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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img Hair salon (ddr-densho-37-149)

Original WRA caption: This beauty parlour is operated by the Tule Lake Co-operative Enterprise, Inc. Patrons are charged a nominal fee.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-149/

img Sugar beet farmers (ddr-densho-328-292)

Caption in album: "Kinko's Gang."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-328-292/

img Nisei woman (ddr-densho-325-174)

Hisa Nimura in her hospital aide uniform. The handwritten inscription on the front of the photograph reads "To Sumito Sincerely Hisa". Written on the back of the photograph "July 1944).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-325-174/

img Sugar beet farmers (ddr-densho-328-290)

Caption in album: "Who wants sugar?"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-328-290/

doc Payment Records (ddr-densho-355-176)

For Gentaro Takahashi

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-355-176/

doc Takami Hibiya reference letter (ddr-densho-381-142)

A reference letter from Frank H. Hattori to Dillon S. Myer about Takami Hibiya. Hattori mentions Takami's work in the housing division at Minidoka and states that he is "very much Americanized."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-142/

doc Takami Hibiya reference letter (ddr-densho-381-141)

A reference letter from Lorne Huycke to Dillon S. Meyer for Takami Hibiya. Huycke speaks about his contact with Takami at the Minidoka Project, where they worked together in the Housing Department.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-141/

doc Clipping from Placement Office Statistics Division (ddr-densho-383-489)

Showing comparison of employment by divisions as of January 16, 1943, probably from Minidoka Irrigator

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-489/

doc Notice of Assignment (ddr-densho-387-3)

Notice of Assignment for Yotsu Iwata to work in Kitchen

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-387-3/

doc Notice of Assignment (ddr-densho-387-4)

Notice of Assignment for Yotsu Iwata to work as waitress

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-387-4/

doc Manzanar Mess Hall Card (ddr-densho-387-2)

Manzanar Mess Hall Card

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-387-2/

doc Follow up memo regarding church ministers receiving salaries (ddr-densho-356-916)

Memo to James Lindley from John Provinse following up to update the list of ministers at Amache receiving a salary from his church.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-916/

doc Instructions for monthly statistical reports from welfare section (ddr-densho-356-996)

Detailed instructions for the creation of monthly statistical reports.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-996/

doc Staff list and account descriptions (ddr-densho-356-949)

Staff list of first names attached to a description of each department's account and what that account will cover in costs.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-949/

doc In Service Training Staff Development Program (ddr-densho-356-933)

Proposal to have in service training and staff development program in the welfare section.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-933/

doc Results of Discussion Regarding Mutual Problems of Medical Social Worker and Public Welfare Section (ddr-densho-356-928)

An outline of issues discussed at a meeting between Medical Social Workers, Public Health Nurses, and Public Welfare. Topics covered proper protocol to transfer various kinds of cases between departments.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-928/

doc Policy notes (ddr-densho-356-942)

Handwritten notes about public assistance policies in Amache.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-942/

doc Notes (ddr-densho-356-951)

Notes on organizational layout, training, and duties

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-951/

doc Updated policy guidelines for employing children enrolled in school (ddr-densho-356-885)

Updated policy guidelines for children regularly enrolled in school. Includes a blank form for unemployment compensation.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-885/

doc Memo and report (ddr-densho-356-1002)

Memo from John J. O. Moore to case workers regarding the reporting for March attached to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada's March report

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-1002/

doc Postcard to Yuri Domoto from Lounne Pitts (ddr-densho-356-323)

Postcard to Yuri Domoto Tsukada from Lounne Putts in which Lounne provide updates about the ACCC and inquires about Yuriko's work. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-323/

doc Yuriko Domoto's Short Term Leave application (ddr-densho-356-874)

Yuriko Domoto Tsukada's approved short term leave application to attend to infant children being transferred to Amache from Manzanar as part of her job in the Public Welfare Department at Amache.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-874/

doc Organizational layout (ddr-densho-356-947)

Layout of the Welfare Department, listing duties for each position and general workflow.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-947/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Nao Hoshino (ddr-densho-356-324)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Naoko Hoshino detailing the work environment of the social welfare office at Tule Lake and asking advice from Yuriko. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-324/

doc Monthly Statistical Reports (ddr-densho-356-995)

Statistical reports for the months of October, November, and December of 1942.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-995/