Concentration camps

The War Relocation Authority (WRA) oversaw construction of ten concentration camps in sparsely populated and isolated areas. Between June and October 1942, Japanese Americans were transferred from the "assembly centers" to the larger camps. Housing approximately 120,000 people, the camps were designed to be self-contained communities, complete with hospitals, post offices, schools, warehouses, and residential areas. The WRA attempted to establish normalcy by setting up newspapers, a degree of self-government, sports leagues, and social events. But confinement, monotony, and harsh conditions exacerbated tensions between pro- and anti-camp administration residents and between the disempowered Issei and their U.S.-born Nisei children. At several centers, conflicts erupted into violence and at the Manzanar concentration camp the unrest resulted in fatal shootings. The WRA gradually granted work and school leave to those they considered "loyal." The last camp closed in March 1946.

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img Soldiers and Incarcerees (ddr-csujad-13-2)

In this photo, two soldiers holding guns are seen surrounding at least one incarceree as well as a man who appears to be addressed as a chef or kitchen worker. The caption on back of photograph reads, "Major [illegible] + social worker during disturbance in Jap area. [illegible]2 armed E.M.E. [illegible] standing by for possible difficulty." …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-13-2/

img View of Buildings at Tule Lake Incarceration Camp (ddr-csujad-13-15)

A row of barracks or some other structures at the Tule Lake incarceration camp are photographed from inside a vehicle. Caption on back of photograph reads, "Cruising along streets of Camp Tulelake during Jap disturbance in Nov. 43." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tul_01_01_010

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-13-15/

img Soldier on Guard (ddr-csujad-13-18)

A soldier stands with his back to the photographer. He is holding a gun and appears to be on guard. The caption on back of photograph reads, "Tulelake Calif. E.M.E.___ gun guarding Jap [disloyal] who threatened loyal family (his) ____ they left him." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-13-18/

img Man in the Snow (ddr-csujad-13-30)

A man in military uniform is photographed in the now. It is unclear exactly which month this photograph was taken as the caption on front of photograph reads, "January 1943" and the caption on back of photograph reads, "Sgt. Mallman 2/1/43." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tul_01_01_025

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-13-30/

img Soldiers under the Trees (ddr-csujad-13-25)

A group of soldiers in uniform pose together under the cover of trees. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tul_01_01_020

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-13-25/

img Large Crowd at Tule Lake Incarceration Camp (ddr-csujad-13-14)

A photograph of a crowd of people. The caption on front of photograph reads, "Jap Trouble Tullelake," which indicates the crowd is a result of some sort of disturbance or issue. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tul_01_01_009

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-13-14/

img Group of People Gathered Together (ddr-csujad-13-11)

A photograph of people gathered together in the Tule Lake incarceration camp. The caption on back of photograph reads, "All the Japs that quickly gathered as soon as family difficulty took place. They were quickly dispersed." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tul_01_01_006

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-13-11/

img Men in Military Vehicle (ddr-csujad-13-4)

Three men in military uniform are pictured in a military vehicle. The caption on back of photograph reads, "H.J.W. Manning 30 caliber gun on mounted car (armored) patrolling Jap streets during disturbance during Nov 43 at Tulelake Calif Capt. sitting in background." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tul_01_01_031

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-13-4/

img Distant View of a Group of People and Building (ddr-csujad-13-17)

This photograph depicts a group of people standing together with a building structure in the background at the Tule Lake incarceration camp. According to the caption on back of photograph, which reads, "Disloyal Japs who were [cuffed] up when they first refused to answer inquires of [army] questioning. Leaving [them back] to stockade under guard," this …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-13-17/

img Caravan of Military Vehicles (ddr-csujad-13-22)

This photograph depicts a caravan of military vehicles and men. The caption on front of photograph reads, "Parked for Lunch Nov 43." As indicated by the photographs in items csudh_tul_0020 and csudh_tul_021, these men are on their way to the Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-13-22/

img Soldiers and Military Vehicles (ddr-csujad-13-20)

A group of soldiers stand together next to military vehicles. As the caption on front of photograph explains, they are, "On way to Tullelake Nov. 43." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tul_01_01_015

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-13-20/

img Incarcerees Digging (ddr-csujad-13-6)

A group of people are photographed digging in the ground in a large expanse of land inside the Tule Lake incarceration camp. The housing barracks or some of type of structure are also pictured in the distance. Caption on back of photograph reads, "Jap inmates [sifting] to collect stones to make necklaces. Tulelake Calif (Nov 43)" …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-13-6/

img Woman Walking Away (ddr-csujad-13-1)

A woman is photographed walking away from the photographer towards a building. The caption on the back of photograph reads, "Jap girl fleeing when about to snap picture. Took [some] anyway. Other girl got out of sight in time." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tul_01_01_028

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-13-1/

img Man at an Overlook (ddr-csujad-13-13)

The same man from the photograph in item csudh_tul_0012 is pictured at a different lookout point. The caption on the back of the photograph reads, "H.J.W. viewing surrounding area [with] field glasses overlooking Tulelake Jap internment camp in California." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tul_01_01_008

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-13-13/

img View of Camp from a Vehicle (ddr-csujad-13-3)

A photograph that appears to have been taken from inside a vehicle. A row of barracks or some other structures are in view as well as another vehicle and a group of incarcerees. According to the caption on back of photograph, this photo depicts, "Evacuating loyal Japs [500 of 16,000] whose lives were in danger. They …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-13-3/

img Another Inscription on a Hill (ddr-csujad-13-9)

This inscription on a hill overlooking the Tule Lake incarceration camp may be another view of the same inscription as the photograph from item csudh_tul_0008. The names inscribed appear to be, "Katsumi Sato, Tsutomu Matsumoto, Masato Nakashima, Kiyoshi Fukumitsu Paint Crew." The caption on back of photograph reads, "Another inscription by Japs at peak overlooking camp …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-13-9/

doc National Coalition for Redress/Reparations and Friends of Michi Weglyn present day of remembrance (ddr-csujad-24-175)

A flyer for a tribute to Michi Weglyn and her book "Years of Infamy," on February 21, 1998. The event was put on by the National Coalition for Redress/Reparations and Friends of Michi Weglyn. The flyer includes acknowledgements and a schedule of events. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-175/

doc Michi Weglyn was noted activist who wrote redress 'bible' (ddr-csujad-24-132)

An obituary of Michi Weglyn written by Takeshi Nakayama and published in the Japanese American newspaper "Rafu Shimpo" on April 27, 1999. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_09_017

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-132/

doc Certificate of Commendation to William Minoru Hohri (ddr-csujad-24-47)

William Minoru Hohri was honored by the Manzanar Committee for his leadership of the class action lawsuit Hohri v. U.S., a civil suit filed against the U.S. government demanding compensation for Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_02_006

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-47/

doc Years of infamy: the untold story of America's concentration camps (ddr-csujad-24-125)

A listing for Michi Weglyn's book "Years of Infamy" from 1998 on Amazon.com. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_09_010

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-125/

doc Michi N. Weglyn, 72, advocate for interned Japanese-Americans (ddr-csujad-24-126)

An obituary for Michi Weglyn written by Eric Page with a note from Kimmie Ito written on it. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_09_011

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-126/

doc [Graduation speech by Michi Weglyn] (ddr-csujad-24-19)

A graduation speech by Michi Weglyn explaining why she wrote "Years of Infamy." She also discusses Japanese American and Japanese Latin American internment. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_01_019

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-19/

doc Letter from Allan R. Bosworth, Captain, U.S. Navy, to Michi Weglyn (ddr-csujad-24-51)

A letter from Allan R. Bosworth to Michi Weglyn in which Bosworth states that he will not read Weglyn's book "Years of Infamy: the Untold Story of America's Concentration Camps" because he believes that story has already been told. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_02_010

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-51/

doc Letter from William Hohri to Amerasia Journal, August 13, 1977 (ddr-csujad-24-84)

A letter from William Hohri to the editor of Amerasia Journal criticizing an unfavorable review of Michi Weglyn's book "Years of Infamy." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_07_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-84/

Letter from James Landis, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, William Morrow and Company to Harry Honda, Pacific Citizen, December 18, 1990 (ddr-csujad-24-114)

doc Letter from James Landis, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, William Morrow and Company to Harry Honda, Pacific Citizen, December 18, 1990 (ddr-csujad-24-114)

A letter from James Landis to Harry Honda informing him that "Pacific Citizen," a publication of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), incorrectly described Michi Weglyn's book "Years of Infamy" as out of print. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_08_016

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-114/