Rohwer

doc Teletype message from Elmer M. Rowalt to Ray D. Johnston (ddr-densho-379-744)

Elmer Rowalt sends a teletype message replying to Ray D. Johnston's letter. He states that Chimata Sumida will not be transferred to Tule Lake.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-744/

doc Report on Rohwer Relocation Planning Commission trip to Rio Grande Valley (ddr-densho-379-240)

Chimata Sumida puts forward to the Rohwer community that the Lower Rio Grande Valley would be a good place for resettlement especially for Japanese Americans interested in farming.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-240/

doc Message from E.M. Rowalt to R. D. Johnston (ddr-densho-379-745)

Rowalt replies to Johnston's letter from September 10th and grants his request that Chimata Sumida not be transferred to Tule Lake.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-745/

img Rohwer Relocation Center Mess Hall (ddr-densho-379-678)

The caption in the photograph album reads "Mess hall". Rohwer Relocation Center Mess Hall #7

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-678/

img Sumida and Shimidzu families (ddr-densho-379-666)

The caption on the page of the photograph album is "Rohwer 1942". Chimata Sumida and his family with sister Kimi Sumida Shimidzu and her family

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-666/

doc Letter from Rohwer incarcerees to War Relocation Authority (ddr-densho-379-743)

Ten members of the Rohwer community write to the War Relocation Authority to ask that Chimata Sumida not be transferred to Tule Lake. They praise his work at Rohwer as an Events speaker as well as his position on the Resettlement Board.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-743/

doc Letter from C. B. Price, Director of Community Activities, to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-379)

Accouncement of upcoming Motion Picture Preview

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

doc Memorandum from Kaz Ikebasu to Planning Committee (ddr-densho-379-363)

Announcement for upcoming Finance Committee meeting.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-363/

img Sumida and Shimidzu family portrait (ddr-densho-379-406)

The Sumida and Shimidzu families pose outside at Rohwer Relocation Center.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-406/

doc Letter from Corine Key, Acting Relocation Advisor, Rohwer Relocation Center to Mr. Hideo Ted Kadokawa, January 23, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1231)

Correspondence from Corine Key, Acting Relocation Advisor to Hideo Ted Kadokawa regarding an appointment to discuss plans for "resettlement." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1233

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1231/

doc Rohwer Club Council (Program) (ddr-csujad-55-1939)

Program outlining the development of a central council for social and recreational clubs at Rohwer incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1942

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1939/

doc Citizen's indefinite leave (ddr-csujad-55-156)

Card authorizing Woodrow Toshio Ishikawa to leave Rohwer incarceration camp for Cleveland, Ohio. Includes fingerprint on verso. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0158

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-156/

doc Second quarterly report, July 1 to September 30, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-1653)

Report covering progress of the "relocation" program, movement to "relocation centers", community construction, "evacuee" induction, employment inside and outside the centers, leave regulations, student "relocation", "evacuee" property, self-government, consumer enterprises, education, health and sanitation, welfare, mess operations, police and fire, agriculture and manufacturing, religious activities, "evacuee" newspapers, postal facilities, individual exclusion, repatriation, organization and personnel, chronology …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1653/

img Maps of incarceration camps in the western United States (ddr-csujad-55-98)

Series of maps including incarceration camps in the western United States, temporary assembly centers in California, Manzanar camp in California, Gila River camp in Arizona, Topaz camp in Utah, Heart Mountain camp in Wyoming, Poston camp in Arizona, Amache camp in Colorado, Tule Lake camp in California, Rohwer camp in Arkansas, Minidoka camp in Idaho, and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-98/

img Lil Dan'l: one year in a relocation center (ddr-csujad-55-341)

Comic strip depicting the life of a fictional character, Lil Daniel, at Rohwer incarceration camp. Covers topics related to everyday life at an incarceration camp including arrival, clothing allowances, facilities, sports, holidays, seasons, gardening, and leisure activities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0343

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-341/

doc ROAR 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2040)

Rohwer Junior High School yearbook for the year 1944. Includes principal's message, list of faculty and staff, list of the class of 1947, list of 8th grade and 7th grade students, summary of important dates, description of art club, first aid, home economics,knitting club, book club, marionette club, nature club, and bookcraft club; sweater girls, class …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2040/

img Rohwer WRA Camp (ddr-csujad-55-2482)

Map of the surrounding area and camp site of Rohwer incarceration camp in Desha County, Arkansas. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2588

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2482/

doc Report of the summer leisure time program for boys and girls-1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1692)

Report on the summer leisure program for children at Rohwer incarceration camp. Covers purpose and plans of the program, development of plans for program and leadership, experience of interest groups, and evaluation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1694

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1692/

doc Counter-Intelligence Corps in Japan (ddr-csujad-55-2003)

Essay on the history and activities of Saburo Oshita and the 441st Counter-Intelligence Corps during World War II. Covers Oshita's background and training, objectives of the Counter-Intelligence Corps, occupation and activities in Japan, assignment in Hokkaido and Wakkanai, and the role of Nisei in the Counter-Intelligence Corps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2003/

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 ROAR 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2039)

Rohwer Junior High School yearbook for the year 1943. Includes cover page, poem, principals message, list of administrative staff, clubs, and a list of names of the class of 1946 (including cities of residence prior to incarceration), list of names of the class of 1947 and 1948, summary of important dates, description of 'Lil Acorn, sports, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2039/

doc Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director, to Rohwer Community Council, November 30, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-787)

Correspondence from Dillon S. Myer to the Rohwer Community Council regarding "relocation problems." Includes responses by Myer on the following topics, WRA's understanding of "evacuees" and their feelings about "relocation," welfare and safety after "resettlement," and provisions for group relocation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0789

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-787/

doc RODR 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2041)

Rohwer Junior High School yearbook for the year 1945. Includes superintendents message, principals message, faculty and staff, class officers, list of names of the class of 1945, list of names of the 7th and 8th grade class, "relocatees," class wills, student council, honor society, American's Creed, a poem about Rohwer, clubs, and signatures. See this object …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2041/

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 Rohwer outpost, vol. 3, no. 15 (August 21, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-2518)

Newspaper published at Rohwer incarceration camp covering news, updates, camp services, and events. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2624

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2518/

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