Rohwer

Concentration Camp

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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

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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.

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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".

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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 Cooperative Colonization Plan (ddr-densho-379-746)

Chimata Sumida, T. Takasugi, and S. Muraoka authored a resettlement plan for Japanese American incarcerees entitled "Cooperative Colonization". This plan called for a large scale resettlement of Japanese Americans on 100,000 acres of farm land with help from the government in order to purchase farm equipment and other needed items. This plan was discussed by government …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-746/

doc Memorandum from Kaz Ikebasu to All Supervisors & Agents (ddr-densho-379-367)

Memo to remind supervisors no to use trucks for unnecessary things. The Administration has ordered to cut down expenses by 40 percent for gas, tires, etc.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-367/

img Children by sandbox (ddr-densho-379-707)

The caption in the photograph album reads "Sandbox". Todd Endo and friend Tonko in sandbox built by his father Aiji Endo at Rohwer Incarceration Center.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-707/

doc Letter from Kaz Ikebasu to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-349)

Letter from Kaz Ikebasu, Departmental Supervisor of Community Activities, wishing Kats well on his departure and stating appreciation of his work at Community Activities.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-349/

doc Letter from Shizuo Nakashita to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-373)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-373/

img Mothers and their babies from Block 7, Rohwer Relocation Center (ddr-densho-379-691)

The caption in the photograph album reads "Block 7 Babies". Rohwer Relocation Center Block 7 mothers and their babies.

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img Sumida family portrait in front of barracks at Rohwer Relocation Center (ddr-densho-379-399)

The Sumida family (left to right), Chimata Sumida, Masako Sumida, Alice Yuriko Sumida Endo, Grace Sumida, Emmy Sumida Ito, Marshall Sumida, Tetsuro Sumida, Marjorie Yohko Sumida, with Todd Endo in the front.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-399/

img Rohwer Relocation Center barracks after snowfall (ddr-densho-379-669)

Rohwer Relocation Center barracks after snowfall

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-669/

doc Testimony of Joseph B. Hunter (ddr-densho-379-328)

Document regarding recommendation of monuments at Rohwer Relocation Center

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-328/

doc Letter from Shizuo Nakashita to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-362)

Shizuo Nakashita asks Kats Nagai to attend Sonen Kai meeting about upcoming Gotanye service.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-362/

doc Letter from Shizuo Nakashita to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-375)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-375/

doc Letter from N.R. Griswold and J.B. Hunter to Ray D. Johnston (ddr-densho-379-741)

A letter in support of Chimata Sumida staying at Rohwer and not being sent to Tule Lake. Mr. Griswold and Mr. Hunter detail the work Chimata Sumida has done with the night school and his positive impact on camp morale. Mr. Sumida also was a strong voice in favor of relocating and helped many people to …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-741/

doc Letter from Kats Nagai to J. W. Mayfield, Jr. (ddr-densho-379-340)

Letter requests Mr. Mayfield granting a job interview while Mr. Nagai is accompanying a group of girls from his camp to visit Camp Shelby.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-340/

doc Letter from Chimata Sumida to Dillion S. Myer (ddr-densho-379-224)

Cover letter for his government employment application requesting consideration for a position with the War Relocation Authority. He stated "I would like to serve as a liaison worker between the evacuees in and out of the Centers, and the field offices of the War Relocation Authority..."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-224/

doc Memorandum from Jack Kiba to Community Activities Department (ddr-densho-379-374)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-374/

img Rohwer Relocation Center fire house (ddr-densho-379-675)

The caption in the photograph album reads "Fire House".

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doc Letter from Leland Barrows to Edward Ennis (ddr-densho-379-738)

Leland Barrows writes to Edward Ennis concerning what is to happen to Japanese Americans who either requested repatriation or answered no to the loyalty questionnaire. All people both citizen and alien will be taken to the segregated area of Tule Lake. Their immediate families could either accompany them to Tule Lake or staying in one of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-738/

doc Memorandum from Kaz Ikebasu to All Supervisors & Agents (ddr-densho-379-364)

Kaz Ikebasu asks cooperation for upcoming Sonatorial Investivative Committee visit.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-364/