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Letter from Martha Nozawa to Tomoyuki Nozawa and Tomoye and Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-423-440)
doc Letter from Martha Nozawa to Tomoyuki Nozawa and Tomoye and Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-423-440)
Went to St. Louis to meet about possible job, but has decided not to take it after graduation, asks about how things are with the camp closing and people returning to California
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-423-440/
Granada Pioneer Vol. I No. 55 (April 10, 1943) (ddr-densho-147-56)
doc Granada Pioneer Vol. I No. 55 (April 10, 1943) (ddr-densho-147-56)
Selected article titles: "California Income Tax Returns Due" (p. 1), "Art Competition Opened to Japanese Evacuees" (p. 1), "Japanese Evacuee Begins Sentence" (p. 3), "Military Service for Loyal Japanese Likely" (p. 3).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-147-56/
Young Japanese Americans playing in creek (ddr-densho-151-400)
img Young Japanese Americans playing in creek (ddr-densho-151-400)
Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Evacuee children enjoying a hot summer afternoon in the mountain creek which flows through the desert on the border of this War Relocation Authority center.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-400/
Two children waiting in line for bus (ddr-densho-151-150)
img Two children waiting in line for bus (ddr-densho-151-150)
Original caption: Byron, California. Third generation of American children of Japanese ancestry in crowd awaiting the arrival of the next bus which will take them from their homes to the Assembly center.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-150/
Concentration camp firebreak (ddr-densho-151-68)
img Concentration camp firebreak (ddr-densho-151-68)
Original WRA caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. General view of this War Relocation Authority center located in Owens Valley looking east across the wide fire-break which separates blocks of barracks.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-68/
Japanese Americans playing in creek (ddr-densho-151-401)
img Japanese Americans playing in creek (ddr-densho-151-401)
Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Evacuee children enjoying a hot summer afternoon in the mountain creek which flows through the desert on the border of this War Relocation Authority center.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-401/
Young Japanese American with baseball bat (ddr-densho-151-471)
img Young Japanese American with baseball bat (ddr-densho-151-471)
Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Evacuee boy waiting at the entrance of the Recreational Hall at this War Relocation Authority center. He is anxious for the baseball team to assemble.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-471/
Japanese Americans waiting for medical examination (ddr-densho-151-222)
img Japanese Americans waiting for medical examination (ddr-densho-151-222)
Original caption: Turlock, California. These evacuees of Japanese ancestry are awaiting their turn for medical examination before being assigned to their places in the barracks, after their arrival at this assembly center.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-222/
Japanese American family waiting for train (ddr-densho-151-288)
img Japanese American family waiting for train (ddr-densho-151-288)
Original caption: Woodland, California. Families of Japanese ancestry with their baggage at railroad station awaiting the arrival of special train which will take them to the Merced Assembly center, 125 miles away.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-288/
Government worker interviewing father and son (ddr-densho-151-218)
img Government worker interviewing father and son (ddr-densho-151-218)
Original caption: Lodi, California. Father and son give pre-evacuation information at wartime Civil Control Administration Station. Evacuees of Japanese ancestry will be housed in War Relocation Authority centers for the duration.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-218/
Japanese Americans playing games in shade (ddr-densho-151-402)
img Japanese Americans playing games in shade (ddr-densho-151-402)
Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Evacuees enjoying games under the shade of trees near the creek which flows through the desert on the border of this War Relocation Authrority center.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-402/
Farmer preparing for mass removal (ddr-densho-151-269)
img Farmer preparing for mass removal (ddr-densho-151-269)
Original caption: Woodland, California. Tenant farmer of Japanese ancestry who has just completed settlement of their affairs and everything is packed ready for evacuation on the following morning to an assembly center.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-269/
Issei farmers returning to work (ddr-densho-151-240)
img Issei farmers returning to work (ddr-densho-151-240)
Original caption: Byron, California. Laborers of Japanese ancestry are returning to large-scale asparagus ranch after interview at Wartime Civil Control Administration station regarding their evacuation which is due in three days.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-240/
Assembly center gate (ddr-densho-151-56)
img Assembly center gate (ddr-densho-151-56)
Original WRA caption: San Bruno, California. A sign at the main entrance of the Tanforan Assembly center, through which all traffic passes. The gate is guarded and controlled by United States soldiers.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-56/
Elementary school class (ddr-densho-151-361)
img Elementary school class (ddr-densho-151-361)
Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. These young evacuees are attending the first elementary school at this War Relocation Authority center. There are six grades with volunteer teachers and voluntary attendance.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-361/
View of Stockton Assembly Center (ddr-densho-151-7)
img View of Stockton Assembly Center (ddr-densho-151-7)
Original WRA caption: Stockton, California. Part of the Stockton Assembly center as seen at noon on a hot day. This center has been open to evacuees of Japanese ancestry for one week.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-7/
Close-out sale at nursery (ddr-densho-151-305)
img Close-out sale at nursery (ddr-densho-151-305)
Original caption: Berkeley, California. Residents of Japanese ancestry are closing out their businesses in preparation for the coming evacuation. They will be moved into War Relocation Authority centers to spend the duration.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-305/
John Wakamatsu Interview (ddr-manz-1-75)
vh John Wakamatsu Interview (ddr-manz-1-75)
Sansei male. Born August 2, 1952, in Los Angeles, California. In this interview, discusses his father's life as a Nisei and soldier in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-75/
Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Hank (ddr-densho-468-208)
doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Hank (ddr-densho-468-208)
Letter describing unsuccessful attempt to add Norman Thomas to Nebraskan ballot. Request for updates from California. Also includes a name to add to Hank's mailing list. Handwritten comment on author's "prairie fever."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-208/
Portrait of young boy (ddr-densho-359-1087)
img Portrait of young boy (ddr-densho-359-1087)
Portrait of Kyoji Ralph Iwasa at Manzanar Concentration Camp in California. The photograph is signed "To Mr. + Mrs. Otsuka Kyoji Ralph Iwasa". The caption written in the album "1 yr. 7 mos."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1087/
Grants Pass Oregon (ddr-densho-359-1304)
img Grants Pass Oregon (ddr-densho-359-1304)
Phil and Alice Okano's honeymoon down the Oregon Coast to California. A view down a street in Grants Pass, Oregon. The Redwoods Hotel can be seen on the left in the background.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1304/
Letter to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-101)
doc Letter to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-101)
Excerpt: "Sorry I did not write to you but so many things have happened to keep me to be a very busy gal." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-101/
Letter to a Nisei man from his brother (ddr-densho-153-80)
doc Letter to a Nisei man from his brother (ddr-densho-153-80)
Excerpt: "Ive been trying to get this letter off for about the last two weeks but everytime I start, something else turns up." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-80/
Letter to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-100)
doc Letter to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-100)
Excerpt: "I don't know what to say because I still can't get over the big shock which was occurred in the afternoon hours." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-100/
Letter to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-114)
doc Letter to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-114)
Excerpt: "Writing to you at this time because mom & pop are sending you (Joe) twenty five dollars for a congratulations on your graduation." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-114/
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