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 Pacific Citizen, Vol. 44, No. 16 (April 19, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-16)

Select article titles: "15th Biennial Convention Set Aug. 22-25, 1958" (p. 1); "JACL's Anti-Nisei TV Film Project Eyed by U.S. Senator" (p. 1); "Hawaiian Nisei picked 'outstanding young farmer,' grew coffee on lava soil" (p. 1); "Anti-bias bill in redevelopment passes" (p. 1); "Civil rights bill due Senate action" (p. 1); "JACL representative on Boy Scout …

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-29-16/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 44, No. 12 (March 22, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-12)

Select article titles: "Japan Actor to Visit Hollywood, Aided stranded Nisei during War" (p. 1); "Simplified form for renunciant now at I&NS" (p.1); "Purple Heart veteran steals ring; nets $10, but faces 15-yr. prison term" (p. 3); "Busy start for Monterey Peninsula CL, auxiliary and Boy Scouts calendared" (p. 5); "Permanent home for Korean tyke sought …

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img Third District Court of Honor invitation and program (ddr-densho-390-119)

An invitation and program for the Amache Boy Scouts of America's Third District Court of Honor.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-119/

img Wooden Reveille book cover (ddr-densho-390-114)

A handmade, wooden book cover for the Boy Scouts of America Troop 162 periodical newsletter, Reveille.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-114/

doc Amache District First Court of Honor program (ddr-densho-390-118)

A program for a Boy Scout awards event.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-118/

doc Pep songs (ddr-densho-390-132)

Pep songs for the Boy Scout Troop 62.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-132/

img Health history and medical examination record form (ddr-densho-390-128)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-128/

doc Safety merit badge applications (ddr-densho-390-123)

Two partially filled in applications for Walter Matsuoka's safety merit badge.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-123/

doc Reveille Volume 1, Number 6 (ddr-densho-390-138)

The sixth issue of the Reveille includes articles about Mother's Day, a short story, upcoming events, updates on troops at other camps, and more.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-138/

doc Anniversary program invitation (ddr-densho-390-120)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-120/

doc Camp permission slip (ddr-densho-390-122)

A permission slip for Walter Matsuoka to attend Civilian Conservation Corps camp, through the Boy Scouts of America, in exchange for helping the War Relocation Authority in tearing down buildings and acquiring lumber.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-122/

doc Cooking merit badge application (ddr-densho-390-117)

Walter Matsuoka's application for a cooking merit badge.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-117/

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/

img Application for membership (ddr-densho-390-131)

Walter Matsuoka's application for Boy Scout Troop 162.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-131/

doc What is a boy scout? (ddr-densho-390-129)

An essay by Scoutmaster James F. Michaud, discussing the talents and standards of the Boy Scouts. Michaud hopes to grow the Amache's scouting program to 100 boys in the upcoming year.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-129/

doc Reveille Volume 1, Number 5 (ddr-densho-390-137)

The fifth issue of Reveille includes articles about Easter, field day, upcoming events, the announcement of a new troop leader, poetry, a short story, prayers, and more.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-137/

doc Boy Scouts and Cubs party invitation (ddr-densho-390-115)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-115/

doc Public health merit badge application (ddr-densho-390-126)

A partially filled in application for Walter Matsuoka's public health merit badge.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-126/

doc Reveille Volume 1, Number 4 (ddr-densho-390-136)

A partial copy of the fourth issue of the Reveille. Pages one and two include articles about upcoming events, poetry, a cartoon, a salute to Miles Hamada, and more.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-136/

doc Application for membership in senior scouting (ddr-densho-390-130)

Walter Matsuoka's application to join Troop 162.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-130/

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/