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 Cumulative record, pre-school and elementary school (ddr-csujad-55-1791)

Student record form for pre-school through elementary school at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1794

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1791/

doc Christmas letter from Miles E. Cary to the teachers of Poston, January 3, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1820)

Correspondence and holiday greeting from Miles E. Cary to the teachers of Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1823

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1820/

doc RODR 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2041)

Rohwer Junior High School yearbook for the year 1945. Includes superintendents message, principals message, faculty and staff, class officers, list of names of the class of 1945, list of names of the 7th and 8th grade class, "relocatees," class wills, student council, honor society, American's Creed, a poem about Rohwer, clubs, and signatures. See this object …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2041/

doc Today we follow, tomorrow we lead (ddr-csujad-55-1911)

Speech given by Paul Ohumra [Omura] 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_1914

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1911/

doc Class of '45 (ddr-csujad-55-1852)

List of class officers, valedictorian, and salutatorian for the graduating class of 1945 at Miles E. Cary high school at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1855

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1852/

doc Night school bulletin, no. 1 (October 24, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-661)

Brochure and course catalog covering the Night School adult education program at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes description of the program, teachers, enrollment, class meetings, registration, classes currently meeting, upcoming classes, and information on correspondence courses. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0663

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-661/

doc Library permit (ddr-csujad-55-1764)

Library permit form for Ben Dahi at Poston II schools at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1766

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1764/

doc Program, 2nd Annual Commencement, Heart Mountain High School (ddr-csujad-55-907)

Commencement program for Heart Mountain incarceration camp high school. Includes program schedule and names of 1943 and 1944 graduates. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0909

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-907/

doc Poston Schools confidential rating sheet (ddr-csujad-55-1786)

Confidential rating form for Poston Schools at Poston incarceration camp. Includes fields for rating a child's behavioral characteristics and recommendations. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1789

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1786/

doc Materials available on education for national defense, undated (ddr-csujad-55-1739)

List of instructional materials and bulletins related to education and democracy. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1741

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1739/

Recommendations by the Committee on Editing Project Reports on Education for Relocation, War Relocation Authority, Community Management Division, Education Section (ddr-csujad-55-1703)

doc Recommendations by the Committee on Editing Project Reports on Education for Relocation, War Relocation Authority, Community Management Division, Education Section (ddr-csujad-55-1703)

Report and recommendations by the Committee on Editing Project Reports on Education for Relocation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1705

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1703/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, October 30, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-304)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on schools and winter clothing allowances. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0306

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-304/

doc Attendees (ddr-csujad-55-1860)

List of individuals who attended the Poston II High School reunion in San Jose, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1863

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1860/

doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1926)

Sociology essay by Johnnie Sakaguchi for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers population size as it relates to social problems. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1929

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1926/

doc Attendance procedure, Elementary Division (ddr-csujad-55-1779)

Attendance procedures for the Elementary Division schools at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1782

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1779/

doc Growth in skills and knowledge (ddr-csujad-55-1994)

Report card from a school at Tule Lake incarceration camp belonging to Allan Minoru Hida, 8th grade. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1997

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1994/

doc Attendance rules and procedures (ddr-csujad-55-1771)

List of policies and procedures for Miles E. Carey High School at Poston incarceration camp including attendance, tardiness, absences, teacher's responsibilities, office responsibilities, and forms. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1774

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1771/

doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1921)

Sociology essay by Takahashi Kamine for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers population size as it relates to social life. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1924

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1921/

doc On wings of forgiveness (ddr-csujad-55-261)

Article published in Reader's Digest describing Yuzuru John Takeshita's experience in the Tule Lake incarceration camp, his teacher Margaret Gunderson, and post-incarceration events. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0263

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-261/

doc Daily program of Poston High Schools (ddr-csujad-55-1762)

Daily program belonging to Hisaomi Morimoto for Poston High School at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1764

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1762/

doc Poston II High School reunion registration list (ddr-csujad-55-1861)

List of registrants for the Poston II High School reunion. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1864

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1861/

doc Education (ddr-csujad-55-1869)

Essay by Dan Inouye describing his experience graduating from Poston II school, going on to higher education, service in the armed forces, and later, employment by the State of California. From the Poston II Reunion Program. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1872

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1869/

doc Student progress report (ddr-csujad-55-148)

Progress report for Taeko Ono's 9th grade Gym class at Poston Secondary School. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0150

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-148/

doc List of evacuee employees, October, 1942-August 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1818)

List of incarcerees employed in the school system at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1821

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1818/

doc Poston High School diploma for Joe Ono (ddr-csujad-55-142)

High school diploma for Joe Ono from Poston High School. Signed by principal John Girdler and superintendent of education, Arthur L. Harris. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0144

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-142/