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 Block 207 log (October 12, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1125)

Recording log covering daily activities and events in Block 207 at Poston II incarceration camp. Includes the following topics: I. Staff, II. Block Activities, III. Emergencies, IV. Visitors, V. Memorandums, VI. Remarks, VII. Miscellaneous, and VIII. Managers Notes. Includes brief remarks on "evacuee" labor. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1125/

doc Second quarterly report, July 1 to September 30, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-1653)

Report covering progress of the "relocation" program, movement to "relocation centers", community construction, "evacuee" induction, employment inside and outside the centers, leave regulations, student "relocation", "evacuee" property, self-government, consumer enterprises, education, health and sanitation, welfare, mess operations, police and fire, agriculture and manufacturing, religious activities, "evacuee" newspapers, postal facilities, individual exclusion, repatriation, organization and personnel, chronology …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1653/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 1 to April 15, 1944, Indianapolis, Indiana (ddr-csujad-55-834)

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_0836

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-834/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 63 (May 4, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1051)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on farm employment, jobs for educators and nurses, sports briefs, and recreation hall availability. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1053

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1051/

doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 28 (October 20, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-660)

General information bulletin, series 28, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on October 20, 1942. Bulletin including news, events, and topics related to Heart Mountain Incarceration Camp. Includes: Pay envelopes to be distributed Wednesday, Thursday; First printed newspaper to appear Saturday; Second Heart Mountain case dismissed; Fire information; 15 carloads of staple food on …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-660/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 60 (April 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1049)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on a visit from an Army recruiter, clothing allowances, adoption, electronics courses, softball, and jobs for translators and interpreters. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1049/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 109 (August 10, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1086)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on elections, visit by the Spanish Consul, funerals, sports, job opportunities at Fort Warren, agricultural work, labor work, and other employment opportunities. Includes text in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1086/

doc Teaching efficiency rating sheet (ddr-csujad-55-1814)

Completed job evaluation form for Barbara A. Tohimira, school secretary at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1817

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1814/

img Newspaper staff, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1568)

Black and white photograph of the newspaper staff at Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. Pictured from left to right Nagata, M. Hashimoto, and S. Hayashigawa. From Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 30. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1570

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1568/

Memo from Glen Hartman, Chief of Agriculture, Heart Mountain Relocation Center, to Community Council Agriculture Committee, April 6, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-924)

doc Memo from Glen Hartman, Chief of Agriculture, Heart Mountain Relocation Center, to Community Council Agriculture Committee, April 6, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-924)

Memorandum of understanding from Glen Hartman to the Heart Mountain Community Council Agriculture Committee regarding issues related to the "poultry project" and the termination of K. Ichiro Hoshizaki. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0926

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-924/

img Shoe Department, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1560)

Black and white photograph of M. Maruyama and S. Takemura, shoe department staff at Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp.From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 26. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1562

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1560/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 46 (March 16, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1038)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes an announcement about a new plan for camp healthcare, a new beauty shop, railroad jobs, interviews, employment opportunities in Denver and Montana, shoe rations, and a fabric sale. Includes text in Japanese. See this object …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1038/

img Pencil drawing of man and dump truck (ddr-csujad-55-1891)

Pencil drawing by Seiichi Yoshida depicting a man with a dump truck near an orchard, probably near Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1894

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1891/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 13, 1942 (December 8, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1022)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on a USO fundraiser, shoe shop, dry goods store, football, and a Camp Fire Girls rally. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1024

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1022/

img Radio repair staff, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1571)

Black and white photograph of the radio repair staff at Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. Pictured from left to right, H. Ichimura and T. Kameoka. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 32. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1573

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1571/

doc Notice from the Heart Mountain Community Council, May 2, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-929)

Notice regarding date and time of the "poultry project" hearing and information for witnesses who wish to testify. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0931

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-929/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 16 to April 30, 1944, Peoria, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-841)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Peoria, Illinois. 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_0843

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-841/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, October 7, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-479)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes reports on coal, labor, and food. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0481

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-479/

doc Assignment 1 (ddr-csujad-55-905)

Essay covering Edith Ballard's reflections on joining the teaching staff at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0907

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-905/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 86 (June 18, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1066)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment, a note discouraging incarcerees to write to the Chamber of Commerce, boys club, and lost-and-found. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1068

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1066/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 1944, Rockford, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-816)

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_0818

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-816/

img First class of nurses aides (ddr-csujad-55-1381)

Scrapbook page containing four mounted black and white photographs of groups of female nurses aides in uniform at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Two photographs show scrapbook compiler, Mary F. Clark, one sitting at a desk and the other with a group of nurses aides. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1381/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 96 (July 8, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1075)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes a request for information on the whereabouts of several Japanese nationals, hotel maid jobs, theater name announcement, American history classes, sports, and schedule of Buddhist services. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1075/

img Fabric section of Dry Goods Department, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1576)

Black and white photograph depicting female incarcerees shopping in the fabric section of the dry goods department of Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 34. See also sac_jaac_1530. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1578

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1576/

Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Kansas City area for eeriod ending March 10, 1944, Kansas City, Missouri District (ddr-csujad-55-828)

doc Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Kansas City area for eeriod ending March 10, 1944, Kansas City, Missouri District (ddr-csujad-55-828)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in the Kansas City area. 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_0830

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-828/