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.

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img Kimiko Fujii at top of fire escape (ddr-densho-433-1065)

Duplicate of ddr-densho-433-1095.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1065/

img Lorraine Yamate at Brigham Young University (ddr-densho-433-1009)

Written next to photograph in scrapbook: Brigham, Provo, 1943-, Lorraine Yamate.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1009/

img Kimiko Fujii and friend on a fire escape (ddr-densho-433-1062)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1062/

img Kimiko Fujii and friend hitchhiking (ddr-densho-433-1069)

See also: ddr-densho-433-1071.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1069/

img Kimi Fujii and Kaoru Tanamachi (ddr-densho-433-1012)

Written next to photograph in scrapbook: Young U., Utah, -1944.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1012/

doc University of Wisconsin Union card (ddr-densho-433-982)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-982/

doc Letter from Dorothy Sakasegawa to Mr. Dallas McLaren, May 26, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1884)

Correspondence from Dotty Sakasegawa to Dallas McLaren regarding her experience after leaving Poston incarceration camp, her studies and life at Bucknell University, and expressing gratitude for McLaren's support. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1887

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1884/

doc Letter from Orden Y. Ichinaga to Mr. Dallas C. McLaren, June 13, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1885)

Correspondence from Orden Ichinaga to Dallas McLaren regarding Ighinaga's receipt of his diploma and scholarship and expressing gratitude for McLaren's support. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1888

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1885/

doc Letter from Aileen Oita to Mr. Dallas C. McLaren, October 3, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1881)

Correspondence from Aileen Oita to Dallas McLaren regarding her move from Poston incarceration camp, life as a college student, and expressing gratitude for McLaren's support. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1884

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1881/

doc Questionnaire (ddr-csujad-55-1836)

Handwritten questionnaire for students who left Poston incarceration camp. Covers circumstances for leaving, reflections on school, and current activities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1839

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1836/

doc Bullador, vol. 2, no. 11 (June 5, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1840)

Newsletter, "El Bullador," published by Poston II high school at Poston incarceration camp. Includes reflections on senior year, dedication, 45' cabinet installed, editorials, poetry, principal speaks, and senior wills. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1843

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1840/

doc From camp to college: information about student relocation as of July, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1823)

Report on the relocation of students at incarceration camps. Covers the history of relocating students, the student relocation council, student success, schools, large universities and the PMG, financial aid, part-time jobs, budget, the draft, trade schools, nursing, the United States cadet nurse corps, student relocation council and the WRA, applications from aliens, high school undergraduates, travel, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1823/

doc When you leave the relocation center (ddr-csujad-55-2390)

Booklet describing the process and procedures for incarcerees who plan to leave the "relocation center." Covers work leave, student leave, leave for those who are not a U.S. citizen, regulations governing western states, support from the War Relocation Authority, returning to an incarceration camp, a list of relocation supervisors and areas, and a map of relocation …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2390/

doc Letter to accompany questionnaire for students who left Poston, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1837)

Handwritten draft correspondence to students who left Poston incarceration camp, intended to accompany questionnaire. See also sac_jaac_1839. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1840

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1837/

doc Bullador, senior edition, Class of 1945 (1945) (ddr-csujad-55-1839)

Newsletter, 'El Bullador," published by Poston II high school at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1842

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1839/

doc Letter from Joseph Conard to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-103)

Letter from Joseph Conard, Executive Secretary, National Japanese American Student Relocation Council West Coast Committee with instructions on how to proceed with student leave process.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-103/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Dr. Goss (ddr-densho-468-108)

Cover letter for application to University of Nebraska (no date)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-108/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to "Coach" (Ray Richards) (ddr-densho-468-110)

Typed draft explaining Ishikawa's seeking admission to the University of Nebraska with request for assistance (no date)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-110/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Joseph Conard (ddr-densho-468-119)

Letter with updated address and request for update on diploma verification

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-119/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Dr. Goss (ddr-densho-468-120)

Letter with updated address and update on student relocation process

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-120/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Mr. Conard (ddr-densho-468-114)

Letter expressing concern over rumors that Nisei students who have visited Japan will be ineligible for student transfer program [Note: "Conard" is misspelled as "Conrad," which Ishikawa acknowledges in ddr-densho-468-104]

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-114/

doc Note for student leave narrative (ddr-densho-468-133)

Continuation of narrative from ddr-densho-468-104.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-133/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-123/

doc Letter from Helen G. Duggan to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-147)

Refusal of admission to the University of Colorado

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-147/

doc Letter from Joseph Conard to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-125)

Update on travel permit and FBI clearance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-125/