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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img Canteen counter, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1572)

Black and white candid photograph depicting a crowd of incarcerees in the Canteen at Amache incarceration camp. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 33. See also sac_jaac_1530. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1574

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1572/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, September 2, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-467)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on labor shortage, private enterprise, and youth organizations. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0469

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-467/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 81 (June 8, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1062)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on the results of a sanitation and cleanliness competition, commencement rehearsals, radio and arms sales, claims, coal, contraband, warning to drivers, sports, and a statement discouraging letters from incarcerees to the Chicago WRA office. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1062/

doc Reactions to laborers from relocation centers (ddr-csujad-55-1279)

An article published in "Sociology and social research: an international journal," vol. 29, no. 1 (September/October, 1944). Essay reporting the results of a survey given to employers regarding Japanese farm laborers. Covers wages, types of crops, character traits, quality of the work, and other opinions of the employers towards farm laborers of Japanese ancestry. See this …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1279/

doc Job opportunities in Grand Rapids, Buffalo, Columbus and other spots in area (ddr-csujad-55-827)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Columbus, 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_0829

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-827/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 77 (May 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1060)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment opportunities including healthcare and agriculture, first shipment of cameras, a weightlifting meet, temporary housing, and blackout signals. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1060/

doc Job analysis and description of property clerk (ddr-csujad-55-1811)

Description of the school Property Clerk position at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1814

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1811/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 34 (February 23, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1029)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information about registration ("loyalty questionnaire"), electricity conservation, shoe repair, barber, beautician, and track worker jobs, a visit from Milwaukee relocation officer, and outside employment interviews. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1029/

img Dr. E.R. Kuwahara and Shizu Fukuyama in the Optical Department, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1561)

Black and white photograph of Dr. E.R. Kuwahara, Shizu Fukuyama, and an incarceree in the optical department office at Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 27. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1563

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1561/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 87 (June 22, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1067)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on a California bill regarding idle farm equipment, schools, theater, and meetings. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1069

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1067/

doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, George Nagumo (ddr-csujad-55-918)

Notice of work assignment for George Nagumo as a Male Orderly at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Form WRA-21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0920

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-918/

doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Lily Sadae Hirota (ddr-csujad-55-1900)

Notice of assignment for Lily Sadaye [Sadae] Hirota for work in Mess Operations at Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1903

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1900/

doc Letter from Irene Jaderquist, Guidance Counselor, Tule Lake Center (ddr-csujad-55-211)

Letter of support from Irene Jaderquist regarding Aie Yokota's job skills. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0213

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-211/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 100 (July 20, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1079)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on a long-distance phone call ban, receipts, beauty school, tailoring and sewing classes, funeral announcement, sports briefs, employment, and lost-and-found. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1081

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1079/

doc Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, January 8, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-72)

Handwritten correspondence from Ruth Takagi to Margaret Waegell thanking Waegell for a gift and discussing Takagi's family, activities, and work. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00076

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-72/

img Firemen in front of fire truck at Tule Lake (ddr-csujad-55-2202)

Black and white photograph depicting nine firemen with a fire truck at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Pictured from left to right, Chief Chuck Yokota, Masuo Yamamura, Jack Oseto, Minoru Yamamoto, Nobu Sugioka, Noboru Aoki, Captain Matsuo, Engineer Frank Akira Yoshimi, and Assistant Chief George Endo. Not pictured, Soji Akiyama and Yokio Matsumoto. The caption reads: Station …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2202/

doc Memo from Rex J. Stanton, Supt., Heart Mountain Relocation Projec,t to Mr. Shoji Nagumo, January 16, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-624)

Memorandum of understanding from Rex Stanton to Shoji Nagumo regarding a job opening for a plumber-fireman position at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0626

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-624/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 16 to March 31, 1944, Indianapolis, Indiana (ddr-csujad-55-990)

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_0992

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-990/

doc Hints for the Embryo Office Employee by A. Sidney Galper, Salem Vocational High School, Salem, Massachussetts (ddr-csujad-55-1812)

Excerpt from the text "Stenographic Office Practice" covering tips for "increasing your value to your employer." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1815

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1812/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 122 (September 10, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1088)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment opportunities, jobs at Heart Mountain, sugar company jobs, and disposal of hot ashes. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1090

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1088/

doc Letter from Mark S. Tsunokai to Mr. Shoji Nagumo, September 14, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-901)

Correspondence from Mark S. Tsunokai to Shoji Nagumo regarding work for the Northern Pacific Railway Company. Covers availability of work for Nagumo, nature of the job, wages, and other details. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0903

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-901/

img Canteen, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1573)

Black and white candid photograph depicting a group of incarcerees in the Canteen at Amache incarceration camp. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 33. See also sac_jaac_1530. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1575

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1573/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 121 (September 7, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1087)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on WRA employment regulations. Regulations include policies, determination of necessary jobs, fair employment practice, illness compensation, work hours, and employment for minors. Includes additional information on employment opportunities. See this object in the California …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1087/

img Leanor, nurse's aide at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1407)

Two black and white photographs of "Leanor,", a nurses aide at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 67. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1409

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1407/

doc Memo from Lorne Huycke, Leave Officer, to all teacher interviewers, February 15, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-193)

Memorandum of understanding from Lorne Huycke, Leave Officer in Tule Lake camp to teacher interviewers regarding special requests for registrants. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0195

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-193/