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All of the camps were constructed according to the War Department's specifications, which included barbed-wire fences, guard towers, and armed guards around the perimeter. The camps were organized in "blocks" consisting of twelve to fourteen barracks, a mess hall, communal showers and toilets, laundry facilities, and a recreation hall. Each barracks was divided into four or six rooms with each room housing one family, no matter how large, and there was no running water. The furnishings that Japanese Americans found on their arrival were canvas cots, a potbellied stove, and a single bare light bulb. The thin walls offered little protection from the harsh weather, which ranged from 110 degrees in the summer to 25 degrees below zero on winter nights. The flimsy construction allowed no privacy and made normal family life difficult. Camp inmates improved their own living conditions by creating interior walls and partitions, constructing furniture from scrap lumber, and planting gardens.

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Block 12 requisition to Maintenance Dept. (ddr-csujad-55-963)
doc Block 12 requisition to Maintenance Dept. (ddr-csujad-55-963)
Requisition form for electric light bulbs for Block 12 at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0965
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-963/
Block 207 log (December 2, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1170)
doc Block 207 log (December 2, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1170)
Recording log submitted by Kazuo Kushida, a manager, covering daily activities and events in Block 207 at Poston II incarceration camp. Includes the following topics: I. Staff, II. Block Activities, III. Emergencies, IV. Visitors, V. Memorandums, VI. Remarks, VII. Miscellaneous, and VIII. Managers Notes. Includes brief comments on the "Camp 1 situation." See this object in …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1170/
Traffic Control Helper, Masako Adachi, early meal every day (ddr-csujad-55-1975)
doc Traffic Control Helper, Masako Adachi, early meal every day (ddr-csujad-55-1975)
Traffic Control Helper ticket entitling Masako Adachi to an early meal. From the Masako Adachi scrapbook, page 20. See also sac_jaac_1953. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1978
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1975/
Memo from R.H. Embree, Housing Supt., Heart Mountain Relocation Project, to Block Manager Block 12, June 5, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-736)
doc Memo from R.H. Embree, Housing Supt., Heart Mountain Relocation Project, to Block Manager Block 12, June 5, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-736)
Memorandum of understanding from R. H. Embree to Block 12 Manager requesting confirmation of vacant apartments for incoming incarcerees from Jerome incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0738
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-736/
Letter and map from Shoji Nagumo to Mrs. Cleke, July 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-888)
doc Letter and map from Shoji Nagumo to Mrs. Cleke, July 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-888)
Correspondence from Shoji Nagumo to Mrs. Cleke. Includes a list of Takanori Tsuchiyama's personal belongings and a hand-drawn floor plan of a house. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0890
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-888/
Block 207 log (October 30, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1140)
doc Block 207 log (October 30, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1140)
Recording log submitted by Kazuo Kushida, a manager, and May Taketaya, a secretary, covering daily activities and events in Block 207 at Poston II incarceration camp. Includes the following topics: I. Staff, II. Block Activities, III. Emergencies, IV. Visitors, V. Memorandums, VI. Remarks, VII. Miscellaneous, and VIII. Managers Notes. See this object in the California State …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1140/
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, October 24, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-300)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, October 24, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-300)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on "wages and dates", clothing allowances, and movie schedule. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0302
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-300/
Block 207 log (January 27, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1224)
doc Block 207 log (January 27, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1224)
Recording log covering daily activities and events in Block 207 at Poston II incarceration camp. Includes the following topics: I. Staff, II. Block Activities, III. Emergencies, IV. Visitors, V. Memorandums, VI. Remarks, VII. Miscellaneous, and VIII. Managers Notes. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1226
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1224/
Block 207 log (October 22, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1133)
doc Block 207 log (October 22, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1133)
Recording log covering daily activities and events in Block 207 at Poston II incarceration camp. Includes the following topics: I. Staff, II. Block Activities, III. Emergencies, IV. Visitors, V. Memorandums, VI. Remarks, VII. Miscellaneous, and VIII. Managers Notes. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1135
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1133/
Block 12 Requisition to Maintenance Dept. (ddr-csujad-55-735)
doc Block 12 Requisition to Maintenance Dept. (ddr-csujad-55-735)
Form for the Maintenance Division to replace facilities equipment in Block 12 at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Signed by acting manager, Shoji Nagumo. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0737
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-735/
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, January 5, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-394)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, January 5, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-394)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on clothing allowances, detectives, recreation, and facilities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0396
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-394/
Pencil drawing of Poston barracks (ddr-csujad-55-1889)
img Pencil drawing of Poston barracks (ddr-csujad-55-1889)
Pencil drawing by Tommy Matsui, depicting barracks and buildings at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1892
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1889/
Information bulletin (Cody, Wyoming), no. 1 (August 20, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-874)
doc Information bulletin (Cody, Wyoming), no. 1 (August 20, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-874)
Form belonging to the Nagumo family outlining barrack assignment, mess hall location and meal times, and the location of the information office and medical center at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0876
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-874/
Memo from C.E. Rachford, Project Director, Heart Mountain Relocation Project, to residents of five barracks, September 26, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-728)
doc Memo from C.E. Rachford, Project Director, Heart Mountain Relocation Project, to residents of five barracks, September 26, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-728)
Correspondence from C. E. Rachford to incarcerees regarding housing. Includes a directive for incarcerees in select barracks to be relocated to another block due to the need for classrooms at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0730
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-728/
Block 207 log (October 31, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1141)
doc Block 207 log (October 31, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1141)
Recording log submitted by Kazuo Kushida, a manager, and May Taketaya, a secretary, covering daily activities and events in Block 207 at Poston II incarceration camp. Includes the following topics: I. Staff, II. Block Activities, III. Emergencies, IV. Visitors, V. Memorandums, VI. Remarks, VII. Miscellaneous, and VIII. Managers Notes. See this object in the California State …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1141/
Block 207 log (December 18, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1186)
doc Block 207 log (December 18, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1186)
Recording log submitted by Kazuo Kushida, a manager, covering daily activities and events in Block 207 at Poston II incarceration camp. Includes the following topics: I. Staff, II. Block Activities, III. Emergencies, IV. Visitors, V. Memorandums, VI. Remarks, VII. Miscellaneous, and VIII. Managers Notes. Includes brief comments on the "Camp 1 situation." See this object in …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1186/
Block 12 requisition to Maintenance Dept. (ddr-csujad-55-959)
doc Block 12 requisition to Maintenance Dept. (ddr-csujad-55-959)
Requisition form for sewing machine repair at Block 12, Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0961
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-959/
Block 12 requisition to Maintenance Dept. (ddr-csujad-55-964)
doc Block 12 requisition to Maintenance Dept. (ddr-csujad-55-964)
Requisition form for repairs at Block 12, Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0966
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-964/
Tule Lake quadrangle (ddr-csujad-55-2477)
img Tule Lake quadrangle (ddr-csujad-55-2477)
Topographic map of the area surrounding the Tule Lake incarceration camp in Modoc County, California. Includes Tule Lake incarceration camp highlighted in yellow, indicating farm area and barracks. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2583
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2477/
Block 12 requisition to Maintenance Dept. (ddr-csujad-55-962)
doc Block 12 requisition to Maintenance Dept. (ddr-csujad-55-962)
Requisition form for electric light bulbs for Block 12 at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0964
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-962/
Block 207 log (January 31, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1228)
doc Block 207 log (January 31, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1228)
Recording log covering daily activities and events in Block 207 at Poston II incarceration camp. Includes the following topics: I. Staff, II. Block Activities, III. Emergencies, IV. Visitors, V. Memorandums, VI. Remarks, VII. Miscellaneous, and VIII. Managers Notes. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1230
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1228/
Block 207 log (January 6, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1204)
doc Block 207 log (January 6, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1204)
Recording log covering daily activities and events in Block 207 at Poston II incarceration camp. Includes the following topics: I. Staff, II. Block Activities, III. Emergencies, IV. Visitors, V. Memorandums, VI. Remarks, VII. Miscellaneous, and VIII. Managers Notes. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1206
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1204/
Block 207 log (December 23, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1191)
doc Block 207 log (December 23, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1191)
Recording log submitted by Kazuo Kushida, a manager, and Mabel Okino, a secretary, covering daily activities and events in Block 207 at Poston II incarceration camp. Includes the following topics: I. Staff, II. Block Activities, III. Emergencies, IV. Visitors, V. Memorandums, VI. Remarks, VII. Miscellaneous, and VIII. Managers Notes. Includes brief comments on the "Camp 1 …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1191/
Block 207 log (October 7, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1121)
doc Block 207 log (October 7, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1121)
Recording log covering daily activities and events in Block 207 at Poston II incarceration camp. Includes the following topics: I. Staff, II. Block Activities, III. Emergencies, IV. Visitors, V. Memorandums, VI. Remarks, VII. Miscellaneous, and VIII. Managers Notes. Includes brief remarks on leaks in the mess hall. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1121/
Block 207 log (September 28, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1113)
doc Block 207 log (September 28, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1113)
Recording log covering daily activities and events in Block 207 at Poston II incarceration camp. Includes the following topics: I. Staff, II. Block Activities, III. Emergencies, IV. Visitors, V. Memorandums, VI. Remarks, VII. Miscellaneous, and VIII. Managers Notes. Includes complaint about T. Kinoshita. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1113/
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