Food

The eating facilities in the camps were large mess halls with long lines and crowded tables. Group living tended to erode family solidarity, as teenagers escaped parental authority by eating with friends rather than family. The quality of the food was poor and milk and fresh meat were constantly in short supply. Inexpensive foods such as wieners, dried fish, pancakes, macaroni and pickled vegetables were served often. The diets of the camp inmates improved only after they began growing some of their own food.

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doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, May 2, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-559)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on police uniforms and reports from the Food Committee and subcommittees. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0561

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-559/

doc Notice to report to work on project, W.P.A. Form 402, Masami Iwasa (ddr-csujad-55-169)

Notice for Masami Iwasa to report to work as a laborer in Mess Hall A-1 at Pinedale temporary detention center. W.P.A. Form 402. Federal Works Agency, See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0171

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-169/

doc Administrative instruction (United States. War Relocation Authority) (November 6, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1638)

Administrative instruction amendment to Order no. 7 from A. W. Empie, Chief Administrative Officer, Poston to "All Employees" regarding meals for employees children. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1640

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1638/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, December 24, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-503)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on tsukemono and camp administration and services. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0505

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-503/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, August 31, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-466)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes reports on "food problems," "dental problems," recreation, and administrative procedures. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0468

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-466/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, February 1, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-519)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on food and supplies. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0521

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-519/

doc Requisition for mess hall supplies, Form C-WRA-43 (ddr-csujad-55-683)

Requisition form for food and baking supplies at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Form C-WRA-43. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0685

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-683/

doc Mess card 3-A (ddr-csujad-55-1988)

Mess hall tag belonging to Allan Minoru Hida. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1991

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1988/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, August 26, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-465)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on request for Council investigation, shoyu, segregation, and camp operations, facilities, and services. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0467

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-465/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, February 18, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-524)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on "relocation," soy sauce, and administration. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0526

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-524/

doc Minutes from Heart Mountain Victory Gardeners' meeting, November 26, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-672)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Victory Gardeners' meeting. Includes comments about victory gardens at Heart Mountain incarceration camp including recruitment, criticisms, space, and challenges. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0674

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-672/

doc Meal ticket for mess 720 (ddr-csujad-55-1898)

Meal ticket belonging to Osamu Oseto at Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1901

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1898/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, November 18, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-491)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on food. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0493

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-491/

doc Draft letter to Mr. West, June 7, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-999)

Draft correspondence regarding purchasing produce with funds from a bank. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-999/

doc Letter from the Heart Mountain Council of Block Chairmen to Mr. Guy Robertson, Project Director, January 16, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-404)

Correspondence from the Heart Mountain Council of Block Chairmen to Mr. Guy Robertson regarding continuing the supply of rationed non-perishable food for incarcerees. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0406

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-404/

doc Food (ddr-csujad-55-881)

Petition in connection with food problems at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Covers problems and requests related to the quality, quantity, and price of food. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0883

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-881/

doc Menu (ddr-csujad-55-1906)

Menu for breakfast, dinner, and supper at the Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1909

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1906/

Letter from Minejijro Hayashida, Chairman, Council of Temporary Block Chairman, to Mr. C.E. Rachford, Project Director, September 26, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-280)

doc Letter from Minejijro Hayashida, Chairman, Council of Temporary Block Chairman, to Mr. C.E. Rachford, Project Director, September 26, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-280)

Correspondence from Minejijro Hayashida to C.E. Rachford regarding the "food problem" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0282

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-280/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, December 21, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-502)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes reports from Food Committee and Legal Committee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0504

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-502/

doc Letter from Mrs. Minnie Umeda to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, November 9, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-63)

Handwritten correspondence from Minnie Umeda to Mrs. Waegell describing the train ride from Fresno Assembly Center to the Jerome incarceration camp and living conditions, food, and the environment at the incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00067

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-63/

doc Memo from Fred J. Haller, Heart Mountain Project Steward, to Block Manager, April 24, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-452)

Memorandum of understanding from Fred J. Haller to Block Manager regarding new process for baby formula at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0454

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-452/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, February 22, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-526)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on labor, food, and Fair Play Committee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0528

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-526/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, January 28, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-517)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on food and report from the Resettlement Committee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0519

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-517/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, November 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-492)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on milk, dental services, and recreation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0494

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-492/

doc Notice from Harry Tateishi, Foreman, Canal Project, to the residents of Heart Mountain, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-670)

Notice from Harry Tateishi, foreman on Canal Project, to incarcerees at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp regarding a forthcoming agricultural program and irrigation project. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0672

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-670/