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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Concentration camps
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Publications
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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 …
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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 …
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Sentinel supplement, series 46 (March 16, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1038)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes an announcement about a new plan for camp healthcare, a new beauty shop, railroad jobs, interviews, employment opportunities in Denver and Montana, shoe rations, and a fabric sale. Includes text in Japanese. See this object …
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Sentinel supplement, series 13, 1942 (December 8, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1022)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on a USO fundraiser, shoe shop, dry goods store, football, and a Camp Fire Girls rally. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1024
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Sentinel supplement, series 204 (June 8, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1618)
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 lost and found, a food store, employment, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1620
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General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 14 (September 22, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-648)
General information bulletin, series 14, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on September 22, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Issue call for 1200 more beet workers; Three granted release to attend colleges; Colonists with law training sought; What to do in case of rattlesnake bite; …
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Sentinel supplement, series 225 (August 22, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1628)
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 Red Cross messages, scholarship fund, sports, funeral services, jobs, and general information. Includes text in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
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General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 9 (September 11, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-644)
General information bulletin, series 9, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on September 11, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: WRA statement released; Temporary court system planned; No favoritism at mess halls; Line-up of talent under way; Armband return requested; Pomona paychecks still issued; Scout movement …
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Sentinel supplement, series 86 (June 18, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1066)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment, a note discouraging incarcerees to write to the Chamber of Commerce, boys club, and lost-and-found. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1068
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General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 10 (September 14, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-645)
General information bulletin, series 10, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on September 14, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Investigation of mess situation under way; Mattress and bed supply sufficient; Temporary judges and alternates named; and Heart attack fatal to man. See this object in …
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Sentinel supplement, series 96 (July 8, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1075)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes a request for information on the whereabouts of several Japanese nationals, hotel maid jobs, theater name announcement, American history classes, sports, and schedule of Buddhist services. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …
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Sentinel supplement, series 163 (January 18, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1600)
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 refund payments, leave clearance and selective service, wake services, relocation officer visit, employment, sports, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …
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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 …
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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: …
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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
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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
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Sentinel supplement, series 5 (November 9, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1019)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes an announcement encouraging Nisei incarcerees to enroll in the Army Language School. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1021
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Sentinel supplement, series 94 (July 5, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1072)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on short wave radios, shoe rations, Bishop Reifsnider's visit, and sports announcements. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1074
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General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 7 (September 10, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-642)
General Information Bulletin, Series 7, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on September 10, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Temporary block administrative officers picked; Mess identification tags ordered; Construction starts on new barracks; Athletic field planned west of Block 5; Lost and Found Department at …
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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
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Sentinel supplement, series 91 (June 29, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1070)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on a "self-government" charter, employment, coal, "relocation" interviews, training courses, girl scouts, sports announcements, and other camp activities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1072
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Bullador (February 14, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1715)
Newsletter, "El Bullador," published by Poston II high school at Poston incarceration camp. Includes articles on El Chap sales, a high school play, clothing class, sports, and opinion. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1717
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Heart Mountain sentinel (August 7, 1943): Zootsuo (ddr-csujad-55-1007)
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_1009
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Sentinel supplement, series 84 (June 15, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1064)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment, a sling shot warning, movies, training courses, an upcoming conference, and lost-and-found. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1066
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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