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doc Yoshio Suzuki War Relocation Authority card (ddr-densho-1007-615)

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https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-615/

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. 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. 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 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 War Relocation Authority Individual Record for Wakako Domoto (ddr-densho-443-220)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-220/

doc Acknowledgment of change of address request for Kanozo Domoto (ddr-densho-329-971)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-971/

doc Follow up memo regarding church ministers receiving salaries (ddr-densho-356-916)

Memo to James Lindley from John Provinse following up to update the list of ministers at Amache receiving a salary from his church.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-916/

doc Instructions for monthly statistical reports from welfare section (ddr-densho-356-996)

Detailed instructions for the creation of monthly statistical reports.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-996/

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 The Relocation Program: A Guidebook for the Residents of Relocation Centers (ddr-densho-356-945)

Policy guidebook for residents of War Relocation Authority camps

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-945/

doc Memo regarding payment of medical bills (ddr-densho-356-904)

Memo from E. M. Rowalt to Project Directors regarding the payment of medical bills incurred by seasonal leave workers.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-904/

doc War Relocation Authority Monthly Statistical Reports from Welfare Section guidelines (ddr-densho-356-997)

Blank Monthly Report form and Instructions from the War Relocation Authority on creating the report

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-997/

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 Teletype messages regarding changing the Western Defense Zone (ddr-densho-356-890)

Two teletyped messages to J. G. Lindley from D.S. Myer regarding the change of the Western Defense Zone boarder in Arizona. Item stapled together with ddr-densho-356-887, 890, 902, 906 and 907.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-890/

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 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/

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/