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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Sentinel supplement, series 65 (May 7, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1052)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 65 (May 7, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1052)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment, public gathering permits; fundraising for the Hirabayashi case, sick leave, victory gardens, clothing allowances, dry cleaning, and lost-and-found. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1054
Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Masami Iwasa (ddr-csujad-55-165)
doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Masami Iwasa (ddr-csujad-55-165)
Notice of assignment for Masami Iwasa in the Motor Transportation and Maintenance/Motor Repair Unit at the Poston incarceration camp. From WRA-21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0167
WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 16 to April 30, 1944, Indianapolis, Indiana (ddr-csujad-55-840)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 16 to April 30, 1944, Indianapolis, Indiana (ddr-csujad-55-840)
Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Indianapolis, Indiana. Includes summary of jobs, housing, and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0842
Newell star, vo. 1, no. 30 (September 21, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1971)
doc Newell star, vo. 1, no. 30 (September 21, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1971)
Newsletter published at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers news, events, community activities, job openings, sports, and schedule of church services. Includes English and Japanese. From the Masako Adachi scrapbook, page 18. See also sac_jaac_1953. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1974
First large list of staple drugs, the most money I ever spent in one day which of course means nothing to anyone, except myself (ddr-csujad-55-1378)
doc First large list of staple drugs, the most money I ever spent in one day which of course means nothing to anyone, except myself (ddr-csujad-55-1378)
Order form including list of staple drugs for use at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Form includes name of drugs, quantity, unit, price, and amount. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 49. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …
Beauty shop staff, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1567)
img Beauty shop staff, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1567)
Black and white photograph of the beauty shop staff at Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. Pictured from left to right, B. Yamashita, Y. Sugita, M. Inouye. From Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 30 See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1569
Canteen staff, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1553)
img Canteen staff, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1553)
Black and white photograph of the Amache Consumer Enterprises canteen staff at Amache incarceration camp. Pictured from left to right (front row) H. Hamasaki, K. Shinozaki, M. Sugihara (second row) M. Kawamura, M. Asakawa, M. Yonehiro, K. Watanabe, H. Uyeda, N. Kawashima, M. Joe (third row) S. Nabeshima, S. Nabeshima, T. Shiino, H. Dairiki, and J. …
Memo from Glen Hartman, Chief of Agriculture, Heart Mountain Relocation Center, to Mr. K. Ichiro Hoshizaki, April 6, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-922)
doc Memo from Glen Hartman, Chief of Agriculture, Heart Mountain Relocation Center, to Mr. K. Ichiro Hoshizaki, April 6, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-922)
Memorandum of understanding from Glen Hartman to Mr. K. Ichiro Hoshizaki regarding appeal for investigation of Hoshizaki's termination from the "poultry project" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0924
Employment leave instructions (ddr-csujad-55-679)
doc Employment leave instructions (ddr-csujad-55-679)
Procedures for incarcerees regarding "employment leave" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes: Persons eligible for vacation leave; Persons ineligible for vacation leave; Earned vacation; Leave without pay; Sick leave and vacation; Crediting and granting of vacation leave; Transfers and separations; Sick leave; Leave without pay; Unauthorized leave; Application for leave; and Maintenance or leave records. See …
Program from Christmas party for medical staff at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1387)
doc Program from Christmas party for medical staff at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1387)
Program for a Christmas party for the medical staff at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 56. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1389
WRA digest of current job offers for period of Dec. 10 to Dec. 25, 1943, Rockford, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-802)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Dec. 10 to Dec. 25, 1943, Rockford, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-802)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Rockford, Illinois. Includes summary of jobs and housing and a list of job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0804
Teaching efficiency rating sheet (ddr-csujad-55-1815)
doc Teaching efficiency rating sheet (ddr-csujad-55-1815)
Completed job evaluation form for H. Yamashita, school librarian at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1818
Sentinel supplement, series 69 (May 14, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1055)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 69 (May 14, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1055)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on jobs and farming. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1057
Variety Department, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1580)
img Variety Department, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1580)
Black and white photograph depicting incarcerees and staff in the variety department of Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 35. See also sac_jaac_1530. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1582
Termination notice, Form WRA-114, Yokota, Aie (ddr-csujad-55-224)
doc Termination notice, Form WRA-114, Yokota, Aie (ddr-csujad-55-224)
Notice of job termination for Aie Yokota. Form WRA-114. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0226
N. Endo, Fumi Yoshimura, and I. Shirokawa in the Amache Co-op office (ddr-csujad-55-1546)
img N. Endo, Fumi Yoshimura, and I. Shirokawa in the Amache Co-op office (ddr-csujad-55-1546)
Black and white photograph of N. Endo, Fumi Yoshimura, and I. Shirokawa working in the Amache Consumer Enterprises office at Amache incarceration camp. From Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 19. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1548
Form WRA-6B, Hisako Hayakawa (ddr-csujad-55-627)
doc Form WRA-6B, Hisako Hayakawa (ddr-csujad-55-627)
Time card belonging to Hisako Hayakawa for her position as a Block Clerk at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Form WRA-6B. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0629
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, February 2, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-412)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, February 2, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-412)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes report from Mr. Barber on WRA conference, discussion on "farm work policy," and clothing allowances. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0414
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, December 21, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-384)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, December 21, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-384)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on Christmas meal, cooks wages, and retirement. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0386
Blk. 12 v. garden (ddr-csujad-55-897)
doc Blk. 12 v. garden (ddr-csujad-55-897)
List of names of individuals who are residing in Block 12 and working in victory gardens at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0899
Notice of assignment, WRA-21, Aie Yokota (ddr-csujad-55-222)
doc Notice of assignment, WRA-21, Aie Yokota (ddr-csujad-55-222)
Notice of assignment for Aie Yokota as a Stenographer-Clerk at the high school. WRA-21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0224
Amache Consumer Enterprises, Inc. (ddr-csujad-55-1587)
img Amache Consumer Enterprises, Inc. (ddr-csujad-55-1587)
Black and white photograph depicting the front of the Amache Consumer Enterprises building at Amache incarceration camp. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 37. See also sac_jaac_1530. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1589
Block chairmen (ddr-csujad-55-264)
doc Block chairmen (ddr-csujad-55-264)
List of block chairmen at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0266
First large list of staple drugs, the most money I ever spent in one day which of course means nothing to anyone, except myself (ddr-csujad-55-1379)
doc First large list of staple drugs, the most money I ever spent in one day which of course means nothing to anyone, except myself (ddr-csujad-55-1379)
Order form including list of staple drugs for use at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Form includes name of drugs, quantity, unit, price, and amount. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 49. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …
Memo from the Hearing Committee, Community Council Office, Heart Mountain, to Mr. Satoru Saijo, April 20, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-927)
doc Memo from the Hearing Committee, Community Council Office, Heart Mountain, to Mr. Satoru Saijo, April 20, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-927)
Memorandum of understanding from the Heart Mountain Community Council Hearing Committee to Satoru Saijo regarding the date for an upcoming hearing about the "poultry project" dispute. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0929
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