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 51 (March 30, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1043)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/a3/62/a36223d81093ea9940067cebe7dc238e.jpg)
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Sentinel supplement, series 51 (March 30, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1043)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on a ban on private practice for barbers and beauticians, shoe repair, sumo, a dance event, and employment. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1045
![Detroit's job opportunities plentiful (ddr-csujad-55-821)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/33/1a/331aad31ebc62dce96aeebca5646a030.jpg)
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Detroit's job opportunities plentiful (ddr-csujad-55-821)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Detroit, Michigan. Includes summary of jobs 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_0823
![Sentinel supplement, series 72 (May 19, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1057)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/ab/52/ab528dbf24c65bececfa9483c6968a14.jpg)
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Sentinel supplement, series 72 (May 19, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1057)
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 Japanese language instructors, postal services, YWCA conference, shoes, and volleyball. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1059
![Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, January 12, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-511)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/de/8e/de8e53e74dae6788b2e768ddb56b74f9.jpg)
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Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, January 12, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-511)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on labor and employment. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0513
![Sentinel supplement, series 71 (May 18, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1056)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/db/65/db65298d6e3f5dc578422ecef88f0d2b.jpg)
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Sentinel supplement, series 71 (May 18, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1056)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on coal, shoes, job placement, volleyball, YWCA conference, conditions in Nebraska, girl scouts, and sports schedules. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1058
![Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, November 9, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-313)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/07/02/07026c5796739e93cc025ee66eee0edd.jpg)
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Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, November 9, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-313)
Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes reports on coal crew, Temporary Protection Committee, boiler attendants, and the formation of a Fair Labor Practice committee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0315
![Typical rating sheet for interview (ddr-csujad-55-1816)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/5c/75/5c75da18a3a56b6bdacdf85354a8d93e.jpg)
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Typical rating sheet for interview (ddr-csujad-55-1816)
Blank interview rating form, most likely used at Poston II School at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1819
![Notice of assignment, WRA-21, Haruye Doi (ddr-csujad-55-1634)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/a0/32/a032c4f1e57155e6c08e1ee89b2bdaf4.jpg)
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Notice of assignment, WRA-21, Haruye Doi (ddr-csujad-55-1634)
Notice of work assignment for Haruye Doi as Acting Chief Nurse. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1636
![WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 1 to March 15, 1944, Rockford, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-982)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/b9/18/b918fb9368c89d5646d9bcc42823f895.jpg)
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WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 1 to March 15, 1944, Rockford, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-982)
Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Rockford, 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_0984
![Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Philadelphia, PA. District (ddr-csujad-55-823)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/cc/04/cc0405df611b1a93360e98fca083e972.jpg)
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Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Philadelphia, PA. District (ddr-csujad-55-823)
Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in the Middle Atlantic and Philadelphia 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_0825
![Findings (ddr-csujad-55-1230)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/64/3b/643be8daec5f0f9a06a92084036b0141.jpg)
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Findings (ddr-csujad-55-1230)
Report on findings from hearings regarding the termination of Mr. K. Ichiro Hoshizaki and the "poultry dispute" in the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1232
![WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 16 to April 30, 1944, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota (ddr-csujad-55-844)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/c9/b0/c9b01951c4b7dcf78a672aea273b72c1.jpg)
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WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 16 to April 30, 1944, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota (ddr-csujad-55-844)
Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota. 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_0846
![Sentinel supplement, series 162 (January 13, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1599)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/aa/26/aa261fae19bfd00d6ec784578f4268bc.jpg)
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Sentinel supplement, series 162 (January 13, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1599)
News bulletin published at Heart Mountain incarceration camp covering administrative announcements, events, vital statistics, and other necessary information concerning daily life in the camp. Current issue includes information on shorthand classes, Red Cross messages, decorations, stored property, wake services, and general information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1601
![Sentinel supplement, series 36 (February 25, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1031)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/da/3b/da3befc1c832a0dbedc9e354ba59ffb0.jpg)
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Sentinel supplement, series 36 (February 25, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1031)
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") and block elections. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1033
![Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Masako Adachi (ddr-csujad-55-1961)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/6b/8b/6b8bf962f0e6ea1713471e1bd93bb3a1.jpg)
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Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Masako Adachi (ddr-csujad-55-1961)
Notice of work assignment of Masako Adachi as a waitress at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Form WRA-21. From the Masako Adachi scrapbook. See also sac_jaac_1953. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1964
![Workers pass, WRA TL-911, Osamu Oseto (ddr-csujad-55-1896)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/0b/83/0b839e40584c2850975946576ccb719b.jpg)
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Workers pass, WRA TL-911, Osamu Oseto (ddr-csujad-55-1896)
Workers pass belonging to Osamu Oseto, permitting him to "leave the colony limits to work in mess management." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1899
![Work assignment slip (ddr-csujad-55-1980)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/14/b8/14b89e0b2e6a812c5ed79ea05dc58595.jpg)
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Work assignment slip (ddr-csujad-55-1980)
Work assignment slip belonging to Adachi for assignment as a waitress at Tule Lake incarceration camp. From the Masako Adachi scrapbook, loose materials. See also sac_jaac_1953. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1983
![Agriculture Committee (ddr-csujad-55-385)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/08/0a/080abd2e0176d970a33d21bcb0899ce5.jpg)
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Agriculture Committee (ddr-csujad-55-385)
Roster of members of the Heart Mountain Agriculture Committee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0387
![Sentinel supplement, series 126 (September 20, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1092)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/35/b5/35b5fa55b81bb3764aa502aa209e71e6.jpg)
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Sentinel supplement, series 126 (September 20, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1092)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on rules and regulations for "segregees," sugar beet work, movies, and general camp information. Includes text in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1094
![Notice of assignment, WRA-21, George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2174)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/19/de/19de62b5d8f4da70eadd88cf8734dbc0.jpg)
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Notice of assignment, WRA-21, George Hideo Nakamura (ddr-csujad-55-2174)
Notice of assignment for George Hideo Nakamura as an assistant butcher shop supervisor at Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2276
![Plumber-firemen rules and regulations (ddr-csujad-55-631)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/b3/ad/b3adcc48e6cd82422a7ebbf7182b0a20.jpg)
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Plumber-firemen rules and regulations (ddr-csujad-55-631)
Rules and regulations for incarcerees employed as plumber-firemen at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0633
![WRA digest of current job offers for period of July 1 to July 15, 1944, St. Louis Metropolitan District (ddr-csujad-55-847)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/1a/b9/1ab964f33ab33c9c96c3f11721002bb8.jpg)
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WRA digest of current job offers for period of July 1 to July 15, 1944, St. Louis Metropolitan District (ddr-csujad-55-847)
Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in St. Louis, 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_0849
![Sentinel supplement, series 68 (May 13, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1054)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/0e/1f/0e1f6556063c8074a4bffbdb08cd76c4.jpg)
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Sentinel supplement, series 68 (May 13, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1054)
News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on jobs for Nisei women, employment opportunities, automobile sales, an art contest, and movies. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1056
![Sentinel supplement, series 75 (May 24, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1058)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/46/89/4689143820c4e392f987ebac3d1a9b09.jpg)
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Sentinel supplement, series 75 (May 24, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1058)
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, lumber work, and basketball schedule. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1060
![Assignment 2 (ddr-csujad-55-906)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/0f/85/0f8545dfcd1d5633fb1f8f56a9056778.jpg)
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Assignment 2 (ddr-csujad-55-906)
Essay covering Edith Ballard's reflections on employment (as a non-evacuee) at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0908