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
Heart Mountain unit reporter, vol. 1, no. 1 (October 5, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1095)
doc Heart Mountain unit reporter, vol. 1, no. 1 (October 5, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1095)
Newsletter of the Heart Mountain unit of the American Red Cross. Includes the following sections: "Heart Mountain Unit Ready for Action", "Junior Red Cross to Have Drive in November," "L. Anderson to Visit Center," "1632 Letter Orient-Bound," "First Aid Class Starts," "Class at Fire Station," and "Functional Swim and Water Safety Program." See this object in …
Sentinel supplement, series 40 (March 3, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1035)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 40 (March 3, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1035)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on registration ("loyalty questionnaire") for female incarcerees, range firing schedule, a farewell dinner for Dr. Kinoshita, and the YWCA schedule. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …
Sentinel supplement, series 109 (August 10, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1086)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 109 (August 10, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1086)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on elections, visit by the Spanish Consul, funerals, sports, job opportunities at Fort Warren, agricultural work, labor work, and other employment opportunities. Includes text in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities …
Sentinel supplement, series 210 (July 4, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1622)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 210 (July 4, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1622)
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 reservists leaving for active duty, Fourth of July celebrations, a drowning in a nearby canal, employment, the draft trial, and general information. See this object in the …
Sentinel supplement (February 6, 1945): Lesson VI (ddr-csujad-55-667)
doc Sentinel supplement (February 6, 1945): Lesson VI (ddr-csujad-55-667)
Lesson for native Japanese speakers covering topics taught in the adult English class at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Covers nominatives, genitives, datives, accusatives, vocatives, and personal pronouns in the English language. This is an excerpt from a special issue of "Heart Mountain sentinel" Japanese section, no. 275. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …
Heart Mountain sentinel (August 28, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1003)
img Heart Mountain sentinel (August 28, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1003)
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_1005
Sentinel supplement, series 63 (May 4, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1051)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 63 (May 4, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1051)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on farm employment, jobs for educators and nurses, sports briefs, and recreation hall availability. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1053
General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 28 (October 20, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-660)
doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 28 (October 20, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-660)
General information bulletin, series 28, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on October 20, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain Incarceration Camp. Includes: Pay envelopes to be distributed Wednesday, Thursday; First printed newspaper to appear Saturday; Second Heart Mountain case dismissed; Fire information; 15 carloads of staple food on …
Sentinel supplement, series 60 (April 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1049)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 60 (April 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1049)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on a visit from an Army recruiter, clothing allowances, adoption, electronics courses, softball, and jobs for translators and interpreters. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 1 (August 25, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-636)
doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 1 (August 25, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-636)
General information bulletin, series 1, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on August 25, 1942. This issue titled: Facts About Heart Mountain. Bulletin describing the Heart Mountain incarceration camp near Cody, Wyoming. Includes information about the region, environment, administration, and facilities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …
Sentinel supplement, series 35 (February 24, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1030)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 35 (February 24, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1030)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information about an upcoming talk by a Student Relocation Official, paychecks, school closures, and a public speaking class. Includes Japanese section. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1032
Sentinel supplement, series 50 (March 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1042)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 50 (March 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1042)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on WRA work regulations, property owners association, employment, Hana-Matsuri, Rural Defense training program, repatriation forms, and farming. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1044
Hunt Hi-lites, vol. 2, no. 5 (December 10, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1933)
doc Hunt Hi-lites, vol. 2, no. 5 (December 10, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1933)
Newsletter published by Hunt High School at Minidoka incarceration camp. Covers events, activities, news, sports, and opinion related to Hunt High School students. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1936
Tulean dispatch magazine section, vol. 1, no. 8 (March 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1636)
doc Tulean dispatch magazine section, vol. 1, no. 8 (March 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1636)
Monthly publication at Tule Lake incarceration camp including stories, poems, commentary and creative writing. Current issue includes "Nisei America" by Riley O'Suga, "What Makes Peter Run?" by Frances Okomoto, "Haiku and Painting" by Ken Yasuda, "Tule in Rhyme" by Iku Wada, "Ramblings" by Eugene Okada, "It's the Little Things of Life" by Sachiko Higashi, "Looking Back" …
Sentinel supplement (January 30, 1945): Lesson IV (ddr-csujad-55-666)
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 …
Tulean dispatch magazine section, vol. 1, no. 7 (February 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1635)
doc Tulean dispatch magazine section, vol. 1, no. 7 (February 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1635)
Monthly publication at Tule Lake incarceration camp including stories, poems, commentary and creative writing. Current issue includes "Snow Blossom" by Ken Yasuda, "Barber's Wife' by Arthur Morimitsu, "In the Still of the Night" by Frank Tanabe, "Haiku and Painting" by Ken Yasuda, "Looking Back" by George Nakamura, "Expose of the Wolf" by Iroh Otoko, "Corn on …
Heart Mountain sentinel (September 4, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1010)
img Heart Mountain sentinel (September 4, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1010)
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_1012
Stand up and take a bow, Mr. Hale, Sir (ddr-csujad-55-1675)
doc Stand up and take a bow, Mr. Hale, Sir (ddr-csujad-55-1675)
Essay on discrimination towards Japanese Americans by a local barber. An excerpt from the Poston Chronicle, November 18, 1944. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1677
Sentinel supplement, series 30 (February 15, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1026)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 30 (February 15, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1026)
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") schedule and instructions, policy on construction materials, and paychecks. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1028
Sentinel supplement, series 1 (October 27, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1018)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 1 (October 27, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1018)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on voter registration, clothing allowances, check cashing, and Santa Anita clothing distribution. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1020
Sentinel supplement, series 93 (July 2, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1071)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 93 (July 2, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1071)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment, railroad jobs, improper use of official stationary, training courses, victory gardens, tax exemptions, camp recreation, and sports. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1073
Sentinel supplement, series 198 (May 18, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1614)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 198 (May 18, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1614)
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 relocation office transfer, cannery jobs, Red Cross messages, unemployment, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1616
Senior edition (ddr-csujad-55-1932)
doc Senior edition (ddr-csujad-55-1932)
Yearbook for Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Includes dedication, forward, list of staff, honorary cabinet members, messages from the school principal and class president, hall of fame, class will, calendar of events, class prophecy, and page for signatures. Includes illustrations. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …
Sentinel supplement, series 228 (August 31, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-943)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 228 (August 31, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-943)
News bulletin from Heart Mountain incarceration camp covering jobs through the Army Ordinance Division, lost and found, adult education, visitors to Heart Mountain, Red Cross, college opportunity, books for Japanese prisoners, mailing Christmas packages, and other job offers for incarcerees. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0945
Sentinel supplement, series 227 (August 29, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-944)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 227 (August 29, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-944)
News bulletin from Heart Mountain incarceration camp covering election of Trust Committeemen, pre-induction physicals, donation drive for scholarship fund, contraband, lumber work opportunities, rules and regulations, and job opportunities at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0946
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