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 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/

doc Digest of current job offers in the Western half of Missouri for period ending January 31, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-807)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in western Missouri. 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_0809

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-807/

Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Kansas City area for period ending March 10, 1944, Omaha, Nebraska District (ddr-csujad-55-831)

doc Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Kansas City area for period ending March 10, 1944, Omaha, Nebraska District (ddr-csujad-55-831)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for ""resettlers"" in the Kansas City area. 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_0833

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-831/

doc Letter from Shoji Nagumo, Agriculture Committee, Heart Mountain, to Mr. Glen Hartman, Agriculture Division, May 1, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-928)

Correspondence from Shoji Nagumo to Glen Hartman regarding the presence of witnesses at the "poultry project" hearing. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0930

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-928/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 16 to March 31, 1944, Peoria, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-991)

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_0993

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-991/

img Sanaye Yoshimoto, Kataro Wunno, and Chizuru Kawashiri in the cashier office, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1549)

Black and white photograph of Sanaye Yoshimoto, Kataro Wunno, and Chizuru Kawashiri in the cashier office at Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 20. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1551

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1549/

doc Digest of current job offers in the St. Louis and Eastern half of Missouri for period ending January 31, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-810)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in St. Louis and eastern Missouri 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_0812

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-810/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, November 4, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-307)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on Judicial Commission, "repatriation problems", and reinstating members of the police department. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0309

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-307/

Current relocation opportunities and housing situation, middle Atlantic area and New York District for period ending February 25, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-822)

doc Current relocation opportunities and housing situation, middle Atlantic area and New York District for period ending February 25, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-822)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in the Middle Atlantic and New York area. Includes summary of jobs and opportunities 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_0824

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-822/

doc Work opportunities in Cleveland area of as February 7, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-820)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Includes summary of jobs, description of the Cleveland area, 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_0822

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-820/

doc Notice of assignment (ddr-csujad-55-1981)

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_1984

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1981/

img Dry Goods Department, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1577)

Black and white photograph depicting incarcerees shopping in the fabric section of the dry goods department of Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 34. See also sac_jaac_1530. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1579

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1577/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, October 28, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-303)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on camp facilities, administration, and the "sugar beet labor situation." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0305

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-303/

img Office staff, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1544)

Black and white photograph of staff members at Amache Consumer Enterprises at Amache incarceration camp. Pictured from left to right (front row) T. Miyano, T. Furuye, S. Nishihara, H. Hayashigawa, F. Yoshimura, T. Heya (second row) G. Akahoshi, B. Sato, K. Tanisake, S. Hamatani, I. Shirokawa, Z. Yoshimoto, and N. Endo. From Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1544/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 32 (February 18, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1028)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes an announcement from Project Director, Guy Robertson, on registration ("loyalty questionnaire"), and information on clothing allowances, investigation committee, and postal services. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1028/

doc Balance sheet of Jerome co-operative enterprises (ddr-csujad-55-41)

Balance sheet for Jerome Co-Operative Enterprises listing financial assets, liabilities, and net savings. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00045

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-41/

doc Comparison of former skills with present offers of employment (ddr-csujad-55-18)

List of incarceree skills and employment offers including occupational classification, former number, occupation percentage, employment number, offer percentage, and unspecified offers. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00021

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-18/

doc Girls! Let's do our part! (ddr-csujad-55-76)

Advertisement and application instructions for an all expenses paid trip for 100 female incarcerees to Camp Shelby, Mississippi. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00080

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-76/

doc Letter from Bill Taketa to James Waegell, September 24, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2340)

Correspondence from Bill Taketa to Mr. James Waegell regarding the opening of school with him taking auto mechanic, English, and social problem and the rest of the day working part-time. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2446

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2340/

doc Community activities section (ddr-csujad-55-14)

Responsibilities and appointment of section leaders for men's and women's athletics, entertainment, socials, and organizations in the Jerome incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00016

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-14/

img Staff of medical division, July 1946 (ddr-csujad-55-1402)

Black and white photograph of the staff members in the medical division at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 63. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1404

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1402/

Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Kansas City area for period ending March 10, 1944, St. Louis, Missouri District (ddr-csujad-55-830)

doc Current relocation opportunities; Current housing situation, Kansas City area for period ending March 10, 1944, St. Louis, Missouri District (ddr-csujad-55-830)

Report on job vacancies and opportunities for "resettlers" in the Kansas City area. 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_0832

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-830/

doc War Relocation Work Corps (ddr-csujad-55-351)

Pamphlet describing the War Relocation Work Corps including planned camp facilities, types of work available, eligibility, benefits, and private employment. "Approved Relocation Areas" section includes descriptions of Manzanar, Parker, Gila, Tule Lake, and Minidoka camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0353

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-351/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Dec. 10 to Dec. 25, 1943, Peoria, Illinois (ddr-csujad-55-800)

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_0802

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-800/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, January 15, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-512)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting. Includes discussion on labor, employment, and administration. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0514

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-512/