Pomona Center News Collection

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COLLECTION ID

ddr-densho-193

DESCRIPTION

This collection consists of issues of the Pomona Center News, which was the newspaper for the Pomona Assembly Center, California, open from May 7, 1942, to August 24, 1942. The newspaper provided information about activities and sports, living conditions, and the move to permanent camps.

INCLUSIVE UNIT DATE

1942

BULK UNIT DATE

1942

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

24 documents

CONTRIBUTOR

Hoover Institution Library

CREATORS

PREFERRED CITATION

Courtesy of the Hoover Institution Library

RIGHTS

Copyright restricted
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24 Objects

Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 1 (May 23, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-1)
doc Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 1 (May 23, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-1)
Selected article titles: "Talent Revue Success; Performance Lauded" (p. 1), "More Cots Ordered, Next Urges Care" (p. 1), "Triggs Succeeds Spencer as Center Manager" (p. 1), "I Am An American by May Horiuchi" (p. 2), "The Policy of the Pomona Center News" (p. 2), "Mail, Packages Left Unclaimed, Increasing Daily" (p. 3), "Center Store Opens Next …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-193-1/
Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 3 (June 2, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-3)
doc Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 3 (June 2, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-3)
Selected article titles: "War Dead Honored. Pomona Center Observes Memorial Day" (p. 1), "New Mess Schedules Announced" (p. 1), "Southern Sports Group Gives $50 to Center" (p. 1), "Opening of School is Postponed Until Next Monday" (p. 1), "200 Sign-up for Class in Embroidery" (p. 2), "Use of Wash Tubs" (p. 2), "Cooperation Sought by Police …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-193-3/
Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 4 (June 5, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-4)
doc Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 4 (June 5, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-4)
Selected article titles: "Election Plans Made. Center Split Into Five Districts; Meetings Set" (p. 1), "Hey, Kids! It's Back to School" (p. 1), "Aliens Here to Register Next Week" (p. 1), "1192 Employed; More Work Orders Issued" (p. 2), "If You Don't Return Empty Bottles, Then --" (p. 2), "Cooks, Mess Hall Workers Thanked" (p. 3), …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-193-4/
Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 5 (June 9, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-5)
doc Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 5 (June 9, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-5)
Selected article titles: "550 Attend First Day of School" (p. 1), "900 Dishes and Bowls Missing!" (p. 1), "Registration of Aliens Continues" (p. 1), "Check Health of Center Cooks" (p. 1), "110 New Extinguishers Installed by Fire Crew" (p. 2), "Center Residents Leave for Japan" (p. 3), "Piano Lessons Reported Coming Along Nicely" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-193-5/
Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 6 (June 12, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-6)
doc Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 6 (June 12, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-6)
Selected article titles: "1700 Aliens Register in 3 1/2 Days" (p. 1), "Hang Out Your Name Card for Bed Count!" (p. 1), "Residents Pay Tribute to Old Glory Sunday" (p. 1), "Nurses Make Health Survey" (p. 1), "It's Up to You, Mr. Cook!" (p. 2), "Kitchen Crews Put Out Fires in Mess Halls" (p. 3), "Inspection …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-193-6/
Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 7 (June 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-7)
doc Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 7 (June 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-7)
Selected article titles: "Graduation Rites Set. Diplomas to be Given on June 29" (p. 1), "Get Receipts for Property in Warehouse!" (p. 1), "New Central Commissary Established" (p. 1), "Out Patients Clinic Opens" (p. 1), "Library Gets More Books" (p. 2), "Household Goods Now on Sale at Center Store" (p. 3), "30 Barracks Get 50-Foot Fire …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-193-7/
Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 8 (June 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-8)
doc Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 8 (June 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-8)
Selected article titles: "Election Next Week. Last Group of Nomination Meetings Set" (p. 1), "Hey, Youse Guys! You've Got a Rival" (p. 2), "A Guy Gets Married, Gives $20 to USO" (p. 3), "Draft, Occupation Questionnaires" (p. 3), "Fresh Fruits Available for Children" (p. 3), "Ban Ball Playing Between Barracks" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-193-8/
Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 9 (June 23, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-9)
doc Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 9 (June 23, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-9)
Selected article titles: "Voters Cast Ballots. Election to Continue During Week" (p. 1), "Inductees May Join Work Corps" (p. 1), "Grass Fire Causes Alarm" (p. 1), "Victory Gardens Sprout" (p. 2), "Seek Those With Experience in Teaching English" (p. 3), "Residents Leave Mementos for Friends Here" (p. 4), "Fence Play Ground for Children" (p. 4), "Plan …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-193-9/
Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 10 (June 26, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-10)
doc Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 10 (June 26, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-10)
Selected article titles: "46 Block Leaders Picked. 1141 Voters Turn Out in Three Days" (p. 1), "150 Students Get Diplomas Monday" (p. 1), "5 Teachers Visit Center on Sunday" (p. 1), "Gala Fourth Program Planned" (p. 3), "Center Auxiliary Police Lauded" (p. 3), "Classes in Rug Making Opened at Barrack 249" (p. 4).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-193-10/
Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 11 (June 30, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-11)
doc Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 11 (June 30, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-11)
Selected article titles: "Author to Give Talk on Friday" (p. 1), "Award Diplomas to 200 Students Here" (p. 1), "Draft Sign-Up Ends Tonight" (p. 1), "Listen Folks: I'd Like to Get Some Sleep" (p. 2), "130 Register for Evening Adult School" (p. 3), "Search Barracks for Missing Items" (p. 3), "Add 200 More Books. 'Best Sellers' …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-193-11/

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