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 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 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/

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 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/

img Medical staff, August 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1389)

Scrapbook page containing a black and white photograph depicting the medical staff in uniform at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Title from caption. From Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 58. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1391

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1389/

doc Syllabus of course instruction for Red Cross volunteer nurse's aides (ddr-csujad-55-1380)

Scrapbook page with attached booklet, Syllabus of Course of Instruction for Red Cross Volunteer Nurses Aides used for hospital staff at Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. Digital object shows cover only; original booklet is 50 pages. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 51. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1380/

img Cleaners staff, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1569)

Black and white photograph of laundry service staff at Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 31. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1571

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1569/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Community Council meeting, January 4, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-506)

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_0508

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-506/

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/

doc Termination notice, Form WRA-114, Mary T. Tsukamoto (ddr-csujad-55-4)

Termination of Mary Tsukamoto's job in the Community Services Section of "Jerome Relocation Center." Payroll title was Girls' Activities and rate of pay was $16.00. Form WRA-114. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-4/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 1944, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-817)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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_0819

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-817/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of March 16 to March 31, 1944, Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin (ddr-csujad-55-993)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin. 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_0995

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-993/

doc Sentinel supplement, series 37 (February 26, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1032)

News bulletin for incarcerees covering announcements, events, programs, policies, recreational activities, and jobs at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Current issue includes information about registration, clothing allowances, shoe rations, job offers, and applications for railroad compensation. Includes section in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1034

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1032/

img Cashier office staff, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1548)

Black and white photograph of the cashier office staff at Amache Consumer Enterprises at Amache incarceration camp. Pictured from left to right (front row) H. Akahoshi, Chizuru Kawashiri, Sanaye Yoshimoto (second row) H. Tsuno, Kataro Wunno, R. Sakiyama, and Kazuo Nikaido. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 20. See also sac_jaac_1530 through sac_jaac_1589. See this …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1548/

img Description of the sewing project at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp (ddr-csujad-55-1436)

Scrapbook page containing two black and white photographs of items made by the "sewing project" and an invitation to a Christmas party at the Crystal City Department of Justice Internment Camp. From the Mary F. Clark scrapbook, "Before I Forget, 1942-1947," page 87. See also sac_jaac_1334 through sac_jaac_1529. See this object in the California State Universities …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1436/

img Variety Department, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1578)

Black and white photograph depicting incarcerees shopping in the variety department of Amache Consumer Enterprises, Amache incarceration camp. From the Amache Co-op Souvenir Album, page 35. See also sac_jaac_1530. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1580

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1578/

img A. Inaba, Secretary, Amache Co-op (ddr-csujad-55-1532)

Black and white photographic portrait of A. Inaba, Secretary 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_1534

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1532/