The Densho Digital Repository exists today because of federal funding that is now at risk. The reality is that less than 1% of people who use Densho’s resources support us financially. Make a gift to Densho to support free, open access resources that keep Japanese American history alive!
10000 items
10000 items

doc
Log of books checked out by students in period V, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School (ddr-csujad-48-124)
Log of books checked out by thirty-six students in Period 5, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. Two names has been crossed out. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9933. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0933

doc
List of officers for several classes of Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High school (ddr-csujad-48-141)
A list of class officers for the five of the courses that Harry Bentley Wells taught at Manzanar High School, a combination of first and last names was used. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9950. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0950

doc
Project Director's bulletin, no. 50 (April 2, 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-100)
A bulletin from Ralph Merritt discussing the procedures for an evacuee to transfer baggage or personal property out of the camp when the evacuee is granted leave. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9909. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0909

doc
Program, commencement exercises (ddr-csujad-48-58)
Commencement program for Manzanar High School students at Manzanar incarceration camp. Includes a program of events and a list of class officers, the reverse is a Japanese translation. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9058. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0058

doc
Letter (Form 734) from Joseph W. Carney, Fiscal Accountant, to Harry Bentley Wells, August 2, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-84)
Letter, Form 734, to Harry Bentley Wells with his pay check for July 16-31, 1943 at Manzanar from Joseph W. Carney for the amount of $62.19. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9084. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0084

doc
Japanese words defined (ddr-csujad-48-105)
Lexicon of common Japanese words published by the War Relocation Authority. The document also provides a basic grammar lesson for the pluralization of nouns and the pronunciation of vowels. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9914. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0914

doc
Christmas menu (ddr-csujad-49-139)
Christmas menu from the Military Intelligence Service Language School Company "C" School Battalion meal with handwritten notes by Sue Ogata Kato. An item from: pages 86-87 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_057_01

doc
Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, September 25, 1936 (ddr-csujad-44-75)
Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes reports from the County Fair Entertainment Committee, and discussion of incorporating a barn dance into the "Japan Night" program at the county fair. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0074

doc
Executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, February 11, 1935 (ddr-csujad-44-61)
Minutes of the first executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics discussed include ticket prices for an upcoming benefit show, and changes to the price of dues and how they're collected. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0061

doc
General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, April 18, 1935 (ddr-csujad-44-66)
Minutes of the fourth general meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics discussed include the creation of an advisory board, expatriation and single citizenship, and protests against anti-alien fishing legislation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0066

doc
General assembly of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, May 9, 1935 (ddr-csujad-44-68)
Minutes of the fifth general assembly of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes discussion of expatriation, increasing the number of members in the chapter's boards, and JACL's policy on political endorsements. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0068

doc
Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, June 3, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-107)
Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Features discussion of social and recreational events, including a flower show, recital, and Fourth of July activities. Committee nominations are also included. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0106

doc
General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, June 14, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-159)
Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Discussion topics include the graduation party, the Fresno District Council meeting, a proposal for a women's auxiliary, participation in the Fourth of July parade, and expatriation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0158

doc
Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, October 21, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-118)
Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes reports on the benefit show, Elk's Convention Parade, inaugural ball, and Community Chest drive. Also includes discussion of the county fair parade and outstanding bills. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0117

doc
Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, May 13, 1937 (ddr-csujad-44-82)
Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Features discussion of upcoming social events, including a raffle and barbecue. The various boards of the JACL also meet for further discussion. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0081

doc
Executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, February 13, 1939 (ddr-csujad-44-126)
Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive board meeting. Topics discussed include profits from recent JACL-sponsored events, the "lawn proposition" for the Japanese Association Hall, and the anti-alien fishing bill. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0125

doc
General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, January 28, 1935 (ddr-csujad-44-60)
Minutes of the first general meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics addressed include the appropriation of funds to purchase a recording book, changes to club dues, and Social Director nominations. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0060

doc
Executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, December 7, 1939 (ddr-csujad-44-142)
Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Topics discussed include the upcoming benefit show, donations from fishing boats for JACL's "sinking fund," the Christmas party, and nominations for chapter positions. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0141

doc
Executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, April 25, 1935 (ddr-csujad-44-67)
Minutes of the fifth executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics discussed include the agenda for the next general meeting, plans to increase membership in the chapter's various boards, and expatriation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0067

doc
Letter from Ohashi to Jack Noda, March 18, 1942 (ddr-csujad-46-20)
Letter from Mr. Ohashi of the Stockton chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League to Jack Noda, president of the Stanislaus Merced chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League regarding the Stockton chapter's constitution. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0020

doc
Turlock Social Club meeting minutes, April 5, 1942 (ddr-csujad-46-24)
Turlock Social Club meeting minutes in regards to the mass removal including the discussion of the status of the Turlock Social Club Hall, the J.A.C.L division, writing "letters of appreciation," dues, and general announcements. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0024

img
Photograph of Cleo Merritt (ddr-csujad-47-290)
Photograph of Cleo Merritt sitting on the front bumper of an Army jeep with two men standing in the front seating area near the Manzanar incarceration camp. In the background are the Inyo mountains. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0439

img
Photograph of an artist painting at an easel while a young girl watches (ddr-csujad-47-72)
Photograph of an artist painting at an easel while a young girl observes at Manzanar incarceration camp. In the distance several camp buildings are visible. The painting appears to be a watercolor landscape. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0108

img
Photograph of Yone Akite and Lucille Carney standing in front of the Sierra Nevada (ddr-csujad-47-271)
Photograph of Yone Akite and Lucille Carney with two other women standing in front of a building at Manzanar incarceration camp. In the background a utility pole, building and the Sierra Nevada are visible. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0420

img
Photograph of an orchard during winter with snow-covered Sierra Nevada in the background (ddr-csujad-47-82)
Photograph of an orchard during winter with snow-covered Sierra Nevada in the background. Several bare trees are in the foreground on cleared land. A line of utility poles crosses through the center of the photograph. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0130