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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Publications
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Heart Mountain sentinel (July 24, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1005)
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_1007
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Sentinel supplement, series 194 (May 4, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1612)
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 the closure of Fort Missoula, selective service, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1614
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Sentinel supplement, series 219 (August 1, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1626)
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 residents leaving for the physical examination, funeral services, Red Cross messages, theft confession, jobs, and general information. Includes text in Japanese. See this object in the California …
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Sentinel supplement, series 192 (April 27, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1611)
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 housing, employment, ID badges, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1613
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Bullador, vol. 2, no. 3 (February 28, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1716)
Newsletter, "El Bullador," published by Poston II high school at Poston incarceration camp. Includes articles on the draft, film committee, resignation of Mr. Aihara, student body, and opinion. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1718
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General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 21 (October 3, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-654)
General information bulletin, series 21, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on October 3, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Heart Mountain High School opens Tuesday; Break in water pipe repaired; Heart Mountain court site picked; Schedule of religious services; Weekday activities; Memorial services to be …
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Sentinel supplement, series 108 (August 5, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1085)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on CAA certificate renewals, geologist talk, police warnings, USO schedule, track and railroad work, sports announcements, and employment opportunities. Includes Japanese text. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …
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Sentinel supplement, series 53 (April 6, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1044)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment, private property stored in Los Angeles, clothing allowances, lectures sponsored by the Buddhist church, the hospitalization of three children, and construction. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
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Tulean dispatch magazine section, vol. 1, no. 9 (April 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1637)
Monthly publication at Tule Lake incarceration camp including stories, poems, commentary and creative writing. Current issue includes "Question 28" by Shuji Kimura, "Mandy's Dream" by Frank Hijikata, "Toppers in Camp" by Yuri Kobukata, Mary Harumi Sakai, and Lorraine Takayama, "Band Leader" by Bryan Mayeda, "Bachelor's Quarters" by George Nakamura, "Poultry Farm" by Makoto Kobukata and "Looking …
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Heart Mountain sentinel (September 11, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1011)
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_1013
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Bullador, senior edition, Class of 1945 (1945) (ddr-csujad-55-1839)
Newsletter, 'El Bullador," published by Poston II high school at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1842
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General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 22 (October 6, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-655)
General information bulletin, series 22, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on October 6, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: High School Opens for 1251 colonists; 2-day faculty conference starts Thursday; New regulation on leave permits; Ghostly intruder terrorizes colonists; Catholic service Wednesday; Appendectomy performed; First …
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Sentinel supplement, series 222 (August 10, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1627)
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 seasonal farm work and railroad jobs, funerals, lost and found, memorial service, scholarship fund, and general information. Includes text in Japanese. See this object in the California …
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General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 12 (September 17, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-646)
General information bulletin, series 12, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on September 17, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Clothing issue situation clarified; Judges, alternates approved; 35 beet workers leave for Montana; Center population now 10,867; Colonists install celotex walls; Mail order house unit to …
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Bullador, vol. 2, no. 4 (March 13 , 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1717)
Newsletter, "El Bullador," published by Poston II high school at Poston incarceration camp. Includes articles on rules and procedures, school play, teacher resignation, teacher shortage, sports, and opinion. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1719
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Heart Mountain sentinel (October 23, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1016)
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_1018
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Sentinel supplement, series 37 (February 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1032)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information about registration, clothing allowances, shoe rations, job offers, and applications for railroad compensation. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1034
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General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 13 (September 19, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-647)
General information bulletin, series 13, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on September 19, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Army provides food on ration basis; Installation of stoves to be completed soon; Break in water line repaired; Ask surrender of expired work leave permits; Nisei …
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Sentinel supplement, series 57 (April 15, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1046)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on recruitment of incarcerated Nisei into armed forces, a ban on kite flying, employment, and Judo school. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1048
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Buddhist digest: Heart Mountain Buddhist Church weekly journal, vol. 1, no. 5 (July 24 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1080)
Weekly bulletin from the Heart Mountain Buddhist Church. Covers the Buddhist library books available, spiritual reflection by Rev. Cubase, and other church announcements. Includes Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1082
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Sentinel supplement, series 207 (June 20, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1620)
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 the draft trial, movie schedule, events, sports, employment, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1622
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Sentinel supplement, series 161 (January 11, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1598)
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 a Fair Employment Practice Committee, accounting classes, and wake services. Includes text in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …
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Sentinel supplement, series 32 (February 18, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1028)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes an announcement from Project Director, Guy Robertson, on registration ("loyalty questionnaire"), and information on clothing allowances, investigation committee, and postal services. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …
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Bullador, vol. 2, no. 5 (March 27, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1714)
Newsletter, "El Bullador," published by Poston II high school at Poston incarceration camp. Includes articles on ticket sales, student carnival leaders, and resignation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1716
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Sentinel supplement, series 206 (June 15, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1619)
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 insurance benefits, children's safety, a draft resistance trial, census, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1621