Arts and literature

img Fashion art by Doris Saito (ddr-densho-339-27)

Fashion prints drawn by Doris Ota Saito during her time at Heart Mountain.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-339-27/

img Handbag crocheted by Asano Ota (ddr-densho-339-31)

A handbag Asano Ota crocheted while she was in camp. An etching of Heart Mountain on the handle.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-339-31/

img Young girl plays piano her teacher observing (ddr-densho-362-24)

A Marie Konishi plays the piano while her teacher, Mitseu Ushio, observes.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-362-24/

img Young Japanese American woman playing the piano (ddr-densho-362-26)

Picture of a young woman playing the piano with an inscription on the front and back of the picture. Inscription on the front of photo reads "Dearest Mich-chan, Sincerely, Mitsue Ushio". Inscription on the back of the photo reads June 9, 1945.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-362-26/

doc Topaz concentration camp in snow (ddr-densho-392-51)

Caption on front: "First snow."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-392-51/

doc A woman in her barracks in Topaz concentration camp (ddr-densho-392-49)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-392-49/

doc Topaz concentration camp in snow (ddr-densho-392-50)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-392-50/

doc Mr. Nakahara sleeping in his barracks in Topaz concentration camp (ddr-densho-392-48)

Caption written by Kenneth Iyeki: "Mr. Nakahara in slumber."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-392-48/

img Painting (ddr-densho-371-1)

A painting by Dick Sata of a concentration camp, most likely the Gila River camp.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-371-1/

doc Letter from Juro Nakamura to Tamako Inouye (ddr-densho-383-550)

Re: various staged productions and entertainment. Outside with addressed stamped by censors, printed with "Prisoner of war" which Nakmura has crossed out and written "Internee"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-550/

doc Note from Floyd Schmoe to Tamako about Gordon Hirabayashi (ddr-densho-383-538)

Floyd Schmoe was an activist and professor, father-in-law to Gordon Hirabayashi. Nominated 3 times for the Nobel Prize.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-538/

doc Letter from Juro Nakamura to Tamako Inouye (ddr-densho-383-551)

Re: translation of a play to be sent to Inouye

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-551/

doc "Japanese Nisei" (ddr-densho-419-1)

A poem written by Min Yasui. The original poem is a part of the Minoru Yasui Collection which is held at the Auraria Library Special & Digital Collections Department, University of Colorado Denver. Contact [email protected] for use permissions and more information.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-419-1/

doc "Why Are We Here?" (ddr-densho-419-4)

A poem written by Min Yasui. The original poem is a part of the Minoru Yasui Collection which is held at the Auraria Library Special & Digital Collections Department, University of Colorado Denver. Contact [email protected] for use permissions and more information.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-419-4/

doc "That Damned Fence" (ddr-densho-419-3)

A poem written by Min Yasui while he was incarcerated in Minidoka concentration camp. The original poem is a part of the Minoru Yasui Collection which is held at the Auraria Library Special & Digital Collections Department, University of Colorado Denver. Contact [email protected] for use permissions and more information.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-419-3/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 9 (April 27, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-14)

Selected article titles: "20-25 Group Predominates in Tule Lake" (pp. 1-2), "Voluntary Terminations Aid Employment Policy" (pp. 1-2), and "Danjo Seinenkai Exhibit Attracts Large Crowds" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-14/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 2 (March 16, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-7)

Selected article titles: "Mar. 20 Life Mag. to Have Center Story" (p. 1), "Farm Program Drafted-Jarret: Two Unit Farm Plan Covers 1252 Acres" (p. 2), "3 Day Event Slated: Centerwide Program to Be at Auditorium" (p. 3), and "Spain Counsul Does Not Act for Nisei" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-7/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 12 (March 23, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-61)

Selected article titles: "Statement Given on Special Project Rules" (p. 1), "Relocators Get Kindly Welcome on Return Home" (p. 2), "Japanese School Damaged in Second Delano Fire" (p. 2), and "Two-Day 'Shibai and Buyo' Begins Tonight at Aud." (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-61/

doc Short story: "Grace Sato was happier than she'd been" (ddr-densho-468-9)

Typed draft. Story follows a woman who is shot and killed while attempting to escape Manzanar to elope with a Caucasian sailor .

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-9/

doc Cactus blossoms (ddr-csujad-55-48)

Collection of poetry written by incarcerees. Includes illustrations. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00052

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-48/

img Heart Mountain sentinel (September 18, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1013)

Comic strip created by Bennie Nobori, published in "Heart Mountain Sentinel" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Satirical cartoon features the adventures of Zootsuo, a young boy at an incarceration camp. Includes verso in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1015

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1013/

img Exhibit of Japanese "brush" writing (ddr-csujad-55-1483)

Scrapbook page containing six black and white photographs of a Japanese calligraphy exhibit at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 126. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1485

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1483/

img Heart Mountain sentinel (August 28, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1003)

Comic strip created by Bennie Nobori, published in "Heart Mountain Sentinel" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Satirical cartoon features caricatures of a young boy, Zootsuo, and an American Indian "genie." Includes verso in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1003/

img Pencil drawing of man and dump truck (ddr-csujad-55-1891)

Pencil drawing by Seiichi Yoshida depicting a man with a dump truck near an orchard, probably near Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1894

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1891/

img Regions explored by Lewis and Clark (ddr-csujad-55-2533)

Map of the United States indicating regions explored by Lewis and Clark. "Lewis" is spelled as: Lews. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2640

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2533/

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