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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doc Memo to James Lindley from R.B. Conzzens authorizing Yuriko Domoto's work travel (ddr-densho-356-873)

Carbon copy of memorandum to James Lindley, Project Director of Granada Relocation Project from R. B. Cozzens, Field Assistant Director. Memorandum dictates that military travel permits for Richard Sato, Robert Sasaki and Yuriko Domoto are enclosed and for travel to Manzanar on August 27, 1943. The memo also notes that Yuriko's return travel permit will be …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-873/

doc Outline of Study for Case Workers and Counseling Aides (ddr-densho-356-935)

Outline of policy and standards for caseworkers and counseling aides in the Granada Welfare Office.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-935/

doc Blank Application for Junior Case Workers (ddr-densho-356-955)

Blank application form for a Junior Case Workers

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-955/

doc Social Case Work in a World at War (ddr-densho-356-930)

Description and outline of staff development program for case workers at Granada.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-930/

doc Proposal to form resettlement aid committee (ddr-densho-356-971)

Proposal on how to assist individuals and families leaving camp to resettle by forming committees with individuals already resettled and relevant administrators.

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Margaret Saito (ddr-densho-356-340)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Margaret Saito in which Margaret details her time in Tule Lake, her reason for transferring to Topaz and her desire to relocate to Philadelphia. Margaret also provides details about several mutual friends and her family, and asks about Yuri's. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-340/

doc Memo regarding sewing project (ddr-densho-356-902)

Memo from Samuel Gordon to John J. O. Moore regarding the sewing project status, employment and requests to review employee's requests to work from home. Item stapled together with ddr-densho-356-887, 890, 902, 906 and 907.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-902/

doc Yuriko Domoto's Notice to Report to Work (ddr-densho-356-862)

Yuriko Domoto Tsukada's notice to start work as a Social worker in the public welfare department at Granada Relocation Center

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-862/

doc Notes from Staff Meetings (ddr-densho-356-896)

Handwritten notes from staff meetings attended by Yuriko Domoto Tsukada.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-896/

doc In Service Training Staff Development Program (ddr-densho-356-932)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-932/

doc April Monthly Statistical Report (ddr-densho-356-1003)

Statistical report for the month of April prepared by Yuriko Domoto Tsukada

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doc Notes (ddr-densho-356-998)

Handwritten notes for a statistical report for August 1943

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-998/

doc Occupational code list (ddr-densho-356-946)

List of occupational codes and titles divided by wage classification.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-946/

doc Permanent Pass to Adm. Building (ddr-densho-356-864)

Yuriko Domoto Tsukada's pass to access the Administrative building.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-864/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Yoshito Shibata (ddr-densho-356-254)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Yoshito Shibata in which he details his thoughts and feelings about recent news of governmental attempts to bar Japanese Americans from returning to the West Coast and the recent rulings in EO9066 test cases. He then continues the letter by describing a recent carnival near the base and movies he …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-254/

doc December Monthly Statistical Report (ddr-densho-356-1000)

Statistical report for the month of December prepared by Yuriko Domoto Tsukada

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-1000/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Mitsuko Nakamura (ddr-densho-356-381)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Mitsuko Nakamura in which Mistuko tells about her first days in Crystal City and how it differs from Amache. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-381/

doc Memo about returning files (ddr-densho-356-919)

Memo from John J. O. Moore to office staff about returning case files and keeping them up-to-date.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-919/

doc Outline of Study for Case Workers and Counseling Aides (ddr-densho-356-934)

Outline of policy and standards for caseworkers and counseling aides in the Granada Welfare Office.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-934/

doc Card to Yuri Domoto from Margaret McClain (ddr-densho-356-327)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Margaret McClain that provides Yuri with a possible job opportunity at Minidoka and provides details about Margaret's life in Chicago. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-327/

doc Memo regarding ending public assistance grants to ministers (ddr-densho-356-918)

Memo from John J. O. Moore to caseworkers to inform them of the reason to end public assistance grants to ministers, and scrutinize visit requests and grants for unemployment due to enrollment in Japanese Language School.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-918/

doc Notes (ddr-densho-356-1001)

Handwritten notes for a statistical report for January

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-1001/

doc 22 Ways to Save Paper (ddr-densho-356-925)

Recommendations to employees on ways to save paper during a paper shortage.

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doc Letter to Yuri from Rosie Suyeyasu (ddr-densho-356-278)

Letter to Yuri Domoto Tsukada from Rose "Rosie" Nakagawa Suyeyasu. In the letter she writes about the dust storms at Topaz, working as a typist, the approaching of her one year anniversary, a the upcoming wedding of their mutual friend Yo Ishida, the pregnancy of her sister-in-law, the possibility she may resettle in Colorado, and inquires …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-278/

doc Memo regarding church ministers receiving salaries (ddr-densho-356-911)

Memo from John H. Provinse regarding Christian Ministers receiving salaries from their national organizations. Included is a list of ministers at Amache who are receiving a salary and how much that salary is per month.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-911/