Student leave

In 1942, a small number of Japanese Americans began to exit the camps through a student relocation program. The early student resettlement to colleges in Midwestern and eastern states was organized by a coalition of church leaders and educators led by the American Friends Service Committee. The coalition persuaded colleges and universities in the country's interior to accept Japanese American students. It also helped the Nisei obtain security clearance to leave camp (a complicated process) and find housing. Tuition costs were borne by the students and their families. Although many parents gave up what savings they had, nearly all the students still worked round the clock to support themselves and their studies. By the end of the war, 4,000 Nisei students had entered approximately 600 colleges.

World War II (231)
Leaving camp (287)
Student leave (108)

Related articles from the Densho Encyclopedia :
Thomas Bodine, John Nason, National Japanese American Student Relocation Council, Robert O'Brien

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Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Dr. Franklin Rolfe (ddr-densho-468-105)
doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Dr. Franklin Rolfe (ddr-densho-468-105)
Typed draft letter to Dr. Rolfe. Letter on reverse appears to be from separate correspondence.
Letter from Alfred Longueil to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-111)
doc Letter from Alfred Longueil to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-111)
Letter confirming that Longueil sent a letter to Dr. Goss per Ishikawa's request.
Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Willis Hanson (ddr-densho-468-128)
doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Willis Hanson (ddr-densho-468-128)
Two drafts of letter to Willis Hanson, the leave officer at Granada, explaining Ishikawa's leave for the University of Nebraska.
Nonfiction manuscript:
doc Nonfiction manuscript: "Road to Freedom" with submission letter and rejection letter (ddr-densho-468-158)
Manuscript of nonfiction narrative describing experience as Japanese-American seeking student leave from World War II incarceration. The manuscript incorporates letters to various college admission staff. Page one is a submission letter to the Yale Review. Page two is a rejection slip.
Writings on Student Relocation Program (ddr-densho-468-104)
doc Writings on Student Relocation Program (ddr-densho-468-104)
Narrative of Ishikawa's efforts to obtain student leave during incarceration. Narrative includes transcripts and copies of correspondence.
Letter from RW Goss to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-117)
doc Letter from RW Goss to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-117)
Letter noting that transcript from UCLA lists honorable dismissal, not bachelor's degree.
Educational Leave paperwork (ddr-densho-468-127)
doc Educational Leave paperwork (ddr-densho-468-127)
Certification and other paperwork authorizing Joseph Ishikawa to leave the Granada Relocation Area to attend school at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE.
Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Mr. Gardner (ddr-densho-468-112)
doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Mr. Gardner (ddr-densho-468-112)
Letter explaining Ishikawa's application to University of Nebraska with request for assistance (no date)
Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Joseph Conard (ddr-densho-468-102)
doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Joseph Conard (ddr-densho-468-102)
Letter concerning Ishikawa's admission to the University of Nebraska
Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Dr. R. W. Goss (ddr-densho-468-101)
doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Dr. R. W. Goss (ddr-densho-468-101)
Letter concerning Ishikawa's admission to the University of Nebraska
Letter from George H. Sabine to Joseph B. Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-145)
doc Letter from George H. Sabine to Joseph B. Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-145)
Letter explaining Cornell University's willingness to admit Japanese American students
Letter from Joseph Conard (ddr-densho-468-106)
doc Letter from Joseph Conard (ddr-densho-468-106)
Update on student relocation program. Page one is introduction from Ishikawa
Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Mr. Hyland (ddr-densho-468-141)
doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Mr. Hyland (ddr-densho-468-141)
Typed draft. Letter describes experiences arriving in Lincoln and details of family and friends.
Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Ray Richards (ddr-densho-468-113)
doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Ray Richards (ddr-densho-468-113)
Continuation of narrative from ddr-densho-468-104 with transcript of letter to Ray Richards (ddr-densho-468-110)
Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to  Mr. Conard (ddr-densho-468-107)
doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Mr. Conard (ddr-densho-468-107)
Typed draft protesting that time spent in Japan will impact student relocation (no date)
Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Dr. Alfred E. Longueil (CC: Dr. Rolfe) (ddr-densho-468-109)
doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Dr. Alfred E. Longueil (CC: Dr. Rolfe) (ddr-densho-468-109)
Typed draft explaining Ishikawa's seeking admission to the University of Nebraska with request for advice (no date)
Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to John
doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to John "Johnny" Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-142)
Letter with holiday news, updates on life at school, and work with list of expenditures.
Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Joseph Conard (ddr-densho-468-123)
doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Joseph Conard (ddr-densho-468-123)
Letter confirming acceptance to University of Nebraska with estimate of expenses and confirmation of contact in Lincoln who will help Ishikawa find employment
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