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Temporary Assembly Center

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doc Instructions on evacuation, Fresno Assembly Center (ddr-csujad-55-124)

Forms compiled by Masao Umeda, Monitor in Charge, with instructions for removal from the Fresno Temporary Assembly Center to the Jerome incarceration camp. Each sheet includes names of captain and evacuees and instructions on baggage, handling, and clean up procedures. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0126

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-124/

doc Letter from Minnie Umeda to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, September 22, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-62)

Handwritten correspondence from Minnie Umeda to Mrs. Waegell. Includes hand drawn map of the route from Fresno Assembly Center to the Jerome incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00066

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-62/

img Graduates from twenty-four high schools in Fresno Assembly Center (ddr-csujad-55-1597)

Black and white photograph depicting a group of graduates from twenty-four high schools at the Fresno Temporary Assembly Center. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1599

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1597/

doc Letter from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell, October 27, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-2556)

Correspondence from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell regarding Kenneth's move from Fresno California to Denson Arkansas. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2663

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2556/

doc Letter from Minnie Umeda to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, June 30, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-60)

Handwritten correspondence from Minnie Umeda to Mrs. Waegell. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00064

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-60/

doc Note to Mary Tsukamoto, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-47)

Handwritten note, "Never to late to learn! Isseis went to English classes," to Mrs. Mary Tsukamoto expressing appreciation from the Issei adult English class students at the Fresno Assembly Center. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00051

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-47/

doc Letter from Kenneth Hori to George, May 29, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-2548)

Correspondence from Kenneth Hori to George regarding Kenneth's move to Temporary Assembly Center in Fresno. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2655

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2548/

Notice from E.P. Pullman, Center Manager, Fresno Assembly Center to All Evacuee Residents of the Fresno Assembly Center, August 3, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-122)

doc Notice from E.P. Pullman, Center Manager, Fresno Assembly Center to All Evacuee Residents of the Fresno Assembly Center, August 3, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-122)

Rules and regulations for detainees at the Fresno Assembly Center. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0124

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-122/

doc Letter from Minnie Umeda to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, August 23, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-61)

Handwritten correspondence from Minnie Umeda to Mrs. Waegell describing food and living conditions in the Fresno Assembly Center. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00065

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-61/

doc Fresno Assembly Center directory, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-859)

Directory booklet for the Fresno Temporary Assembly Center. Includes listings for the Center Executive Board, Councils, Section Heads, and the name, number in family, and former city of individual incarcerees. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0861

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-859/

doc Letter from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell, January 13, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-2555)

Correspondence from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell regarding gifts from George, Christmas, and school. Kenneth also indicated there are about 1,200 pupils in his school and covers 7-12th grades. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2662

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2555/

doc Roster of incarcerees leaving from Fresno Assembly Center to Jerome, Arkansas (ddr-csujad-55-125)

List of "evacuees" slated for removal from the Fresno Temporary Assembly Center to the Jerome incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0127

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-125/

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

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

doc Envelope addressed to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-85)

1 envelope to mail letter, ID#2006.22.53a, from Johnny Toshiyuki. Letter dated 9/12/42, Fresno Assembly Center to John Bonomi of Brunswig Drug Co., placing a non-pharmaceutical order.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-21-85/

doc Envelope addressed to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-81)

1 envelope to mail letter, ID#2006.22.51a, from Johnny Toshiyuki, Fresno Assembly Center, Fresno, CA, dated 8/6/42 to John Bonomi, Brunswig Drug Co., L.A., CA, placing a non-pharmaceutical order.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-21-81/

doc Letter from Johnny Toshiyuki to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-80)

A 5 page letter dated 7/29/42 from Johnny Toshiyuki, Fresno Assembly Center, Fresno, CA to John Bonomi, sales rep for Brunswig Drug Co., L.A., CA. Johnny Toshiyuki is placing a non-pharmaceutical order through him.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-21-80/

doc Letter from Johnny Toshiyuki to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-82)

A 3 page letter from Johnny Toshiyuki, dated 8/15/42, Fresno Assembly Center to John Bonomi, Monterey Park, CA, placing a non-pharmaceutical order with John Bonomi, who works for Brunswig Drug Co., L.A., CA.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-21-82/

doc Letter from Johnny Toshiyuki to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-84)

A 4 page letter dated 9/12/42 from Johnny Toshiyuki, Fresno Assembly Center to John Bonomi, Brunswig Drug Co., L.A., CA for non-pharmaceutical items ordered through the mail.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-21-84/

doc Letter from Johnny Toshiyuki to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-78)

A 4 page letter dated 8/7/42 from Johnny Toshiyuki, Fresno Assembly Center, Fresno, CA to John Bonomi, Brunswig Drug Co., L.A., CA. John Bonomi obtains both non-pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical items for Johnny Toshiyuki who is a pharmacist at the Center.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-21-78/

doc Envelope addressed to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-83)

1 envelope to mail letter ID#2006.22.52a, from Johnny Toshiyuki, Fresno Assembly Center, dated 8/8/42 to John Bonomi, Brunswig Drug Co., L.A., CA.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-21-83/

doc Letter from M. Nobe to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-71)

A 2 page letter dated 8/24/42 from M. [Mutsumi] Nobe, Fresno Assembly Center, Fresno, CA to John Bonomi, c/o Brunswig Drug Co., L.A., CA placing a pharmaceutical order through John Bonomi. No envelope found.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-21-71/

doc Envelope addressed to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-79)

1 envelope to mail letter, ID#2006.22.50a, from Johnny Toshiyuki, Fresno Assembly Center, Fresno, CA to John Bonomi, Brunswig Drug Co., L.A., CA.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-21-79/