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doc Letter of introduction for Chimata Sumida from Bert H. Fraser (ddr-densho-379-42)

Bert Fraser's , DOJ Officer in Charge of the Alien Detention Station in Ft. Missoula, letter of introduction for Chimata Sumida upon his induction that day to travel to Rohwer. Chimata Sumida "served various supervisory capabilities and was Acting Mayor of the Japanese Camp for 3 months. He was at all times "very cooperative with supervisory …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-42/

doc Letter from Charles B. Price to Emery Fast (ddr-densho-379-39)

Letter from Mr. Price, Relocation Program Officer at Rohwer, to Mr. Fast, Relocation Program Officer in Washington, D.C., requesting "courtesies" for Mr. Sumida in his quest of suitable employment in Washington, D.C. Mr Price wrote that in addition to his daily news translation, he served on various important committees at Rohwer, and he would be missed.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-39/

doc Recommendation letter for Chimata Sumida from Nat R. Griswold (ddr-densho-379-38)

Chimata Sumida worked under his supervision for two and one-half years. His duties included lecturing nightly in Japanese to the Isseis about "news of the world." He said that Chimata Sumida had a "mind of his own," but he has cooperated with the WRA and his community even though he did not always agree with the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-38/

doc Recommendation letter for Chimata Sumida from Joseph Hunter (ddr-densho-379-43)

Letter of recommendation from Joseph Hunter, Assistant Project Director of Rohwer, for Chimata Sumida . He wrote that Mr. Sumida's meetings on local and world events were attended by an average of 400 people and that the meetings were a "wholesome influence." He also wrote that Mr. Sumida was a man of "fine character; honest, industrious …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-43/

doc New Herald Vol. 3 No. 2 (July 1, 1945) (ddr-densho-483-88)

Selected article titles: "Heralds needed" (p. 1), "Photos available" (p. 1), Faithful pastor" (p. 1), "Pvt. Nezu speaks" (p. 1), "Feature editor" (p. 1), "Realistic belief" (p. 2), "God's men at war" (p. 2)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-88/

doc Letter from Tsutomu Fukuyama (ddr-densho-483-133)

Letter from Tsutomu Fukuyama describing living conditions in Minidoka. Topics described include housing, schooling, commerce, and the federated Christian church. The letter also describes the stated purpose of the War Relocation Authority and the resettlement of students and families.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-133/

doc New Herald Vol. 3 No. 5 (July 22, 1945) (ddr-densho-483-91)

Selected article titles: "Relocatees" (p. 1), "Let's be fair" (p. 1), "Scholarships" (p. 1), "Herald editor" (p. 1), "Center closure" (p. 2), "Visit sick friends" (p. 2), "Here and there" (p. 2)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-91/

doc War Department Notification of Personnel Action (ddr-densho-365-5)

This Notification of Personnel Action from the War Department granted Takeharu Inouye a temporary appointment as a warehouse laborer in Ogden, Utah. Takeharu hoped to find work when he moved with his family to Utah after their internment in Tule Lake during WWII.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-365-5/

doc Civil Service Commission Notice of Rating (ddr-densho-365-4)

Takeharu Inouye received this Notice of Rating from the United States Civil Service Commission, indicating that he was deemed eligible in his application for a position as a laborer. This was not an appointment to a position, merely a calculated rating of his writing skills and education. Takeharu hoped to find work when he moved with …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-365-4/

doc War Department Notification of Personnel Action (ddr-densho-365-6)

This Notification of Personnel Action from the War Department granted Takeharu Inouye a probational appointment as a warehouse laborer in Ogden, Utah. Takeharu hoped to find work when he moved with his family to Utah after their internment in Tule Lake during WWII.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-365-6/

doc New Herald Vol. 3 No. 3 (July 8, 1945) (ddr-densho-483-89)

Selected article titles: "Relocated" (p. 1), "Jenson visits Hunt" (p. 1), "Heralds wanted" (p. 1), "S.O.S." (p. 1), "Ye are an epistle" (p. 2), "Miss shock" (p. 2), "Mr. and Mrs. Snider" (p.2), "Along life's way" (p. 3)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-89/

doc Uprooted Americans in Your Community (ddr-densho-483-74)

Pamphlet to public and private agencies serving Japanese Americans post-incarceration.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-74/

doc Christmas letter (ddr-densho-483-132)

Christmas letter from Tsutomu Fukuyama to family friends. The letter describes Christmas at Minidoka, housing conditions following transfers from Tule Lake and Manzanar, the agricultural impacts of the boll weaver, and the resettlement of Nisei Christians.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-132/

doc New Herald Vol. 3 No. 4 (July 15, 1945) (ddr-densho-483-90)

Selected article titles: "The Road Leads On" (p. 1), "Reverend Kenneth Hendricks" (p. 1), "Papers delayed" (p. 2), "Here and there" (p.2)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-90/

doc Letter from Martha Masako Nozawa to her sister Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-423-1)

Describing life in St. Louis where Martha is attending school and advising on requesting resettlement through the WRA offices there.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-423-1/

doc "Some Opinions from Readers on Japanese Americans" (ddr-densho-423-144)

Responses to editorial from Des Moines Register opposing the resolution proposed by the state legislature to ban Japanese Americans from relocating to the state.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-423-144/

doc Resettlement handbook (ddr-densho-493-34)

"Resettlement Handbook" with front cover illustration of a person considering locations on a large globe. Published by the Evacuee Information Office of the Granada Project. Resource and instruction book for leaving camp. Instructions for how to make transportation arrangements and apply for transportation funding, close out clothing allowance, employment and last paychecks, return of government property, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-34/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-981/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-840/

doc Citizen's indefinite leave, WRA-137, Mary Tsuruko Tsukamoto (ddr-csujad-55-8)

Certification that Mary Tsukamoto was authorized to indefinitely leave the Jerome incarceration camp for Kalamazoo, Michigan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00009

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-8/

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 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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-805/

doc Freight bill (ddr-csujad-55-2403)

Freight bill for George Hideo Nakamura covering goods shipped from Terre Haute, Indiana to Chicago, Illinois. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2509

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2403/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-802/

doc Minutes of the Heart Mountain Relocation Planning Commission meeting, March 18, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-539)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Relocation Planning Commission meeting. Includes report from Guy Robertson, Project Director at Heart Mountain incarceration camp, and discussion on issues related to "relocation" and "resettlement." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0541

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-539/