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Consignee memo (ddr-csujad-42-115)
doc Consignee memo (ddr-csujad-42-115)
A consignee memo issued by Universal Carloading and Distributing Co., Inc. on July 19, 1945. It documents the shipper, "WRA Gila River Relocation Center," Arizona, and the consignee, Fumio Fred Takano, Chicago, Illinois. The handwritten notes read: Deliver Monday 8-20 only. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_63_002
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-115/
Letter from Theodore K. Ryan, Sanitary Engineer, War Relocation Authority, June 9, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-93)
doc Letter from Theodore K. Ryan, Sanitary Engineer, War Relocation Authority, June 9, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-93)
A reference letter regarding Fumio Fred Takano. It is written by Theodore K. Ryan, Sanitary Engineer at the Gila River incarceration camp, where Fumio Fred Takano is employed. It appears to be one of the references enclosed with the letter: csudh_tak_0091. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_48_001
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-93/
U.S. citizen's indefinite leave, WRA-137a rev., Fred Fumio Takano (ddr-csujad-42-102)
doc U.S. citizen's indefinite leave, WRA-137a rev., Fred Fumio Takano (ddr-csujad-42-102)
An identification card to permit the U.S. citizen's indefinite leave. It certifies that Fumio Fred Takano is allowed to leave the Gila River incarceration camp on July 27, 1944 and specifies his first destination, Cleveland, Ohio. It is authorized by L. H. Bennet, Project Director. The handwritten notes on the card read: Readmitted 8/18/44. See this …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-102/
Gila River Relocation Center 1942-1945 monument dedication 50th reunion (ddr-csujad-42-181)
doc Gila River Relocation Center 1942-1945 monument dedication 50th reunion (ddr-csujad-42-181)
A booklet to commemorate the 50th reunion of the former incarcrees and families of the Gila River incarceration camp, which was held March 17-19, 1995. Another booklet, "Banquet program," is attached. The former incacerees' current addresses and phone numbers are removed from the digital surrogate. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-181/
U.S. government freight waybill, WRA4-144-46-BL (ddr-csujad-42-114)
doc U.S. government freight waybill, WRA4-144-46-BL (ddr-csujad-42-114)
A U.S. government freight waybill which documents the shipment of Fumio Fred Takano's belongings. The shipment is ordered by the War Relocation Authority and two boxes are transported by Universal Carloading Co. from the Gila River incarceration camp in Arkansas to Chicago, Illinois, where Fumio is going to reestablish his life. See this object in the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-114/
Letter from Fumio Fred Takano to Mrs. Florence Packer, August 18, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-74)
doc Letter from Fumio Fred Takano to Mrs. Florence Packer, August 18, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-74)
A letter from Fumio Fred Takano to Florence Packer in Los Angeles, California. Fumio writes from the Gila River incarceration camp. The letter requests Florence Packer to deliver Fumio's 1939 Chevrolet truck along with Mrs. Nakashima's personal items to the camp. It appears to be a draft letter. See item: csudh_tak_0075. See this object in the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-74/
Gila River 50th reunion and dedication (ddr-csujad-42-182)
doc Gila River 50th reunion and dedication (ddr-csujad-42-182)
An envelope for Yoneko Takano, who is an attendant of the Gila River 50th reunion and dedication events held at Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Phoenix, Arizona, March 17-19, 1995. The envelope has presumably contained a booklet, bus tickets, and a T-shirt, handed to Yoneko Takano during the events. See this object in the California State Universities …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-182/
Desert Sentinel, Vol. I No. 12, May 14, 1943 (ddr-csujad-17-2)
doc Desert Sentinel, Vol. I No. 12, May 14, 1943 (ddr-csujad-17-2)
School newspaper published at the Gila River incarceration camp. Features and items include a report on a bond drive and on a "Kampus Karnival"; news about the debate team and about a talent show, as well as about goings-on at Topaz, Utah; Manzanar, California; Echoes, Wyoming; Hunt, Idaho; and Amache, Colorado; and illustrations. See this object …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-17-2/
Uniform straight bill of lading (ddr-csujad-42-107)
doc Uniform straight bill of lading (ddr-csujad-42-107)
An uniform straight bill of lading issued by Southern Pacific Lines in Reno, Nevada. It provides the information on the shipment that one box containing mechanical hand tools is shipped from Tom Nakashima to Fumio Fred Takano in the Gila River incarceration camp. The destination is listed as Casa Grande, Arizona. See also item: csudh_tak_0108. See …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-107/
Postcard from Lily to Mitzi Naohara, October 31, 1944 (ddr-csujad-38-375)
doc Postcard from Lily to Mitzi Naohara, October 31, 1944 (ddr-csujad-38-375)
A postcard from Lily in Chicago to Mitzi Masukawa Naohara incarcerated in the Poston camp in Arizona. Lily writes from Chicago, Illinois, on her way to Denver, Colorado. She is planing to visit Geo and go to the Gila River camp in Arizona where her family was incarcerated. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-375/
Letter from Fumio Fred Takano to Mrs. Florence Packer, August 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-75)
doc Letter from Fumio Fred Takano to Mrs. Florence Packer, August 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-75)
A letter from Fumio Fred Takano to Florence Packer, his appointed attorney in Los Angeles, California. Fumio writes from the Gila River incarceration camp, requesting Florence Packer to deliver Fumio's 1939 Chevrolet truck along with Mrs. Nakashima's personal items to the camp. The draft letter is found in item: csudh_tak_0074. The power of attorney is found …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-75/
Third All Center Enterprises Conference (ddr-csujad-42-226)
img Third All Center Enterprises Conference (ddr-csujad-42-226)
Photographed is a group of the 3rd All Center Enterprises Conference attendees. The annotation on the back side reads: The conference was held at the Gila River camp on December 4, 1944. Representatives from enterprises at all incarceration camps attended it. The photo was taken to commemorate the conference but I [Itsuhei Takano] was unable to …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-226/
Daily work pass, WRA-139 rev., Fred Takano (ddr-csujad-42-103)
doc Daily work pass, WRA-139 rev., Fred Takano (ddr-csujad-42-103)
A daily work pass issued by War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, on July 5, 1944. It certifies that Fumio Fred Takano is authorized to leave the Gila River incarceration camp on workdays and specifies the times when he is allowed to leave and when he needs to return. The pass is valid …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-103/
Maps of incarceration camps in the western United States (ddr-csujad-55-98)
img Maps of incarceration camps in the western United States (ddr-csujad-55-98)
Series of maps including incarceration camps in the western United States, temporary assembly centers in California, Manzanar camp in California, Gila River camp in Arizona, Topaz camp in Utah, Heart Mountain camp in Wyoming, Poston camp in Arizona, Amache camp in Colorado, Tule Lake camp in California, Rohwer camp in Arkansas, Minidoka camp in Idaho, and …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-98/
Memo from Henry C. Freeland, Relocation Advisor, Gila River Project to Whom It May Concern re: Permission for Masatoshi Abe to travel, October 24, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-30)
doc Memo from Henry C. Freeland, Relocation Advisor, Gila River Project to Whom It May Concern re: Permission for Masatoshi Abe to travel, October 24, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-30)
Certification letter granting Masatoshi Abe permission to travel to Gardena, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00033
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-30/
Memo from Henry C. Freeland, Relocation Advisor, Gila River Project to Whom It May Concern re: Permission for Shige Abe to travel, October 24, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-29)
doc Memo from Henry C. Freeland, Relocation Advisor, Gila River Project to Whom It May Concern re: Permission for Shige Abe to travel, October 24, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-29)
Certification letter granting Shige Abe permission to travel to Gardena, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00032
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-29/
University of California evacuation and resettlement study: The Gila River WRA relocation center, Rivers, Pinal County, Arizona (ddr-csujad-26-27)
doc University of California evacuation and resettlement study: The Gila River WRA relocation center, Rivers, Pinal County, Arizona (ddr-csujad-26-27)
Description of the Gila River incarceration camp during the first month of occupation, including camp location, climate, landscape, barracks, issues with camp construction, poor conditions and lack of furnishings, incarcerees who were subjected to upon arrival. Camp administration, food and housing issues, camp employment, security, recreation, and social groups are described and analyzed. Report compiled as …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-27/
Desert Sentinel, Volume I, No. 4, November 30, 1942 (ddr-csujad-17-5)
doc Desert Sentinel, Volume I, No. 4, November 30, 1942 (ddr-csujad-17-5)
School newspaper published at the Gila River incarceration camp. Features and topics include a new superintendent and the choice of "Desert Sentinel" as the name for the school paper; news of campus, sports, and social and holiday events, including the opening of the Butte High School library; items about classes, students and teachers, including a student …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-17-5/
Letter from James Brell, CWO USA, Actg Asst Adj Gen, to Mr. Fumio Fred Takano, June 21, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-111)
doc Letter from James Brell, CWO USA, Actg Asst Adj Gen, to Mr. Fumio Fred Takano, June 21, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-111)
A letter from James Brell, Acting Assistant Adjutant General, Chief Warrant Officer, Western Defense Command, United States Army, to Fumio Fred Takano in the Gila River incarceration camp. The letter informs that Fumio's exclusion status has been changed and he is authorized to travel and reside within the West Coast exclusion zone. It also instructs him …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-111/
Leaving camp (ddr-densho-37-601)
img Leaving camp (ddr-densho-37-601)
Original WRA caption: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers Arizona. Relocators being checked by Leave Officers before boarding bus for California. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these had bus or train reservations for the following week (the Canal Camp once …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-601/
Inspection of farm machinery (ddr-densho-37-598)
img Inspection of farm machinery (ddr-densho-37-598)
Original WRA caption: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Property officer checking farm machinery prior to disposal to the Treasury Department. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these had bus or train reservations for the following week (the Canal Camp …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-598/
Japanese Americans being inspected upon leaving camp (ddr-densho-37-787)
img Japanese Americans being inspected upon leaving camp (ddr-densho-37-787)
Original WRA caption: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. After final checkings are completed, evacuees are anxious to take off. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these had bus or train reservations for the following week (the Canal Camp once …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-787/
Japanese Americans boarding buses (ddr-densho-37-784)
img Japanese Americans boarding buses (ddr-densho-37-784)
Original WRA caption: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Evacuees returning to their former homes in California by Greyhound bus. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these had bus or train reservations for the following week (the Canal Camp once …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-784/
Letter from Kumaji and Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, January 30, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-77)
doc Letter from Kumaji and Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, January 30, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-77)
A letter from Kumaji and Tsuruno Meguro incarcerated in the Heart Mountain camp to their son-in-law and daughter, Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano in the Gila River incarceration camp. In the letter, Kumaji thanks them for a letter along with tobacco for his birthday. He states that the incarcerees have to leave the camp sometime within …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-77/
Japanese Americans leaving camp by bus (ddr-densho-37-783)
img Japanese Americans leaving camp by bus (ddr-densho-37-783)
Original WRA caption: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Aboard the Greyhound bus, which will take them to their former homes in California, these evacuees are anxious to be off. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these had bus or …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-783/
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