Minidoka Irrigator

The Minidoka Irrigator was published from September 10, 1942 to July 28, 1945. The newspaper was staffed mainly by camp inmates who wrote the articles, set the type, and printed the final copies. The Irrigator offered advice on how to adapt to life in Minidoka and publicized camp activities, such as dances and sports events.

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Minidoka Irrigator Vol. V No. 7 (April 14, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-134)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. V No. 7 (April 14, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-134)
Selected article titles: "Nisei Unit Rejoins Fifth Army; Takes Mt. Belvedere in Italy" (p. 1), "Campaign Held to Keep Nisei Away" (p. 1), "Evacuees Must Apply For Ration Books" (p. 1), "Roosevelt Succumbs Thursday" (p. 1), "University Students Cause Confusion at Anti-Japanese Meet; Say Nazism At Work" (p. 1), "Myer Writes of Spain-Japan Break" (p. 1), …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. V No. 9 (April 28, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-136)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. V No. 9 (April 28, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-136)
Selected article titles: "Casualties High as Nisei Spearhead New Offensive" (p. 1), "Jury Acquits Three Arsonists at Trial in Sumio Doi Case" (p. 1), "Resettlement Assistance Given on Basis of Need" (p. 1), "No Seasonal Leaves to be Given Here" (p. 1), "Any Resemblance to Ku Kluxers?" (p. 2), "WRA Policies Featured in Springfield Paper" (p. …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 26 (August 21, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-52)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 26 (August 21, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-52)
Selected article titles: "CIO Conference Moots Nisei Case, Problems; Promotes Unity" (p. 1), "Travelers Must Obtain Permit" (p. 1), "Conditions in Tule Lake Center Presented to Hunt Residents" (p. 1), "Move Tentatively Set for October 7. 232 Repatriates, Expatriates Listed in Interchange with 500 Tule Evacuees" (p. 1), "Myer Says Centers' Closing Time Not In Near …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. II No. 8 (January 27, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-25)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. II No. 8 (January 27, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-25)
Selected article titles: "Ex-Senator Will Speak Here Friday" (p. 1), "Masaoka Voices Plea For Unity. Outlines JACL's Fight For Nisei" (p. 1), "Coast Cities in Winter's Grip; Storm Hits Seattle. Reported Worst in Two Decades" (p. 1), "Share-croppers Still Recruited" (p. 1), "Editorial: For Unity -- Now!" (p. 2), "Need of Unity Stressed in Talk" (p. …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 34 (October 21, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-110)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 34 (October 21, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-110)
Selected article titles: "Community Activities Suspended October 31. New Set-Up Based on Residents Needs Will Begin Operation Nov. 15; Inventory to Be Taken" (p. 1), "Residence For Service Vote is Clarified" (p. 1), "Supreme Court Reviews Endo, Korematsu Cases" (p. 1), "Repatriates Go to Manchukuo" (p. 1), "Parolee Agreement Not Required to Leave Center" (p. 2).
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 18 (November 14, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-17)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 18 (November 14, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-17)
Selected article titles: "No Electrified Fence! Charged Wires Unauthorized" (p. 1), "Evacuees Aid in Saving Beet Crop" (p. 1), "Stafford Soon to Get Draft of Constitution" (p. 1), "1,319 Students Prepared For High School Opening Monday" (p. 1), "Editorial: A Crop is Saved" (p. 2), "U.S. History Course Offered in First Night School Class" (p. 2), …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 52 (February 24, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-127)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 52 (February 24, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-127)
Selected article titles: "Recruiting Underway for Ordnance Work at Sioux" (p. 1), "Myer Opposes Housing PW's in WRA Centers" (p. 1), "Two Draft Evaders Sentenced in Boise" (p. 1), "Indef. Leave Procedure Clarified" (p. 1), "Group Ask Expulsion of U.S. Japanese" (p. 2).
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 50 (February 10, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-125)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 50 (February 10, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-125)
Selected article titles: "Amendment to Charter Approved at Joint Meet" (p. 1), "Relocatees May Get Contrabands" (p. 1), "Myer Against Mixing Evacuees, Prisoners at Hunt" (p. 1), "Nisei Employment Objected by Nurses at Seattle Hospital" (p. 2), "Seattle CIO Group Backs Evacuee Return to Coast" (p. 2), "Quarterly Summary of Resident Population" (p. 2).
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 24 (December 5, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-157)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 24 (December 5, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-157)
Selected article titles: "Abe Found Dead" (p. 1), "Flat Tires Play Role in Discovery. Eye-Witness Account Related" (p. 1), "Leave Clearances from Washington Being Speeded Up" (p. 1), "300 Nisei Strong Pledge Support of Yasui Case" (p. 2), "Sept. Pay is Cleared Up. Unpaid Workers Get Checks" (p. 2), "New Policy Facilitates Relocation" (p. 2), "Harmonica …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 28 (September 2, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-101)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 28 (September 2, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-101)
Selected article titles: "No Restrictions on Sending Human Ashes to Japan" (p. 1), "Car Theft Report Released by I. S." (p. 1), "Two Slightly Hurt in Truck Mishap" (p. 1), "Nisei Soldier Overseas Hits Draft Evasion" (p. 1), "Two Tule, Santa Fe Parolees Arrive" (p. 1), "Labor Shortage Hits Camp; 400 Positions Left Open" (p. 1), …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. II No. 15 (February 17, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-29)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. II No. 15 (February 17, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-29)
Selected article titles: "Stafford Voices Confidence" (p. 1), "3 Brothers Volunteer For Service" (p. 1), "No Charge For Subsistence" (p. 1), "2466 Interviewed So Far; Questionnaire Clarified" (p. 1), "Ration Book Unavailable" (p. 1), "Editorials: Our Two Immortals" (p. 2), "Move to Accept Nisei Lauded" (p. 2), "Call for 1500 Answered by 7425 Volunteers" (p. 3), …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 3 (March 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-31)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 3 (March 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-31)
Selected article titles: "Many Give To Assist Nisei Case. Strong Backing Given Hirabayashi in Fight Against Evacuation" (p. 1), "300 Volunteer For Combat Unit. Represents 19% of All Eligible" (p. 1), "Perry Hall Envisages Mid-West As Home for Many Japanese" (p. 1), "Huge Banquets to Fete Enlistees, Wives, Parents" (p. 1), "Disturbers Detained in CCC Camp" …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 13 (May 20, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-88)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 13 (May 20, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-88)
Selected article titles: "Residents Repair Damage to Canal. 1,800 Ft. of Sagebrush Rip-rap Destroyed by Fire Sunday Night" (p. 1), "Family Interviews Now Being Conducted Here" (p. 1), "73 Percent of Nisei in U.S. Never in Japan" (p. 1), "Reservists Must Notify of Moving" (p. 1), "Seattle Property Must Be Moved" (p. 1), "Americanization Classes Begin" …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 11 (October 21, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-10)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 11 (October 21, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-10)
Selected article titles: "Unfair Charges Hit. Beet Farmer's Viewpoint Presented" (p. 1), "Fair Labor Board Completed, Meets With Harry Stafford" (p. 1), "Myer Meets Planning Commission" (p. 1), "Editorial: A Sound Suggestion" (p. 2), "Better Understanding Aimed in Resolution of Farmers" (p. 2), "Permits Must Be Secured to Leave Center" (p. 3), "Farmer Gives His Viewpoint" …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 14 (May 29, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-41)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 14 (May 29, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-41)
Selected article titles: "War Dep't. Action Opens Army Post Jobs to Nisei" (p. 1), "Center Residents to Vote Soon on Charter for Self-Government" (p. 1), "2nd U.S.-Japan Exchange of 1,500 Civilians Seen" (p. 2), "Arizona Protests Evacuee Influx Into Rich Lands" (p. 2), "95% of Those Relocated in Chicago Making Successful Readjustments, Survey by Advisory Group …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 28 (December 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-20)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 28 (December 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-20)
Selected article titles: "Rules Clarify Stored Goods of Evacuees" (p. 1), "Federal Employment Outlook Held Promising for Evacuees" (p. 1), "$3000 Donated By Seattle JACL For Relocation" (p. 1), "Data On Harvest Conditions Sought Thru Questionnaire" (p. 1), "Art Exhibit Scheduled in January" (p. 3), "284 Colleges On Approved Army List for Evacuees" (p. 3), "Tule …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 27 (August 28, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-53)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 27 (August 28, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-53)
Selected article titles: "Procedure for WAC Enlistment Given. Allowance for Height, Weight Revised for Japanese Applicants" (p. 1), "Housing Pushes Plans for Tule Accommodations" (p. 1), "Segregation Nears Completion. 280 Named in First Train List to Tule Lake Center" (p. 1), "Member of Dies Committee Raps Majority Report; Praises WRA" (p. 1), "Nisei Wife of Chinese …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. II No. 3 (January 9, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-161)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. II No. 3 (January 9, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-161)
Selected article titles: "Clothing Grants Given. First Payment Covers Period Up to Nov. 1, 10 Blocks Cared For" (p. 1), "No Transfer to Another Center Planned" (p. 1), "Reunion of Internee and Family Assured by Myer" (p. 1), "New Camp Opening. Best, Glenn Now in Temporary Charge" (p. 1), "West Coast Sentiment" (p. 2), "Sanitary Survey …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. V No. 10 (May 5, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-137)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. V No. 10 (May 5, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-137)
Selected article titles: "442nd Combat Team Help Smash Germans" (p. 1), "Exclusion League Files Corporation Articles" (p. 1), "Editorial Attacks Anti-Japanese Stand of League" (p. 1), "ACLU Interested in Helping Excludee Cases" (p. 2), "Two Nisei Soldiers Ask Protection From Vandalisms" (p. 2), "Portland CIO Against Race Discrimination" (p. 4).
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. II No. 6 (January 20, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-164)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. II No. 6 (January 20, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-164)
Selected article titles: "Ogden Hears Plea for Nisei. Accept Nisei in Private Business, Employers Told" (p. 1), "Cold? Experts Say It's Still Warmish" (p. 1), "Year-Round Share-Cropping Opportunity is Offered. Will Interview Interested Evacuees" (p. 2), "Keep Fire-Box Phones Clear. Use for Emergency Only - Yeager" (p. 3), "Representative of Spanish Embassy Visits Project" (p. 3), …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 31 (September 25, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-57)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 31 (September 25, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-57)
Selected article titles: "Good-Bye Tule-Bound, Hello Newcomers" (p. 1), "Hunt Agricultural Program Sees Productive Year" (p. 2), "Public Works Division Supervises Maintenance, Construction" (p. 2), "Community Activities Division Accomplishes Much During Year" (p. 3), "Project Hospital Performs Many Humanitarian Duties" (p. 3), "Steward Division Plans Balanced Meals for Residents' Consumption" (p. 4), "Property Control Handles All …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 12 (May 15, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-179)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 12 (May 15, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-179)
Selected article titles: "Prejudice is Held Reason for Curfew. Lieut. Gen. DeWitt's Orders Scored in Supreme Court" (p. 1), "Evacuees' Return to Coastal Area Debated in House" (p. 1), "Transfer of Lt. Gen. DeWitt Confirmed by War Department" (p. 1), "Minidoka Leads in Number of Leaves Granted" (p. 1), "Critical Writer Shortage! SOS!" (p. 2).
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. II No. 14 (February 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-169)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. II No. 14 (February 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-169)
Selected article titles: "Jerome Session to Moot Ration Problems Here" (p. 1), "Future Draft Dependent on Volunteer Program Success" (p. 1), "5,000 in Poston, Gila Eligible for Army" (p. 2), "Nisei Girl Beaten in Mid-West Town" (p. 2), "Shortwave Radios Still Banned, Internal Security Warns Residents" (p. 2), "Claimants on Sumitomo Deposits to be Paid on …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 2 (September 18, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-2)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 2 (September 18, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-2)
Selected article titles: "80 Nisei Farm Workers Used at Twin Falls" (p. 1), "Co-op on Non Profit Basis: Directors to be Elected" (p. 1), "Huge Farm Area in Project Plan" (p. 1), "Plentiful Supply of Coal Assured Colonists Here" (p. 1), "Editorial: A Story in the Making" (p. 2), "Repatriation Still Possible Applications Being Taken" (p. …
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