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doc Memos, notes and blank form regarding visiting other camps (ddr-densho-356-884)

Blank Visitor's pass, Memo regarding visits from military personal to camps to see family, handwritten notes regarding process of visitations, and memo regarding travel between centers.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-884/

doc Contact List (ddr-densho-356-953)

Contact list for each of the 10 War Relocation Authority Camps and War Relocation Authority government offices.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-953/

doc Project Instruction regarding surplus clothing (ddr-densho-356-886)

Instructions from James Lindley to Supervisory Personnel regarding the issuing of surplus clothing during the winter months.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-886/

doc Occupational code list (ddr-densho-356-946)

List of occupational codes and titles divided by wage classification.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-946/

doc Message from the President of the United States on the Segregation of Loyal and Disloyal Japanese in Relocation Centers (ddr-densho-356-1037)

Formal message from President Franklin Roosevelt to the Senate regarding Senate Resolution 166 on the segregation of loyal and disloyal Nikkei in camps.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-1037/

doc Approved Educational Institutions for relocating Japanese American college students (ddr-densho-356-790)

List of approved colleges and universities for Japanese American students to attend by the United States Army & Navy. Plus a list of students in camp who wish to attended university.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-790/

doc Memo regarding grants to soldiers (ddr-densho-356-903)

Memo from John J. O. Moore to caseworks regarding personal assistance grants to men who quit their jobs and enlisted in the military who have yet to be inducted.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-903/

doc Memo regarding prescriptions (ddr-densho-356-909)

Memo from James G. Lindley to Dr. W. T. Carstarphen regarding approval of prescriptions, and treating special diet requests as prescriptions.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-909/

doc Memo regarding Child Health Conferences (ddr-densho-356-906)

Memo from Ruth E. Hudson to the Welfare Department regarding Child Health Conferences. Item stapled together with ddr-densho-356-887, 890, 902, 906 and 907.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-906/

doc Administrative Instructions on Relocation Guidance (ddr-densho-356-970)

Administrative Instruction from the WRA on Relocation Guidance. This instruction provides guidance on the scope and purpose of relocation services, how it will structured within the WRA, plans and goals of the program.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-970/

doc Memo outlining office procedures (ddr-densho-356-897)

Memo from John J. O. Moore to caseworks regarding protocol for such actions as, special food allotment, greater than normal clothing allotments, physical examination requests, housekeeping aid, and folder organization.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-897/

doc Memo regarding public assistance grants (ddr-densho-356-889)

Memo from T. Read Hanson to John J. O. Moore reiterating that requests for public assistance need at least 24 hours to be reviewed and processed. Hand written notes by Yuriko Domoto.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-889/

doc Memo about returning files (ddr-densho-356-919)

Memo from John J. O. Moore to office staff about returning case files and keeping them up-to-date.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-919/

doc Memo regarding a change in calculating public assistance grants (ddr-densho-356-926)

Memo from John J. O. Moore to caseworkers regarding a policy change in calculating public assistance grants.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-926/

doc Semi-Annual Report January 1 to June 30, 1943 (ddr-densho-356-956)

Semi-annual report on War Relocation Authority activities between January 1 to June 30, 1943.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-956/

doc Memo regarding ending public assistance grants to ministers (ddr-densho-356-918)

Memo from John J. O. Moore to caseworkers to inform them of the reason to end public assistance grants to ministers, and scrutinize visit requests and grants for unemployment due to enrollment in Japanese Language School.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-918/

doc One Thousandth of the Nation (ddr-densho-356-1034)

Written copy of an address by Dillon S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authority, presented March 23, 1944 before a joint meeting of civic organizations in Salt Lake City, titled "One Thousandth of the Nation". In his address he talks about the history of the WRA, it's purpose during the war, and the resettlement of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-1034/

doc Memo regarding church ministers receiving salaries (ddr-densho-356-911)

Memo from John H. Provinse regarding Christian Ministers receiving salaries from their national organizations. Included is a list of ministers at Amache who are receiving a salary and how much that salary is per month.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-911/

doc Relocation of Japanese-Americans (ddr-densho-356-847)

Pamphlet produced by the War Relocation Authority describing the forced removal of Japanese Americans from the West Coast, conditions in camp, and the WRA's role.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-847/

doc Policy notes (ddr-densho-356-943)

Handwritten notes about public assistance policies in Amache.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-943/

doc Memos and forms related to housing assignments in Amache (ddr-densho-356-893)

Memo from James G. Lindley to all personnel regarding the quartering unit being transferred from the Employment division to the Welfare Section. Attached were policy notes and questions about housing reassignment requests.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-893/

doc Pertinent Facts About Relocation Centers and Japanese-Americans (ddr-densho-356-1013)

Brochure of random facts about Japanese-Americans produced by the War Relocation Authority.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-1013/

doc Two memos in regards to public assistance (ddr-densho-356-908)

Memo one from Henry Halliday to John J. O. Moore regarding the need for public assistance grants to be reviewed by multiple departments before disbursal requires at least 24 hours. Second memo is to case workers from John J. O. Moore regarding special diet requests needing authorization from chief doctor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-908/

doc Update to Injury Compensation Policy (ddr-densho-356-921)

Update to injury compensation policy to clarify which benefits are available when injured while traveling and what kind of travel.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-921/

doc Blank Case Work Forms (ddr-densho-356-962)

Blank copies of case work forms. Includes: Face Sheet, Daily Work Schedule, and Application Forms.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-962/