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 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/

doc Notice from War Relocation Authority to Shoji Nagumo, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-902)

Confirmation card to acknowledge receipt of a departure, arrival, or change of address card from Shoji Nagumo. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0904

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-902/

doc Memo from the Hearing Committee, Community Council Office, Heart Mountain, to Mr. Keijiro Hoshizaki, April 20, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-926)

Memorandum of understanding from the Heart Mountain Community Council Hearing Committee to Keijiro Hoshizaki 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_0928

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-926/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 35 (February 24, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1030)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information about an upcoming talk by a Student Relocation Official, paychecks, school closures, and a public speaking class. Includes Japanese section. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1032

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1030/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 1 to April 15, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-833)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Chicago, 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_0835

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-833/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 50 (March 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1042)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on WRA work regulations, property owners association, employment, Hana-Matsuri, Rural Defense training program, repatriation forms, and farming. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1044

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1042/

doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Yokohama, Chiyono (ddr-csujad-55-1297)

Notice of work assignment for Chiyono Yokohama as a Janitor at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Form WRA-21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1299

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1297/

img Dry Goods Department, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1575)

Black and white photograph depicting a group of incarcerees and the interior of the dry goods department at 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_1577

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1575/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, November 21, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-321)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on camp services, unemployment, and Fair Practice Committee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0323

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-321/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 94 (July 5, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1072)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on short wave radios, shoe rations, Bishop Reifsnider's visit, and sports announcements. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1074

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1072/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 1 to April 15, 1944, Rockford, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-835)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Rockford, 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_0837

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-835/

img A. Takata, Sales Manager, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1535)

Black and white photographic portrait of A. Takata, Sales Manager of Amache Consumer Enterprises at the Amache incarceration camp. From Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 4. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1537

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1535/