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. V No. 6 (October 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-225)

Selected article titles: "Mrs. Roosevelt Writes on Segregation in Collier's" (p. 1), "Editorial... Young Hoodlums" (p. 2), "23 Coyotes are Trapped" (p. 3), "Minor Evacuee Rules Revealed" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-225/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VIII No. 11 (August 9, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-331)

Selected article titles: "Myer Discusses Tule Lake Draft Dismissal Case" (p. 1), "Editorial: Family Relocation" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-331/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VI No. 10 (January 27, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-266)

Selected article titles: "Director Myer Raps Race Hate Groups at Meet" (p. 1), "Roho Mayeda Crushed in Dump Truck Mishap, Dies Instantly" (p. 1), "WRA Reveals Operation Policies for Tule Lake" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-266/

doc Topaz Times Vol. IV No. 28 (September 4, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-208)

Selected article titles: "Posted Sentry Creates Stir Among Workers" (p. 1), "1885 Messages Sent to Japan" (p. 1), "CIO War Relief _ Nisei" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-208/

doc Topaz Times Vol. II No. 63 (March 17, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-126)

Selected article titles: "To Contact Enlistees in Other Centers" (p. 1), "Dillon Myer Comments on Increase of Volunteers" (p. 1), "3 Topaz Girls Get Washington WRA Office Work" (p. 1), "Reasons for Volunteering Given. John Yoshino Presents Summary of Statements" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-126/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VI No. 24 (February 29, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-281)

Selected article titles: "First Draftees to Leave Wednesday for Exams" (p. 1), "Manzanar Sends 459 to Tule Lake" (p. 1), "'Peace -- Then What?' Topic for Forum" (p. 1), "Granada Nisei Petition Restoration of Rights" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-281/

doc Topaz Times Vol. V No. 20 (November 18, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-239)

Selected article titles: "Evacuee Workers Harvest Many Crops in Provo. 15,144 Work Days Contributed" (p. 1), "Gasoline Usage to be Cut 40%" (p. 1), "New England People Feel Evacuees Can be Trusted" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-239/

doc Topaz Times Extra (April 12, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-142)

Selected article titles: "Administration Statement..." (p. 1), "Resident Killed" (p. 1).

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

doc Topaz Times Extra (April 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-145)

Selected article titles: "WRA Gives Assurances" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-145/

doc Topaz Times Vol. IV No. 17 (August 10, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-197)

Selected article titles: "Relocation Policy After Segregation Announced" (p. 1), "Gripsholm to Depart Soon" (p. 1), "Plenty of Home Grown Vegetables for September-October Assured; Topaz Soil Proven to be Fertile" (p. 8), "Topaz Suited for Poultry" (p. 8).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-197/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VII No. 2 (April 5, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-293)

Selected article titles: "Center Greenhouses Nearing Completion" (p. 1), "Procedure Given for Alien Parolees Who Wish to be Freed" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-293/

doc Topaz Times Vol. IX No. 21 (December 13, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-363)

Selected article titles: "State Education Advisory Board to Visit Friday" (p. 1), "33 Issued Permits to Re-enter Pacific Coast. Seven Families May Return Home" (p. 1), "Evacuation Tragic Casualty. Baldwin" (p. 1), "Evacuee Property Office Functions. Real Estate Information Presented" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-363/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VIII No. 9 (August 2, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-329)

Selected article titles: "Investigation Shows No Property Damage Results from Florin Fire" (p. 1), "Case Against Tule Lake Draft Evaders Dismissed" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-329/

doc Topaz Times Vol. XI No. 16 (June 1, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-410)

Selected article titles: "Capacity Crowd Attends Memorial Day Services" (p. 1), "Ross Favors Relocation While Jobs are Open, Sentiment Good" (p. 3), "Native Sons Oppose Return of Japanese" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-410/

doc Topaz Times Vol. III No. 6 (April 10, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-141)

Selected article titles: "Food Pilfering Charges Unfound" (p. 1), "Residents Asked to Get Leave Permit Photos" (p. 1), "Editorial: A Friend on the Air" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-141/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VIII No. 6 (July 22, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-326)

Selected article titles: "Fair Play Group Leaders in Ht. Mt. Arrested by FBI" (p. 1), "Tule Police Staff Quits" (p. 1), "Stanford University Needs Nisei Language Teachers" (p. 1), "Tuleans May File Hearing Appeals" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-326/

doc Topaz Times Vol. II No. 2 (January 4, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-63)

Selected article titles: "Privately Stored Goods Now Available" (p. 1), "Gala Musical to Present 'New Faces'" (p. 1), "Abandon Early Opening of Skating Rink" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-63/

doc Topaz Times Vol. I No. 14 (November 13, 1942) (ddr-densho-142-24)

Selected article titles: "The City: Hearing Held on Labor Problems" (p. 1), "'Evacuee Trust Fund' Discussed" (p. 1), "600 Attend Armistice Fete" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-24/

doc Topaz Times Vol. III No. 12 (April 24, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-150)

Selected article titles: "No Authority to Freeze Farm Workers" (p. 1), "Rush Work on Outer Road for M.P. Begins" (p. 1), "Re-Examination of Eyes, Ears for Rejectees" (p. 1), "Editorial: Background and Future" (p. 2), "'Excerpts From' Nisei and Race Prejudice" (p. 6), "Americanization Lectures" (p. 6).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-150/

doc Topaz Times Special Edition (July 14, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-184)

Selected article titles: "Segregation to Start Sept. 1, Declares Myer" (p. 1), "Reasons for Move Slated" (p. 1), "Individual Hearings" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-184/

doc Topaz Times Vol. V No. 32 (December 16, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-251)

Selected article titles: "WRA Cannot Intern Japanese Americans, Biddle Declares" (p. 1), "Evacuee Workers Harvest Huge Tule Food Crop" (p. 1), "Flu Cases Decrease" (p. 1), "Further Exchanges of Nationals Suspended" (p. 2), "Is Injured in Minidoka Accident" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-251/

doc Topaz Times Vol. VII No. 14 (May 17, 1944) (ddr-densho-142-305)

Selected article titles: "ACLU: Wirin Slated to Speak Tonight" (p. 1), "Report from Chicago" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-305/

doc Topaz Times Vol. X No. 3 (January 10, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-370)

Selected article titles: "Residents Prefer Relocation East" (p. 1), "Nisei Urged to Return to Coast to Meet Manpower Shortage" (p. 1), "Indemnities for Evacuation Losses Unlikely Without Congress Approval" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-370/

doc Topaz Trek (February 1943) (ddr-densho-142-426)

Selected article titles: "Beyond The Gate" (p. 3), "Tomorrow is Coming, Children" (p. 15), "Of Rice and Men. Shah House Murder Case" (p. 23).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-426/

doc Topaz Times Vol. XI No. 20 (June 29, 1945) (ddr-densho-142-414)

Selected article titles: "Myer Gives Reasons for Setting Closing Dates" (p. 1), "Army Board to Hear Appeals" (p. 1), "Relocation Progressing on Schedule Says Myer" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-414/