Education

Schools were quickly organized in the concentration camps, but they suffered from crude facilities and lack of teaching materials. Instruction was given for nursery through high school, and adult education was offered. Trained teachers were in short supply, however, and uncertified Japanese Americans with college degrees often filled in. The War Relocation Authority (WRA) deliberately emphasized Americanization in the education program. Some found it painfully ironic to watch incarcerated youth recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

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doc Bullador (June 1, 1945) (ddr-csujad-55-1710)

Newsletter, "El Bullador," published by Poston II high school at Poston incarceration camp. Includes articles on the senior class will, Philadelphia representative visit, Kazuo Hironaka, Hiroshi Kamei, and ""ten years from now."" See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1712

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1710/

doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1917)

Sociology essay written by Hideko Yogi for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers discrimination against minority groups and democracy. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1920

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1917/

doc Commencement speech (ddr-csujad-55-1910)

Speech given by Jiro Enomoto at the commencement ceremony for Tri-State High School, Tule Lake, covering the challenges and responsibilities facing Nisei. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1913

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1910/

doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1920)

Sociology essay written by Sawae Iwamoto for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers population and it's impact on community life. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1923

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1920/

doc Partial list of those who registered (ddr-csujad-55-1859)

Partial list of individuals who registered for the Poston II High School reunion for the graduating classes of 1943, 1944, and 1945 in San Jose, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1862

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1859/

doc Questionnaire (ddr-csujad-55-1836)

Handwritten questionnaire for students who left Poston incarceration camp. Covers circumstances for leaving, reflections on school, and current activities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1839

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1836/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to James Waegell, Jack, and George, May 22, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2336)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to Jim [James Waegell], Jack, and George regarding Uchida's life and schooling at Manzanar incarceration camp during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2442

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2336/

doc Letter from Kenneth Hori to George (ddr-csujad-55-2552)

Correspondence from Kenneth Hori to George thanking George for sending the candy to him. Kenneth also stated that he started school and is taking geometry, English, and American history. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2659

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2552/

doc Daily program of Poston High Schools (ddr-csujad-55-1750)

Daily program belonging to Yoshiko Imoto for Poston High School at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1752

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1750/

doc Bullador, vol. 2, no. 11 (June 5, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1840)

Newsletter, "El Bullador," published by Poston II high school at Poston incarceration camp. Includes reflections on senior year, dedication, 45' cabinet installed, editorials, poetry, principal speaks, and senior wills. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1843

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1840/

doc Transcript of elementary school record (ddr-csujad-55-1799)

Transcript form for elementary school records. Form WRA-281. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1802

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1799/

doc Sentinel supplement (January 30, 1945): Lesson IV (ddr-csujad-55-666)

Lesson for native Japanese speakers covering topics taught in the adult English class at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Covers grammar and the use of "A" in the English language. This is an excerpt from a special issue of "Heart Mountain sentinel" Japanese section, no. 276. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-666/

doc Committee report on school and community libraries (ddr-csujad-55-1727)

Report and recommendations on school and community libraries at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1729

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1727/

doc Federal Elementary Class 1944; Federal Elementary School Class of 1944 eight grade graduation (ddr-csujad-55-1423)

Scrapbook page containing an invitation and program for the Federal Elementary School graduation ceremony at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. For invitation see sac_jaac_1426; for program see sac_jaac_1427. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 77. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1423/

img Rhythm band; Federal elementary school (ddr-csujad-55-1431)

Scrapbook page containing three black and white photographs of the rhythm band at Federal elementary school with an event program. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 83. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1433

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1431/

doc Criteria for evaluating class officers (ddr-csujad-55-1801)

List of criteria for evaluating students holding elected office positions in their class at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1804

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1801/

doc Special report to parents regarding absences and tardiness, Poston II School (ddr-csujad-55-1751)

Blank form for student absences and tardiness at Poston II school at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1753

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1751/

doc Excuse slip, Poston II School Secondary Division (ddr-csujad-55-1752)

Blank form for excusing tardiness at Poston II school at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1754

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1752/

doc Poston Two School teacher's recommendation for acceleration, retention, remedial treatment (ddr-csujad-55-1797)

Teacher's recommendation form for students at Poston incarceration camp. Includes fields for rating maturity, strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1800

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1797/

doc Adult Education Department certificate of completion (ddr-csujad-55-214)

Certificate acknowledging Aie Yokota's completion of 174 hours of training in the Adult Education Department at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Includes invitation to graduation ceremony. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0216

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-214/

doc Letter from Tomio Taguma to Mrs. Margaret Gunderson, December 16, 1946 (ddr-csujad-55-253)

Correspondence from Tomio Taguma [?] to Margaret Gunderson. He tried to make up his interrupted education during the war. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0255

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-253/

doc Poston Two Elementary School report to parents school year 1944-1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1796)

Report form for students at Poston II Elementary School at Poston incarceration camp. Includes fields for personal traits, skills, teacher's comments, and absences. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1799

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1796/

doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1927)

Sociology essay by Shoya Sakazaki for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers how population influences social life and customs. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1930

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1927/

doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1929)

Sociology essay by Yumi Matsumoto for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers how population influences social life and problems. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1932

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1929/

doc Over-all plan for relocation (ddr-csujad-55-1804)

Report on a plan for developing a school curriculum based on educational and vocational guidance for students. Proposes a program that includes vocational and personality inventories and achievement and IQ test results and other strategies for preparing students for careers post-incarceration. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1807

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1804/