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Cots and mattress for 10,000 (ddr-csujad-47-36)
img Cots and mattress for 10,000 (ddr-csujad-47-36)
Photograph of seven men unloading matresses and spring frames from a truck at Manzanar incarceration camp. Another truck behind them is full of boxes. The Sierra Nevada are in the background. Caption reads: Cots and mattress for 10,000. Title from caption, which was taken from the original photo album. See this object in the California State …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-36/
Project Director's bulletin, no. 39 (January 15, 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-103)
doc Project Director's bulletin, no. 39 (January 15, 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-103)
A bulletin from Ralph Merritt discussing the new procedures due to the overtime bill passed by Congress. Merritt discusses the need to fill out a time sheet for each 15-day period and have it signed by their immediate supervisor. Additionally, the process for granting leave was discussed. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9912. See this object …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-103/
Project Director's bulletin, no. 48 (March 31, 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-101)
doc Project Director's bulletin, no. 48 (March 31, 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-101)
A bulletin from Ralph Merritt addressing the criticism of the Property Control and Warehousing section. The bulletin establishes a numerical requisition register for each Section or Unit and provides the procedure for future requisitions and the tracking thereof. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9910. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-101/
Memorandum from the Office of the Superintendent to all teachers, February 1, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-107)
doc Memorandum from the Office of the Superintendent to all teachers, February 1, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-107)
A memo to all teachers at Manzanar containing an announcement related to Manzanar Education Week, the organization of the Manzanar Rumor Clinic to collate rumors and questions within their classrooms, a reminder to gain permission prior to taking field trips outside of the boundaries of the Manzanar, and several updates on administrative policies. Transcription is found …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-107/
Dealing with Japanese-Americans by John F. Embree, Documents Section, Office of Reports (ddr-csujad-48-131)
doc Dealing with Japanese-Americans by John F. Embree, Documents Section, Office of Reports (ddr-csujad-48-131)
Short report from WRA Documents Section leader John F. Embree on recommended attitudes, suggestions, and practices while interacting with incarcerated Japanese Americans. According to Embree, race is hereditary while culture is acquired, and Caucasians should refrain from making stereotypical images of "Japanese types." Embree describes the differences in culture and attitudes including questions of loyalty between …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-131/
Project Director's bulletin, no. 50 (April 2, 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-100)
doc Project Director's bulletin, no. 50 (April 2, 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-100)
A bulletin from Ralph Merritt discussing the procedures for an evacuee to transfer baggage or personal property out of the camp when the evacuee is granted leave. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9909. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0909
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-100/
Manzanar from the inside (ddr-csujad-48-62)
doc Manzanar from the inside (ddr-csujad-48-62)
Text of address by Roy Nash, Director of the Manzanar War Relocation Project, given to the Commonwealth Club of California, San Francisco, on July 31, 1942 for the purpose of "interpret[ing] the actuality of a War Relocation Center housing 10,000 evacuees" in view of perceptions of mistreatment of incarcerees in California. Sections of the speech include …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-62/
Project Director's bulletin, no. 39 (January 15, 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-108)
doc Project Director's bulletin, no. 39 (January 15, 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-108)
A bulletin from Ralph Merrit, Project Director, regarding hours of work for all federal employees, including civil service employees at Manzanar Incarceration Camp. Procedures for submitting time sheets are addressed as well as the means to request leave. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9917. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-108/
Barracks at Tule Lake (ddr-csujad-44-59)
img Barracks at Tule Lake (ddr-csujad-44-59)
A photograph of barracks at Tule Lake. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0059
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-59/
Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fifth Community Council, 4th session (August 24, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-55)
doc Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fifth Community Council, 4th session (August 24, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-55)
The council minutes feature the report on WRA freight rules for leaving for the East Coast. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-01_084
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45-55/
Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fifth Community Council, 12th session (September 21, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-63)
doc Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fifth Community Council, 12th session (September 21, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-63)
The council minutes feature a discussion on Dr. Hansen trip to other camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-01_092
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45-63/
Center-wide picnic (ddr-csujad-45-75)
doc Center-wide picnic (ddr-csujad-45-75)
A list of the committee members for the camp wide picnic. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-02_008
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45-75/
Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fourth Community Council, 22nd session (April 13, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-24)
doc Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fourth Community Council, 22nd session (April 13, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-24)
The council minutes feature the a report on the plans for the camp wide picnic. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-01_053
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45-24/
Committee list (ddr-csujad-45-85)
doc Committee list (ddr-csujad-45-85)
A list of the different committees with the name of its chairman and the function of the committee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-04_004
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45-85/
Vehicle code of Heart Mountain Relocation Center (ddr-csujad-45-86)
doc Vehicle code of Heart Mountain Relocation Center (ddr-csujad-45-86)
The rules and regulations for driving a vehicle inside the camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-05_001
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45-86/
Block managers and secretaries (ddr-csujad-45-72)
doc Block managers and secretaries (ddr-csujad-45-72)
List of block managers and their secretaries. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-02_005
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45-72/
Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fourth Community Council, 1st session (February 13, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-5)
doc Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fourth Community Council, 1st session (February 13, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-5)
The council minutes feature the election of new officers and the reorganization of subcommittees. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-01_034
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45-5/
Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fourth Community Council, 3rd session (February 16, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-7)
doc Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fourth Community Council, 3rd session (February 16, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-7)
The council minutes feature a discussion of presenting a plea for compensation at the All-Center Conference. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-01_036
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45-7/
Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fourth Community Council, 2nd session minutes (February 15, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-6)
doc Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fourth Community Council, 2nd session minutes (February 15, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-6)
The council minutes feature a lecture by Dillon S. Myer, WRA National Director, followed by a question and answer session. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-01_035
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45-6/
Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fourth Community Council, 17th session (March 27, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-20)
doc Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fourth Community Council, 17th session (March 27, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-20)
The council minutes feature the plans for awarding the Silver Star for Mrs. Aoyama late son's service. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-01_049
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45-20/
C.A. financial chart of an average month (ddr-csujad-45-78)
doc C.A. financial chart of an average month (ddr-csujad-45-78)
A chart on monthly income and expenditures at the camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-02_011
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45-78/
Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fifth Community Council, 6th session (August 31, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-57)
doc Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fifth Community Council, 6th session (August 31, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-57)
The council minutes feature the discussing on closing down the laundry and shower facilities by the mess hall. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-01_086
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45-57/
Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fourth Community Council, 52nd session (July 24, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-46)
doc Heart Mountain Relocation Project Fourth Community Council, 52nd session (July 24, 1945) (ddr-csujad-45-46)
The council minutes feature communications on the closing of all camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-01_075
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45-46/
Heart Mountain Relocation Project Study Committee for the Opening of the West Coast, 1st session (November 30, 1944) (ddr-csujad-45-80)
doc Heart Mountain Relocation Project Study Committee for the Opening of the West Coast, 1st session (November 30, 1944) (ddr-csujad-45-80)
The committee minutes features the elections of an executive committee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-03_001
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45-80/
Judicial system for the Heart Mountain Relocation Center (ddr-csujad-45-87)
doc Judicial system for the Heart Mountain Relocation Center (ddr-csujad-45-87)
An act to establish a judicial system for the camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-05_002
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-45-87/
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