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 69 (May 14, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1055)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on jobs and farming. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1057

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1055/

img Variety Department, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1580)

Black and white photograph depicting incarcerees and staff in the variety department of Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 35. See also sac_jaac_1530. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1582

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1580/

doc Termination notice, Form WRA-114, Yokota, Aie (ddr-csujad-55-224)

Notice of job termination for Aie Yokota. Form WRA-114. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0226

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-224/

img N. Endo, Fumi Yoshimura, and I. Shirokawa in the Amache Co-op office (ddr-csujad-55-1546)

Black and white photograph of N. Endo, Fumi Yoshimura, and I. Shirokawa working in the Amache Consumer Enterprises office at Amache incarceration camp. From Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 19. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1548

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1546/

doc Form WRA-6B, Hisako Hayakawa (ddr-csujad-55-627)

Time card belonging to Hisako Hayakawa for her position as a Block Clerk at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Form WRA-6B. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0629

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-627/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, February 2, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-412)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes report from Mr. Barber on WRA conference, discussion on "farm work policy," and clothing allowances. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0414

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-412/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, December 21, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-384)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on Christmas meal, cooks wages, and retirement. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0386

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-384/

doc Blk. 12 v. garden (ddr-csujad-55-897)

List of names of individuals who are residing in Block 12 and working in victory gardens at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0899

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-897/

doc Notice of assignment, WRA-21, Aie Yokota (ddr-csujad-55-222)

Notice of assignment for Aie Yokota as a Stenographer-Clerk at the high school. WRA-21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0224

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-222/

img Amache Consumer Enterprises, Inc. (ddr-csujad-55-1587)

Black and white photograph depicting the front of the Amache Consumer Enterprises building at Amache incarceration camp. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 37. See also sac_jaac_1530. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1589

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1587/

doc Block chairmen (ddr-csujad-55-264)

List of block chairmen at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0266

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-264/

doc First large list of staple drugs, the most money I ever spent in one day which of course means nothing to anyone, except myself (ddr-csujad-55-1379)

Order form including list of staple drugs for use at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Form includes name of drugs, quantity, unit, price, and amount. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 49. 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-55-1379/

doc Memo from the Hearing Committee, Community Council Office, Heart Mountain, to Mr. Satoru Saijo, April 20, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-927)

Memorandum of understanding from the Heart Mountain Community Council Hearing Committee to Satoru Saijo regarding the date for an upcoming hearing about the "poultry project" dispute. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0929

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-927/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, October 16, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-291)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on canal repair project. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0293

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-291/

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/