Poston Chronicle

The Poston Chronicle was published in the Poston (Colorado River) concentration camp, Arizona, from May 1942 to September 1945. The newspaper was staffed mainly by camp inmates who wrote the articles, set the type, and printed the final copies. Poston consisted of three separate sections, designated Poston I, II and III. As a result, many of the Chronicle's issues contain pages contributed by the different sections.

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Poston Chronicle Vol. X No. 31 (March 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-264)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. X No. 31 (March 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-264)
Selected article titles: "Manpower Conference Wants Commission Set. Resolution Proposed to Project Director. Asks for Twelve-Man Committee to Act This Week on Acute Labor Shortage Problem" (p. 1), "Road Surfacing Project Starts" (p. 1), "Camouflage Moves into Production" (p. 1), "Leave Clearance - A Joke!" (p. 2), "Modern Method of Medicine Apply in Poston" (p. 4).
Poston Chronicle Vol. XIV No. 19 (July 30, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-375)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XIV No. 19 (July 30, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-375)
Selected article titles: "Centers Not to Be Closed" (p. 1), "Closing of Centers Unknown Says WRA Historian" (p. 1), "Midwest People Sympathetic Says Dr. Arthur Harris" (p. 2), "More Salt Usage Urged" (p. 3).
Poston Chronicle Vol. XX No. 16 (September 7, 1944) (ddr-densho-145-554)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XX No. 16 (September 7, 1944) (ddr-densho-145-554)
Selected article titles: "Photog Service Now Available" (p. 1), "Fire Phones for Fire Only" (p. 2), "Of Jap-Yanks" (p. 2), "Population in Centers, 79,484" (p. 3).
Poston Chronicle Vol. XI No. 7 (March 21, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-267)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XI No. 7 (March 21, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-267)
Selected article titles: "Unemployed May Receive Leave Permits. Hostels Aid Residents to Relocate" (p. 1), "Shoe Ticket Distribution to Be Completed" (p. 1), "On Labor Shortage: " (p. 2), "Firefighters Urgently Needed" (p. 4).
Poston Chronicle Vol. X No. 8 (February 12, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-240)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. X No. 8 (February 12, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-240)
Selected article titles: "Compensation Benefits for Evacuees Injured on Duty" (p. 1), "Sugar Beet Company Supervisor Visits Poston" (p. 1).
Poston Chronicle Vol. 10 No. III (February 6, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-235)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. 10 No. III (February 6, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-235)
Selected article titles: "Food Situation Explained at TCC Meeting" (p. 1), "Civil Service Re-Opening of Jobs Imminent" (p. 1), "Mess Halls Uncooperative for Hog Farm" (p. 1), "Training in Defense Plant Possibilities" (p. 2).
Poston Chronicle Vol. XVII No. 8 (January 8, 1944) (ddr-densho-145-455)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XVII No. 8 (January 8, 1944) (ddr-densho-145-455)
Selected article titles: "Poston Census 13,838 Dec. 31" (p. 1), "305 Babies Born Here in 1943" (p. 1), "Internees Thanks Local Residents" (p. 1), "Polio Victims Recover by Kenny Treatment" (p. 2), "Rates for Fire Insurance Revealed" (p. 3).
Poston Official Daily Press Bulletin Vol. II No. 35 (July 22, 1942) (ddr-densho-145-61)
doc Poston Official Daily Press Bulletin Vol. II No. 35 (July 22, 1942) (ddr-densho-145-61)
Selected article titles: "Thousands Voted, Electing 31 Councilman" (p. 1), "Blk. 6 Park Officially Opens" (p. 1), "Lone Internee Returns" (p. 2), "Cooking School" (p. 2).
Poston Official Daily Press Bulletin Vol. III No. 20 (August 14, 1942) (ddr-densho-145-81)
doc Poston Official Daily Press Bulletin Vol. III No. 20 (August 14, 1942) (ddr-densho-145-81)
Selected article titles: "Best Ask for Women Aides in Mess Halls" (p. 1), "Agriculture Dept. Reveals Planting Table" (p. 1), "Youngsters to Entertain Parents and Friends" (p. 1), "Shibai and Radio Skit to Be Featured at Friday Night Entertainment" (p. 3), "Home Owners Must Register Dwellings Under Federal Act" (p. 3), "California Voters! Apply for Your …
Poston Chronicle Vol. XIII No. 28 (July 6, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-354)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XIII No. 28 (July 6, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-354)
Selected article titles: "No Evacuees in State After War" (p. 1), "Population Decrease Over 600" (p. 2), "Holiday Aquatics Draws 2500" (p. 2).
Poston Chronicle Vol. XI No. 13 (March 28, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-273)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XI No. 13 (March 28, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-273)
Selected article titles: "Employment Division Releases New Hours" (p. 1), "Leave Clearance Procedure Decentralized" (p. 1), "School to Purchase Typewriters" (p. 1), "Local Leave Office Handling Ration Books" (p. 3), "Evacuees Must Notify Employment Office Prior to Leaving the Center" (p. 3), "Goal Set for 1,000 Bricks Everyday" (p. 3).
Poston Chronicle Vol. XX No. 13 (August 31, 1944) (ddr-densho-145-551)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XX No. 13 (August 31, 1944) (ddr-densho-145-551)
Selected article titles: "Care of School Child Outlined" (p. 1), "No Center Closings" (p. 1), "Mrs. Shiramizu Permitted to Return to California" (p. 1), "Poston Boy is Promoted" (p. 1).
Poston Official Daily Press Bulletin Vol. III No. 30 (August 26, 1942) (ddr-densho-145-91)
doc Poston Official Daily Press Bulletin Vol. III No. 30 (August 26, 1942) (ddr-densho-145-91)
Selected article titles: "Axis Solidarity Falls in Montana..." (p. 1), "Rural Population to be Increased" (p. 1), "Lumber Supply Curtailed for Poston III Intake" (p. 2), "Furuta of Poston 1 Reported Missing" (p. 2), "Mulberry & Eucalypti Trees Arrived" (p. 3), "Hydrants Not to Be Used for Irrigation, Report" (p. 4).
Poston Chronicle Vol. XV No. 12 (August 26, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-398)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XV No. 12 (August 26, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-398)
Selected article titles: "Poston Teachers Learn Methods of Teaching" (p. 1), "Segregants Will Be from Blocks as Single Group" (p. 1), "Segregants Must Return WRA Property" (p. 1), "Applying for Repatriation Postponed Due to Segregation" (p. 1).
Poston Chronicle Vol. XXIV No. 8 (August 29, 1945) (ddr-densho-145-666)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XXIV No. 8 (August 29, 1945) (ddr-densho-145-666)
Selected article titles: "442nd Slated for Japan Occupation" (p. 1), "Ht. Mt. Evacuees Appeal Conviction Under Draft Law" (p. 1), "Japanese Exclusion League Founders are Charged With Fraud" (p. 1), "Chronicle Branches Suspend Publication" (p. 2).
Poston Chronicle Vol. XII No. 12 (May 5, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-304)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XII No. 12 (May 5, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-304)
Selected article titles: "Repatriation Requests Changeable" (p. 1), "Issei Eligible for Office Under New Ruling" (p. 1), "Investigation of Private Enterprises to Start" (p. 1), "Central Coast Property to Arrive" (p. 2), "Dog Tags to Be Issued" (p. 2), "Remember Your Mothers with a Gift" (p. 4).
Poston Chronicle Vol. VIII No. 14 (December 31, 1942) (ddr-densho-145-207)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. VIII No. 14 (December 31, 1942) (ddr-densho-145-207)
Selected article titles: "Four Work Corps Leaders Go to Gila to Study Net Garnishing Project" (p. 1), "Warning! Do Not Use Sling-Shots!" (p. 4), "Fire Poster to Be Distributed by Industry" (p. 5).
Poston Chronicle Vol. XX No. 7 (August 17, 1944) (ddr-densho-145-545)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XX No. 7 (August 17, 1944) (ddr-densho-145-545)
Selected article titles: "Nineteen to be Transferred to Crystal City" (p. 1), "Camp-Wide Swimfest to be Held Saturday" (p. 1).
Poston Chronicle Vol. X No. 22 (March 4, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-254)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. X No. 22 (March 4, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-254)
Selected article titles: "WAAC Leader to Address Poston Women" (p. 1), "Residents May Apply for Shoe Certificates Any Time Says Nelson" (p. 1), "Internal Revenue Men to Assist in Filing Tax" (p. 1), "Editorial: 'According to Your Faith: '" (p. 2), "Editorial: We're All in the Same Boat" (p. 3), "Another Rumor Found to Be Untrue" …
Poston Chronicle Vol. XII No. 11 (May 4, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-303)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XII No. 11 (May 4, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-303)
Selected article titles: "Extra. Volunteers to Leave. First Contingent of 45 to Depart on Monday for Induction at Salt Lake City" (p. 1), "Ag. Tractor Drivers 'Walk-Out' Causes Stand-Still" (p. 2), "12,200 Fishes Lost by Fish Division" (p. 3), "Cost of Living in Chicago Area Revealed" (p. 5).
Poston Chronicle Vol. XI No. 10 (March 25, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-270)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XI No. 10 (March 25, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-270)
Selected article titles: "Transportation Guarantee Needed for Seasonal Work" (p. 1), "TCC Asks Reconsideration of WRA Ruling on Road Contract Work" (p. 1), "Gasoline to Be Allowed for Evacuee Cars Stored in California" (p. 1), "Three Await Trial for Theft Charge" (p. 1), "No Swimming Permitted Until Further Notice" (p. 4).
Poston Chronicle Vol. XVIII No. 13 (April 11, 1944) (ddr-densho-145-491)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XVIII No. 13 (April 11, 1944) (ddr-densho-145-491)
Selected article titles: "Leave Clearance: Expatriates Dockets Held Up" (p. 1), "Hearings Being Held at Tule" (p. 1), "Segregated Units: War Department Clarifies Reason for Separate Nisei Unit" (p. 1), "Deferment: Chances for Deferment Slim" (p. 1), "Seven Parolees Join Families" (p. 7).
Poston Chronicle Vol. XIV No. 26 (August 7, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-382)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XIV No. 26 (August 7, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-382)
Selected article titles: "Escort to Arrive for Seasonal Workers" (p. 1), "Departee Must Notify Draft Board New Address" (p. 1), "Vandals Break into LA Church" (p. 1), "Approximately 1100 Segregants to Leave October 1st" (p. 1), "Poston Ice Supply Cut" (p. 1), "2748 Evacuees on Leave from Poston" (p. 2).
Poston Chronicle Vol. XIV No. 13 (July 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-369)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XIV No. 13 (July 23, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-369)
Selected article titles: "American Civil Liberties Union Terms Evacuation Worst Invasion" (p. 1), "Gov. Warren Signs Amendment to Land Law" (p. 1), "Temple May Be Converted Into Play Center" (p. 2).
Poston Chronicle Vol. X No. 27 (March 10, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-259)
doc Poston Chronicle Vol. X No. 27 (March 10, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-259)
Selected article titles: "Senate Subcommittee Met With Poston Leaders. Centers Not to Be 'Turned Over' to Army Says Malone" (p. 1), "Councilmen Discuss Net Factory Closing" (p. 1), "Evacuees May Farm in Parker Valley" (p. 1), "Sugar Firm Representative Here to Recruit Workers" (p. 3), "Packages Not Inspected by the Post Office" (p. 3).
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