Rohwer

Concentration Camp

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img Frank Aiji Endo holding infant son inspecting rattle snake at Rohwer Relocation Center (ddr-densho-379-688)

The caption in the photograph album reads "Rattlesnake". Frank Aiji Endo holding infant son Todd Isao Endo observing rattlesnake.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-688/

doc Letter from Ray D. Johnston to D.S. Myer (ddr-densho-379-742)

Ray D. Johnston, project director, writes to D.S. Myer to communicate that the whole adult population of Rohwer does not want Chimata Sumida to be transferred to Tule Lake. Sumida cancelled his repatriation request too late, but he is too valuable at Rohwer to allow him to be transferred.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-742/

img Todd Endo walking down road by barracks at Rohwer Relocation Center (ddr-densho-379-679)

One year old Todd Endo walking down road by barracks

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-679/

doc Letter from Ray D. Johnston to D. S. Myer (ddr-densho-379-739)

Ray D. Johnston requests that Chimata Sumida not be transferred from the Rohwer incarceration Camp to the Tule Lake Segregation Center. Both camp officials and other incarcerees highlight Chimata Sumida's positive effect on the community of Rohwer and request his transfer to Tule Lake be cancelled.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-739/

img Chimata Sumida holding his grandson (ddr-densho-379-668)

Chimata Sumida holding his first grandson, Todd Endo, in front of their barracks.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-668/

doc Memorandum from Jack Kiba to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-382)

Staff meeting memorandum pertaining meeting to mainly discuss Y.W. work.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-382/

img Chimata and Masako Sumida family in front of barracks (ddr-densho-379-663)

The caption on the page of the photograph album is "Rohwer 1942".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-663/

img Family portrait (ddr-densho-379-734)

Family photo in front of their barracks: Chimata Sumida, Masako Sumida, Alice Yuriko Endo, Grace Sumida, Emmy Ito, Marshall Sumida, Tets Sumida, Marjorie Yohko Sumida, and Todd Endo (front)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-734/

doc Letter from C. B. Price to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-387)

Letter from C.B. Price to Kats Nagai regarding upcoming meeting in Dr. Hunter;s office to discuss Y.M and Y.W. program for the coming week.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-387/

doc Minidoka Community Activities (ddr-densho-379-337)

Report includes detailed reports of activities and requirements for each Community Activities category

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-337/

doc Memorandum from Paul Shimada to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-378)

Memo to invite Kats Nagai to upcoming Scout Leaders Meeting.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-378/

doc Letter from Shizuo Nakashita to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-366)

Kaz Ikebasu requests that Kats Nagai serve on a committee formed to overseee the upcoming Rohwer Buddhist Church Cotanye Service.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-366/

doc Memorandum from Merrill H. Ziegler to Committee Member (ddr-densho-379-370)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-370/

doc Boy Scouts Certification (ddr-densho-379-389)

Certificate for Katsuro Nagai has qualified as Committeeman for Pack 90, of McGehee, Arkansas.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-389/

doc Notice for YMCA leadership training classes (ddr-densho-379-380)

Kats Nagai announces a series of upcoming Y.M.C.A. leadership activities.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-380/

doc Memorandum from Kaz Ikebasu to All Supervisors & Agents (ddr-densho-379-369)

Kaz Ikebasu corrected his earlier memo that the days pertaining to the public address usage will be Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-369/

doc Memorandum from C. B. Price to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-376)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-376/

doc Letter from Ray D. Johnston to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-237)

This letter releases Chimata Sumida from Rohwer Concentration Camp and allows him to move and live anywhere outside the Western Defense Command.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-237/

doc Letter from Kats Nagai to Major Strawn (ddr-densho-379-339)

Thank you and regret letter for granting interview for a position at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mr. Nagai referred the opening to Mr. Mouton, Center Employment officer, and to other interested individuals.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-339/

doc Application for Leave Clearance (ddr-densho-379-393)

War Relocation Authority Notice of indefinite leave eligiblity for Grace Rayko Sumida.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-393/

doc Letter from Kaz Ikebasu to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-381)

Kaz Ikebasu thanks Kats Nagai for his fine work on short notice to put together the Pre-Conference Y Committee.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-381/

doc Application for Leave Clearance for Katsuro Nagai (ddr-densho-379-341)

Ray Johnston, Project Director, issues indefinite leave clearance for Katsuro Nagai.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-341/

doc Memorandum from Jack Kiba to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-384)

Jack Kiba, Assistant Director of Community Activities, attached clothing certifications for staff to obtain Mackinaw plaid coats.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-384/

doc Highlights of the Community Activities of Rowher 1/1-3/31/1943 (ddr-densho-379-344)

Kaz Ikebasu, Departmental Supervisor's Report of Community Activities. Local McGehee community organizations participated in some of the programs.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-344/

doc Interview transcript of Grace Rayko Sumida (ddr-densho-379-392)

Report of Interview of Grace Rayko Sumida before the U.S. Civil Service Commission regarding alleged activities favorable to Japan.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-392/