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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Sentinel supplement, series 232 (September 12, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-939)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 232 (September 12, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-939)
News bulletin from Heart Mountain incarceration camp covering a meeting about work at the Tooele Ordinance Depot, election of Community Enterprises committee, stoves, departure of enlisted incarcerees, call for agricultural workers in Utah, funeral services, railroad jobs, sending packages, jobs at the incarceration camp, and baseball games. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …
Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Shoji Nagumo (ddr-csujad-55-916)
doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Shoji Nagumo (ddr-csujad-55-916)
Notice of work assignment for Shoji Nagumo as an Adult Activity Leader at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Form WRA-21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0918
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, April 4, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-546)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, April 4, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-546)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes report from Health and Sanitation Committee, Fair Practice Labor Committee, milk, and poultry worker hearing. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0548
WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 16 to March 31, 1944, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota (ddr-csujad-55-994)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 16 to March 31, 1944, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota (ddr-csujad-55-994)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota. 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_0996
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, October 14, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-290)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, October 14, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-290)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes "Special Session: Discussion Sugarbeet Labor Problems." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0292
WRA digest of current job offers for period of Dec. 10 to Dec. 25, 1943, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota (ddr-csujad-55-804)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Dec. 10 to Dec. 25, 1943, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota (ddr-csujad-55-804)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota. 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_0806
Jewelry Department, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1570)
img Jewelry Department, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1570)
Black and white photograph of incarcerees shopping in the jewelry department at Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 31. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1572
Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Kansas City area for period ending March 10, 1944, Des Moines, Iowa District (ddr-csujad-55-829)
doc Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Kansas City area for period ending March 10, 1944, Des Moines, Iowa District (ddr-csujad-55-829)
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_0831
Affidavits from Heart Mountain poultry farm employees, April 1, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-923)
doc Affidavits from Heart Mountain poultry farm employees, April 1, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-923)
Affidavits from poultry farm employees regarding termination of Mr. K. Ichiro Hoshizaki. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0925
Barber shop staff, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1563)
img Barber shop staff, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1563)
Black and white photograph of the barber shop staff at Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. Pictured from left to right Yamaoka, S. Omori, T. Tokunaga, M. Nonaka, I. Ota, and T. Miyahara. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 28. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …
Variety and Shoe Dept., Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1558)
img Variety and Shoe Dept., Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1558)
Black and white photograph of the variety and shoe department staff at Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. Pictured from left to right (front row) M. Koyama, M. Morikawa, J. Morimoto, Y. Matsuoka (second row) D. Handa, Taro Hashimoto, Riu Hata, T. Shirakawa, C. Matsumoto, and H. Kinoshita. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 24. …
Hospital corridors; O.B. room; Dental clinic (ddr-csujad-55-1388)
img Hospital corridors; O.B. room; Dental clinic (ddr-csujad-55-1388)
Scrapbook page containing four black and white photographs depicting the hospital corridors, obstetrics room, and the dental clinic at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 57. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
Notice of assignment, WRA-21, George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2173)
doc Notice of assignment, WRA-21, George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2173)
Notice of assignment for George Hideo Nakamura as a butcher at Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2275
WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 1 to March 15, 1944, Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-983)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 1 to March 15, 1944, Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-983)
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_0985
Sentinel supplement, series 49 (March 23, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1041)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 49 (March 23, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1041)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on February clothing allowances, beauty and barber shop openings, post office, unemployment compensation, railroad jobs, recreational activities, judo, employment, and shoe repair. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …
Notice from Guy Robertson, Project Director, to the residents of Heart Mountain, October 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-674)
doc Notice from Guy Robertson, Project Director, to the residents of Heart Mountain, October 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-674)
Notice from Guy Robertson to incarcerees regarding labor shortage, recruitment, and operations for agricultural laborers at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0676
Sentinel supplement, series 58 (April 20, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1047)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 58 (April 20, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1047)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on interviews by Relocation Officers, driving tests, Good Friday services, employment, and sports schedules. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1049
Memo from Frank Smith, Chief, Employment Division, to all teacher interviewers, February 12, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-192)
doc Memo from Frank Smith, Chief, Employment Division, to all teacher interviewers, February 12, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-192)
Memorandum of understanding from Frank Smith, Chief of Employment Division in Tule Lake camp, to teacher interviewers regarding the responsibilities of teachers. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0194
Mr. Momose, Tailor Shop Chief in the tailor shop, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1565)
img Mr. Momose, Tailor Shop Chief in the tailor shop, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1565)
Black and white photograph of Mr. Momose, tailor shop chief, in the tailor shop at Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 29. See also See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1567
WRA digest of current job offers for period of July 1 to July 15, 1944, Kansas City, Missouri District (ddr-csujad-55-849)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of July 1 to July 15, 1944, Kansas City, Missouri District (ddr-csujad-55-849)
Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Kansas City, Missouri. 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_0851
Janitor-job order #3 (ddr-csujad-55-633)
doc Janitor-job order #3 (ddr-csujad-55-633)
Description of the 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_0635
Digest of current job offers in the State of Iowa for period ending January 31, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-808)
doc Digest of current job offers in the State of Iowa for period ending January 31, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-808)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Iowa. 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_0810
Sentinel supplement, series 106 (August 2, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1084)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 106 (August 2, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1084)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on a correction from a previous Sentinel publication, swimming hole, movies, sports announcements, a funeral, death announcement, and employment opportunities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1086
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, November 10, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-314)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, November 10, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-314)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on liquor in the camp, fences, unemployment, wages, Fair Labor Practice committee, and formation of a Crafting Committee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0316
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, November 28, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-327)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, November 28, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-327)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on wages, records, facilities, and hospital. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0329
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