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. X No. 4 (January 13, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-371)

Selected article titles: "2 Large Families to Reunite in Detroit" (p. 1), "Discharged Nisei Veterans at Tooele Keep Helping War Effort" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-371/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VII No. 12 (May 10, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-303)

Selected article titles: "Information on Status of Men in ERC Released by Fort Douglas" (p. 1), "Reclassifying Draftees to 1-A Before Examination Requested" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-303/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VIII No. 3 (July 12, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-323)

Selected article titles: "Jerome Appointed Staff Members Shifted Here" (p. 1), "'Nisei Must Fight for Recognition.' Ickes Answers Petition from Mothers of Topaz" (p. 2), "27% of Topaz Residents Relocate; 82% are Citizens; 280 Families" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-323/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VIII No. 1 (July 5, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-321)

Selected article titles: "Citizenship to be Withdrawn from Disloyal Japanese" (p. 1), "Admiration and Respect Won by Nisei Soldiers" (p. 2), "Hirabayashi: Failure to Return Form Charged" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-321/

doc Topaz Times Vol. III No. 3 (April 3, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-138)

Selected article titles: "Volunteers to Ask for Chance in War Work" (p. 1), "3 Plead Guilty to Illegal Use of Car" (p. 1), "Food Can be Produced for Center, Told" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-138/

doc Topaz Co-op News Vol. VII No. 4 (January 16, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-372)

Selected article titles: "Co-op's Journal Completed Distributions Being Made" (p. 1), "Use Cigarette Tickets by 18th" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-372/

doc Topaz Times Vol. I No. 19 (November 20, 1942) (ddr-densho-142-29)

Selected article titles: "The City: Issuance of Clothing Announced. Allowances in Cash Payments" (p. 1), "Alumni to Fete Big Game" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-29/

doc Topaz Times Vol. V No. 21 (November 20, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-240)

Selected article titles: "Exchange Ship Reaches Japan Safely, Nov. 14" (p. 1), "One Person Caught in Canteen Entry" (p. 1), "Two Editorial Reprints: Let's Make Ourselves Clear" (p. 2), "The Tule Lake Riot" (p. 2), "Utah Governor Protects Nisei Rights in Speech" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-240/

doc Topaz Times Vol. V No. 28 (December 7, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-247)

Selected article titles: "Signal Corps Wants 75 Nisei" (p. 1), "NSRC Meeting to Decide on Reduction of Work" (p. 2), "Egg Production to Increase" (p. 3), "President Orders No Discrimination Policy" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-247/

doc Topaz Times Vol. X No. 25 (March 27, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-393)

Selected article titles: "Army Board Hears Appeals on Cases of Segregants" (p. 1), "Cincinnati Has New Family Style Evacuee Hostel" (p. 3), "Aliens May Have Portrait Cameras" (p. 3), "Anti-Japanese Bill" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-393/

doc Topaz Times Vol. III No. 11 (April 22, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-149)

Selected article titles: "Army School Will Hold New Course" (p. 1), "Masaoka Speaks to Citizens' Group" (p. 1), "Qualification for Enlistment May be Lowered" (p. 1), "Editorial: Gen. John DeWitt" (p. 2), "Leave Clearance System Simplified" (p. 2), "Ickes Supports WRA Resettlement Program" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-149/

doc Topaz Times Vol. IV No. 3 (July 8, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-181)

Selected article titles: "700 Employees to be Cut Within Next Three Months" (p. 1), "Report More 'Pox' Cases" (p. 1), "Warning Issued to Topaz Residents on Tularemia" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-181/

doc Topaz Times Vol. III No. 5 (April 8, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-140)

Selected article titles: "Applications Accepted for Camp Savage" (p. 1), "Volunteers in 6 Centers Respond" (p. 1), "Recruits Given Tests at Camp" (p. 2), "Public Works Plans Dust Control Program" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-140/

doc Topaz Times Vol. IV No. 5 (July 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-183)

Selected article titles: "Millard County Jail Break Foiled by Former Resident" (p. 1), "9 Internees Join Families" (p. 1), "Vaccination: Residents Must Submit Names" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-183/

doc Topaz Times Vol. IX No. 11 (November 8, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-355)

Selected article titles: "Nurses' Aide Shortage at Hospital is Acute" (p. 1), "Pamphlet Issued by WRA Titled 'Nisei in Uniform'" (p. 2), "Coast Return as Yet Not Allowed" (p. 2), "Public Reaction in Sacramento Favorable -- Osada" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-355/

doc Topaz Times Vol. X No. 17 (February 28, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-385)

Selected article titles: "White List Evacuees Not Required. PMG Okay for Ordinance Work" (p. 1), "495 Topaz Families Have Now Relocated" (p. 1), "Ebihara First Japanese Alien to be Inducted Into US Army" (p. 2), "Four Men Held for Trial for Auburn Incident" (p. 2), "Director Myer Answers Residents' Questions" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-385/

doc Topaz Times Vol. II No. 17 (January 21, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-78)

Selected article titles: "Construction Started on Staff Housing" (p. 1), "Council to Investigate Medical Staff Shortage" (p. 1), "New Hospital Wards to be Opened Soon" (p. 1), "Spanish Representative Confers with Local WRA" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-78/

doc Topaz Times Vol. III No. 26 (May 27, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-164)

Selected article titles: "Turkey Pickers Needed at Once" (p. 1), "Topaz Labor Shortage Discussed in Meeting" (p. 1), "WRA Not Wage Fixing Agency" (p. 1), "Right of Citizenship for Nisei Affirmed" (p. 3), "Canada Property Liquidation Set" (p. 3), "WRA Issues New Rules for Making Arrests; Warrant Needed" (p. 3), "Reorganization of Welfare Department Completed" (p. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-164/

doc Topaz Times Vol. I No. 18 (November 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-142-28)

Selected article titles: "The City: Stored Goods Reach Warehouses" (p. 1), "Survey Near Completion" (p. 1), "Formation of YWCA Discussed" (p. 2), "Short-Sighted View Deplored" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-28/

doc Topaz Times Vol. I No. 11 (November 10, 1942) (ddr-densho-142-21)

Selected article titles: "The City: Volunteers Aid County Scrap Drive" (p. 1), "Dedication Held for Fire House" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-21/

doc Topaz Times Vol. II No. 60 (March 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-123)

Selected article titles: "Welcome Hawaiians!!" (p. 1), "Editorial: Nurses' Aides Needed" (p. 2), "History of Utah" (p. 2), "World Citizenship: What About the Post-War Period?" (p. 11).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-123/

doc Topaz Times Vol. IV No. 31 (September 11, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-211)

Selected article titles: "Anniversary Message" (p. 1), "Train Monitors for Tule Named" (p. 1), "Housing Unit Prepares Changes of Apartments" (p. 1), "Gripsholm Sails for Orient with 1300 Nationals" (p. 3), "High School Enrolls 20% Fewer Students" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-211/

doc Topaz Times Vol. I No. 2 (October 28, 1942) (ddr-densho-142-12)

Selected article titles: "The City: Topaz Lacks 150 Maintenance Workers. Council Meets on Labor Situation" (p. 1), "Plant Nursery Work Begins" (p. 1), "Co-op to Sell Clothes" (p. 1), "Flag Ceremony Held" (p. 1), "Winterization Work" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-12/

doc Topaz Times Vol. IX No. 14 (November 18, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-358)

Selected article titles: "Special Events Planned for Thanksgiving" (p. 1), "Topazans to Raise Fund to Aid ACLU with Nisei Test Cases" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-358/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VII No. 9 (April 29, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-300)

Selected article titles: "Story of Discrimination Against Relocator Told in Life Magazine" (p. 1), "Draft: Status of Men in ERC Clarified" (p. 1), "Leupp Center to Be Reopened by WRA" (p. 1), "WRA Powers Challenged in Mitsuye Endo Case" (p. 2), "Ickes Raps La Guardia, Bricker for Racialism" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-300/