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img Camp construction (ddr-densho-37-249)

Original WRA caption: Construction begins on a War Relocation Authority center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry near Tule Lake in Modoc County, California, south of the Oregon border.

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img Sleeping nursery school children (ddr-densho-37-369)

Original WRA caption: Tule Lake Relocation Center, Newell, California. Nursery school children taking a midafternoon nap. Note the piles of shoes placed at the head of each bed.

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img Asamu Maru ship (ddr-densho-383-97)

The Asama Maru was a Japanese ocean liner that made its maiden voyage from Yokohama to California in October 1929. Written on album page below photograph: "Asama '29".

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img Four young women walking (ddr-densho-423-481)

Photo stamped on front: Treasure Island San Francisco, California. Stored in envelope between inside cover and page 1. Caption on back: Me, Shigu Fujiwara, Masako Amemiyo, Margaret Nakahara

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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. III No. 25 (January 27, 1945) (ddr-densho-147-238)

Selected article titles: "Asks Law Officers to Give Protection" (p. 1), "Editorial: Violence in California" (p. 2), "Commencement: Graduates are Told Life is Like a Race" (p. 3).

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img Japanese Americans saying goodbye from train (ddr-densho-151-296)

Original caption: Woodland, California. Evacuees of Japanese ancestry from this rich agricultural district are on their way to Merced Assembly center. This special train consists of ten cars.

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img Gardens and barracks (ddr-densho-151-426)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Lawns and flowers have been planted by some of the evacuees at their barrack homes at this War Relocation Authority center.

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img Women's latrine (ddr-densho-151-356)

Original caption: San Bruno, California. In this scene are shown sanitary facilities; campaign poster (5 Councilmen to be elected at general election) and a row of barracks beyond.

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img Dental clinic (ddr-densho-151-420)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. The dental clinic in its temporary quarters at this War Relocation Authority center cares for an average of 100 evacuees daily.

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img Children playing in Japantown (ddr-densho-151-322)

Original caption: Florin, California. Businesses are being sold by owners of Japanese ancestry. Evacuation of all residents of Japanese descent from this area is due in two days.

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img Japanese American being interviewed (ddr-densho-151-429)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. A complete record, by personal interview, is being made of every evacuee of Japanese ancestry at this War Relocation Authority center.

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img Two friends awaiting mass removal (ddr-densho-151-114)

Original caption: San Francisco, California. Two friends play final game while awaiting evacuation. Evacuees of Japanese descent are being housed in War Relocation Authority centers for the duration.

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img Japanese Americans relaxing in shade (ddr-densho-151-396)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Evacuees of Japanese ancestry rest in the cool of the eveing beside their barrack apartments at this War Relocation Authority Center.

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img Barracks with American flag (ddr-densho-151-57)

Original WRA caption: Manzanar Relocation center, Manzanar, California. Street scene of barrack homes at this War Relocation Authority Center. The windstorm has subsided and the dust has settled.

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 612 (October 7, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-647)

Selected article titles: "California Labor Stands by Aliens" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Boom Hits Japan Says Takahashi, Back From Tokio" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 591 (May 13, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-626)

Selected article titles: "North California Confab Plans Set" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Speakers Listed to Discuss Plan to Assist Young" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 566 (November 19, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-601)

Selected article titles: "South California Speeding Up Work" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Programs for Youth Conference Shows Many Interesting Topics" (p. 4)

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doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 654 (July 27, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-689)

Selected article titles: "California Backs Assessment Plan" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang Overs" (p. 3), "Act of Congress Gives Local Boy Right to Remain" (p. 4)

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-74)

Excerpt: "How are you? Sorry that I didn't write sooner but I didn't have any thing to tell you." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-85)

Excerpt: "Trying to study with the P.A. going on its terrible so I have to wait until he finishes." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-96)

Excerpt: "Since I had a little time to let my food digest, I thought I'd drop you a line. " Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-94)

Excerpt: "I got up at 10 to 8 and I was tired enough to stay in bed all day." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Postcard to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-199)

Excerpt: "Sorry I haven't written, but it sure is hard in school this semester, so I'm trying to study." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Postcard to a Nisei man from his mother (ddr-densho-153-156)

Excerpt: "Thank you very much for letters. I am glad you are in good health and looking for job." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-104)

Excerpt: "Tonight I started to write because I just happened to remember that this week is "national brotherhood" week." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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