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doc Civilian Exclusion Order No. 51 (ddr-densho-356-737)

Pamphlet of Civilian Exclusion Order No. 51, includes a map of the prohibited area in California that was being evacuated on May 13, 1942.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-737/

doc Blank Relocation Request forms (ddr-densho-356-963)

Blank relocation request forms

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-963/

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 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 Policy notes (ddr-densho-356-942)

Handwritten notes about public assistance policies in Amache.

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

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 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/

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 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 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 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/

img War Relocation Authority personnel (ddr-densho-159-56)

Front row, fifth from the left is Rosalind "Posy" Walls. She served as a teacher at Amache High School 1944-45, teaching English and serving as adviser to the high school yearbook.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-56/

doc Message from the Director of the War Relocation Authority (ddr-densho-430-39)

Message and information about the War Relocation Authority's Relocation Program following the re-opening of the West Coast to Japanese Americans.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-430-39/