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 Letters to Yuri Domoto from Kayoko Riusaki and Sonoko Riusaki (ddr-densho-356-342)

Two letters to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada mailed together, one from her niece Kayoko Riusaki and one from her sister Sonoko Domoto Riusaki. In the first letter Kayoko tells about joining the girl scouts, a cancelled scouting trip, and preparations on starting the 5th grade. In the second letter Sonoko writes about life in Gila River, being …

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doc Organizational layout (ddr-densho-356-947)

Layout of the Welfare Department, listing duties for each position and general workflow.

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Nao Hoshino (ddr-densho-356-324)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Naoko Hoshino detailing the work environment of the social welfare office at Tule Lake and asking advice from Yuriko. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

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doc Outline of Study for Case Workers and Counseling Aides (ddr-densho-356-934)

Outline of policy and standards for caseworkers and counseling aides in the Granada Welfare Office.

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doc Yuriko Domoto's Short Term Leave application (ddr-densho-356-874)

Yuriko Domoto Tsukada's approved short term leave application to attend to infant children being transferred to Amache from Manzanar as part of her job in the Public Welfare Department at Amache.

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doc Results of Discussion Regarding Mutual Problems of Medical Social Worker and Public Welfare Section (ddr-densho-356-928)

An outline of issues discussed at a meeting between Medical Social Workers, Public Health Nurses, and Public Welfare. Topics covered proper protocol to transfer various kinds of cases between departments.

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doc Memo regarding church ministers receiving salaries (ddr-densho-356-911)

Memo from John H. Provinse regarding Christian Ministers receiving salaries from their national organizations. Included is a list of ministers at Amache who are receiving a salary and how much that salary is per month.

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doc Notes (ddr-densho-356-951)

Notes on organizational layout, training, and duties

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doc Updated policy guidelines for employing children enrolled in school (ddr-densho-356-885)

Updated policy guidelines for children regularly enrolled in school. Includes a blank form for unemployment compensation.

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doc Memo and report (ddr-densho-356-1002)

Memo from John J. O. Moore to case workers regarding the reporting for March attached to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada's March report

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doc Postcard to Yuri Domoto from Lounne Pitts (ddr-densho-356-323)

Postcard to Yuri Domoto Tsukada from Lounne Putts in which Lounne provide updates about the ACCC and inquires about Yuriko's work. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

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doc Card to Yuri Domoto from Margaret McClain (ddr-densho-356-327)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Margaret McClain that provides Yuri with a possible job opportunity at Minidoka and provides details about Margaret's life in Chicago. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

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doc Memo regarding ending public assistance grants to ministers (ddr-densho-356-918)

Memo from John J. O. Moore to caseworkers to inform them of the reason to end public assistance grants to ministers, and scrutinize visit requests and grants for unemployment due to enrollment in Japanese Language School.

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doc Notes (ddr-densho-356-1001)

Handwritten notes for a statistical report for January

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doc 22 Ways to Save Paper (ddr-densho-356-925)

Recommendations to employees on ways to save paper during a paper shortage.

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doc Letter to Yuri from Rosie Suyeyasu (ddr-densho-356-278)

Letter to Yuri Domoto Tsukada from Rose "Rosie" Nakagawa Suyeyasu. In the letter she writes about the dust storms at Topaz, working as a typist, the approaching of her one year anniversary, a the upcoming wedding of their mutual friend Yo Ishida, the pregnancy of her sister-in-law, the possibility she may resettle in Colorado, and inquires …

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doc Policy notes (ddr-densho-356-942)

Handwritten notes about public assistance policies in Amache.

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doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Mitsuko Nakamura (ddr-densho-356-381)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Mitsuko Nakamura in which Mistuko tells about her first days in Crystal City and how it differs from Amache. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

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doc Memo about returning files (ddr-densho-356-919)

Memo from John J. O. Moore to office staff about returning case files and keeping them up-to-date.

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doc Amache Farm Program Bulletin No. 2. May 15, 1944 (ddr-densho-356-913)

Amache Farm Program Bulletin No. 2 from May 15, 1943. Bulletin requesting additional farm labor, outlining that labor is needed due to national food shortages preventing Amache from purchasing food on the open market

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doc What Relocators Need to Know (ddr-densho-356-1007)

Outline of topics that individuals and families might need information about in order to successfully relocate. Topics include: How to find your way when traveling, finding housing, applying for a job, getting along with others, making friends, and getting involved in the community.

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doc Blank Case Work Forms (ddr-densho-356-962)

Blank copies of case work forms. Includes: Face Sheet, Daily Work Schedule, and Application Forms.

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