Facilities, services, and camp administration

vh Yoshimi Matsuura Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1014-6-17)

Working as an assistant block manager in camp

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1014-6-17/

vh Chiyoko Yano Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1013-9-10)

Working for the War Relocation Authority's Central Statistics in camp

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1013-9-10/

vh Chico Uyeda Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1012-4-4)

Standing up to camp administrators (audio only)

This interview is audio-only. It contains raw footage used by Steven Okazaki in his 1985 film Unfinished Business.

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1012-4-4/

vh Dave Tatsuno Interview II Segment 14 (ddr-densho-1005-4-14)

Operating a dry goods store in camp with supply shortages

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1005-4-14/

vh Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1005-1-15)

Camp administration and personnel

Eiichi Edward Sakauye shot footage of the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming, from 1943-1945, on 8 mm film. This interview is of Mr. Sakauye providing voice-over descriptions for his original footage.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1005-1-15/

vh Eiichi Edward Sakauye Interview I Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1005-1-5)

Daily activities in camp: lessons, USO, community store

Eiichi Edward Sakauye shot footage of the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming, from 1943-1945, on 8 mm film. This interview is of Mr. Sakauye providing voice-over descriptions for his original footage.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1005-1-5/

vh Shosuke Sasaki Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1002-2-13)

Working in the Minidoka fire department

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-2-13/

vh Shosuke Sasaki Interview Segment 9 (ddr-densho-1002-2-9)

Helping to set up a rationing office in camp

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-2-9/

vh Hiroshi Kashiwagi Interview Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1002-4-13)

Memories of camp: curfew, gardens, and feeling isolated

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-4-13/

vh Harry Ueno Interview Segment 33 (ddr-densho-1002-7-33)

Illicitly listening to a shortwave radio in camp; dealings with Raymond Best, camp director

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-7-33/

vh Miyoko Kaneta Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-449-8)

Passing time in camp, hearing about unrest

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-449-8/

vh Helen Amerman Manning Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-147-6)

Adjusting to the "primitive" barracks used for housing and the school building

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-147-6/

vh Marian Shingu Sata Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-262-10)

Father's role as the assistant to the camp director

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-262-10/

img All Center Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah (ddr-densho-242-29)

Caption by Ike Hatchimonji: "This Photograph Taken by Bill Shipler, Salt Lake City, 44043." Caption: "The All Center Conference. Feb 16-25, 1945 Salt Lake City, Utah. Representatives from every WRA camp met to confer with officials of the WRA to discuss issues facing internees after release from the camps. Kumezo Hatchimonji quote: 'The delegation from Heart …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-242-29/

doc Visitor's receipt for meals (ddr-densho-25-110)

In 1943, Mitsuo Iseri was on leave from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He visited Minidoka, and received this receipt for meals.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-25-110/

doc Assembly center coupon book (ddr-densho-25-76)

Japanese Americans in the assembly centers could purchase coupon books for merchandise at Wartime Civil Control Admininistration stores. Each camp inmate was issued his or her own book, which contained stamps to be detached and exchanged for small items.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-25-76/

img Dinner was served (ddr-densho-253-6)

Caption: "Dinner was served - and consumed standing up owing to lack of tables and chairs. Camp steward Arthur Hirano, former New York restauranteur. His first menu consisted of beef stew, steamed rice, string beans, peas, apricots, bread and jelly. His customers were appreciative."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-253-6/

img Young Nisei man in front of barrack (ddr-densho-5-26)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-5-26/

doc National Emergency Conference report (ddr-densho-67-15)

Japanese American Citizens League report from a conference addressing internal security in Manzanar concentration camp, California. Report warns of internal strife, danger of pro-Japan groups, reports on judicial system, fire and police protection, and illicit activities. Includes an account of an attack on a Japanese American camp police officer, and description of "gangs" within camp.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-15/

doc Memo: "Japanese Relocation Centers, Activities of Inmates" (ddr-densho-67-21)

Memo from District Intelligence Officer D. Dwight Douglas to the Director of Naval Intelligence. Informing the Director of Naval Intelligence of information regarding pro-Japanese activities in camps provided by informants within the camps. Urges stronger action by the Naval Intelligence in reviewing "enemy alien" cases, involvement in camp administration.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-21/

doc "Murder in Camp Manzanar" (ddr-densho-67-18)

Document written by J.Y. Kurihara. Account of incident in which Harry Ueno, a kitchen worker, was accused of assaulting Fred Tayama, JACL member and accused "informant." Kitchen Workers Union members and Manzanar residents went to administration to demand the release from jail of Ueno and soldiers fired on crowd, killing one person. Members of the Kitchen …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-67-18/

doc Probe of Luxury Food, Fancy Schools in Jap Camps Asked (January 10, 1943) (ddr-densho-56-877)

The Seattle Daily Times, January 10, 1943, p. 2

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-877/

doc Memorandum to War Relocation Authority staff regarding relocation program (ddr-densho-171-185)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-171-185/

img War Relocation Authority personnel (ddr-densho-159-56)

Front row, fifth from the left is Rosalind "Posy" Walls. She served as a teacher at Amache High School 1944-45, teaching English and serving as adviser to the high school yearbook.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-56/

img Amache Co-op conference delegates (ddr-densho-159-154)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-159-154/

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