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doc Policy notes (ddr-densho-356-942)

Handwritten notes about public assistance policies in Amache.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-942/

doc Organizational layout (ddr-densho-356-947)

Layout of the Welfare Department, listing duties for each position and general workflow.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-947/

doc Letter to chairman of social security board from War Relocation Authority (ddr-densho-356-894)

Letter to Arthur J. Altmeyer, chairman of the Social Security Board from D.S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authority regarding possible public assistance Japanese Americans will need and what departments are responsible for what.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-894/

doc Updated Injury Compensation policy (ddr-densho-356-920)

Updated policy for injury compensation for evacuee employees of the WRA.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-920/

doc Leave list (ddr-densho-356-872)

Handwritten list of leave applicants on the back of an incomplete short term leave application. Paper clipped together with ddr-densho-356-870 through 872. Document has been redacted to protect individual's personal health information.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-872/

Update to Administrative Instruction 45: Assistance to Evacuees Granted Indefinite Leave for the Purpose of Accepting Employment (ddr-densho-356-914)

doc Update to Administrative Instruction 45: Assistance to Evacuees Granted Indefinite Leave for the Purpose of Accepting Employment (ddr-densho-356-914)

Update to Administrative Instruction 45 to include guidelines for individuals returning from seasonal leave and requesting public assistance, and for individuals converting seasonal leave requests to indefinite leave requests while also requesting public assistance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-914/

doc Memo regarding changing family heads (ddr-densho-356-892)

Memo from John J. O. Moore to the Clothing Department regarding the changing of family unit heads and the allotment of surplus clothing from winter.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-892/

doc WCCA Bulletin Supplement 4: Policy Governing transfer of evacuees under jurisdiction of WCCA (ddr-densho-356-782)

Policy for the transfer of individuals and families from Wartime Civil Control Administration Assembly Center to War Relocation Authority Relocation Camps.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-782/

doc Memo regarding Public Assistance Grants (ddr-densho-356-910)

Memo from John J. O. Moore to caseworkers outlining vague guidelines on qualifications for assistance and changes to reporting format.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-910/

doc Series of Memos and instructions regarding relocation grants (ddr-densho-356-895)

Series of memos and instructions regarding Administrative Instruction 45, assistance to evacuees granted indefinite leave for the purpose of accepting employment. Includes guidance on how to determine who gets assistance, how much assistance can be provided, and inclusion of family members of active duty military personnel.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-895/

doc Memo on escorts to Tule Lake (ddr-densho-356-907)

Memo regarding transfer of inmates to Tule Lake and what routes and stations have escorts to take them from the station to Tule Lake. Item stapled together with ddr-densho-356-887, 890, 902, 906 and 907.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-907/

doc Memo on filing (ddr-densho-356-888)

Memo from James Lindley to all personnel regarding filing regulations. Attached to the memo is the file coding system.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-888/

doc Organizational Chart (ddr-densho-356-948)

Chart showing the hierarchy of committees and departments within a WRA Camp.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-948/

doc Memo regarding sewing project (ddr-densho-356-902)

Memo from Samuel Gordon to John J. O. Moore regarding the sewing project status, employment and requests to review employee's requests to work from home. Item stapled together with ddr-densho-356-887, 890, 902, 906 and 907.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-902/