Social and recreational activities

Japanese Americans found ways to fill the long days created by the enforced idleness of camp life. They made jewelry from shells found in the desert, built furniture for their rooms using scrap lumber and renovated the exteriors of their barracks. People also played cards, chess, checkers, mahjongg, and the Japanese games 'go' and 'shogi.' Camp inmates held dances, concerts, plays, and arts and crafts exhibitions. In Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho, they even held a beauty contest to select the "Sweetheart of Minidoka."

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doc Memo from Jiro Fujioka, Co-operating with Block Chairmen, Heart Mountain, to Mr. Chikuma, July 19, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-688)

Memorandum from Jiro Fujioka to Speaker, Mr. Chikuma, regarding his Naniwabushi performance at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Naniwabushi is also known as rokyoku or naniwa-bushi. Includes handwritten comments in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0690

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-688/

doc Community Activities Section organization chart (ddr-csujad-55-970)

Organizational chart for the Community Activities Section an activity statistics at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0972

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-970/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 63 (May 4, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1051)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on farm employment, jobs for educators and nurses, sports briefs, and recreation hall availability. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1053

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1051/

doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 28 (October 20, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-660)

General information bulletin, series 28, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on October 20, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain Incarceration Camp. Includes: Pay envelopes to be distributed Wednesday, Thursday; First printed newspaper to appear Saturday; Second Heart Mountain case dismissed; Fire information; 15 carloads of staple food on …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-660/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 60 (April 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1049)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on a visit from an Army recruiter, clothing allowances, adoption, electronics courses, softball, and jobs for translators and interpreters. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1049/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 109 (August 10, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1086)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on elections, visit by the Spanish Consul, funerals, sports, job opportunities at Fort Warren, agricultural work, labor work, and other employment opportunities. Includes text in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1086/

doc Memo from Jiro Fujioka, Co-operating with Block Chairmen, Heart Mountain, to Rev. Mohri, July 19, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-707)

Memorandum from Jiro Fujioka to Speaker, Rev. Mohri regarding his "Stories of So. Pacific Islands" speech at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0709

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-707/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, December 29, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-390)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on coupons, wages, and recreation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0392

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-390/

doc Let's sing (ddr-csujad-55-1941)

List of songs and lyrics for the "Let's Sing" program at Tule Lake incarceration camp. "Community Activities Section, District IV." See also sac_jaac_1943 through sac_jaac_1948. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1944

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1941/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 13, 1942 (December 8, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1022)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on a USO fundraiser, shoe shop, dry goods store, football, and a Camp Fire Girls rally. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1024

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1022/

doc Tulelake CO-OP valuable-save for patronage refund (ddr-csujad-55-1958)

Ticket for use at the Tulelake CO-OP at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Ticket reads, "Valuable--Save for Patronage Refund." From the Masako Adachi scrapbook. See also sac_jaac_1953. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1961

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1958/

doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 14 (September 22, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-648)

General information bulletin, series 14, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on September 22, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Issue call for 1200 more beet workers; Three granted release to attend colleges; Colonists with law training sought; What to do in case of rattlesnake bite; …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-648/

doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 9 (September 11, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-644)

General information bulletin, series 9, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on September 11, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: WRA statement released; Temporary court system planned; No favoritism at mess halls; Line-up of talent under way; Armband return requested; Pomona paychecks still issued; Scout movement …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-644/

doc Okole House reunion (ddr-csujad-55-2716)

Photo-booklet of the Okole House reunion held August 10-13, 1993. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2880

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2716/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 86 (June 18, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1066)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment, a note discouraging incarcerees to write to the Chamber of Commerce, boys club, and lost-and-found. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1068

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1066/

doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 10 (September 14, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-645)

General information bulletin, series 10, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on September 14, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Investigation of mess situation under way; Mattress and bed supply sufficient; Temporary judges and alternates named; and Heart attack fatal to man. See this object in …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-645/

doc Heart Mountain unit reporter, vol. 1, no. 1 (October 5, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1095)

Newsletter of the Heart Mountain unit of the American Red Cross. Includes the following sections: "Heart Mountain Unit Ready for Action", "Junior Red Cross to Have Drive in November," "L. Anderson to Visit Center," "1632 Letter Orient-Bound," "First Aid Class Starts," "Class at Fire Station," and "Functional Swim and Water Safety Program." See this object in …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1095/

img Recreational activities at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1479)

Scrapbook page containing black and white photographs of Girl Scout activities, football and baseball fields, basketball court, and a German Christmas play at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 122. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1479/

doc Memo from Jiro Fujioka, Co-operating with Block Chairmen, Heart Mountain, to Mr. Mihara, June 21, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-701)

Memorandum from Jiro Fujioka to Speaker, Mr. Mihara?, Miharai?, or Nisharai?, regarding his speech on world culture and Japanese language at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0703

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-701/

img Pupils of Sahomi Tachibana in the new high school auditorium at Tule Lake (ddr-csujad-55-2205)

Black and white photograph depicting pupils of Sahomi Tachibana, dressed in kimono, seated on stage in the high school auditorium at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Verso reads: Taken on August 23, 1943 at the new high school auditorium at Tule Lake War Relocation Project, Newell, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2205/

doc Girls' Day Hinamatsuri (ddr-csujad-55-1467)

Program for Girls' Day Hinamatsuri at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 113. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1469

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1467/

doc Victory hop (ddr-csujad-55-1955)

Invitation to the Girls's Softball Victory Hop at Tule Lake incarceration camp. From the Masako Adachi scrapbook. See also sac_jaac_1953. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1958

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1955/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 35 (February 24, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1030)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information about an upcoming talk by a Student Relocation Official, paychecks, school closures, and a public speaking class. Includes Japanese section. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1032

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1030/

doc Memo from Jiro Fujioka, Co-operating with Block Chairmen, Heart Mountain, to Rev. Kubose, June 7, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-694)

Memorandum from Jiro Fujioka to Speaker, Rev. Kubose, regarding his speech on Buddhist young people's psychology at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes handwritten comments. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0696

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-694/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 50 (March 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1042)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on WRA work regulations, property owners association, employment, Hana-Matsuri, Rural Defense training program, repatriation forms, and farming. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1044

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1042/