Work leave

During World War II, Japanese Americans were seen as a source of replacement labor for the farms in Utah, Idaho, and Montana. Starting in May 1942, camp inmates could obtain temporary leaves to work in agriculture, either returning to the camps every night or living on the farm for an extended period. In 1942 alone, some 10,000 Japanese Americans left the camps to perform this seasonal work. Their labor was vital to the agriculture industry and thus to the war effort.

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Takami Hibiya suspended leave clearance form (ddr-densho-381-143)
doc Takami Hibiya suspended leave clearance form (ddr-densho-381-143)
Leave form with a notation from Robert K. Thurber. stating that J.B. (possibly Captain John Hall) does not recommend Takami for leave from the Minidoka camp.
Letter from Emmy Sumida Ito to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-28)
doc Letter from Emmy Sumida Ito to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-28)
Emmy Sumida Ito's letter to her father, Chimata Sumida, regarding married life at Santa Anita. She mentions that she was surprised that her father had requested repatriation.
Letter from Yuri (Alice) Sumida Endo to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-27)
doc Letter from Yuri (Alice) Sumida Endo to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-27)
Alice (Yuri) Sumida Endo's letter from underprivileged camp run by St. Barnabas Episcopal Church where she was working as a cook. She mentions that her husband Frank Aiji Endo started work at the McCall's factory in Dayton, Ohio.
Letter from Masako Sumida to Wilma van Dusseldorp (ddr-densho-379-395)
doc Letter from Masako Sumida to Wilma van Dusseldorp (ddr-densho-379-395)
Masako Sumida writes to thank Miss Van Dusseldorp for her send-off from the Welfare Department and that she thinks of their employees often. She writes about life at the hostel in Cincinnati.
Leave permit for work group, WRA-135, Masami Iwasa (ddr-csujad-55-171)
doc Leave permit for work group, WRA-135, Masami Iwasa (ddr-csujad-55-171)
Form authorizing Masami Iwasa to leave Poston incarceration camp for Nampa, Idaho. Includes conditions and restrictions. WRA-135. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0173
WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 1 to March 15, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-981)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 1 to March 15, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-981)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in the Chicago area. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0983
Letter from C.E. Zimmer, Chief, Agriculture, War Relocation Authority, to whom it may concern, April 30, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2175)
doc Letter from C.E. Zimmer, Chief, Agriculture, War Relocation Authority, to whom it may concern, April 30, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2175)
Correspondence from C.E. Zimmer to Whom it May Concern regarding George Hideo Nakamura's loyalty to the United States and recommendation for a job. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2277
WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 16 to April 30, 1944, Indianapolis, Indiana (ddr-csujad-55-840)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 16 to April 30, 1944, Indianapolis, Indiana (ddr-csujad-55-840)
Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Indianapolis, Indiana. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0842
Employment leave instructions (ddr-csujad-55-679)
doc Employment leave instructions (ddr-csujad-55-679)
Procedures for incarcerees regarding "employment leave" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Persons eligible for vacation leave; Persons ineligible for vacation leave; Earned vacation; Leave without pay; Sick leave and vacation; Crediting and granting of vacation leave; Transfers and separations; Sick leave; Leave without pay; Unauthorized leave; Application for leave; and Maintenance or leave records. See …
Letter from Wm. Bibichkow, Comet Model Airplane and Supply Co., to George Hideo Nakamura, February 24, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2167)
doc Letter from Wm. Bibichkow, Comet Model Airplane and Supply Co., to George Hideo Nakamura, February 24, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2167)
Correspondence from William Bibichkow to George Hideo Nakamura regarding Nakamura's application for employment at Comet Model Airplane and Supply Co. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2269
Educational opportunities in New York City (ddr-csujad-55-805)
doc Educational opportunities in New York City (ddr-csujad-55-805)
Bulletin advertising vocational courses and educational opportunities for "resettlers" located in New York City. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0807
WRA digest of current job offers for period of Dec. 10 to Dec. 25, 1943, Rockford, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-802)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Dec. 10 to Dec. 25, 1943, Rockford, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-802)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Rockford, Illinois. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0804
Instructions to evacuees on seasonal work leave (ddr-csujad-55-677)
doc Instructions to evacuees on seasonal work leave (ddr-csujad-55-677)
Rules and regulations for incarcerees at Heart Mountain incarceration camp regarding "seasonal work leave." Covers travel, alien status, change of address, unemployment, expiration, returning to a "Center" prior to contract expiration, and welfare services. Includes Japanese translation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0679
WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 1 to April 15, 1944, Indianapolis, Indiana (ddr-csujad-55-834)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 1 to April 15, 1944, Indianapolis, Indiana (ddr-csujad-55-834)
Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Indianapolis, Indiana. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0836
Letter from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell, September 4, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2544)
doc Letter from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell, September 4, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2544)
Correspondence from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell regarding the fact that Kenneth is "on the other side of the fence now." He is on a 600 acre farm 10 miles from Ogden, Utah. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2651
WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 16 to April 30, 1944, Peoria, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-841)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 16 to April 30, 1944, Peoria, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-841)
Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Peoria, Illinois. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0843
WRA digest of current job offers for period of Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 1944, Rockford, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-816)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 1944, Rockford, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-816)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Rockford, Illinois. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0818
Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Kansas City area for eeriod ending March 10, 1944, Kansas City, Missouri District (ddr-csujad-55-828)
doc Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Kansas City area for eeriod ending March 10, 1944, Kansas City, Missouri District (ddr-csujad-55-828)
Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in the Kansas City area. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0830
Notice from War Relocation Authority to Shoji Nagumo, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-902)
doc Notice from War Relocation Authority to Shoji Nagumo, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-902)
Confirmation card to acknowledge receipt of a departure, arrival, or change of address card from Shoji Nagumo. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0904
WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 1 to April 15, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-833)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 1 to April 15, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-833)
Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Chicago, Illinois. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0835
WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 1 to April 15, 1944, Rockford, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-835)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 1 to April 15, 1944, Rockford, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-835)
Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Rockford, Illinois. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0837
Memo from Leo T. Simmons, Acting Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all project directors, July 15, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-845)
doc Memo from Leo T. Simmons, Acting Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all project directors, July 15, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-845)
Memorandum of understanding from Leo Simmons to All Project Directors regarding Walter Heath's feedback on job and relocation opportunities in the St. Louis area. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0847
WRA digest of current job offers for period of July 1 to July 15, 1944, Des Moines, Iowa District (ddr-csujad-55-850)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of July 1 to July 15, 1944, Des Moines, Iowa District (ddr-csujad-55-850)
Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Des Moines, Iowa. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0852
Memo from Vernon R. Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all Project Directors, April 15, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-832)
doc Memo from Vernon R. Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all Project Directors, April 15, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-832)
Memorandum of understanding from Vernon Kennedy to All Project Directors regarding clarification of job opportunities for "resettlers" in the Chicago and Peoria areas. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0834
WRA digest of current job offers for period of Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-813)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-813)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in the Chicago area. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0815
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