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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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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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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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Memorandum from Leon C. High, Principal, Manzanar High School, to Harry Bentley Wells, August 20, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-68)
Letter from Roy Nash and Leon C. High to Mr. Wells indicating his papers have been forwarded for final approval and the recommendation that he travel as lightly as possible due to the housing problem. Mr. Wells could always have further things sent to him at a later date. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9068. See …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Notice of efficieny rating, Form OEM-790-L, Harry B. Wells (ddr-csujad-48-53)
Form OEM-790-L (2-24-43); Executive Office of the President; Office for Emergency Management; Notice of Efficiency Rating for Harry B. Wells on May 14, 1943. A rating of Very Good is indicated, though not who evaluated him. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0053
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Letter (Form 734) from Joseph W. Carney, Fiscal Accountant, to Harry Bentley Wells, August 17, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-88)
Letter, Form 734, to Harry Bentley Wells with his pay check for August 1-15, 1943 at Manzanar from Joseph W.8801. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9088. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0088
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Memorandum from Genevevie W. Carter, Superintendent of Education to all teachers (ddr-csujad-48-92)
Memorandum from Genevevie W. Carter, Superintendent of Education to all teachers regarding having outside speakers at "Manzanar War Relocation Project" in the classroom. It outlines new procedures the assist in the process. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9901. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0901
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Letter (Form 734) from Joseph W. Carney, Fiscal Accountant, to Harry Bentley Wells, August 2, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-84)
Letter, Form 734, to Harry Bentley Wells with his pay check for July 16-31, 1943 at Manzanar from Joseph W. Carney for the amount of $62.19. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9084. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0084
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Letter from H. Bentley Wells to Dr. Genevieve W. Carter, Superintendent of Education, January 14, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-90)
Letter from Harry Bentley Wells to Genevieve W. Carter requesting he be considered for promotion to the vacant position of Acting Assistant Principal of the Manzanar Secondary School, sent on January 14, 1943. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9090. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0090
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Report of Teacher Planning Committee: suggested topics for faculty study groups (ddr-csujad-48-104)
A report by the Teacher Planning Committee on Potential Subject for Faculty Study Groups. Section headings include: (1) School philosophy; (2) Problems peculiar to the Japanese at Manzanar; (3) Curriculum; (4) Extra-curricular activities; (5) Disciplinary problems; (6) School rules, regulations and procedures; (7) Teaching improvement for regular and student teachers; (8) Mental hygiene, public relations and …
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Memorandum from Sub-Committee on Controversial Issues to Mr. Ralph Merritt, Project Director, Manzanar War Relocation Area, January 16, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-96)
Memorandum from the Sub-Committee on Controversial Issues to Ralph Merritt, Project Director of "Manzanar War Relocation Center," regarding the teaching and discussion of controversial issues in the classroom. The sub-committee provides several suggestions on how to address the issue, but would like formal approval from Mr. Merritt. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9905. See this object …
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Letter from Harry Bentley Wells to Leon C. High, Principal, Secondary School, June 17, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-65)
Letter of resignation from H. Bentley Wells to Leon C. High effective on July 17, 1943. Wells indicates he has two reasons for leaving: establishing a normal home situation now that he and his wife are expecting, and an offer in public school administration was made to him. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9065. See this …
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Advice of personnel action, WRA P-3, Harry Bentley Wells (ddr-csujad-48-81)
Form WRA P-3 indicating the following action for Harry Bentley Wells: Resignation without Prejudice. Harry Bentley Wells gave two reasons: health of wife and transferal to Admin. Work in Public Schools. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9081. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0081
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Letter from Harry Bentley Wells to Leon C. High, Principal, Secondary School, August 9, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-67)
Letter from H. Bentley Wells to Leon C. High regarding the transmittal of several forms, a change of address, and inquiring about what personal items to bring to Manzanar due to the unusualness of the situation. He also volunteers to bring any necessary materials from the University of California. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9067. See …
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Telegram from Vaughn B Ferguson to Harry B Wells, August 27 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-91)
The telegram indicates Harry B. Wells has been approved for an indefinite appointment as a teacher at the "Manzanar War Relocation Project," but the first medical must be submitted prior. Sent by: Vaughn B Ferguson. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9150. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0150
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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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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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Photograph of Elaine Clary Stanley at Manzanar (ddr-csujad-47-177)
Photograph of Elaine Clary Stanley, a teacher at Manzanar, wearing a polka-dot dress at Manzanar incarceration camp. She is standing in front of one of the staff quarters with a fire extinguisher behind her left shoulder. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0303