Manzanar Free Press

The Manzanar Free Press was published from September 1942 to 1945. The newspaper was staffed mainly by camp inmates who wrote the articles, set the type, and printed the final copies.

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Manzanar Free Press Vol. 7 No. 4 (July 14, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-381)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 7 No. 4 (July 14, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-381)
Selected article titles: "Manzanar Surpasses Goal in Seventh War Loan Drive" (p. 1), "To Hold 'Penny Dance' Tonight in Auditorium" (p. 1), "New Clinic Schedule Revealed by Hospital" (p. 1), "'Youth Mixers' Rally Slated Tuesday Night at Mess Hall Sixteen" (p. 2), "New Ruling Made on Train Reservations" (p. 2).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 58 (January 10, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-302)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 58 (January 10, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-302)
Selected article titles: "Heath Spikes Rumors of San Jose Incidents" (p. 1), "Warn Residents on WRA Boundary Ruling" (p. 1), "Cooperation Sought on Garbage Can Use" (p. 1), "To Prosecute Persons Removing Road Signs" (p. 2).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 20 (September 4, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-56)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 20 (September 4, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-56)
Selected article titles: "Work Corps Election Slated. First Assembly Set for Monday Night" (p. 1), "Eight Carloads of Plasterboard Here" (p. 1), "Doctors Giving Medical Lectures" (p. 1), "Request for Clothing Made" (p. 1), "Evacuees of Tanforan Salt Lake Inducted" (p. 1), "Vocational and Art Program Planned" (p. 1), "Self-government" (p. 2), "Camp Survey" (p. 2), …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 102 (June 13, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-347)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 102 (June 13, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-347)
Selected article titles: "Rules on Equipment Disposition Given" (p. 1), "New Ruling Give Temporary Aid to Family Resettlers" (p. 1), "Army Disbands ERC Status for Nisei" (p. 1), "Ten Cents Per Baggage Sufficient for Tips Says Former Manzanite" (p. 2), "Five Teachers Quit to Work on Outside" (p. 2), "Start 'United Hates of America', Says Peebles" …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 66 (February 7, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-310)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 66 (February 7, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-310)
Selected article titles: "Folk Dancing Society Holds Membership Drive" (p. 1), "Majority of Residents Cleared for Return to Evacuated Areas" (p. 1), "Nisei Trio Encounters Mistreatment in Idaho" (p. 1), "Plan War Prisoner Camp" (p. 2), "Interpretive Dances to be Given Friday" (p. 2).
Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 16 (October 30, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-180)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 16 (October 30, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-180)
Selected article titles: "Dr. E. Stanley Jones Forsees Post-War Improvements of Minority Problems. Prominent Christian Leader Tells Opinion" (p. 1), "'Y' Plan to Help Assimilate Nisei" (p. 1), "Motor Truck Movements Require Special Permits" (p. 1), "Dispatch Tells Nisei Bravery" (p. 1), "'No Legal, Ethical Justification to Hold Japanese' D. Myer" (p. 1), "Noted Photographer Visits …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 21 (March 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-111)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 21 (March 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-111)
Selected article titles: "Address Changes Cleared by Ennis. Change of Address Notices Needed on Resettlement" (p. 1), "Small Apartments for Young Couples a Reality Soon" (p. 1), "Transportation, Storage to be Provided by WRA. Warehouse at Convenient Points for Free Storage Being Arranged" (p. 1), "300 Volunteers at Minidoka for Combat Unit" (p. 1), "Clothing Allowance …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 61 (January 20, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-305)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 61 (January 20, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-305)
Selected article titles: "Dillon Meyer [Myer] Explains Necessary Procedures in Obtaining Grants" (p. 1), "Discuss Nisei Return to School Classroom" (p. 1), "On Exclusion Orders" (p. 1), "Anti-Nisei Feeling Hits Coast Stores" (p. 1), "15,000 War Jobs Seen for Nisei on Coast Return" (p. 1), "Discharged Veteran Found Dead at Gila" (p. 1), "Propose Stripping Citizenship …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 46 (November 5, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-6)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 46 (November 5, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-6)
Selected article titles: "Seven Persons Tried by Court" (p. 1), "Barbers Rushed on Opening Day" (p. 1), "Coverley Called Back" (p. 1), "Co-op Congress Meets Tomorrow" (p. 1), "Coverley Explains Charter Provisos, Answers Criticisms on Issei Ban" (p. 1), "Nisei, Prisoner in Japan, Arrives" (p. 1), "Social Security Seeks Japanese" (p. 1), "California's Gubernatorial Election" (p. …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 57 (January 6, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-301)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 57 (January 6, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-301)
Selected article titles: "Project Attorney Will Give Aid in Proving Sumitomo Bank Claims" (p. 1), "Police Ask Residents to Hold Noisy Dogs" (p. 1), "JACL Opens Offices in San Francisco" (p. 1), "West Coast Job Offers Received" (p. 1), "Seventy Sent to Santa Fe Camp" (p. 2), "Residents Warned Against Burglaries" (p. 2), "'Pachuko Zootsuit Hit …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 56 (November 28, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-14)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 56 (November 28, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-14)
Selected article titles: "Carnival Site Selected" (p. 1), "Camouflage Problem Discussed by FPC" (p. 1), "Permits Needed for Private Work" (p. 1), "Beet Workers Get Clothing" (p. 1), "YMA to Honor Beet Toppers at Reception" (p. 1), "Free Press Reveals Fancy Figures..." (p. 1), "Ward's Postage Reduction Told" (p. 1), "Meats, Eggs and Butter Join Rationed …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 7 No. 14 (August 25, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-365)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 7 No. 14 (August 25, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-365)
Selected article titles: "State Will Not Ask Opening of Center Schools; Inyo Co. Not Obliged to Help. Manzanar School Property Goes to Inyokern Navy Base and Carson Indian Agency, as Schools Open Throughout the Nation" (p. 1), "Special Trains to Empty Poston Unit" (p. 1), "Washington Announces Plan to Clear Manzanar by Dec. 1" (p. 1), …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 29 (September 26, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-72)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 29 (September 26, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-72)
Selected article titles: "Block 35 Tragedy. Suicide Pact Hinted as Police Seek Clew [Clue] in Notes Written by Husband" (p. 1), "Goods Stored in Federal Reserve Warehouses Due Soon" (p. 1), "Teachers Discuss Pressing Problems" (p. 1), "Constitution Plans Discussed at Meet" (p. 1), "Furlough Underway. Next Contingent Leaving Soon" (p. 1), "Close Canteen to Cut …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 43 (October 29, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-3)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 43 (October 29, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-3)
Selected article titles: "Cash for Clothing to Begin" (p. 1), "Watch Out Kids -- Cops Watch You" (p. 1), "Manzanar Charter Explained Saturday" (p. 1), "Welfare Section Adds to Staff" (p. 1), "Beauty Parlor and Barber Shop to Open this Week" (p. 1), "Co-op Finances Made Public" (p. 1), "New Gas Pump" (p. 2), "Tots Get …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 16 (August 26, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-52)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 16 (August 26, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-52)
Selected article titles: "Volunteers Sought for Farm Work. Furlough Jobs in Other States Open to Agricultural Workers" (p. 1), "WRA to Give Relief for Needy. Public Assistance Grants to be Handled by Local Community Services Division" (p. 1), "Harvesting of Pears From Orchards Begins" (p. 1), "Tulelake Rumors Proved Untrue" (p. 1), "Two Confess to Warehouse …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 81 (March 31, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-325)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 81 (March 31, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-325)
Selected article titles: "Eight Families Sign Contracts for Agricultural Work in Utah" (p. 1), "Christian Church to Hold Easter Sunrise Services" (p. 1), "Lack of Patrons Close Library in Block 22-15" (p. 1), "Release Figures on Nisei Boys in the U.S. Armed Forces" (p. 1), "Regulations Limit Construction Work in WRA Centers" (p. 1), "Vandals Disturb …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 67 (February 10, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-311)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 67 (February 10, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-311)
Selected article titles: "Nisei Permitted Possession of Cameras Under New Regulations" (p. 1), "Four Arrested in Auburn Incident" (p. 1), "Tell Movement of Japanese Division to Main Headquarters" (p. 1), "Nurses Protest on Hiring of Japanese" (p. 1), "Nisei From Seabrook Serve in Army" (p. 1), "Begin New Classes in Cabinet Making" (p. 1), "Burglars Break …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 22 (September 9, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-270)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 22 (September 9, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-270)
Selected article titles: "WFA to Recruit Harvest Laborers in Idaho Area" (p. 1), "To Place Guards to Stop Thefts" (p. 1), "Issue Latest Regulations on Yule Parcels Sent Overseas" (p. 1), "Penicillin Flown to Poston Saves Life of Youth" (p. 3), "Canned Goods Go Ration Free Soon" (p. 3), "Eastern Visitor to Center Urges Nisei Relocation" …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 71 (September 4, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-163)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. III No. 71 (September 4, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-163)
Selected article titles: "Tulelake People Ruled Ineligible for Relocation" (p. 1), "Vandals in Victory Garden Reported" (p. 1), "Discuss Problem of Canadian Japanese" (p. 1), "130 Locals Okayed for Furlough Work" (p. 1), "Construction on Hog Project Gets Underway" (p. 1), "Approximately 2200 Slated for Tulelake" (p. 1), "Nisei in War Zone Wounded in Action" (p. …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 29 (December 15, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-193)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. IV No. 29 (December 15, 1943) (ddr-densho-125-193)
Selected article titles: "Nurse Tells of Forming Home Nursing Aides" (p. 1), "Aliens Eligible for Short Term Leave" (p. 1), "Complete Plans for Apprenticeship Here" (p. 1), "Dillon Myer Answers to Dies Sub-Committee on Tule Trouble" (p. 1), "Merritt Tells Important Event of Week; Weather" (p. 1), "Intelligence Service Needs Translators" (p. 1), "Give Information on …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 2 (July 24, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-38)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 2 (July 24, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-38)
Selected article titles: "Elected Representatives to Direct Community Stores" (p. 1), "Judicial Board Hears First Case" (p. 1), "Exchange Ships Arrive in E. Africa" (p. 1), "Residents Urged to Use Bank Services" (p. 1), "Propose Labor Body to Aid Center Work. Suggest That New Council Investigate Complaints on Conditions and Ratings" (p. 1), "Official Regulation on …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 41 (October 24, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-1)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. II No. 41 (October 24, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-1)
Selected article titles: "Issei and Kibei Now Eligible for Permanent Relocation. New Procedure Also Calls for Local Investigation; Applications Taken" (p. 1), "Minors Need Work Permits" (p. 1), "Soap Issuance to Discontinue" (p. 1), "New Christian Group Launched" (p. 1), "Poison Mystery" (p. 1), "Dispute Between Beet Workers and Montana Employers Settled. Good Treatment Accorded to …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 104 (June 20, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-349)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 104 (June 20, 1945) (ddr-densho-125-349)
Selected article titles: "Residents of Block 13 Hold Farewell Picnic" (p. 2), "JACL Publishes Booklet on Nisei War Effort" (p. 2), "Hold Worship Services for Issei in Milwaukee" (p. 2), "Mackenzie Campaigns Against Japanese Return" (p. 2), "Emancipation League Formed by Japanese Who Seek Democracy" (p. 3), "California 'Hoodlums' Criticized by Sixteen" (p. 3), "Vandals Attempt …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 31 (July 2, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-31)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. I No. 31 (July 2, 1942) (ddr-densho-125-31)
Selected article titles: "Last Call for Draft Sign-up" (p. 1), "Block Leaders' Council Takes Up New Duties" (p. 1), "Workers Injured" (p. 1), "Guayule Open House" (p. 1), "New System for Payroll in Effect Here" (p. 1), "Unique 'Profs' for Activity School. College Graduates, Students Compose Faculty" (p. 2), "Two-Day Celebration Set for 4th. Picnics, Dance, …
Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 43 (November 22, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-291)
doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 43 (November 22, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-291)
Selected article titles: "CACA to Sponsor Japanese Drama" (p. 1), "Give Statistics on West Coast Return" (p. 2), "'Buck-eye' State Nisei Publish Newspaper" (p. 3), "High Wages, Good Housing Offered Workers at Tooele" (p. 4).
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