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doc Memo and blank form for travel expenses (ddr-densho-356-887)

Memo from H. F. Halliday to John J. O. Moore regarding how to apply for travel expenses. Attached is a blank travel grant application. Item stapled together with ddr-densho-356-887, 890, 902, 906 and 907.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-887/

doc Memo about office rules (ddr-densho-356-915)

Memo from John J. O. Moore to office staff about office rules.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-915/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Sadame Nomi (ddr-densho-356-374)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Sadame Nomi in which Sadame tells about an crime she was the victim of, and reorganization at the Denver WRA office. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-374/

doc Memo regarding future public assistance grants to ministers (ddr-densho-356-917)

Memo to John J. O. Moore from W. Ray Johnson regarding the compensation ministers are receiving from the outside and from supporters. Recommends not providing further public assistance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-917/

doc Memo regarding public assistance for individuals outside of camp (ddr-densho-356-898)

Memo from Thomas Holland regarding public assistance for individuals outside camps, clearly stating that the WRA is not responsible for cover costs related to individuals who have indefinite leave and what help can be granted.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-898/

doc W.R.A. Tule Lake Project nametag (ddr-densho-365-18)

Takeharu Inouye's nametag and number badge for work as a farm laborer at the Tule Lake concentration camp. Inouye worked in farm operations, primarily on a mechanical harvester, until the injuries and deaths of several laborers led to the strikes at Tule Lake, and the termination of their employment.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-365-18/

doc War Relocation Authority post-exclusion bulletin, number three (ddr-densho-381-26)

In post-exclusion bulletin number three, Acting Director John H. Provinse writes to clarify questions about detainee travel and visitor policies.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-26/

doc War Relocation Authority post-exclusion bulletin, number seven (ddr-densho-381-27)

Post-exclusion bulletin number seven addresses misunderstandings from earlier bulletins. Topics addressed include visitor policies, travel, and property transportation.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-27/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 34 (October 19, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-38)

Selected article titles: "Report $952.60 Collected in Imonhin Drive" (p. 1), "Fagan Announces WRA Employment Policy" (pp. 1-2), and "Court Denies Ochikubo's Suit Against Military" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-38/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 1: New Year Edition (January 1, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-46)

Selected article titles: "WRA Reiterates Leave Eligibility of Evacuees" (p. 3), "Soldier's Kin to Receive Priority" (p. 4), and "Torment: A Pre-Evacuation Story" (p. 12).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-46/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 25 (August 17, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-31)

Selected article titles: "Hospital Wages Ceaseless War on Mosquitoes" (p. 1), "Procedure on Shipment of Okotsu to Japan Received" (p. 1), and "Shelter Camp Ready for European Refugees-WRA" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-31/

doc Tule Lake Cooperator, Vol. 3, No. 41 (January 8, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-1)

Selected article titles: "A Happy and Cooperative New Year!" (p. 1), "Removal of Service Shops" (p. 2), "Structure and Rules of Tule Lake Co-op (Continuation)" (p. 2). Includes document listing unclaimed articles taken at the time of Tule Lake inspections.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-1/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 16 (April 20, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-65)

Selected article titles: "Myer Speaks to Representative Groups During 4-Day Visit Here: Explains Policies of the WRA" (pp. 1, 6), "Doi Describes Arson Attacks at Court Trial" (p. 2), and "Hospital Opens Japanese School" (p. 5). Page 7 is mislabeled as page 6.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-65/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 29 (July 20, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-77)

Selected article titles: "Myer Sets Dates for Closing of 8 Centers" (pp. 1-2), "Discrimination Hit in Seattle Boycott Case" (p. 2), "2 Army Officers to Fight Racial Discrimination" (p. 2), and "5422 Evacuees on WRA Payroll on June 30" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-77/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 28 (July 13, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-76)

Selected article titles: "Action of Board of Directors Commended" (p. 1), "'Fiction' Spread Cozzens Claims" (p. 2), "To Give Reward for Information" (p. 2), and "Land Includes Commercial Property, Judge Rules" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-76/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. III, No. 6 (February 8, 1946) (ddr-densho-284-118)

Selected article titles: "Says Holland: Should Complete Plans at Once When Released" (pp. 1-2), "3 Big Employers Anxious to Obtain More Workers" (p. 2), "WRA Offices in Northern Calif. to Close Soon" (p. 3), and "From Here and There: Give Latest Information on Relocation Possibilities" (pp. 3-4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-118/

doc Wakako Domoto's WRA Individual Record (ddr-densho-443-1)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-1/

doc Letter to Frank Nishioka from John Lawton (ddr-densho-292-4)

John Lawton, WRA District Relocation Officer, writes to Frank Nishioka about household goods and personal effects being held at the Baptist Christian Church in Oakland, California. The church property had been sold and Nishioka needs to decide what to do with his property. Lawton suggests getting in contact with the Chicago relocation office.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-292-4/

img WRA Camp office (ddr-densho-379-629)

Frank Aiji Endo is sitting on right side behind the desk. The stamp on the back of the photograph reads "Credit Line War Relocation Authority photo no. 210-G-12E-387 in the National Archives".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-629/

doc Interview of Grace Rayko Sumida before the U.S. Civil Service Commission (ddr-densho-379-54)

Interview and Special Hearing conducted by Lloyd C. Odell, Investigator of the U.S. Civil Service Commission about alleged activities of Grace Rayko Sumida.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-54/

doc Letter from Ray D. Johnston to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-238)

In this letter Ray D. Johnston invites Chimata Sumida to join the Relocation Advisory Council at Rohwer.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-238/

doc Testimony of Joseph B. Hunter (ddr-densho-379-328)

Document regarding recommendation of monuments at Rohwer Relocation Center

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-328/

doc Letter from Chimata Sumida to Dillion S. Myer (ddr-densho-379-224)

Cover letter for his government employment application requesting consideration for a position with the War Relocation Authority. He stated "I would like to serve as a liaison worker between the evacuees in and out of the Centers, and the field offices of the War Relocation Authority..."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-224/

doc Address given by Ralph P. Merrit (ddr-manz-4-238)

Copy of an address given by Ralph Merrit and sent to Rev. Shinjo Nagatomi.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-4-238/

doc Memo from Ralph Merritt (ddr-manz-4-265)

Memo regarding Shinjo Nagatomi's request for leave clearance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-4-265/