Topaz Times

The Topaz Times was published in the Topaz concentration camp, Utah, from September 1942 to August 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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doc Topaz Times Vol. II No. 23 (January 28, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-84)

Selected article titles: "New Hospital Head Arrives from Jerome" (p. 1), "Men Needed for Farm, Public Works Divisions" (p. 1), "First City-Wide Forum Set for Friday Evening" (p. 1), "Books Gathered for Issei, Kibei" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-84/

doc Topaz Times Vol. II No. 25 (January 30, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-87)

Selected article titles: "Ready Market Awaits Evacuee Automobiles" (p. 1), "Official Topaz Shield Explained" (p. 1), "History of Utah Part IV" (p. 2), "Residents Advised on Time to Call Ambulance" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-87/

doc Topaz Times Vol. IX No. 7 (October 25, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-351)

Selected article titles: "Health Program: Dental, Ambulance, Diet Services to Improve" (p. 1), "Relocators in Distress Aided. Social Security Funds Help Sick Persons, Those in Need of Money" (p. 2), "Pamphlet Tells About New York in Japanese" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-351/

doc Topaz Times Vol. XI No. 19 (June 22, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-413)

Selected article titles: "Topaz Students Ineligible to Attend Millard Schools" (p. 1), "GI's Rap Racism" (p. 2), "Race Hatred Condemned" (p. 2), "4C Draft Status May be Changed by Registrants" (p. 4), "Canada Japanese to be Segregated" (p. 6), "Ickes' Criticisms Unwarranted, Unappreciated -- Justice Crosby" (p. 6).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-413/

doc Topaz Times Vol. IV No. 20 (August 17, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-200)

Selected article titles: "Topaz Ranks 3rd in Resettlement" (p. 1), "Parolee Status Cleared to Suppress Rumors" (p. 1), "Transferees: Crating Lumber to Arrive Soon" (p. 1), "Students Denied Cash Assistance" (p. 1), "Tule Lake Setup Described" (p. 2), "Blankets: Surplus Needed for Tuleans" (p. 3), "Draft Boards Caution Nisei" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-200/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VIII No. 24 (September 23, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-342)

Selected article titles: "Depot Condition Investigators Confirm Reports" (p. 1), "Reinduction Rules for Draft Effected Men Given" (p. 1), "Encyclopedia in Japanese Sought" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-342/

doc Topaz Times Vol. IV No. 33 (September 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-213)

Selected article titles: "Transferees' Special Mail Service Set" (p. 1), "Lt. General DeWitt Relieved by Lt. General Delos Emmons" (p. 1), "Killing Frost Due Soon; Farm Crops Endangered" (p. 1), "Topaz Gets Vegetables from Tule" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-213/

doc Topaz Times Vol. II No. 48 (February 26, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-111)

Selected article titles: "Volunteer States His Reasons" (p. 1), "Registration Near End; War Dept. Team to Leave" (p. 1), "Clothes Allowances, Wages are Taxable" (p. 1), "Infants are Entitled to Special Food" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-111/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VI No. 19 (February 17, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-276)

Selected article titles: "WRA Under Ickes" (p. 1), "President Signs Transfer. Director Myer Sends Message to Topaz WRA" (p. 1), "Draft Quotas, Penalties Given" (p. 2), "Conscientious Objectors" (p. 2), "What is '4C'" (p. 2), "1761 Persons Depart on Indefinites -- 19 Per Cent" (p. 3), "No Business: Licenses Denied Nisei in S.L.C." (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-276/

doc Topaz Times Vol. XI No. 14 (May 18, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-408)

Selected article titles: "Cozzens Visits Here: Reports on West Coast" (p. 1), "California Jr. Chamber of Commerce Urges Delay of Returning Evacuees" (p. 1), "Issei Takes Own Life in New York" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-408/

doc Topaz Times Vol. III No. 13 (April 27, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-151)

Selected article titles: "Screens to be Installed on Windows" (p. 1), "First Ten to be Inducted into Army" (p. 1), "WRA Issues Leaflet 'Relocating a People'" (p. 2), "Campaign Pushed on Citizenship for Orientals" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-151/

doc Topaz Times Vol. XI No. 8 (April 27, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-402)

Selected article titles: "Three Auburn Men Freed of Arson Charges" (p. 1), "WRA Makes No Concessions on Important Recommendations" (p. 1), "ACLU Seeks Test Cases of Certain Loyal Excludees from West Coast" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-402/

doc Topaz Times Vol. X No. 18 (March 3, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-386)

Selected article titles: "3 Excludees Seek Restraining Order to Permit Return" (p. 1), "Shooting Threats on Evacuees in Visalia, Lancaster Reported" (p. 1), "Hoffman Explains Status of Segregees, Excludees" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-386/

doc Topaz Times Vol. I No. 38 (December 15, 1942) (ddr-densho-142-48)

Selected article titles: "Constitution Vote Set for Today" (p. 1), "Statement Clarifies Food Situation" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-48/

doc Topaz Times Vol. II No. 10 (January 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-71)

Selected article titles: "Gov. Maw Arrives Tomorrow. Executive to Swear New Councilmen Into Office" (p. 1), "Report Certain Copyrights by Friday, Jan. 15" (p. 2), "Outside Job Questionnaire Being Prepared" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-71/

doc Bussei Life Vol. I No. 2 (May 15, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-429)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-429/

doc Topaz Times Vol. II No. 24 (January 29, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-86)

Selected article titles: "103 Residents Get Non-Work Compensation" (p. 1), "Soldier to Wed Topaz Girl at Fort Warren" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-86/

doc Topaz Times Vol. II No. 38 (February 15, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-101)

Selected article titles: "Registration Proceeds" (p. 1), "Internal Revenue Official Due Here" (p. 1), "Resident Committee Forwards Resolution to Washington" (p. 1), "Relocation Not Compulsory, WRA Says to Query" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-101/

doc Topaz Times Vol. V No. 19 (November 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-238)

Selected article titles: "2 Transferees Relate Accounts of Recent Tule Occurrences" (p. 1), "Two New Investigations at Tule Lake to be Started" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-238/

doc Topaz Times Vol. II No. 62 (March 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-125)

Selected article titles: "Residents Need Certificates to Purchase Shoes" (p. 1), "Reply Given to Issei's Letter" (p. 1), "3-Month Weather Record for This Area Shows Mildest Winter" (p. 2), "Bill Introduced to Give Citizenship to Orientals" (p. 2), "Farm Rodent Control Mooted" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-125/

doc Topaz Times Special Edition (January 31, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-268)

Selected article titles: "First 121 Topaz Youths Named in Initial Draft" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-268/

doc Topaz Times Vol. I No. 50 (December 31, 1942) (ddr-densho-142-61)

Selected article titles: "New Year Dances Set for Tonight" (p. 1), "Newsmen Inspect Project" (p. 1), "7 Contestants Win Prizes in Amateur Show" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-61/

doc Topaz Times Vol. IV No. 8-A (July 20, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-187)

Selected article titles: "Idaho Seasonal Workers May Get Permanent Jobs" (p. 1), "Present Restrictions on Japanese to Remain in Force" (p. 1), "Ogden Camp Conditions Improve After Surveys" (p. 1), "Military Heads View New MP's" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-187/

doc Topaz Times Special (February 9, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-96)

Selected article titles: "Proclamation Made. Aims of Volunteer Program Clarified. Lieut. Tracy Discloses Government's Purpose at Special Resident Meeting" (p. 1), "Ernst States Object of WRA Registration" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-96/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VII No. 16 (May 24, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-309)

Selected article titles: "Project Director Leaves for New Job with UNRRA" (p. 1), "22,000 Evacuees Resettle Away from Pacific Coast" (p. 2), "Canada Japanese Start Test Case" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-309/