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 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/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, January 24, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-441)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on Shinnenkai and recreation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0443

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-441/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 89 (June 24, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1069)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment, unemployment compensation, English classes, Community Enterprises, training courses, and camp events. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1071

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1069/

doc Girls' Day Hinamatsuri at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1466)

Program for the Japanese Girl Scouts event at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. For invitation see sac_jaac_1467. 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_1468

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1466/

doc Note from Social and Entertainment, Community Activities, Heart Mountain, April 13, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-721)

Schedule of recreational activities at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes Youth Organizations, Adult Activities, Cubs and Brownies, and Churches. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0723

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-721/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, November 15, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-316)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on Fair Practice Committee, school construction, Japanese literature, resignation of Judicial Commissioners, clothing allowances, and Heart Mountain Club, and a request made to the Japanese American Citizens League. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0318

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-316/

doc Receipt (ddr-csujad-55-1960)

Receipt belonging to Masako Adachi for her participation in the Floral Art Department 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_1963

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1960/

doc Light of learning (ddr-csujad-55-1825)

Booklet covering the adult education program at Poston incarceration camp. Includes background on adult education in Poston, evacuee employees, volunteer teachers, vocational training, sewing, beauty, cobbling, shop training, music, the adult education center, and reflections by staff members and students in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1828

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1825/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 31 (February 16, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1027)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information about paychecks, shoe repairs, clothing grants, and memorial rites. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1029

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1027/

doc Invitation to Spring Festival at Tri State High School (ddr-csujad-55-137)

Invitation to a Spring Festival at Tri-State High School for the War Relocation Authority education staff. Includes illustrations. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0139

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-137/

doc Masako Adachi scrapbook (ddr-csujad-55-1950)

Scrapbook containing programs, invitations, notes, ephemera, greeting cards, administrative documents, postcards, clippings, tickets, and sewing patterns documenting Masako Adachi's day-to-day activities at Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1953

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1950/

Photograph, programs, and invitation to children's recreation events at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1465)

img Photograph, programs, and invitation to children's recreation events at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1465)

Scrapbook page containing a photograph, invitation, and two programs for children's recreational events at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Includes programs for Japanese Girl Scouts and Hinamatsuri, a photograph of the Sumio wrestling ring, and an invitation to the Girl Scout event. For programs see sac_jaac_1468 and sac_jaac_1469. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1465/

doc Easter special sale (ddr-csujad-55-42)

Advertisement for an "Easter Special" sale of dry goods at the Rohwer incarceration camp. Advertisement features home goods, clothing, plants, and supplies and includes prices and illustrations. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00046

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-42/

doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 21 (October 3, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-654)

General information bulletin, series 21, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on October 3, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Heart Mountain High School opens Tuesday; Break in water pipe repaired; Heart Mountain court site picked; Schedule of religious services; Weekday activities; Memorial services to be …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-654/