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 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/

doc Notice of Assignment, Form WRA-21, Shoji Nagumo (ddr-csujad-55-915)

Notice of work assignment for Shoji Nagumo as a Block Coordinator at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Form WRA-21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0917

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-915/

img Helen Hayashigawa and Shizo Hamatani in the Amache Co-op office (ddr-csujad-55-1545)

Black and white photograph of Helen Hayashigawa and Shizo Hamatani working in the Amache Consumer Enterprises office at Amache incarceration camp. From Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 19. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1547

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1545/

img Canteen, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1586)

Black and white photograph depicting the back side of the Canteen building 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_1588

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1586/

doc Digest of current job offers in the State of Nebraska and Eastern half of South Dakota for period ending January 31, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-809)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Nebraska and Eastern half of South 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_0811

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-809/

img Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp medical staff and aerial view of hospital (ddr-csujad-55-1408)

Black and white photographs of the medical staff and an aerial view of the hospital facilities at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 68. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1410

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1408/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 234 (September 19, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-937)

News bulletin from Heart Mountain incarceration camp covering work at the Tooele Ordinance Depot, football, jobs for incarcerees, dental program, and other camp programs. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0939

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-937/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 48 (March 22, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1040)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on Rocky Mountain spotted fever, an announcement on the transfer of warehouse and property control section, nurses aid positions, and plans for a service flag honoring former Heart Mountain incarcerees currently serving in the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1040/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 88 (June 23, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1068)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on job offers for beauticians, farmers, laborers, and hospital personnel in the New York area; information on seasonal and indefinite leave, camp regulations, sports, and movies. See this object in the California State Universities …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1068/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 125 (September 17, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1091)

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 and general camp information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1093

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1091/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 1 to March 15, 1944, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota (ddr-csujad-55-984)

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_0986

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-984/

doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Shoji Nagumo (ddr-csujad-55-917)

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_0919

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-917/

doc Block managers' policies (ddr-csujad-55-392)

List of responsibilities for Block Managers at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0394

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-392/

doc Amache Co-op souvenir album (ddr-csujad-55-1528)

Souvenir album of Amache Consumer Enterprises at Amache incarceration camp. Covers the history and activities of the co-op including staff, departments, committees, and operations. Includes black and white photographs. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1530

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1528/

img J.J. Hikido, Treasurer, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1531)

Black and white photographic portrait of J.J. Hikido, Treasurer 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_1533

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1531/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for eeriod of Dec. 10 to Dec. 25, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-798)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in the Chicago area. 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_0800

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-798/

doc Have you an employable personality? (ddr-csujad-55-1817)

Rating form most likely used for employees of Poston II School at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1820

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1817/