Segregation and Tule Lake

In July 1943, Tule Lake concentration camp was designated as a segregation center for those the camp authorities considered "disloyal" as a result of their answers on the mandatory "loyalty questionnaire." In September 1943, "loyal" Japanese Americans from Tule Lake began departing for other camps and "disloyal" Japanese Americans from other camps started arriving at Tule Lake. The number of guards increased from a few hundred to 930 and an eight-foot high double fence was erected. The camp's capacity was 15,000 but the peak population reached 18,789 as 6,249 original "loyal" Japaense Americans chose to stay rather than be uprooted again.

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doc Copy of agenda for Fair Play Committee meeting (ddr-densho-122-830)

Re: status of committee and leaders, Okamoto and Horino, written by Minoru Minola Tamesa

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-830/

doc Letter to Guy Robertson from Isamu Horino (ddr-densho-122-456)

Challenging Horino's deportation to Tule Lake on the grounds of unconstitutionality

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-456/

doc Letter to Arthur Emi from WRA (ddr-densho-122-446)

Notifying Emi that his name has been removed from the list of those recommended for segregation

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-446/

doc Copy of "Plan of Segregation:" (ddr-densho-122-887)

Outlining criteria for individuals to be sent to segregation camp at Colorado River

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-887/

doc Segregation of Persons of Japanese Ancestry in Relocation Centers (ddr-densho-560-21)

Booklet published by the War Relocation Authority (WRA)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-560-21/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 2 (January 11, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-51)

Selected article titles: "Burling Here to Resume Renunciation Hearings" (pp. 1-2), "70 'Resegregated' to Santa Fe Camp" (p. 2), and "Housing Plan Required for West Coast Return" (pp. 2, 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-51/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 14 (June 1, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-21)

Selected article titles: "Residents Pay Solemn Tribute at Final Rites for Okamoto: Outdoor Funeral Attended by 9000" (pp. 1-2), "Further Group Movements to Tule Lake Discontinued" (p. 1), "Jail at 1808 for Drunks, Malfeasance" (p. 2), and "12 Buddhist Priests Added; Initial Sermons on Sunday" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-21/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 10 (May 4, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-15)

Selected article titles: "Repatriates Should Notify WRA and Spanish Embassy" (p. 1), "Reopening of Leupp Not Confirmed Here; Best" (p. 2), and "Tule Hardball Season Opens; Nippons Dump Manzanar Nine, 12-6" (pp. 5-6).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-15/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 11 (May 11, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-17)

Selected article titles: "Segregation: 1000 from Jerome, Rohwer Expected Over Weekend" (pp. 1-2), "Spanish Delegate to Visit Japanese Nationals Here" (p. 1), and "CA Contacting Other Centers to Obtain Japanese Movies" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-17/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 7 (April 20, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-12)

Selected article titles: "82 in Center Receive Notices to Report for Physical Exams: Base Hospital to Be Utilized" (p. 1), "More Arrivals Expected as Segregation Plan Resumed" (p. 1), and "Red Cross Gifts Distributed to CA and Japanese Library" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-12/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 5 (February 1, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-54)

Selected article titles: "Myer on Tule Lake: Assures Operation of Center Through 1945" (p. 1), "171 Internees Depart for Santa Fe Friday" (p. 1), and "Hectic Year for Mr. Stork Foreseen" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-54/

doc Welcome to Amache guide (ddr-densho-356-859)

Booklet made for Tule Lake transfers that provides information about Granada in both English and Japanese.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-859/

doc Flowchart for Segregation (ddr-densho-356-985)

Flowchart of options for individuals who have been deemed disloyal in Granada.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-985/

doc Welcome Tuleans poster (ddr-densho-356-858)

Poster welcoming transferred detainees from Tule Lake to Amache.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-858/

doc Incoming Evacuees Reception Committee Outline of Duties (ddr-densho-356-857)

Document detailing members of the reception committee, their duties, and the time table for the committee to prepare for the arrival for transfers from Tule Lake.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-857/

doc Committee Print of Minority Views on Tule Lake Segregation Center (ddr-densho-356-1039)

Investigation of Un-American Propaganda activities in the United States: Subcommittee of the Special Committee on Un-American Activities House of Representatives, House Resolution 282, Minority Views on Tule Lake Segregation Center. Minority report by Repressive Herman P. Eberharter of Pennsylvania regarding the Tule Lake Strike and recommendations for WRA leadership regarding their actions during the strike.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-1039/

doc Message from the President of the United States on the Segregation of Loyal and Disloyal Japanese in Relocation Centers (ddr-densho-356-1037)

Formal message from President Franklin Roosevelt to the Senate regarding Senate Resolution 166 on the segregation of loyal and disloyal Nikkei in camps.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-1037/

vh Nancy Kyoko Oda Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-463-3)

Family's wartime story: parents in Poston, Colorado, then father was transferred to Tule Lake and held in the stockade

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-463-3/

vh Sumiko M. Yamamoto Interview Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-269-18)

Joining the Joshidan, participating in morning exercises

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-269-18/

vh George Nakano Interview I Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-359-8)

Father's participation in the Hoshidan at Tule Lake

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-359-8/