaz Relocation Camp, details of buildings and surrounding environment and advice on what to brings with them when they move

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-44/

doc Living quarters assignment for Henri Takahashi at Tanforan Assembly Center (ddr-densho-410-592)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-592/

doc Letter written to Helen Takahashi from Margaret (ddr-densho-410-43)

Letter describes in detail moving into Tanforan Assembly center and conditions there. Note on back of last page from Helen to Tomoye, asking for permission to publish the letter.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-43/

doc Instruction on Evacuation of Tanforan Assembly Center (ddr-densho-410-6)

For Tomoye and Helen Takahashi and Masako Martha Nozawa to relocate to Central Utah WRA camp (Topaz). Back has instructions of behavior during the transfer in English and Japanese.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-6/

doc Marriage license application for Susumu Tomine and Tomoe Otsu (ddr-ajah-6-945)

Caption below photo: Susumu Tomine (of San Francisco, CA) and fianc?e Tomoe Otsu's (of Alameda, CA) application for a license to marry, August 5, 1942. He had contracted Tuberculosis and was living at the Hassler Health Home in Redwood City, CA. Tomoe had already evacuated to the Tanforan Assembly Center. They were hastily married in Tanforan.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-945/

img Souvenir photo folder and photographs from The Forbidden City nightclub (ddr-ajah-6-858)

Includes story of impact of incarceration on the Bay Area Japanese community and Mitsue Ozeki's last days in Alameda before being sent to Tanforan and eventually Topaz Camp

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-858/

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