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 32 (February 18, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1028)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes an announcement from Project Director, Guy Robertson, on registration ("loyalty questionnaire"), and information on clothing allowances, investigation committee, and postal services. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1028/

doc Balance sheet of Jerome co-operative enterprises (ddr-csujad-55-41)

Balance sheet for Jerome Co-Operative Enterprises listing financial assets, liabilities, and net savings. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00045

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-41/

doc Comparison of former skills with present offers of employment (ddr-csujad-55-18)

List of incarceree skills and employment offers including occupational classification, former number, occupation percentage, employment number, offer percentage, and unspecified offers. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00021

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-18/

doc Girls! Let's do our part! (ddr-csujad-55-76)

Advertisement and application instructions for an all expenses paid trip for 100 female incarcerees to Camp Shelby, Mississippi. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00080

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-76/

doc Letter from Bill Taketa to James Waegell, September 24, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2340)

Correspondence from Bill Taketa to Mr. James Waegell regarding the opening of school with him taking auto mechanic, English, and social problem and the rest of the day working part-time. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2446

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2340/

doc Community activities section (ddr-csujad-55-14)

Responsibilities and appointment of section leaders for men's and women's athletics, entertainment, socials, and organizations in the Jerome incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00016

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-14/

img Staff of medical division, July 1946 (ddr-csujad-55-1402)

Black and white photograph of the staff members in the medical division at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 63. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1404

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1402/

Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Kansas City area for period ending March 10, 1944, St. Louis, Missouri District (ddr-csujad-55-830)

doc Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Kansas City area for period ending March 10, 1944, St. Louis, Missouri District (ddr-csujad-55-830)

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_0832

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-830/

doc War Relocation Work Corps (ddr-csujad-55-351)

Pamphlet describing the War Relocation Work Corps including planned camp facilities, types of work available, eligibility, benefits, and private employment. "Approved Relocation Areas" section includes descriptions of Manzanar, Parker, Gila, Tule Lake, and Minidoka camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0353

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-351/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Dec. 10 to Dec. 25, 1943, Peoria, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-800)

Report on job vacancies for ""resettlers"" in Peoria, 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_0802

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-800/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, January 15, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-512)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on labor, employment, and administration. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0514

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-512/

doc Termination notice, Form WRA-114, Mary T. Tsukamoto (ddr-csujad-55-4)

Termination of Mary Tsukamoto's job in the Community Services Section of "Jerome Relocation Center." Payroll title was Girls' Activities and rate of pay was $16.00. Form WRA-114. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-4/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 1944, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-817)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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_0819

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-817/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 16 to March 31, 1944, Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-993)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin. 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_0995

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-993/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 37 (February 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1032)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information about registration, clothing allowances, shoe rations, job offers, and applications for railroad compensation. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1034

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1032/

img Cashier office staff, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1548)

Black and white photograph of the cashier office staff at Amache Consumer Enterprises at Amache incarceration camp. Pictured from left to right (front row) H. Akahoshi, Chizuru Kawashiri, Sanaye Yoshimoto (second row) H. Tsuno, Kataro Wunno, R. Sakiyama, and Kazuo Nikaido. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 20. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1548/

img Description of the sewing project at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1436)

Scrapbook page containing two black and white photographs of items made by the "sewing project" and an invitation to a Christmas party at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 87. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1436/

img Variety Department, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1578)

Black and white photograph depicting incarcerees shopping 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_1580

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1578/

img A. Inaba, Secretary, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1532)

Black and white photographic portrait of A. Inaba, Secretary 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_1534

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1532/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 1 to April 15, 1944, Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-836)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin. 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_0838

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-836/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 57 (April 15, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1046)

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 incarcerated Nisei into armed forces, a ban on kite flying, employment, and Judo school. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1048

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1046/

doc Notice of assignment, WRA-21, Aie Yokota (ddr-csujad-55-223)

Notice of assignment for Aie Yokota as a Waitress. WRA-21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0225

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-223/

doc Workers pass, WRA TL-911, Haruye Doi (ddr-csujad-55-1632)

Card belonging to Haruye Doi, permitting her to leave the incarceration camp to work at "Health." Issued on December 12, 194?. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1634

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1632/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 16 to April 30, 1944, Chicago, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-839)

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_0841

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-839/

img Shoe repair staff, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1562)

Black and white photograph of the shoe repair staff at Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. Pictured from left to right (front row) M. Uyehara, K. Maruyama, T. Matsuoka, J. Tsubota (second row) T. Nonaka, M. Washizu, Y. Ogawa, and S. Nogawa. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 27. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1562/