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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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
WRA digest of current job offers for period of Dec. 10 to Dec. 25, 1943, Indianapolis, Indiana (ddr-csujad-55-799)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Dec. 10 to Dec. 25, 1943, Indianapolis, Indiana (ddr-csujad-55-799)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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_0801
Sentinel supplement, series 152 (December 7, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1096)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 152 (December 7, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1096)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on recruiters from Camp Savage, sports announcements, and job offers. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1098
Variety Department, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1579)
img Variety Department, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1579)
Black and white photograph depicting incarcerees at a counter 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_1581
Administrative instruction (United States. War Relocation Authority) (November 6, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1638)
doc Administrative instruction (United States. War Relocation Authority) (November 6, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1638)
Administrative instruction amendment to Order no. 7 from A. W. Empie, Chief Administrative Officer, Poston to "All Employees" regarding meals for employees children. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1640
Minutes from Heart Mountain Community Council special session, January 10, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-510)
doc Minutes from Heart Mountain Community Council special session, January 10, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-510)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting Special Session. Includes discussion on labor, fire, and "evacuee doctors." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0512
Canteen, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1585)
img Canteen, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1585)
Black and white photograph depicting incarcerees standing outside of the Canteen 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_1587
Sentinel supplement, sries 105 (July 30, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1082)
doc Sentinel supplement, sries 105 (July 30, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1082)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on Sentinel sales, shoe and food rations, Well Baby clinic schedule, visit by geologist, funerals, straw bailing and track work, and employment opportunities. Includes Japanese text. See this object in the California State Universities …
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, December 1, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-370)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, December 1, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-370)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on work clothing, meal charges, wages, and "movie problems." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0372
WRA digest of current job offers for period of Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 1944, Indianapolis, Indiana (ddr-csujad-55-814)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 1944, Indianapolis, Indiana (ddr-csujad-55-814)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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_0816
Sentinel supplement, series 231 (September 11, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-938)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 231 (September 11, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-938)
News bulletin from Heart Mountain incarceration camp covering work at the Tooele Ordinance Depot, death of incarceree, departure of enlisted incarcerees, funeral arrangements, and relocation of the Red Cross office. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0940
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, December 15, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-380)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, December 15, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-380)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on "wage problems," unemployment compensation, personal property, Fair Practice Committee, schools, and community enterprises. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0382
Reassignment slip, WPA Form 402, Masatoshi Abe (ddr-csujad-55-27)
doc Reassignment slip, WPA Form 402, Masatoshi Abe (ddr-csujad-55-27)
Reassignment slip for Masatoshi Abe issued by the Works Progress Administration. The form includes completed identification and occupation information. WPA Form 402. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00030
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, December 3, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-496)
doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, December 3, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-496)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes a discussion of workers compensation, camp facilities, and services. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0498
Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, April 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-73)
doc Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, April 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-73)
Handwritten correspondence from Ruth Takagi to Margaret Waegell discussing Takagi's family and working conditions in the camp. Takagi discusses an upcoming move and teaching position at the Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00077
General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 8 (September 11, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-643)
doc General information bulletin (Cody, Wyo.), series 8 (September 11, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-643)
General information bulletin, series 8, published at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp, Wyoming on September 11, 1942. Bulletin featuring the article "Special Bulletin on Sugar Beet Harvest" at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes recruitment information for incarcerees to harvest sugar beets. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0645
Highlights of financial report (ddr-csujad-55-1602)
doc Highlights of financial report (ddr-csujad-55-1602)
Financial report for Heart Mountain Community Enterprises covering patronage refunds, assets, liabilities, net worth, sales, expenses, and profits. Includes one page in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1604
Laborers pass to ride, Form WRA-TL-933, Osamu Oseto (ddr-csujad-55-1901)
doc Laborers pass to ride, Form WRA-TL-933, Osamu Oseto (ddr-csujad-55-1901)
Pass permitting Osamu Oseto to ride to and from the mess hall for work at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Form WRA-TL-933. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1904
Sentinel supplement, series 23 (January 23, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1024)
doc Sentinel supplement, series 23 (January 23, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1024)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on unemployment compensation, clothing allowances, paychecks, night school, and a funeral. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1026
Dry Goods Dept., Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1559)
img Dry Goods Dept., Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1559)
Black and white photograph of the dry goods staff at Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. Pictured from left to right (front row) H. Akaki, J. Uyemura (second row) H. Yagi, E. Minabe, E. Tsukamoto, Y. Hoshizaki, and H. Miyao. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 25. See also see also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See …
Notice of assignment, WRA-21, George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2428)
doc Notice of assignment, WRA-21, George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2428)
Notice of assignment for George Hideo Nakamura as an assistant butcher shop superintendent, probably at Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2534
Cincinnati has various attractive jobs available (ddr-csujad-55-825)
doc Cincinnati has various attractive jobs available (ddr-csujad-55-825)
Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Cincinnati, Ohio. 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_0827
WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 16 to April 30, 1944, Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-843)
doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 16 to April 30, 1944, Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-843)
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_0845
H.T. Tomio, General Manager, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1534)
img H.T. Tomio, General Manager, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1534)
Black and white photographic portrait of H.T. Tomio, General Manager of Amache Consumer Enterprises at the Amache incarceration camp. From Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 4. See also See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1536
Form WRA-6B, Shoji Nagumo (ddr-csujad-55-628)
doc Form WRA-6B, Shoji Nagumo (ddr-csujad-55-628)
Time card belonging to Shoji Nagumo for his position as a Block Coordinator at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Form WRA-6B. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0630
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