Work and jobs

Both Issei and Nisei took jobs within the camps, at wages set not to exceed soldiers' pay: $12 per month for unskilled labor, $16 for skilled labor, and $19 for professional employees. WRA staff was paid much more for the same jobs. Though public opinion mandated such low pay, dissatisfied Japanese Americans objected to losing their right to make a decent living. They had to use their sparse income for necessities, such as warm clothing and shoes.

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G. Kenneth Hikogawa polishing grease-wood (ddr-fom-1-885)
img G. Kenneth Hikogawa polishing grease-wood (ddr-fom-1-885)
WRA caption on reverse: "Polishing 'grease-wood' to make furniture." G. Kenneth Hikogawa was a carpenter from Tacoma, Washington.
Sokichi Hoshide repairing watches (ddr-fom-1-867)
img Sokichi Hoshide repairing watches (ddr-fom-1-867)
WRA caption on reverse: "Watch repair shop." Sokichi Hoshide was the head watch maker from Seattle, Washington.
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