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Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America

In the 1920s and 1930s, Nisei (second-generation) boys joined Boy Scout troops organized by public schools or community churches. Promoting "Americanism," government administrators condoned Boy Scout activities in the World War II concentration camps.

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doc Reveille Volume 1, Number 2 (ddr-densho-390-134)

The second issue of the Reveille includes articles about upcoming events, information on Amache Senior High, a short story, hopeful predictions for the new year, a cartoon, and more.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-134/

doc Merit badge application (ddr-densho-390-124)

A partially filled in merit badge application for Walter Matsuoka.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-124/

doc First aid merit badge application (ddr-densho-390-125)

A partially filled in application for Walter Matsuoka's first aid merit badge.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-125/

doc Application for award of star or life rank (ddr-densho-390-127)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-127/

doc Reveille Volume 1, Number 3 (ddr-densho-390-135)

The third issue of the Reveille includes articles about upcoming events, updates on new buildings, a short story, scouting in other camps, sports, a salute to Tom Sasaki, and more.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-135/

img Pocket signal disk (ddr-densho-390-116)

A pocket signal disk with a rotating inner disk to display different alphanumeric signals. The disk likely belonged to Walter Matsuoka and possibly is connected to his time as a Boy Scout during his incarceration.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-116/

doc Reveille Volume 1, Number 1 (ddr-densho-390-133)

The inaugural issue of Reveille includes articles about the Scout Christmas party, athletic and outdoor events, scout number changes, Lil' Neebo illustrator Chris Ishii, a call to join the scouts, a short story, and more. One article mentions 14 boy scouts saved a flag from a mob during the Manzanar riot.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-133/

img Flag dedication (ddr-fom-1-907)

WRA caption on reverse: "Dedication of the project flag and flag pole in the administration area conducted by Hunt Boy Scouts. Attended by representatives of American Legion post of Twin Falls, Idaho, civic officials of Twin Falls and Jerome, Idaho, and the Military Police Escort Guarge Company. At left is high school choir. At right are …

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-fom-1-907/

img Girl Scouts troop in Minidoka (ddr-fom-1-605)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-fom-1-605/

img Girl Scouts troop in Minidoka (ddr-fom-1-606)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-fom-1-606/

doc Japanese American Citizens League pamphlet (ddr-janm-4-40)

Japanese American Citizens League pamphlet.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-4-40/

doc Boy Scouts of American membership card for Rev. Shinjo Nagatomi (ddr-manz-4-23)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-4-23/

img Boy Scout troop (ddr-densho-160-72)

This is Troop 179's Drum and Bugle Corps from Los Angeles.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-160-72/

img Drum and bugle corps on parade (ddr-densho-160-76)

This is Boy Scout Troop 179 from Los Angeles.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-160-76/

img Boy Scout troop (ddr-densho-259-62)

Caption by Homer Yasui: "The Boy Scout troop that Kay and Ches [Yasui] belonged to. It was taken inside of the scout cabin This cabin probably was located in the area we used to call 'Paradise Park', which was on the west side of [Hood River] just about at the area where Interstate Highway 84 now …

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-259-62/

img Boy Scout troop on parade (ddr-densho-160-81)

This is Boy Scout Troop 179 from Los Angeles.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-160-81/

img Boy Scout camp outing (ddr-densho-182-96)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-182-96/

img Boy Scout camp outing (ddr-densho-182-98)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-182-98/

img Boy Scout camp outing (ddr-densho-182-97)

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img Boy Scout camp outing (ddr-densho-182-99)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-182-99/

img Nisei boy in Boy Scout uniform holding flags (ddr-densho-182-95)

Albert Ouchi.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-182-95/

img Boy Scout Band (ddr-densho-287-148)

Photograph of the Minidoka Boy Scout Troop Marching Band. Written on the bottom is "'43" in black ink.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-287-148/

img Boy Scout troop drum and bugle corps (ddr-densho-156-24)

Portland Area Council.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-156-24/

img Boy Scouts at memorial service (ddr-densho-159-136)

Memorial service for Amache servicemen killed in action.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-136/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 37 (May 27, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-25)

"4700 Japanese in Area" (p. 1), "Permit Naturalization of Kin of War Heroes, Solon Asks" (p. 1) "What Claims Board Bill Says" (p. 2) "Nisei Pugilists Score Hit With Aloha Garb in Scotland" (p. 4).

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-25/