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 Receipt from Railway Express Company for shipment from Murray's Athletic Company to M. Kata?, Heart Mountain (ddr-csujad-55-948)

Receipt from Railway Express Company for shipment from Murray's Athletic Company. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0950

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-948/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 95 (July 6, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1073)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment, alien registration, handicraft classes, a funeral, an exhibit, and girls softball schedule. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1075

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1073/

doc Memo from Philip W. Barber, Chief, Community Services, to the residents of Heart Mountain Relocation Center, December 10, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-684)

Memorandum of understanding from Philip Barber to incarcerees regarding an upcoming "recreation conference" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0686

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-684/

doc Jr Sr colonial winter banquet; Jr Sr colonial winter program (ddr-csujad-55-1416)

Scrapbook page containing an invitation and program for the Federal High School Junior-Senior Banquet at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. For programs, see sac_jaac_1419 and sac_jaac_1420. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 75. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1416/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 83 (June 11, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1063)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment, selective service, shoe rations, farming opportunities, a fellowship opportunity, training courses, and delivery of paychecks. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1065

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1063/

Memo from C.E. Rachford, Project Director, Heart Mountain Relocation Project, to newspaper (English and Japanese), chief stewards and chefs, block managers and chairmen, October 14, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-621)

doc Memo from C.E. Rachford, Project Director, Heart Mountain Relocation Project, to newspaper (English and Japanese), chief stewards and chefs, block managers and chairmen, October 14, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-621)

Memorandum of understanding from C. E. Rachford to Newspaper (English and Japanese) regarding the use of camp mess halls for recreational purposes. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0623

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-621/

doc Candlelight installation ceremony (ddr-csujad-55-15)

Transcript of the installation ceremony of the Densoniners club in the Jerome incarceration camp, including pledges taken by newly elected officers. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00017

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-15/

img Birthday party (ddr-csujad-55-1474)

Scrapbook page containing four black and white photographs of a birthday party celebration at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 117. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1476

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1474/

doc Jr Sr colonial winter banquet (ddr-csujad-55-1417)

Invitation for the Federal High School Junior-Senior "Colonial Winter" Banquet at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. For scrapbook page with program, see sac_jaac_1418. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 75. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1419

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1417/

doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 16 (September 24, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-650)

General information bulletin, series 16, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on September 24, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: First report beet farms in Wyoming, Montana; Wyoming Governor visits Heart Mountain; Statement on compensation released; Block administrators, Chairmen listed; Dramatic classes to be held bi-weekly; …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-650/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, special meeting, April 24, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-556)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on community enterprises. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0558

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-556/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 51 (March 30, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1043)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on a ban on private practice for barbers and beauticians, shoe repair, sumo, a dance event, and employment. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1045

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1043/

doc Memo from Boy Scout staff, Boy Scouts of America, Heart Mountain District, to Mr. Shoji Nagumo, February 10, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-685)

Memorandum of understanding from the Boy Scouts of America staff to Shoji Nagumo regarding an invitation to attend the Boy Scouts of America Court of Honor on February 12, 1943. "Rec. Dept. Form no. 12." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0687

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-685/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 72 (May 19, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1057)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on recruitment of Japanese language instructors, postal services, YWCA conference, shoes, and volleyball. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1059

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1057/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 71 (May 18, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1056)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on coal, shoes, job placement, volleyball, YWCA conference, conditions in Nebraska, girl scouts, and sports schedules. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1058

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1056/

doc Memo from Jiro Fujioka, Co-operating with Block Chairmen, Heart Mountain, to Rev. Tsuruyama, July 19, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-689)

Memorandum from Jiro Fujioka to Speaker, Rev. Tsuruyama, regarding his speech on story of Shanghai at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes handwritten comments in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0691

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-689/

doc Girls Scouts membership card for Taeko Ono at Poston, Arizona (ddr-csujad-55-140)

Card for Taeko Ono's membership in Girls Scouts Troop 3 at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0142

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-140/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 36 (February 25, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1031)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information about registration ("loyalty questionnaire") and block elections. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1033

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1031/

doc Song of the islands (ddr-csujad-55-1977)

Lyrics for "Song of the Islands." From the Masako Adachi scrapbook, page 21. See also sac_jaac_1953. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1980

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1977/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 39 (March 2, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1034)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on the Block Chairmen election, USO tea cancellation, and results of basketball games. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1036

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1034/

doc Swimming facility of Poston Camp II (ddr-csujad-55-1868)

Essay describing the construction and use of the swimming facilities at Poston incarceration camp. Includes black and white photographs. From the Poston II Reunion Program. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1871

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1868/

doc Boy Scouts of America membership card for Allan Minoru Hida (ddr-csujad-55-1996)

Card for Allan Minoru Hida's membership in Boy Scouts of America at the Amache incarceration camp. Includes Boy Scout oath, law, personal record, offices and special duties, and envelope. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1999

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1996/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 68 (May 13, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1054)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on jobs for Nisei women, employment opportunities, automobile sales, an art contest, and movies. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1056

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1054/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 229 (September 5, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-940)

News bulletin from Heart Mountain incarceration camp covering jobs at the Tooele Ordinance Depot, elections, enlisted incarcerees, movie schedules, jobs at the incarceration camp, and baseball games. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0942

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-940/

doc Administrative circular (War Relocation Authority), no. 1 (1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1719)

Report on the structure and operation of the Community Activities Division including an organizational chart, scope, organizational structure, and relation to community councils. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1721

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1719/