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. 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. …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 51 (February 17, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-126)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 51 (February 17, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-126)
Selected article titles: "Hog Farm to Be Liquidated By June 30 Says Ag Head" (p. 1), "Gresham Group Demands Deportation of Japanese" (p. 1), "Director D.S. Myer Expected to Give Report on Coast" (p. 1), "Reinduction Policy Prohibited by WRA" (p. 1), "Seasonal Leave Policy Clarified by D.S. Myer" (p. 2), "Assault Case Taken to Jerome" …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 42 (December 23, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-118)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 42 (December 23, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-118)
Selected article titles: "3rd Memorial Services Honor 10 War Dead" (p. 1), "Legion Post Urges Japanese To Sell Land" (p. 1), "Portland Rules Citizens May Hold Municipal Licenses" (p. 1), "9 Families Apply For Return To West Coast. Survey Indicates 800 Families Would Like to Return to Coast" (p. 1), "Sec. Ickes' Message on Ban Lift" …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 22 (July 24, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-49)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 22 (July 24, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-49)
Selected article titles: "WRA Says Hunt Cannot be Used to House Prisoners" (p. 1), "Governor Requests Use of Hunt for War Prisoners" (p. 1), "Illinois Town Welcomes First Japanese Family" (p. 1), "WRA Picks Tule Lake As Segregation Center. Segregation Procedures Announced" (p. 1), "Army Calls Seven More Volunteers" (p. 1), "Senate Committee Recommends Nisei Subject …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 42 (December 11, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-67)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 42 (December 11, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-67)
Selected article titles: "Inspectors Register All Aliens" (p. 1), "Nisei Casualties in Italy Released by War Dept." (p. 1), "Nisei in Italy Draws Major's Praises; Hit Hard Opponent" (p. 1), "Myer Answers Dies Investigation Charges" (p. 1), "Coast Fair Play Committee Backs WRA on Tule Program" (p. 1), "U.S. Circuit Court Upholds Legality of Evacuation" (p. …
Minidoka Irrigator Special Edition (February 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-171)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Special Edition (February 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-171)
Selected article titles: "Blks. 26, 28, 30 Lead Volunteer Enlistment Here" (p. 1), "Why a Segregated Unit? War Secretary Answers" (p. 1), "Comments on Army Move Favorable" (p. 1), "Editorial: No Time for Confusion" (p. 2), "Volunteers May Get Legal Advice" (p. 2).
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. V No. 18 (June 30, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-145)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. V No. 18 (June 30, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-145)
Selected article titles: "Two Hunt Volunteers Cited for Gallantry in Action" (p. 1), "22 New York Nisei Accepted for Parts in Motion Picture" (p. 1), "Resettlement Council Organized in Seattle Area" (p. 1), "442nd Officers Devise Ways to Aid Nisei Rehabilitation" (p. 1), "Cleveland Housing Situation to be Studied by Official" (p. 1), "Cal. Legislature Asks …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 30 (September 18, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-56)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 30 (September 18, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-56)
Selected article titles: "President Gives Report on Evacuees to Senate Group" (p. 1), "WAC Meetings Next Tuesday, Wednesday" (p. 1), "Appointment of Gen. Emmons Cause Policy Speculation" (p. 1), "Camp-wide Hunt Annual Will Make Debut Soon; Blocks Being Covered for Group Pictures" (p. 1), "Eight Unable to Get Aboard Exchange Ship" (p. 1), "Transferees Prepare for …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. II No. 7 (January 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-24)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. II No. 7 (January 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-24)
Selected article titles: "M. Masaoka, Okada Here, Speak Sun." (p. 1), "Leave Centers Under WRA Control -- Myer. Transfer To Army Rule Proposed" (p. 1), "Steps Planned To Close Asylum To Evacuees" (p. 1), "Share-cropping Opportunity Opens; Apply, Evacuees Urged" (p. 1), "Arkansas Bans Owning Land" (p. 1), "Editorial: Still Our Best Bet" (p. 2), "Five …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. V No. 5 (March 31, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-132)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. V No. 5 (March 31, 1945) (ddr-densho-119-132)
Selected article titles: "The Symbol of the Resurrection" (p. 1), "Judge Grants Defense Motion for Trial in Fujimoto Case" (p. 1), "Spain Government Refuses to Represent Japan Nationals" (p. 1), "Confiscated Property to Be Returned" (p. 1), "Vandals Topple Gravestones in Fresno Cemetery" (p. 1), "Seattle Council Asked to Act on Discrimination" (p. 1).
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 8 (April 15, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-188)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 8 (April 15, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-188)
Selected article titles: "Draft to Affect Farm Labor Supply in Idaho. Robertson Predicts Evacuee Help Will be Cut 50 Per Cent from 1943" (p. 1), "Two Holdouts Ask Induction" (p. 1), "Citizenship Lost Through Marriage May be Regained" (p. 1), "Dr. Schmoe Backs Relocation Based on Agriculture and Allied Fields" (p. 1), "Official 442nd Song Titled …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 14 (May 27, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-89)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 14 (May 27, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-89)
Selected article titles: "I Pledge Allegiance" (p. 1), "Memorial Day Rites Slated for Tuesday" (p. 1), "20,849 Evacuees Now Relocated in New Homes" (p. 1), "300 Seniors To Receive Diplomas. Commencement Exercises to be Held June 9 at Amphitheatre" (p. 1), "Partitioning Work on 17 Barracks Completed to Date" (p. 1), "Seasonal Leave Instructions Clarified by …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 24 (August 7, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-50)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 24 (August 7, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-50)
Selected article titles: "Next Exchange of Japanese, U.S. Citizens Seen After September 1" (p. 1), "Population Drops" (p. 1), "Contraband Being Consolidated In Three Warehouses" (p. 1), "Dependents Defined For Income Tax Law" (p. 1), "WRA Exposes Dies Committee Distortions in Reports Series" (p. 1), "Evacuee Exchange Means Peak Population For Hunt. October Movement Sees Interchange …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 28 Part 1 (September 16, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-102)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. IV No. 28 Part 1 (September 16, 1944) (ddr-densho-119-102)
Selected article titles: "Stafford Sends Message on Second Anniversary: Big Labor Adjustments, Segregation, Selective Service, Added Impetus to Relocation. Status of Situation Changed" (p. 1), "Mrs. Roosevelt Expresses Hope for Nisei Future" (p. 1), "Canadian Evacuees in Six Camps" (p. 1), "The Democratic Principle: 'Evacuation Was Harsh Measure But it Gave New Liberty Concepts"--McWilliams' (p. 1), …
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 33 (October 9, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-184)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. III No. 33 (October 9, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-184)
Selected article titles: "Authorities Arrest 5 for Evacuee Attack" (p. 1), "Allowance Rules for Clothing Reiterated" (p. 1), "Nisei Boys of Shelby Have Highest I.Q., Says Journalist" (p. 1), "Potential Labor Available Among Former Tuleans" (p. 1), "Hoodlums to be Punished for Molesting Jap Laborers" (p. 2).
Minidoka Irrigator Vol. II No. 5 (January 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-163)
doc Minidoka Irrigator Vol. II No. 5 (January 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-119-163)
Selected article titles: "Co-op Board's Approval Sets Stage for Printed Irrigator" (p. 1), "Evacuee Allowances Held Not Taxable" (p. 1), "Windy Wasn't It?" (p. 1), "Excavation Starts Soon for Schools" (p. 1), "Open Forum Slated to Acquaint Issei With Relocation Problems" (p. 2), "Ice Carnival Off: Weather, Vandals Blamed" (p. 3), "Occupational Survey Slated" (p. 3), …
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