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 WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 16 to March 31, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-989)

List of current job vacancies for "resettlers" in the Chicago area including job titles and pay for males and females. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0991

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-989/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, June 22, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2331)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's job at Manzanar incarceration camp, inquiring about life in Florin, and general updates on family and daily life. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2437

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2331/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 103 (July 27, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1081)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on student interviews, jobs in Cleveland, paper mill work, camp cleanup day, volunteers for swimming hole, jobs for skilled craftsmen, and sports announcements. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1081/

Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director, War Relocation Authority, to Mr. Guy Robertson, Project Director, Heart Mountain Relocation Center, May 13, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-565)

doc Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director, War Relocation Authority, to Mr. Guy Robertson, Project Director, Heart Mountain Relocation Center, May 13, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-565)

Correspondence from Dillon S. Myer to Guy Robertson requesting that Robertson provide instructions to incarcerees regarding "seasonal leave." Instructions cover working under contract with the War Food Administration, unemployment complaints, permission to traveling outside the "travel district," breaking labor contract, converting to indefinite leave, selective service, and work record. See this object in the California State …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-565/

doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Shoji Nagumo (ddr-csujad-55-629)

Notice of assignment for Shoji Nagumo as a chef at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Form WRA-21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0631

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-629/

doc Memo from Frank E. Gibbs, Acting Relocation Supervisor, to all Project Directors, January 31, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-806)

Memorandum of understanding from Frank Gibbs to All Project Directors regarding the promotion of jobs for "resettlers." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0808

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-806/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 41 (March 8, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1036)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on sharecropping and railroad, poultry, and farming jobs. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1038

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1036/

img Warehouse staff, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1552)

Black and white photograph of the warehouse staff at Amache Consumer Enterprises at Amache incarceration camp. Pictured from left to right, R. Hashimoto, Y. Masatani, and G. Fujii. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 21. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1554

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1552/

doc Notice of assignment, WRA-21, Aie Yokota (ddr-csujad-55-213)

Notice of assignment for Aie Yokota. WRA-21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0215

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-213/

doc Office memorandum, no. 27 (January 7, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-623)

Memorandum of understanding from Guy Robertson, Project Director at Heart Mountain incarceration camp, to All Division and Section Heads regarding the procedures for repair and filing claims for incarcerees whose eyeglasses broken on the job. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0625

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-623/

doc Letter from three Japanese nurses, October 11, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1384)

Letter of resignation from three Japanese nurses at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 55. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1386

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1384/

doc Night janitor-job order #23 (ddr-csujad-55-635)

Description of the Night Janitor 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_0637

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-635/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 51 (March 30, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1043)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on a ban on private practice for barbers and beauticians, shoe repair, sumo, a dance event, and employment. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1045

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1043/

doc Detroit's job opportunities plentiful (ddr-csujad-55-821)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Detroit, Michigan. Includes summary of jobs 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_0823

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-821/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 72 (May 19, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1057)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on recruitment of Japanese language instructors, postal services, YWCA conference, shoes, and volleyball. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1059

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1057/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, January 12, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-511)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on labor and employment. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0513

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-511/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 71 (May 18, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1056)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on coal, shoes, job placement, volleyball, YWCA conference, conditions in Nebraska, girl scouts, and sports schedules. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1058

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1056/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, November 9, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-313)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes reports on coal crew, Temporary Protection Committee, boiler attendants, and the formation of a Fair Labor Practice committee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0315

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-313/

doc Typical rating sheet for interview (ddr-csujad-55-1816)

Blank interview rating form, most likely used at Poston II School at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1819

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1816/

doc Notice of assignment, WRA-21, Haruye Doi (ddr-csujad-55-1634)

Notice of work assignment for Haruye Doi as Acting Chief Nurse. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1636

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1634/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 1 to March 15, 1944, Rockford, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-982)

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_0984

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-982/

doc Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Philadelphia, PA. District (ddr-csujad-55-823)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in the Middle Atlantic and Philadelphia 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_0825

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-823/

doc Findings (ddr-csujad-55-1230)

Report on findings from hearings regarding the termination of Mr. K. Ichiro Hoshizaki and the "poultry dispute" in the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1232

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1230/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 16 to April 30, 1944, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota (ddr-csujad-55-844)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota. 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_0846

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-844/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 162 (January 13, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1599)

News bulletin published at Heart Mountain incarceration camp covering administrative announcements, events, vital statistics, and other necessary information concerning daily life in the camp. Current issue includes information on shorthand classes, Red Cross messages, decorations, stored property, wake services, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1601

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1599/