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 Commencement exercises, Class of 1945, Miles E. Cary High School (ddr-csujad-55-1708)

Commencement program for Miles E. Cary high school at Poston incarceration camp. Includes program schedule and Auld Lang Syne. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1710

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1708/

doc Resolution pertaining to summer school attendance (ddr-csujad-55-1733)

Resolution regarding summer school attendance for teachers at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1735

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1733/

doc Inaugural ball (ddr-csujad-55-1930)

Invitation to the inaugural ball presented by the senior class of Tri-State high school at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Includes decorative cover, list of guests of honor, and schedule of events. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1933

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1930/

doc Senior banquet, Class of 1945, "action speaks lauder than words" (ddr-csujad-55-1706)

Program for the Senior Banquet for the class of 1945 at Poston II incarceration camp. Includes menu, program schedule, and acknowledgements. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1708

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1706/

doc Commencement program, Federal High School (ddr-csujad-55-1420)

Program for the Federal High School graduation ceremony at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. For scrapbook page with programs see sac_jaac_1421. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 76. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1422

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1420/

Memo from Dallas C. McLaren, Principal, Poston II School, to Mr. Aihara, Mr. Ikeda, Miss Lind, Mr. Higashioka, and Miss Kobayashi, February 2, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1810)

doc Memo from Dallas C. McLaren, Principal, Poston II School, to Mr. Aihara, Mr. Ikeda, Miss Lind, Mr. Higashioka, and Miss Kobayashi, February 2, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1810)

Memorandum of understanding from Dallas C. McLaren to Mr. Aihara, Mr. Ikeda, Miss Lind, Mr. Higashioka, and Miss Kobayashi regarding the procedures for releasing employees at Poston II School at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1813

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1810/

doc Torch (ddr-csujad-55-2680)

A literary booklet comprised of original essays, poems, and stories. The collection was compiled in an effort to present representative examples of the literary efforts of Tri-State students. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2844

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2680/

doc Sentinel supplement (February 8, 1945): Lesson VII (ddr-csujad-55-668)

Lesson for native Japanese speakers covering topics taught in the adult English class at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Covers prepositions 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 project site: sac_jaac_0670

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-668/

doc Commencement program (ddr-csujad-55-1422)

Invitation to the Federal High School and Eighth Grade graduation ceremony at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. For scrapbook page with programs see sac_jaac_1421. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 76. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1422/

doc Senior banquet, Class of '44 (ddr-csujad-55-1843)

Program for the Senior Banquet for the class of 1944 at Poston incarceration camp. Includes menu, poem, program schedule, and acknowledgements. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1846

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1843/

doc Letter from May Tsukamoto to Mr. Dallas McLaren, April 30, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1879)

Correspondence from May Tsukamoto to Dallas McLaren, updating him on her life in Salt Lake City after leaving Poston incarceration camp, future plans, and thanking McLaren for his support during Tsukamoto's incarceration at Poston. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1882

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1879/

doc Chaparral 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2684)

El Chaparral 1943 yearbook. The contents include classes, activities, departments and sports. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2848

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2684/

doc Commencement exercises, Class of 1944, Poston II High School (ddr-csujad-55-1705)

Commencement program for Poston II high school at Poston incarceration camp. Includes list of graduates, program schedule, and list of class officers. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1707

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1705/

doc Memo from Heart Mountain Scholarship Fund Committee to all public-spirited residents of Heart Mountain, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-921)

Announcement from the Heart Mountain Scholarship Fund Committee to All Public-Spirited Residents regarding the formation of a permanent committee, an upcoming meeting, and donations. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0923

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-921/

doc Senior Banquet, Class of '44 (ddr-csujad-55-1842)

Invitation for the Senior Banquet for the class of 1944 at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1845

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1842/

doc Committee report on adult education and retraining (ddr-csujad-55-1730)

Report and recommendations on adult education and retraining including suggestions relative to vocational retraining and questions. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1732

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1730/

doc Committee report on school buildings and equipment (ddr-csujad-55-1729)

Report and recommendations on school buildings and equipment at Poston incarceration camp. Covers Junior-Senior high school, elementary school, and nursery schools. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1731

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1729/

doc ROAR 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2039)

Rohwer Junior High School yearbook for the year 1943. Includes cover page, poem, principals message, list of administrative staff, clubs, and a list of names of the class of 1946 (including cities of residence prior to incarceration), list of names of the class of 1947 and 1948, summary of important dates, description of 'Lil Acorn, sports, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2039/

doc Night School bulletin (ddr-csujad-55-662)

Brochure and course catalog covering the Night School program, January 28-April 14, [1943], at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes registration procedure, schedule, and information on continuation and addition of classes. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0664

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-662/

img Viking with ships and map illustration (ddr-csujad-55-2532)

Illustration of a viking, ships, and routes of travel. Probably created for a World History class at an incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2639

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2532/

doc Aquila '44 (ddr-csujad-55-2678)

Aquila 1944 Yearbook, Tri-State High School. Tri-State High School opened its doors to 2400 students on September 14, 1942. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2842

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2678/

doc Program for America (ddr-csujad-55-1826)

Published by 6th and 7th Senior Core, Poston High School. Essay and prose on topics relating to children and youth including health, education, housing, family, leisure, liquor, juvenile delinquency, natural resources, labor vs. capital, unemployment, youth, old age, free press, and war. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1829

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1826/

doc Place of schools in War Relocation Centers (ddr-csujad-55-1690)

Essay by Mrs. Lucy W. Adams on the role of schools in Relocation Centers. Covers the birth of a community, the task of schools in incarceration camps, and the educational policy of the War Relocation Authority. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1692

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1690/

doc Class of '43 (ddr-csujad-55-1847)

List of class officers, valedictorian, and salutatorian for the graduating class of 1943, Poston II High School, at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1850

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1847/

doc Night school bulletin (1943) (ddr-csujad-55-664)

Bulletin covering the Adult English program at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes dates, times, and locations for spring term classes and descriptions of "regular English classes" and "special classes." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0666

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-664/