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img Work-leave crew (ddr-densho-5-8)

Japanese Americans harvesting sugar beets on the Lundeen farm. The Tom Matsuoka family relocated permanently to Montana. Other workers were from Tule Lake concentration camp who received permission to leave during the sugar beet harvest. Front (left to right): Ray Marks, Gus Lundeen, and John Matsuzawa. Back: Rulee Matsuoka (child on far left), unidentified, Itaro Ito, …

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img Work-leave crew (ddr-densho-5-9)

These Japanese Americans received permission to leave the Tule Lake concentration camp in California to work on the Garner farm for the sugar beet harvest. They are standing in front of the bunkhouse. Front (left to right): Toshio Ito, Kenji Yoshino, and Kay Yamaguchi. Back: Joe Matsuzawa, Ted Matsushita, and Roy Matsuzawa.

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img Work-leave crew (ddr-densho-5-16)

Ted Matsushita (left) and Toshio Ito received permission to leave the Tule Lake concentration camp in California to harvest sugar beets for Orly Garner in Utah. They are doing their laundry.

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img Work-leave crew (ddr-densho-5-13)

These workers received permission to leave the Tule Lake concentration camp in California to harvest sugar beets on this farm in Utah. Left to right: Ted Matsushita, Orly Garner (the farm's owner), and Joe Matsuzawa.

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doc Military Police and Japanese Clash in Denver (December 9, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-867)

The Seattle Daily Times, December 9, 1942, p. 5

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doc F.R. Approves Use Of Japs in Beet Fields (May 14, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-793)

The Seattle Daily Times, May 14, 1942, p. 10

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doc Japanese Sought For Beet Harvest (September 18, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-845)

The Seattle Daily Times, September 18, 1942, p. 3

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doc W. R. A. Submits Jap Labor Plan (September 1, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-840)

The Seattle Daily Times, September 1, 1942, p. 2

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doc Japs to Work in Beet Fields (May 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-802)

The Seattle Daily Times, May 19, 1942, p. 4

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doc Jap Evacuees Sought For Work on Farms (April 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-758)

The Seattle Daily Times, April 16, 1942, p. 3

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doc Eden Internee Killed (October 23, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-854)

The Seattle Daily Times, October 23, 1942, p. 20

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doc Employment agreement for seasonal work (ddr-densho-205-7)

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img Harvesting beets (ddr-densho-298-40)

Caption in album: "Tiring of camp life, Stan succumbed to the seasonal leaves, left Tule for beet-topping in Idaho, 'where yawning canyons greet the sun.'"

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doc Offer of Employment form (ddr-densho-280-4)

This form documents the employment of six workers from the FSA (Farm Security Administration) farm workers' camp at a sugar beet farm in Twin Falls, Idaho. On the back side of these forms there are assorted drawings and calculations.

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doc The Harmonaires (ddr-densho-280-8)

This document outlines the history of the musical group, "The Harmonaires," starting in 1939 and following them through the war. A complete list of musicians is included.

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img Harvesting beets (ddr-densho-298-39)

Caption in album: "Tiring of camp life, Stan succumbed to the seasonal leaves, left Tule for beet-topping in Idaho, 'where yawning canyons greet the sun.'"

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-417)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her future husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick details what the work is like, his living conditions, and how happy he is to get a letter from Yuri. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-492 and ddr-densho-356-534.

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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.

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-421)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her future husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick writes about the work in the fields and how long he thinks until he'll be back in Amache. He continues by answering a list of questions that provide details about his fellow workers and his communications with other in Amache. Item tied together …

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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.

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-427)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her future husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick writes his thoughts about Yuri's brother's plans on relocation and his own hopes and fears. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-492 and ddr-densho-356-534.

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-420)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her future husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick writes his feelings about not getting a letter, and his observations when he want to the movies. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-492 and ddr-densho-356-534.

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-419)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her future husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick writes about what he did on his day off due to poor weather, and inquires about how Yuri and her family are doing. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-492 and ddr-densho-356-534.

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-433)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her future husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick writes about the increased delay in returning to Amache, playing poker, and asking Yuri to pass a message to his sister. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-492 and ddr-densho-356-534.

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-423)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her future husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick writes about breaking a planned date for next week, his general health and his fellow workers, and news from his brother at Camp Savage. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-492 and ddr-densho-356-534.

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