Publications

From 1942-1945, camp inmates published newspapers documenting events inside and outside the camps. Although published under the direction of the camp administration, these newspapers were important for building and maintaining a sense of community among the Japanese Americans.

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339 items
General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 3 (August 29, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-638)
doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 3 (August 29, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-638)
General information bulletin, series 3, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on August 29, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Banking facilities; Housing adjustments; Visits by Nisei soldiers; Barber shops; Stores; Post Office; Fire regulations; and Releases and transfers. See this object in the California State …
General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 8 (September 11, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-643)
doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 8 (September 11, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-643)
General information bulletin, series 8, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on September 11, 1942. Bulletin featuring the article "Special Bulletin on Sugar Beet Harvest" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes recruitment information for incarcerees to harvest sugar beets. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0645
Sentinel supplement (January 23, 1945): Lesson II (ddr-csujad-55-665)
doc Sentinel supplement (January 23, 1945): Lesson II (ddr-csujad-55-665)
Lesson for native Japanese speakers covering topics taught in the adult English class at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Covers pronunciation of the "V"sound in the English language. This is an excerpt from a special issue of "Heart Mountain sentinel" Japanese section, no. 271. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …
Heart Mountain sentinel (August 14, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1008)
img Heart Mountain sentinel (August 14, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1008)
Comic strip created by Bennie Nobori, published in "Heart Mountain Sentinel" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Satirical cartoon features caricatures of a young boy, Zootsuo, and an American Indian "genie." Includes verso in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1010
General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 20 (October 1, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-653)
doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 20 (October 1, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-653)
General information bulletin, series 20, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on October 1, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Heart Mountain host to National WRA Director; Three more schools to open; Further colonist aid sought for beet harvest; Reasons given for periodic lack of hot …
Sentinel supplement, series 23 (January 23, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1024)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 23 (January 23, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1024)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on unemployment compensation, clothing allowances, paychecks, night school, and a funeral. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1026
Heart Mountain sentinel (September 25, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1012)
img Heart Mountain sentinel (September 25, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1012)
Comic strip created by Bennie Nobori, published in "Heart Mountain Sentinel" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Satirical cartoon features caricatures of a young boy, Zootsuo, and an American Indian "genie." Includes verso in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1014
Buddhist digest: Heart Mountain Buddhist Church weekly journal, vol. 1, no. 4 (July 7, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1074)
doc Buddhist digest: Heart Mountain Buddhist Church weekly journal, vol. 1, no. 4 (July 7, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1074)
Weekly bulletin from the Heart Mountain Buddhist Church. Covers the O'Bon (also called Obon or Bon) festival, the significance of O'Bon, and program schedule; Sunday School teachers association, and facts about the Buddhist Church. Includes five pages in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1076
Sentinel supplement, series 123 (September 14, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1089)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 123 (September 14, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1089)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on job offers, clothing allowances, nurses aides, shorthand classes, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1091
General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 26 (October 15, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-658)
doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 26 (October 15, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-658)
General information bulletin, series 26, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on October 15, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Evacuees protected by disability benefits; Offer aid in application for ballots; Doctors rotate for duty at hospital; Dr. Ito in charge of milk station; Fourth appendectomy …
Sentinel supplement, series 76 (May 25, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1059)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 76 (May 25, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1059)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on job offers for Nisei at Army posts, employment opportunities, vocational training, nursery schools, and attorney examinations. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …
Sentinel supplement, series 174 (February 24, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1603)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 174 (February 24, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1603)
News bulletin published at Heart Mountain incarceration camp covering administrative announcements, events, vital statistics, and other necessary information concerning daily life in the camp. Current issue includes information on sedition charges against George Fuji, wake services, discussion forum, employment, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1605
Sentinel supplement, series 98 (July 13, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1076)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 98 (July 13, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1076)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on the arrival of Camp Savage recruiters, a pre-announcement on the WRA segregation program, water conservation, sports briefs, meeting notices, and Buddhist services. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
Sentinel supplement (February 8, 1945): Lesson VII (ddr-csujad-55-668)
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
Sentinel supplement, series 127 (September 22, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1093)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 127 (September 22, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1093)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on a carnival, bowling alley jobs, film screenings, and other employment opportunities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1095
Heart Mountain sentinel (October 30, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1017)
img Heart Mountain sentinel (October 30, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1017)
Comic strip created by Bennie Nobori, published in "Heart Mountain Sentinel" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Satirical cartoon features the adventures of Zootsuo, a young boy at an incarceration camp. Includes verso in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1019
Sentinel supplement, series 81 (June 8, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1062)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 81 (June 8, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1062)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on the results of a sanitation and cleanliness competition, commencement rehearsals, radio and arms sales, claims, coal, contraband, warning to drivers, sports, and a statement discouraging letters from incarcerees to the Chicago WRA office. …
General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 15 (September 23, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-649)
doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 15 (September 23, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-649)
General information bulletin, series 15, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on September 23, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Cooperation asked in meeting housing problem; Center gets 22 additional trucks; Colonists without August work orders listed; Transfer application forms now available; Mothers asked to return …
Night School bulletin (ddr-csujad-55-662)
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
Sentinel supplement, series 77 (May 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1060)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 77 (May 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1060)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment opportunities including healthcare and agriculture, first shipment of cameras, a weightlifting meet, temporary housing, and blackout signals. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
Night school bulletin (1943) (ddr-csujad-55-664)
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
Sentinel supplement, series 34 (February 23, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1029)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 34 (February 23, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1029)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information about registration ("loyalty questionnaire"), electricity conservation, shoe repair, barber, beautician, and track worker jobs, a visit from Milwaukee relocation officer, and outside employment interviews. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California …
Sketchbook on project life: Tule Lake Center (ddr-csujad-55-2521)
img Sketchbook on project life: Tule Lake Center (ddr-csujad-55-2521)
Sketchbook including cartoon illustrations depicting scenes from daily life at Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2628
Sentinel supplement, series 87 (June 22, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1067)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 87 (June 22, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1067)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on a California bill regarding idle farm equipment, schools, theater, and meetings. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1069
Heart Mountain sentinel (October 9, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1015)
img Heart Mountain sentinel (October 9, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1015)
Comic strip created by Bennie Nobori, published in "Heart Mountain Sentinel" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Satirical cartoon features the adventures of Zootsuo, a young boy at an incarceration camp. Includes verso in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1017
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