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Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians
doc Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians "MAGIC" cables memorandum (ddr-densho-381-47)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-47/
Statement by Dillon S. Myer before the Costello Committee of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (ddr-densho-381-10)
doc Statement by Dillon S. Myer before the Costello Committee of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (ddr-densho-381-10)
Dillon S. Myer criticizes the Committee for conducting an investigation of the War Relocation Authority in "a manner as to achieve maximum publicity of sensational statements," potentially damaging war efforts and the American reputation.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-10/
Report and minority views of the Special Committee on Un-American Activities on Japanese War Relocation Centers (ddr-densho-381-55)
doc Report and minority views of the Special Committee on Un-American Activities on Japanese War Relocation Centers (ddr-densho-381-55)
A report submitted by John M. Costello to the House of Representatives discussing concerns with the War Relocation Authority's management of the concentration camps.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-55/
War Relocation Authority notice on evacuee requests for material from Chambers of Commerce and other local agencies (ddr-densho-381-21)
doc War Relocation Authority notice on evacuee requests for material from Chambers of Commerce and other local agencies (ddr-densho-381-21)
Myer addresses prejudiced responses to Japanese-American high school students' requests for statistical information about the New England area. Myer recommends that staff discourage direct correspondence between detainees and outside agencies.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-21/
Conversation between W. Wade Head and Harold H. Townsend (ddr-densho-381-2)
doc Conversation between W. Wade Head and Harold H. Townsend (ddr-densho-381-2)
An investigative interview conducted by W. Wade Head, Project Director, of Harold H. Townsend, Supply and Transportation Officer, who abandoned his post during the Poston Strike claiming he feared for his life.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-2/
Project directors report on evacuee resistances to relocation (ddr-densho-381-6)
doc Project directors report on evacuee resistances to relocation (ddr-densho-381-6)
Dillon S. Myer, War Relocation Authority Director, lists twelve reasons why he believes detainees are reluctant to leave the camps.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-6/
Aliens in Our Midst (ddr-densho-381-197)
doc Aliens in Our Midst (ddr-densho-381-197)
Transcript of a radio broadcast hosted by the University of Chicago Round Table Broadcast with additional footnotes and illustrations. Ernest Colwell (Dean of the Divinity School, University of Chicago), Carey McWilliams (California Commissioner of Immigration and Housing), and Louis Wirth (Department of Sociology, University of Chicago) discuss immigration and barriers to obtaining citizenship, logistics of the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-197/
Supplementary comments by the War Relocation Authority on newspaper statements allegedly made by Representatives of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (ddr-densho-381-12)
doc Supplementary comments by the War Relocation Authority on newspaper statements allegedly made by Representatives of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (ddr-densho-381-12)
Additional comments from the War Relocation Authority in response to statements made by to the House Committee on Un-American Activities to the press about living conditions in the camps, rumors of violence and protest, and criticisms of how the camps are being managed.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-12/
Scrapbook of newspaper clipping (ddr-densho-483-100)
doc Scrapbook of newspaper clipping (ddr-densho-483-100)
Loose scrapbook pages containing newspaper and magazine clipping, a press release, and a speech transcript. Selected article titles: Seattle Post-Intelligencer: "Seattle Japs return home" (p. 1), "The National Director speaks to residents" (p. 2), "237 Bainbridge Japs leave, head south" (p. 3), "No refunds for japs, says city" (p. 4), "Sad farewells while troops stand by" …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-483-100/
What About Our Japanese-Americans? (ddr-densho-493-36)
doc What About Our Japanese-Americans? (ddr-densho-493-36)
31-page pamphlet authored by Carey McWilliams for the American Council of the Institute of Pacific Relations, published by the Public Affairs Committee, Inc. as part of a Public Affairs Pamphlets series. Inner note says that the text was also to be published shortly by Little, Brown and Company under the title of Prejudice. The Japanese-Americans: a …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-36/
Letter from Betty Lou Johnson (ddr-densho-485-2)
doc Letter from Betty Lou Johnson (ddr-densho-485-2)
Betty Lou Johnson, an employee at Tule Lake, writes to her "Dearest Folks" about the geography of the area, her job, music jam sessions, and requests for supplies. She also discusses her beliefs about incarcerated Japanese and Japanese Americans; stating that they are all pro-Japan, her offense at hearing Japanese spoken, and her belief a child …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-485-2/
Letter from Helen Hopt Kleven, 1945, page 11 (ddr-csujad-55-791)
doc Letter from Helen Hopt Kleven, 1945, page 11 (ddr-csujad-55-791)
Correspondence (page 11 only) from Helen Hopt Kleven regarding attitudes towards resettlement of Japanese Americans to the west coast. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0793
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-791/
Tenth of a million people: an address by Dillion S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authority, before the Des Moines Adult Education Forum, Des Mines, Iowa, Thursday evening, October 26, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1647)
doc Tenth of a million people: an address by Dillion S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authority, before the Des Moines Adult Education Forum, Des Mines, Iowa, Thursday evening, October 26, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1647)
Transcription of a speech given by Dillon Myer to the Des Moines Adult Education Forum regarding the history and activities of the "relocation program," the displacement of Japanese Americans, attitude of the American public towards individuals of Japanese ancestry, the 100th Infantry Battalion, and other issues related to race relations. See this object in the California …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1647/
Letter from Shigeru Kawano (ddr-csujad-55-133)
doc Letter from Shigeru Kawano (ddr-csujad-55-133)
Essay on discrimination by Shigeru Kawano. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0135
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-133/
Report of survey on West Coast (ddr-csujad-55-790)
doc Report of survey on West Coast (ddr-csujad-55-790)
Report regarding a survey of incarcerees who intend to return to the west coast after leaving the incarceration camp. Conducted by Rev. John M. Yamazaki. Yamazaki provides a descriptive account of his travel to survey the conditions on the west coast and outlines several factors impacting incarcerees return including "housing problem," "job situation," and "local sentiment …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-790/
Proposed conference on nine relocation centers: evacuees' future at stake (ddr-csujad-55-796)
doc Proposed conference on nine relocation centers: evacuees' future at stake (ddr-csujad-55-796)
Statement regarding the proposed "Relocation Center" conference by Thomas T. Sashihara, Chairman, Heart Mountain Community Council. Sashihara comments on the complexities of "evacuees" relationship with the W.R.A. and discusses proposed topics for the conference. Includes additional commentary on the following topics: transportation, freight, aid rendered for group relocation, loans and assurance of financial aid, W.R.A. field …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-796/
My only crime is my face (ddr-csujad-55-2118)
doc My only crime is my face (ddr-csujad-55-2118)
Clipping from the magazine "Liberty" detailing one Japanese-American woman's experience of being removed from the west coast military zone during World War II and incarcerated in Heart Mountain incarceration camp before relocating to Denver, Colorado with her family. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2221
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2118/
Relocation problems and policies: address by Director D. S. Myer of the War Relocation Authority (ddr-csujad-55-1644)
doc Relocation problems and policies: address by Director D. S. Myer of the War Relocation Authority (ddr-csujad-55-1644)
Transcription of a speech by Dillon Myer to the Tuesday Evening Club regarding the history and activities of the War Relocation Authority, the "relocation program," incarceration camps, registration (also known as the "loyalty questionnaire"), Tule Lake and segregation, military service, propaganda, and opposition to the WRA program. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1644/
Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1916)
doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1916)
Sociology essay written by Yoko Watanabe for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers racial issues and democracy. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1919
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1916/
Second Year at Gila (ddr-densho-469-9)
doc Second Year at Gila (ddr-densho-469-9)
A summary of the second year spent by camp inmates at the Gila River Relocation Center. Topics on the second year of the camp include the camp's administration, involvement in the war, predominant religions, schools, agriculture, recreation, and population, ending with a timeline of events.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-469-9/
Letter to the Editor (ddr-densho-510-36)
doc Letter to the Editor (ddr-densho-510-36)
Newspaper Clipping titled "Racial slur"
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-510-36/
Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 346 (September 1, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-380)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 346 (September 1, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-380)
Selected article titles: "Law and Not Mob Prevails in 'Anti' Show in Arizona" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-380/
Japanese American Courier Special Edition (January 1, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-135)
doc Japanese American Courier Special Edition (January 1, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-135)
Selected article titles: "More Knowledge of Other Should be Nations' Aim" (p. 1), "Racial Prejudice to be Lessened if Merit is Seen" (p. 2), "Japanese Study Can Aid to Keep Peace of Pacific" (p. 3), "Ignorance Cause of Much Friction Between Nations" (p. 4)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-135/
Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 374 (March 16, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-409)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 374 (March 16, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-409)
Selected article titles: "2nd Generation is NEW S.A. Problem" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-409/
Japanese American Courier Special Edition (January 1, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-712)
doc Japanese American Courier Special Edition (January 1, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-712)
Selected article titles: "Dr. Cory Declares Youth Will Win Triumph Over All Barriers" (p. 3), "True Patriotism" (p. 4), "Foods For Health" (p. 5), "Second Generation Must Uphold All-American Democracy Ideals" (p. 6), "Prosperity Ahead, But Likewise Responsibility, Says Baillargeon" (p. 7); "Loyalty Natural for Japanese Says Floyd Oles, Shipping Man" (p. 8); "Nursing Appears Promising …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-712/
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