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img Group of women at Minidoka incarceration camp (ddr-csujad-32-11)

Group photograph of women standing in front of Miss Queen's grade three classroom at the Minidoka incarceration camp. Photo featured on page 6 of the Minidoka Incarceration Camp Photograph Album (csudh_ben_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ben_01_001_007_020

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img Women at the Minidoka camp (ddr-csujad-32-30)

Photograph of two women standing outside a camp barrack. One of the women is Caucasian, probably a teacher, and wearing a kimono. The other is Japanese American and also wearing a kimono. She is possibly Madame Fujima Kansuma's dance student. Photo featured on page 16 of the Minidoka Incarceration Camp Photograph Album (csudh_ben_001). See this object …

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img Group of women at Minidoka incarceration camp (ddr-csujad-32-13)

Group photograph of Caucasian women, possibly teachers, at the Minidoka incarceration camp. Some of them are holding a bouquet of flowers. This photo is featured on page 6 of the Minidoka Incarceration Camp Photograph Album (csudh_ben_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ben_01_001_007_022

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img Two women, one woman wearing a kimono (ddr-csujad-32-31)

Photograph of two women standing outside. One is Caucasian (possibly a teacher) and the other is Japanese American who is wearing a kimono and holding an umbrella. She is possibly Madame Fujima Kansuma's dance student. Photo featured on page 16 of the Minidoka Incarceration Camp Photograph Album (csudh_ben_001). See this object in the California State Universities …

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img Women outside camp barrack (ddr-csujad-32-28)

Photograph of two Caucasian women standing on the stairs of barrack 49 at the Minidoka incarceration camp. Photo featured on page 14 of the Minidoka Incarceration Camp Photograph Album (csudh_ben_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ben_01_001_015_046

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img Woman wearing kimono (ddr-csujad-32-34)

Photograph of a Caucasian woman wearing a kimono. She is possibly a teacher. Photo featured on page 17 of the Minidoka Incarceration Camp Photograph Album (csudh_ben_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ben_01_001_018_060

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img Group of women at Minidoka incarceration camp (ddr-csujad-32-12)

Group photograph of women, one is Japanese American and others are Caucasian (possibly teachers), at the Minidoka incarceration camp. Some of them are holding a bouquet of flowers. This photo is featured on page 6 of the Minidoka Incarceration Camp Photograph Album (csudh_ben_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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img Photograph of a group of women in front of staff housing (ddr-csujad-47-172)

Photograph of the residents of the newly-constructed bachelorette dorms standing in the snow in front of staff housing at Manzanar incarceration camp. From left to right: Nona Winchester (secretary), Edith Cox (teacher), ____, Lena Harrison (teacher), Susan Shoaf (secretary), Martha Shoaf (teacher), Ione Bermaye (teacher), and Gretchen Ingalls (teacher). The snow-covered Inyo Mountains can be seen …

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img Photograph of Lucille Bouche in front of the Department of Education (ddr-csujad-47-168)

Photograph of Lucille Smith Bouche and another standing in front of the Department of Education office at Manzanar incarceration camp. The sign next to the door reads, "Apt. 3." A chain and a lock is hanging on the door and there are wooden steps with a doormat in front. See this object in the California State …

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img Photograph of Clyde Simpson standing in front of barracks (ddr-csujad-47-169)

Photograph of Clyde Simpson holding a piece of paper in front of a barracks at Manzanar incarceration camp. A woman can be seen walking in the background, and a man is standing in the doorway. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0295

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doc Flame lighted behind barbed wire (ddr-csujad-55-2523)

Newspaper clipping from "The Fresno bee"reflecting on the influence of Margaret Gunderson, a teacher at Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2630

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doc Administrative notice, no. 247 (April 24, 1945) (ddr-csujad-55-1669)

Summer assignments for teachers employed by the War Relocation Authority including remedial work, Relocation Center school closing procedures, nursery schools, adult vocational activities, relocation advising, supplementary family visits, assisting with group discussion, assisting with the relocation planning commission, assisting with the library, welfare work, childcare services, summer activities, programming, leadership training, and national agency programming. See …

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doc Salute to Mrs. Gunderson (ddr-csujad-55-259)

Essay describing a 50 year reunion event in Sacramento for former incarcerees including recognition of Margaret Gunderson, a teacher at the Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0261

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doc Department of Education staff report guidance bulletin, no. 2 (October 28, 1942) (ddr-csujad-48-132)

Guidance Bulletin No. 2 written by Elizabeth Moxley and Edward G. Chester for the Department of Education. The bulletin addresses the following subjects: crippled children, clothing, home visits, school health, and social studies. The school health section discusses the procedures for helping a student if they become ill during the school day and recommends the elementary …

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doc Note from Harry Bentley Wells, May 18, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-85)

Note from Harry Bentley Wells relinquishing claim to the refrigerator that was placed in his barracks apartment when it is needed in the permanent housing project. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9085. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0085

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doc Important items for your attention (ddr-csujad-48-136)

A memorandum to education personnel highlighting new procedures. This includes the use of the materials in the Visual Education Department and the Text-Book warehouse, creating a record of complaints and disturbances, encouraging the creation of a daily schedule, and planning at least a weeks worth of lessons, and discussing the new library service in Study Hall …

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doc Telegram from Vaughn B Ferguson to Harry B. Wells, August 25, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-50)

The telegram indicates Harry B. Wells need to submit a medical examination form 2413 immediately to finalize his position with the Civil Service Commission at Manzanar. Sent by: Vaugh B. Ferguson. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9050. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0050

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doc Relation of administration to discipline (ddr-csujad-48-94)

Title: "The relation of administration to discipline." An essay on the use of classroom discipline/control for the teacher. The paper identifies four types of control: No control, Absolute teacher control, Group control, and Unselfish self control. With each the pros and cons are discussed. The author settles upon Unselfish self control as the best option, but …

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doc Memorandum from the office of the superintendent to classroom teachers, January 12, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-95)

A memo from the Office of the Superintendent reviewing new and existing policies for classroom teachers. It also provides congratulations for the elementary opening and the increase in morale due to it. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9904. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0904

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doc Memorandum from Leon C. High, Principal, Manzanar High School, to Harry Bentley Wells, August 5, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-66)

Letter from Roy Nash and Leon C. High to Harry B. Wells indicating a number of forms need to be filled out to finalize Mr. Wells' appointment as a teacher at Manzanar. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9066. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0066

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doc Memo from the Office of the Superintendent, May 29, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-45)

Memo from the Office of the Superintendent about Manzanar policy regarding professional hours for teachers under civil service. The memo discusses the need to work 48 hours per week over six days and the tasks that may accomplish this such as supervising study hall and preparing lessons for the upcoming days. Transcription is found in item: …

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doc Letter from Ralph P. Merritt and Edwin H. Hooper, June 22, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-64)

Letter releasing Mr. Harry B. Wells from employment at Manzanar, California and allowing him to be hired elsewhere for an essential activity. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9064. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0064

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doc Community school forum, vol. 1, no. 1 (November 20, 1942) (ddr-csujad-48-127)

A monthly newsletter directed towards school personnel in the "War Relocation Centers." "It is designed as a substitute for the staff meetings and conferences which distance and travel restrictions make impossible." The newsletter includes articles addressing the philosophy of schools in the incarceration camps and their overarching goal of "reabsorption of loyal men and women of …

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doc Memorandum from Genevieve W. Carter to Sub-Committee on Controversial Issues, January 18, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-97)

A memo from Genevieve W. Carter to the Sub-Committee on Controversial Issues regarding the letter sent to Ralph Merritt. Dr. Carter requests that the discussion of all controversial issues be avoided for one to three weeks. She indicates this decision was made in consultation with Ralph Merrit, and a committee of Japanese. She continues with an …

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doc Program of control in one's school room (ddr-csujad-48-106)

Title: "A Program of Control in One's School Room." Report by Lois Hosford on the methods of control in a classroom. The author identifies school as another phase of community life, in which the teacher aim is training individuals to make a living and live well with others. He discusses a number of essential characteristics for …

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