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Photograph of Manzanar with snow on the ground and guard tower in the background (ddr-csujad-47-336)
img Photograph of Manzanar with snow on the ground and guard tower in the background (ddr-csujad-47-336)
Photograph of cleared ground at Manzanar incarceration camp with puddles and melting snow on the ground. In the distance a guard tower is visible and the snow-covered Sierra Nevada are in the background. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0495
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-336/
Photograph of a man and L. Josephine Hawes posing next to a car near the Manzanar hospital (ddr-csujad-47-260)
img Photograph of a man and L. Josephine Hawes posing next to a car near the Manzanar hospital (ddr-csujad-47-260)
Photograph of a man wearing a three-piece suit and tie with L. Josephine Hawes next to a car at the Manzanar incarceration camp. Behind them the hospital garden and building are visible. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0408
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-260/
Photograph of a man in a robe standing with the Sierra Nevada in the background (ddr-csujad-47-246)
img Photograph of a man in a robe standing with the Sierra Nevada in the background (ddr-csujad-47-246)
Photograph of a man in a robe standing with the Sierra Nevada in the background at Manzanar incarceration camp. Utility poles can be seen in the background. The writing on the robe reads, "MD, USA." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0391
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-246/
Photograph of Death Valley with an irrigation wheel in the foreground (ddr-csujad-47-107)
img Photograph of Death Valley with an irrigation wheel in the foreground (ddr-csujad-47-107)
Photograph of an irrigation wheel and pipe at Cow Creek Camp in Death Valley National Park. Incarcerees were transferred to the former Civilian Conservation Camp after the Manzanar Riot for their own protection. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0192
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-107/
Photograph of Elizabeth Moxley and a young boy at Manzanar (ddr-csujad-47-284)
img Photograph of Elizabeth Moxley and a young boy at Manzanar (ddr-csujad-47-284)
Photograph of Elizabeth Moxley and a young boy in front of a building at Manzanar incarceration camp. A table with a picnic tablecloth is behind them. The house has a ladder leaning on it. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0433
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-284/
Photograph of an administrative building at Manzanar (ddr-csujad-47-158)
img Photograph of an administrative building at Manzanar (ddr-csujad-47-158)
Photograph of a grassy field in front of staff housing at Manzanar incarceration camp. The snow-covered Sierra Nevada can be seen in the background. Two cars are visible in the middle right of the photograph. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0274
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-158/
Photograph of Manzanar with mountains in the background (ddr-csujad-47-337)
img Photograph of Manzanar with mountains in the background (ddr-csujad-47-337)
Photograph of Manzanar incarceration camp taken from a guard tower looking toward the snow-covered Inyo mountains. Several blocks of the camp are visible with a utility pole in the lower right corner. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0496
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-337/
Photograph of women standing in front of a car (ddr-csujad-47-323)
img Photograph of women standing in front of a car (ddr-csujad-47-323)
Photograph of two women standing in front of a car with the Inyo mountains in the background at Manzanar incarceration camp. One of them is Thelma McBride, a nurse at the Manzanar hospital. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0478
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-323/
Photograph of gift ideas created at Manzanar and exhibited with other textiles (ddr-csujad-47-73)
img Photograph of gift ideas created at Manzanar and exhibited with other textiles (ddr-csujad-47-73)
Photograph of gift ideas created at Manzanar and exhibited with other textiles. The displayed items include handkerchiefs, small pillows and pin cushions. Most of the patterns depict flowers, with some butterflies and nautical themes as well. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0109
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-73/
Photograph of a man in a robe sitting on a rock wall in front of the Manzanar hospital (ddr-csujad-47-245)
img Photograph of a man in a robe sitting on a rock wall in front of the Manzanar hospital (ddr-csujad-47-245)
Photograph of a man in a robe wearing slippers sitting on a rock wall in the hospital garden at Manzanar incarceration camp. The hospital is visible behind him with a manhole cover in the foreground. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0390
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-245/
Photograph of Dr. and Mrs. Jiro Muramoto with daughter posing in front of the Manzanar hospital, with a nurse standing in the entrance (ddr-csujad-47-220)
img Photograph of Dr. and Mrs. Jiro Muramoto with daughter posing in front of the Manzanar hospital, with a nurse standing in the entrance (ddr-csujad-47-220)
Photograph of Dr. and Mrs. Jiro Muramoto with daughter posing on the grass in the hospital garden at Manzanar incarceration camp. In the background, with a nurse standing in the entrance of an open door. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0364
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-220/
WACs (ddr-csujad-49-259)
doc WACs (ddr-csujad-49-259)
Newspaper clipping that discusses the end of the WAC and the possible future for women in the military. An item from: page 130 and the inner back cover of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_080_03
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-259/
Christmas dinner in the Orient (ddr-csujad-49-208)
doc Christmas dinner in the Orient (ddr-csujad-49-208)
Program book with menu for "Christmas Dinner 1946 in the Orient." Includes handwritten note of "From, Cuddles, Tokyo, Xmas" and handwritten menu alterations. An item from: pages 102-103 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_065_02
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-208/
Letter from Alice to Sue Ogata Kato, June 27, 1944 (ddr-csujad-49-167)
doc Letter from Alice to Sue Ogata Kato, June 27, 1944 (ddr-csujad-49-167)
Letter from Alice to Sue Ogata Kato on letterhead from Deer Cove Lodge and Camps in Center Ossipee, New Hampshire, dated June 27, 1944. An item from: pages 92-93 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_060_08
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-167/
In Fort Ceremony: two U.S. Ja_s wed; First Sgt Toshio Ansai; First MIS-WAC-EM engagement announced (ddr-csujad-49-78)
doc In Fort Ceremony: two U.S. Ja_s wed; First Sgt Toshio Ansai; First MIS-WAC-EM engagement announced (ddr-csujad-49-78)
Newspaper clippings about the marriage of WAC Pfc. Toyome Uyeno and T-5 Toshio Nakanishi at Fort Snelling, Minnesota and Sgt Toshio Ansai. Items from: pages 62-63 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_043_01
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-78/
Comic strips (ddr-csujad-49-271)
doc Comic strips (ddr-csujad-49-271)
Two comic strips about women serving in the military, one by Michael Berry and the other by 1st Sgt. Dick Ericson. Items from: page 130 and the inner back cover of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_080_15
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-271/
Special orders, no. 119, (May 12, 1944), extracts (ddr-csujad-49-216)
doc Special orders, no. 119, (May 12, 1944), extracts (ddr-csujad-49-216)
Memorandum with special orders given by Captain Emil E. Serbousek by order of Colonel Furber of Fort Devens, Massachusetts, dated May 12, 1944. An item from: pages 106-107 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_067_01
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-216/
A and R Branch circular letter, no. B-10 (January 18, 1945) (ddr-csujad-49-217)
doc A and R Branch circular letter, no. B-10 (January 18, 1945) (ddr-csujad-49-217)
A and R Branch Circular Letter from the Army Service Forces informing on the WAC physical fitness contest, dated January 18, 1945. An item from: pages 106-107 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_067_02
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-217/
Sgt. Frederick H. Bloch-Barton pianist program (ddr-csujad-49-133)
doc Sgt. Frederick H. Bloch-Barton pianist program (ddr-csujad-49-133)
Program book from a performance by pianist Sgt. Frederick H. Bloch-Barton at Camp Ritchie, Maryland with handwritten notes by Sue Ogata Kato. An item from: pages 82-83 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_055_07
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-133/
Reflections of a Nisei vet: bullets made us all equal (ddr-csujad-49-251)
doc Reflections of a Nisei vet: bullets made us all equal (ddr-csujad-49-251)
Newspaper clipping from "The American veteran (August 1946)" featuring Ben Kuroki titled, "Reflections of a Nisei Vet--Bullets Made Us All Equal." An item from: pages 126-127 of the Sue Kato scrapbook (gfb_skc_001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2019_002_001_078_02
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-49-251/
Digest of the West Coast Newspaper Items, October 8 to November 2, 1945 (ddr-csujad-19-7)
doc Digest of the West Coast Newspaper Items, October 8 to November 2, 1945 (ddr-csujad-19-7)
Factual information describing the activities of the War Relocation Authority and Army, Japanese Americans in the armed services, anti Japanese activities and other incidents during the period from October 8 to November 2, 1945. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: WRA_01-01_02
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-19-7/
Digest of the West Coast Newspaper Items, September 24 to October 6, 1945. (ddr-csujad-19-6)
doc Digest of the West Coast Newspaper Items, September 24 to October 6, 1945. (ddr-csujad-19-6)
Factual information describing the activities of Japanese Americans in the armed forces, civic groups as well as the activities of the Anti-Japanese groups , during the period from September 24 to October 6, 1945. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: WRA_01-01_01
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-19-6/
Translation of poster at Tule Lake Camp regarding repatriation and loyalty to Japan (ddr-csujad-2-43)
doc Translation of poster at Tule Lake Camp regarding repatriation and loyalty to Japan (ddr-csujad-2-43)
Translation of a poster within washrooms at the Tule Lake Incarceration Camp. Describes inadequate treatment of incarcerees compared to other camps, loyalty and repatriation to Japan, and the need to quell "disgraceful behavior" such as violence. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sjs_sch_0043
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-2-43/
[Minutes of the regular joint meeting of the advisory council and the Co-ordinating committee of the Tule Lake Center, March 3, 1944] (ddr-csujad-2-30)
doc [Minutes of the regular joint meeting of the advisory council and the Co-ordinating committee of the Tule Lake Center, March 3, 1944] (ddr-csujad-2-30)
Meeting minutes between incarceree-led Tule Lake Camp government and the Advisory Council. Includes discussion on prisoner release from army stockades, the creation of a Young Men's Association and the transfer of incarcerees from Poston Camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sjs_sch_0030
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-2-30/
[Revolt at Tule Lake: Crop workers blamed for riots; Honolulu Japanese led the mob, 1943-11-04] (ddr-csujad-2-41)
doc [Revolt at Tule Lake: Crop workers blamed for riots; Honolulu Japanese led the mob, 1943-11-04] (ddr-csujad-2-41)
Newspaper article about protests at Tule Lake Camp in November, 1943 which led to martial law being in place for three months. Article describes camp administration refusing to listen to incarceree demands and violence against staff. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sjs_sch_0041
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-2-41/
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