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 Sentinel supplement, series 234 (September 19, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-937)

News bulletin from Heart Mountain incarceration camp covering work at the Tooele Ordinance Depot, football, jobs for incarcerees, dental program, and other camp programs. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0939

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-937/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 48 (March 22, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1040)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on Rocky Mountain spotted fever, an announcement on the transfer of warehouse and property control section, nurses aid positions, and plans for a service flag honoring former Heart Mountain incarcerees currently serving in the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1040/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 88 (June 23, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1068)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on job offers for beauticians, farmers, laborers, and hospital personnel in the New York area; information on seasonal and indefinite leave, camp regulations, sports, and movies. See this object in the California State Universities …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1068/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 125 (September 17, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1091)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment opportunities and general camp information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1093

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1091/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 1 to March 15, 1944, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota (ddr-csujad-55-984)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota. 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_0986

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-984/

doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Shoji Nagumo (ddr-csujad-55-917)

Notice of work assignment for Shoji Nagumo as an Adult Activity Leader at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Form WRA-21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0919

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-917/

doc Block managers' policies (ddr-csujad-55-392)

List of responsibilities for Block Managers at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0394

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-392/

doc Amache Co-op souvenir album (ddr-csujad-55-1528)

Souvenir album of Amache Consumer Enterprises at Amache incarceration camp. Covers the history and activities of the co-op including staff, departments, committees, and operations. Includes black and white photographs. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1530

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1528/

img J.J. Hikido, Treasurer, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1531)

Black and white photographic portrait of J.J. Hikido, Treasurer of Amache Consumer Enterprises at the Amache incarceration camp. From Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 3. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1533

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1531/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for eeriod of Dec. 10 to Dec. 25, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-798)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in the Chicago area. 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_0800

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-798/

doc Have you an employable personality? (ddr-csujad-55-1817)

Rating form most likely used for employees of Poston II School at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1820

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1817/

doc Qualities essential for advancement in the office by A. Sidney Galper, Salem Vocational High School, Salem, Massachusetts (ddr-csujad-55-1813)

Excerpt from the text "Stenographic Office Practice" covering "qualities essential for advancement in the office." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1816

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1813/

doc Northern Pacific Railway Company offer of employment (ddr-csujad-55-899)

Offer of employment from the Northern Pacific Railway Company for Shoji Nagumo as a gang track laborer. Covers wages, housing, transportation, and other benefits. Includes Japanese handwritten notes. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0901

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-899/

img U. Oyama in the photo studio, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1564)

Black and white photograph of U. Oyama taking a photograph of a young girl in the photography studio at Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 28. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1566

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1564/

img Kay Watanabe and T. Shiino in the canteen, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1554)

Black and white photograph of Kay Watanabe, T. Shiino, and two incarcerees at the Amache Consumer Enterprises canteen at Amache incarceration camp. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 22. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1556

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1554/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 95 (July 6, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1073)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment, alien registration, handicraft classes, a funeral, an exhibit, and girls softball schedule. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1075

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1073/

doc Translation of a report to Mr. H. Bruppacher of the Legation of Switzerland, July 2, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1398)

Report to Mr. H. Bruppacher of the Legation of Switzerland regarding the state of medical services and health care at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From Mary F. Clark scrapbook, \nBefore I Forget, 1942-1947,; page 60. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1398/

doc Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, September 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-70)

Handwritten correspondence from Ruth Takagi to Margaret Waegell discussing family members, employment, and conditions in the Manzanar incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00074

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-70/

doc Former occupation of evacuees (ddr-csujad-55-20)

List of occupations and the number of individuals who held each occupation prior to being incarcerated. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00023

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-20/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 16 to March 31, 1944, Rockford, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-992)

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_0994

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-992/

img Manjiro Nakawatase, Assistant General Manager, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1537)

Black and white photographic portrait of Manjiro Nakawatase, Assistant General Manager of Amache Consumer Enterprises at the Amache incarceration camp. From Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 5. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1539

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1537/

Memo from Ben B. Lummis, Sr. Engineer, Public Works Division, Heart Mountain Relocation Project, to Janitors Superintendents, January 26, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-626)

doc Memo from Ben B. Lummis, Sr. Engineer, Public Works Division, Heart Mountain Relocation Project, to Janitors Superintendents, January 26, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-626)

Memorandum of understanding from Ben Lummis to janitors and superintendents regarding the duties and workload of janitors and boiler firemen at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0628

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-626/

doc Letter from Tom Yamamoto to Ma and Pa Waegell, November 23, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-57)

Typed correspondence from Tom Yamamoto to the Waegells describing living conditions in Topaz incarceration camp and Yamamoto's current situation. Yamamoto discusses his work as a painter and his intentions to seek a position as an art teacher on the east coast. He also describes sleeping arrangements, food, and working conditions in the camp. See this object …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-57/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 83 (June 11, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1063)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment, selective service, shoe rations, farming opportunities, a fellowship opportunity, training courses, and delivery of paychecks. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1065

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1063/

doc Janitress-job order #17 (ddr-csujad-55-634)

Description of the "janitress" position at Heart Mountain incarceration camp outlining buildings and rooms, duties, and hours. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0636

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-634/