ddr-csujad-55 — CSU Sacramento Japanese American Archival Collection — Objects

doc Charter of Heart Mountain Relocation Center (ddr-csujad-55-776)

Second draft of the Charter document for Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Article I covers definitions, qualifications of voters, and laws; Article II covers the legislative body, officers and rules, quorum, secretaries, compensation, term of office, vacancies, sessions, disqualifications, recall of councilmen, and impeachment; Article III covers power of the council; Article IV covers amendments; Article V …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-776/

doc Charter of Heart Mountain Relocation Center (ddr-csujad-55-777)

Third draft of the Charter document for Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Article I covers qualifications of voters and officers; Article II covers the legislative body, council, officers and rules, secretaries, quorum, term of office, vacancies, sessions, recall of councilmen, and removal of officers; Article III covers power of the council; Article IV covers general elections; Article …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-777/

doc Charter of Heart Mountain Relocation Center (ddr-csujad-55-778)

Final amendment of the Charter document for Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Article I covers qualifications of voters and officers; Article II covers the legislative body, council, officers and rules, secretaries, quorum, term of office, vacancies, sessions, recall of councilmen, and removal of officers; Article III covers power of the council; Article IV covers general elections; Article …

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doc Summary of the Charter Commission work (ddr-csujad-55-779)

Report on the Heart Mountain Charter Commission's work covering the following topics: Will this be a real self-government?; Why the concession to instruction number 34?; Why not stick to status quo?; and What are the advantages of adopting a charter? See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0781

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-779/

doc Charter election ballot (ddr-csujad-55-780)

Ballot for Charter election at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0782

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-780/

doc Drafting the plan of permanent organization (ddr-csujad-55-781)

Planning document for the structure, roles, and responsibilities of the "Commission." Includes statements on number of members and method of selection, tenure of office of councilmen, vacancies, meetings, procedures, presiding officer, functions, removal, nomination, election, eligibility, qualifications for voting and holding office, judicial commission, arbitration commission, procedure for approval, limitations, operations of the community council, resolutions, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-781/

doc Report to the Charter Delegates: resume of the Committee on Council (ddr-csujad-55-782)

Report by the Committee on Council regarding their study of methods of community government ("self government"). Outlines community government structures including the Commission plan, Des Moines plan, bicameral, City Manager plan, BCC plan, and suggestions from the committee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0784

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-782/

doc Handbook of community government (ddr-csujad-55-783)

Handbook on Community Government at Topaz incarceration camp. Includes functions of community government (including subsections on legislative, judicial, advisory, communication, planning, and ceremonial), organization of the council (including subsections on council committees, boards and commissions, block organization, permanent employees of the council, bilingualism, parliamentary procedures, official reports of the council), administration council relationships (including subsections on …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-783/

doc Charter of Tule Lake Relocation Project (ddr-csujad-55-784)

Charter document for the Tule Lake incarceration camp. Includes preamble and the following Articles: 1. Governing body; 2. Qualified electors; 3. Community Council and councilmen; 4. Officers of Community Council; 5. Community Council meetings; 6. Tax and license, gifts, and limitation to use; 7. Impeachment of officers; 8. Initiative, referendum, and recall; 9. Judicial Commission; 10. …

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doc Manzanar Charter (ddr-csujad-55-785)

Charter document for Manzanar incarceration camp. Includes preamble and the following Articles: 1. Community Council; 2. Officers; 3. Procedure; 4. Amendments; and 5. Functions of the Council. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0787

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-785/

doc Manual on judiciary and arbitration (ddr-csujad-55-786)

Manual covering Judiciary and Arbitration at Manzanar incarceration camp. Part 1, Judiciary, includes the following Articles: 1. Judicial Commission; 2. Officers; 3. Hearing Board; 4. Rules of procedure; and 5. Cases outside the Jurisdiction of Judicial Commission. Part 2, Arbitration, includes the following Articles: 1. Arbitration Committee; 2. Officers; 3. Procedures; 4. Duties of the Commission; …

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doc Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director, to Rohwer Community Council, November 30, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-787)

Correspondence from Dillon S. Myer to the Rohwer Community Council regarding "relocation problems." Includes responses by Myer on the following topics, WRA's understanding of "evacuees" and their feelings about "relocation," welfare and safety after "resettlement," and provisions for group relocation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0789

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-787/

doc Granada community analysis report, #2 (ddr-csujad-55-788)

Report on "resettlement" from Granada incarceration camp. Includes: Are you interested in leaving the Center?; Why are you hesitant about resettlement? (including subsections on uncertainty of public sentiment, lack of money, lack of information, lack of confidence in making a reasonably satisfactory living, lack of proper living quarters, family ties and responsibilities, lack of confidence in …

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doc Letter from Rev. John M. Yamazaki, March 27, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-789)

Correspondence from Reverend John M. Yamazaki to "friends" regarding "resettlement" to the west coast. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0791

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-789/

doc Report of survey on West Coast (ddr-csujad-55-790)

Report regarding a survey of incarcerees who intend to return to the west coast after leaving the incarceration camp. Conducted by Rev. John M. Yamazaki. Yamazaki provides a descriptive account of his travel to survey the conditions on the west coast and outlines several factors impacting incarcerees return including "housing problem," "job situation," and "local sentiment …

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doc Letter from Helen Hopt Kleven, 1945, page 11 (ddr-csujad-55-791)

Correspondence (page 11 only) from Helen Hopt Kleven regarding attitudes towards resettlement of Japanese Americans to the west coast. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0793

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-791/

doc When you leave the relocation center (ddr-csujad-55-792)

Pamphlet on instructions for leaving the "relocation center." Covers: Giving notice of time of arrival; Travelers' aid society; Report of arrival and change of address cards; Travel and change of address for aliens; Relocation assistance payments; Special regulations in Western Defense Command; Relocation officers; War manpower restrictions on job changes; West coast security problems; Shipment of …

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doc Relocation through the Brethren Hostel (ddr-csujad-55-793)

Pamphlet covering the Brethren Relocation Hostel. Includes information on reservations, preparing for relocation, leaving camp, arriving in Chicago, amenities, room and board, leisure activities, and hostel services. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0795

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-793/

doc Facts about Delaware (ddr-csujad-55-794)

Pamphlet covering facts about Delaware, most likely used by Japanese Americans leaving incarceration camps. Covers state history, geography, climate, agriculture, industry, transportation, education, recreation, and towns and cities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0796

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-794/

doc Facts about Cleveland, Ohio (ddr-csujad-55-795)

Pamphlet (from the "Facts about America" series) covering information about Cleveland, Ohio, used by Japanese Americans leaving incarceration camps. Covers region, climate, housing, diversity, industry, education, churches and hospitals, businesses, unions, and "aid for the resettler." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0797

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-795/

doc Proposed conference on nine relocation centers: evacuees' future at stake (ddr-csujad-55-796)

Statement regarding the proposed "Relocation Center" conference by Thomas T. Sashihara, Chairman, Heart Mountain Community Council. Sashihara comments on the complexities of "evacuees" relationship with the W.R.A. and discusses proposed topics for the conference. Includes additional commentary on the following topics: transportation, freight, aid rendered for group relocation, loans and assurance of financial aid, W.R.A. field …

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doc Memo from Elmer L. Shirrell, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all project directors, December 31, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-797)

Memorandum of understanding from Elmer Shirrell to All Project Directors regarding job vacancies in the Chicago area for incarcerees. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0799

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doc WRA digest of current job offers for eeriod of Dec. 10 to Dec. 25, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-798)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in the Chicago area. 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_0800

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-798/

doc WRA digest of current job offers for period of Dec. 10 to Dec. 25, 1943, Indianapolis, Indiana (ddr-csujad-55-799)

Report on job vacancies for "resettlers" in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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_0801

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-799/

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/

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