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 Mess division girls (ddr-csujad-55-1323)

Black and white photograph depicting a group of female incarcerees employed at the Mess Hall at Amache incarceration camp. Verso reads, "Our Mess Division Girls, Back row (L-R): Sumi Sumida, Misuko Ryozaki, Maris [?] Fujino, Yo One, Alice Hiraga. Front row (L-R): Yoshi Shimamoto, Peggy Inatsuru, June Uyeda." Title from the note on the verso. See …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1323/

doc List of evacuee employees, October, 1942-August 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1818)

List of incarcerees employed in the school system at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1821

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1818/

doc Memo from E.D. McAlexander, Acting Chief Liaison Officer, Crystal City incarceration camp, August 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1397)

Memorandum of understanding from E.D. Alexander to S.F. Oliver regarding Wolfgang Schnellbach's status in the hospital at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 60. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1399

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1397/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 229 (September 5, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-940)

News bulletin from Heart Mountain incarceration camp covering jobs at the Tooele Ordinance Depot, elections, enlisted incarcerees, movie schedules, jobs at the incarceration camp, and baseball games. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0942

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-940/

doc Memo from Vernon R. Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all project directors, April 1, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-987)

Memorandum of understanding from Vernon Kennedy to All Project Directors regarding job opportunities for "resettlers," farming, and housing in the Chicago area. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0989

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-987/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 89 (June 24, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1069)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment, unemployment compensation, English classes, Community Enterprises, training courses, and camp events. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1071

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1069/

img Sign shop staff, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1566)

Black and white photograph of the sign shop staff in the sign shop at Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. Pictured from left to right Takashi Nomiyama and Keishi Hashii. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 29. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1566/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, November 30, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-328)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on wages, clothing allowances, agricultural program, and films. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0330

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-328/

img Various secretaries and the country to which they returned (ddr-csujad-55-1404)

Black and white portrait photographs of four secretaries listing which country or state they returned to after leaving the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 64. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1404/

doc Principal's desk calendar, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1819)

List of calendar events and notes used by the school principal at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1822

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1819/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 31 (February 16, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1027)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information about paychecks, shoe repairs, clothing grants, and memorial rites. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1029

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1027/

doc Termination notice (ddr-csujad-55-2420)

Termination notice for George Hideo Nakamura's position as a butcher at Tule Lake incarceration camp due to Nakamura's relocation to Chicago, Illinois. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2526

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2420/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, February 22, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-526)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on labor, food, and Fair Play Committee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0528

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-526/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 61 (April 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1050)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment, a farm equipment scam, and an advertisement for shorthand and typing instructors. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1052

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1050/

img Mattress factory (ddr-csujad-55-1437)

Scrapbook page containing four black and white photographs depicting internees with mattresses they made at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 88. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1439

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1437/

doc Memo from Vernon R. Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all Project Directors, May 1, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-838)

Memorandum of understanding from Vernon Kennedy to All Project Directors regarding employment opportunities for Issei "resettlers" in the Chicago area. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0840

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-838/

doc Information concerning Tule Lake Center (ddr-csujad-55-350)

Pamphlet created for War Relocation Authority personnel employed at the Tule Lake incarceration camp. Includes descriptions of the environment, camp services, facilities, activities, regulations, and employment. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0352

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-350/

img Fire dept. crew (ddr-csujad-55-2638)

Photograph of fire department crew at the Jerome camp, Denson, Arkansas, 1943. Title from caption. See also sac_jaac_2808 for envelope. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2802

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2638/

Memo from Glen Hartman, Chief of Agriculture, Heart Mountain Relocation Center, to Community Council, Agriculture Committee, May 4, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-930)

doc Memo from Glen Hartman, Chief of Agriculture, Heart Mountain Relocation Center, to Community Council, Agriculture Committee, May 4, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-930)

Memorandum from Glen Hartman to the Heart Mountain Community Council regarding procedures for testimony related to the "poultry project" hearing. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0932

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-930/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 1944, Peoria, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-815)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Peoria, 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_0817

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-815/

doc Payroll check for 32 cents issued by the Treasury to Yukihiko Miyag (ddr-csujad-55-2226)

Payroll check for 32 cents issued by the U.S. Treasury and Works Projects Administration to Yukihiko Miyagi. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2329

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2226/

doc Letter from Harvey M. Coverley, Project Director Tule Lake Project, to Miss Aie Yokota, April 5, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-212)

Correspondence from Harvey Coverley to Aie Yokota regarding her selection as a member of the Order of Merit, a system of recognition for outstanding service from incarceree workers. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0214

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-212/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of April 1 to April 15, 1944, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota (ddr-csujad-55-837)

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_0839

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-837/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 108 (August 5, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1085)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on CAA certificate renewals, geologist talk, police warnings, USO schedule, track and railroad work, sports announcements, and employment opportunities. Includes Japanese text. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1085/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 53 (April 6, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1044)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information on employment, private property stored in Los Angeles, clothing allowances, lectures sponsored by the Buddhist church, the hospitalization of three children, and construction. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1044/