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 General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 19 (September 29, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-652)

General information bulletin, series 19, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on September 29, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Heart Mountain school opens tomorrow; 3500 at opening of dry goods store; Co-op discussion meeting slated tonight; No cases of spotted fever here; Procedure for employment …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-652/

doc Federal Elementary School (ddr-csujad-55-1432)

Invitation for a musical program and tea at Federal elementary school at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 83. See especially sac_jaac_1433. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1434

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1432/

img Tule Lake orchestra combination with Koto and vocal (ddr-csujad-55-2204)

Black and white photograph of the Tule Lake orchestra combination with Koto and vocal, performing on stage at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Verso reads: The full orchestra containing over 30 pieces can't be seen because their [they are] all in the back. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2307

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2204/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 49 (March 23, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1041)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on February clothing allowances, beauty and barber shop openings, post office, unemployment compensation, railroad jobs, recreational activities, judo, employment, and shoe repair. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1041/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 58 (April 20, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1047)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on interviews by Relocation Officers, driving tests, Good Friday services, employment, and sports schedules. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1049

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1047/

Letter from Ricardo Ritchie, Chairman, C.A. Board of Trustees, to Mr. Shoji Nagumo, Block Councilman, Heart Mountain, November 10, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-714)

doc Letter from Ricardo Ritchie, Chairman, C.A. Board of Trustees, to Mr. Shoji Nagumo, Block Councilman, Heart Mountain, November 10, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-714)

Correspondence from Ricardo Ritchie to Shoji Nagumo regarding recreation equipment at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes funding, equipment purchase, and available recreation equipment. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0716

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-714/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 106 (August 2, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1084)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on a correction from a previous Sentinel publication, swimming hole, movies, sports announcements, a funeral, death announcement, and employment opportunities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1086

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1084/

doc Letter from Kenneth Hori to George, June 3, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2554)

Correspondence from Kenneth Hori to George regarding the weather in Arkansas, school, movies once a week including "Cisco Kid and the Lady." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2661

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2554/

doc Star Festival (ddr-csujad-55-1470)

Program for the Star Festival at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 114. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1472

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1470/

doc Committee report on community recreation (ddr-csujad-55-1725)

Report and recommendations on community recreation at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1727

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1725/

doc CA Motion Picture Trust complimentary (ddr-csujad-55-1963)

Ticket for CA Motion Picture Trust. 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_1966

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1963/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, August 31, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-466)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes reports on "food problems," "dental problems," recreation, and administrative procedures. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0468

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-466/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 231 (September 11, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-938)

News bulletin from Heart Mountain incarceration camp covering work at the Tooele Ordinance Depot, death of incarceree, departure of enlisted incarcerees, funeral arrangements, and relocation of the Red Cross office. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0940

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-938/

doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 3 (August 29, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-638)

General information bulletin, series 3, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on August 29, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Banking facilities; Housing adjustments; Visits by Nisei soldiers; Barber shops; Stores; Post Office; Fire regulations; and Releases and transfers. See this object in the California State …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-638/

doc Minutes from the Community-Wide Memorial Service meeting, July 27, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-723)

Minutes from the Community-Wide Memorial Service meeting at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes discussion on planning and logistics of holding memorial services for the family members of incarcerees who lost their lives in combat during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0725

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-723/

doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 20 (October 1, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-653)

General information bulletin, series 20, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on October 1, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Heart Mountain host to National WRA Director; Three more schools to open; Further colonist aid sought for beet harvest; Reasons given for periodic lack of hot …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-653/

doc Memo from Jiro Fujioka, Co-operating with Block Chairmen, Heart Mountain, to Rev. Kaneko, July 19, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-710)

Memorandum from Jiro Fujioka to Speaker, Rev. Kaneko regarding his speech on "Religion and [?] expression" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0712

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-710/

doc Inaugural ball (ddr-csujad-55-1930)

Invitation to the inaugural ball presented by the senior class of Tri-State high school at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Includes decorative cover, list of guests of honor, and schedule of events. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1933

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1930/

doc Memo from Jiro Fujioka, Co-operating with Block Chairmen, Heart Mountain, to Rev. Aso, June 28, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-697)

Memorandum from Jiro Fujioka to Speaker, Rev. Aso, regarding his speech on Taiwan and South Islands at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0699

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-697/

doc Senior banquet, Class of 1945, "action speaks lauder than words" (ddr-csujad-55-1706)

Program for the Senior Banquet for the class of 1945 at Poston II incarceration camp. Includes menu, program schedule, and acknowledgements. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1708

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1706/

doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 26 (October 15, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-658)

General information bulletin, series 26, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on October 15, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Evacuees protected by disability benefits; Offer aid in application for ballots; Doctors rotate for duty at hospital; Dr. Ito in charge of milk station; Fourth appendectomy …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-658/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, November 27, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-326)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on coal, personal property, community enterprises, and resignation of chairman. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0328

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-326/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 76 (May 25, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1059)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on job offers for Nisei at Army posts, employment opportunities, vocational training, nursery schools, and attorney examinations. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1059/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 98 (July 13, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1076)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on the arrival of Camp Savage recruiters, a pre-announcement on the WRA segregation program, water conservation, sports briefs, meeting notices, and Buddhist services. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1076/

Memo from Social and Entertainment Dept., Community Activities, Heart Mountain, to Block Councilmen, Block Manager, Young People's Club, April 12, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-720)

doc Memo from Social and Entertainment Dept., Community Activities, Heart Mountain, to Block Councilmen, Block Manager, Young People's Club, April 12, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-720)

Correspondence from Young People's Club to Block Councilmen Block Manager regarding a contest for the best recreation hall at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0722

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-720/