Enlisting and recruiting

img Captain William S. Fairchild discussing the army with two young Nisei volunteers (ddr-csujad-14-50)

Captain William S. Fairchild discussing the army with two young Nisei volunteers, George Kashiwagi and Ichiro Kato, who are about to fill out enlistment questionnaires at Granada incarceration camp. February 10, 1943. Photo by Tom Parker. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMLSC_TOMO_f15

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doc Letter from Makoto Okine to Mr. Okine, June 28, 1945 (ddr-csujad-5-82)

A letter from Makoto Okine in Lecce, Italy to his father, Seiichi Okine, in the Rohwer incarceration camp in Arkansas. It is mailed via New York by the US Army Postal Service. In the letter, Makoto assumes that not many people participate in the bonodori event in the camp this time because many of the young …

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doc List of Japanese American males in Heart Mountain (ddr-csujad-55-752)

List of Japanese American male incarcerees in Heart Mountain incarceration camp who were inducted into the army. Indicates name, identification number (USES #), change of block address, and date of induction. Includes re-inductions. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0754

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-752/

doc Letter from Bill Taketa, October 29, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2343)

Correspondence from Bill Taketa to unidentified recipient regarding passing army physical exam and impending presidential election. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2449

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2343/

doc Address by Lieutenant Ray McDaniels at Heart Mountain (ddr-csujad-55-744)

Transcription of address given by Lieutenant Ray McDaniels to incarcerees at Heart Mountain incarceration camp regarding the "loyalty questionnaire," loyalty of Japanese Americans, and recruitment for a special combat team. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0746

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-744/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 5 (November 9, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1019)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes an announcement encouraging Nisei incarcerees to enroll in the Army Language School. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1021

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1019/

doc Letter from Bill Taketa to James, November 15, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2539)

Correspondence from Bill Taketa to James regarding draftees from the camp going into the army, weather, and F.D.R. re-election. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2646

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2539/

doc Appeal to Americans of Japanese Ancestry (ddr-csujad-55-754)

Statement regarding recruitment of Nisei linguists for the Military Intelligence Language School at Camp Savage, Minnesota. Provides a background on the school and appeal to prospective students. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0756

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-754/

doc List of Japanese American males in Heart Mountain (ddr-csujad-55-748)

List of Japanese American male incarcerees in Heart Mountain incarceration camp who were inducted into the army. Indicates name, identification number (USES #), change of block address, and date of induction. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0750

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-748/

doc Letter from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell, October 3, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2550)

Correspondence from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell regarding school and Kenneth's request for green olives. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2657

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doc Reasons I didn't report for the physical examination and pre-induction (ddr-csujad-55-2471)

Statement by Noboru Taguma regarding his reasons for not reporting for the physical examination and pre-induction including denial of civil rights, "evacuation," segregation in the armed forces, and classification as enemy aliens. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2577

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2471/

doc List of Japanese American males in Heart Mountain (ddr-csujad-55-747)

List of Japanese American male incarcerees in Heart Mountain incarceration camp who were inducted into the army. Indicates name, identification number (USES #), change of block address, and date of induction. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0749

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-747/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 98 (July 13, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1076)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on the arrival of Camp Savage recruiters, a pre-announcement on the WRA segregation program, water conservation, sports briefs, meeting notices, and Buddhist services. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1076/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, July 10, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2334)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding the draft process for Japanese American incarcerees during World War II, discrimination against Japanese Americans, and life at Manzanar incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2440

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2334/

doc List from R.H. Embree to Block Manager, Heart Mountain, January 19, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-751)

List of Japanese American male incarcerees in Heart Mountain incarceration camp who were inducted into the army. Indicates name, identification number (USES #), change of block address, and date of induction. Includes re-inductions. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0753

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-751/

doc Letter from Bill Taketa to James Waegell, August 18, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2540)

Correspondence from Bill Taketa to James Waegell regarding 100 degree weather, draft, and college plans. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2647

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2540/

doc Reinstitution of selective service (ddr-csujad-55-758)

Booklet titled: Reinstitution of selective service: summary of the policies of the selective service system, War Department, and W. R. A. which affect Nisei. Contents include: Americanism is a matter of the mind and heart; Statement of principles; Selective service training and service act of 1940 as amended; Selective service policy; Induction of United States citizens …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-758/

doc List of Japanese American males in Heart Mountain (ddr-csujad-55-749)

List of Japanese American male incarcerees in Heart Mountain incarceration camp who were inducted into the army. Indicates name, identification number (USES #), change of block address, and date of induction. Includes re-inductions. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0751

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-749/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, February 6, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-415)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes comments from Ray McDaniels of the War Department, joint meeting with Block Managers, and discussion on special combat unit, injustices of incarceration, and indefinite leave. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0417

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-415/

doc List of Japanese American males in Heart Mountain (ddr-csujad-55-746)

List of Japanese American male incarcerees in Heart Mountain incarceration camp who were inducted into the army. Indicates name, identification number (USES #), change of block address, and date of induction. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0748

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-746/

doc Application for voluntary induction, DSS form 165 (ddr-csujad-55-755)

Application form for voluntary induction into the United States land or naval forces. DSS Form 165. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0757

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doc Nisei in uniform (ddr-csujad-55-329)

Pamphlet covering Nisei serving in the armed forces during World War II. Includes photographs. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0331

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-329/

doc Letter from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell, August 1, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2541)

Correspondence from Kenneth Hori to George Waegell regarding box of candies, Florin fire, turning 18 years old and being called into the Army. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2648

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2541/

doc List of Japanese American males in Heart Mountain (ddr-csujad-55-750)

List of Japanese American male incarcerees in Heart Mountain incarceration camp who were inducted into the army. Indicates name, identification number (USES #), change of block address, and date of induction. Includes re-inductions. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0752

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-750/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 57 (April 15, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1046)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on recruitment of incarcerated Nisei into armed forces, a ban on kite flying, employment, and Judo school. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1048

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1046/

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