Manzanar

doc Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Waegell, June 13, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-2315)

Correspondence from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Waegell regarding Takagi's journey from Elk Grove, California to Manzanar incarceration camp and life in the "reception center." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2421

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2315/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to James Waegell, December 6, 1946 (ddr-csujad-55-2335)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's experience in the army during World War II, mutual friends, and general updates. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2441

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2335/

img Manzanar WRA Camp (ddr-csujad-55-2487)

Map of Inyo County, California and the site of Manzanar incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2593

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2487/

doc Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, April 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-73)

Handwritten correspondence from Ruth Takagi to Margaret Waegell discussing Takagi's family and working conditions in the camp. Takagi discusses an upcoming move and teaching position at the Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00077

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-73/

doc Manual on judiciary and arbitration (ddr-csujad-55-786)

Manual covering Judiciary and Arbitration at Manzanar incarceration camp. Part 1, Judiciary, includes the following Articles: 1. Judicial Commission; 2. Officers; 3. Hearing Board; 4. Rules of procedure; and 5. Cases outside the Jurisdiction of Judicial Commission. Part 2, Arbitration, includes the following Articles: 1. Arbitration Committee; 2. Officers; 3. Procedures; 4. Duties of the Commission; …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-786/

doc Letter from Bill Taketa to James Waegell, November 25, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2341)

Correspondence from Bill Taketa to Mr. James Waegell thanking him for the fruit he sent him. Mr. Taketa indicates that he heard about 800 Japanese Americans are in California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2447

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2341/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, July 10, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2334)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding the draft process for Japanese American incarcerees during World War II, discrimination against Japanese Americans, and life at Manzanar incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2440

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2334/

doc Japanese Americans in internment camps 1942-1946, physical layout of the WRA camps (ddr-csujad-55-2495)

Document detailing the physical layout and qualities of incarceration camps. Covers: isolation centers, assembly centers, permanent relocation centers, farm area, administrative area, internee area, barracks, mess hall, boiler room, recreation hall, block manager, ward, hospital schools, canteens, utilities, employment and salary, other centers, progressive project directors, camp closing, Tule Lake closure, and post-war years. See this …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2495/

doc Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, January 8, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-72)

Handwritten correspondence from Ruth Takagi to Margaret Waegell thanking Waegell for a gift and discussing Takagi's family, activities, and work. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00076

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-72/

doc Letter from Bill Taketa to James Waegell, August 18, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2540)

Correspondence from Bill Taketa to James Waegell regarding 100 degree weather, draft, and college plans. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2647

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2540/

img Manzanar WRA Project (ddr-csujad-55-2488)

Topographic map of the area surrounding Manzanar incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2594

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2488/

doc Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, January 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-71)

Handwritten correspondence from Ruth Takagi to Margaret Waegell discussing her family and feelings regarding the forced evacuation experience. Takagi also requests supplies and food items. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00075

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-71/

doc Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, September 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-70)

Handwritten correspondence from Ruth Takagi to Margaret Waegell discussing family members, employment, and conditions in the Manzanar incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00074

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-70/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, June 22, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2331)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's job at Manzanar incarceration camp, inquiring about life in Florin, and general updates on family and daily life. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2437

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2331/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to James Waegell (ddr-csujad-55-2328)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's map of Manzanar, an enclosed annual from the high school at Manzanar incarceration camp, and inquiring about the selective service. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2434

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2328/

doc Semi-annual report, January 1 to June 30, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1654)

Report covering the "relocation program," leave clearance, nisei and the armed forces, closing of Jerome incarceration camp, Tule Lake incident, segregation movements to Tule Lake, Spanish Consular visits, community government, business enterprises, welfare, education, community activities, legal, evacuee property, health and sanitation, fire protection, internal security, military police, agriculture, industries, motor transport and maintenance, construction and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1654/

doc Manzanar Charter (ddr-csujad-55-785)

Charter document for Manzanar incarceration camp. Includes preamble and the following Articles: 1. Community Council; 2. Officers; 3. Procedure; 4. Amendments; and 5. Functions of the Council. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0787

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-785/

doc Letter from Bill Taketa to James Waegell, September 24, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2340)

Correspondence from Bill Taketa to Mr. James Waegell regarding the opening of school with him taking auto mechanic, English, and social problem and the rest of the day working part-time. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2446

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2340/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to James Waegell, November 8, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2338)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding military service during World War II, family relocation to do farming work, and updates on daily life. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2444

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2338/

doc War Relocation Work Corps (ddr-csujad-55-351)

Pamphlet describing the War Relocation Work Corps including planned camp facilities, types of work available, eligibility, benefits, and private employment. "Approved Relocation Areas" section includes descriptions of Manzanar, Parker, Gila, Tule Lake, and Minidoka camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0353

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-351/

doc Letter from Masahiko Miyakoda (ddr-csujad-55-132)

Statement by Masahiko Miyakoda describing his answer to the loyalty questionnaire. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0134

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-132/

doc Letter from Tom Yamamoto to Margaret Waegells, March 5, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-53)

Handwritten correspondence from Tom Yamamoto to Margaret Waegell. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00057

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-53/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Capt. James Waegell, May 31, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2332)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's plans to travel from Manzanar incarceration camp to Maryland to be with his family, high school graduation, and other family updates. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2438

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2332/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, October 10, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2333)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's schooling and daily life at Manzanar incarceration camp and inquiring about life in Florin, California during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2439

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2333/

img Japanese Americans tending crops (ddr-densho-151-36)

Original WRA caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Evacuee in her "hobby garden" which rates highest of all the garden plots at this War Relocation Authority center. Vegetables for their own use are grown in plots 10 x 50 feet between rows of barracks.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-36/

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