Caption on reverse [translation]: "Ranking list distributed for summer grand sumo tournament. The summer grand sumo tournament, which fans all over Japan are looking forward to, is opening soon at the National Sport Hall. The thrilling ranking list was already distributed on the 5th. The picture is the new Ozeki, Maedayama."
The council minutes feature the discussing on closing down the laundry and shower facilities by the mess hall. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-01_086
The council minutes feature the report on the reduction in operations of the hospital mess hall due to understaffing. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: HMRC_01-01_099
Selected article titles: "Manzanar Surpasses Goal in Seventh War Loan Drive" (p. 1), "To Hold 'Penny Dance' Tonight in Auditorium" (p. 1), "New Clinic Schedule Revealed by Hospital" (p. 1), "'Youth Mixers' Rally Slated Tuesday Night at Mess Hall Sixteen" (p. 2), "New Ruling Made on Train Reservations" (p. 2).
Selected article titles: "Servicemen Visits Must be Registered" (p. 1), "Aliens 17-38, May Enlist in United States Armed Forces" (p. 1), "Entry Rule Relaxations Encourage Visitations" (p. 1), "Editorial: Wake up Evacuees!!" (p. 2), "New Administration Hall Houses Many Departments" (p. 3), "'Curiosity More Than Prejudice in Resettlement'" (p. 4).
Selected article titles: "Hostel Opened in Chicago by Old Japanese Residents" (p. 1), "WRA Farm Head Says: Diet of Evacuees Will Depend on Local Crop" (p. 1), "Nisei Have: A Record to Maintain" (p. 2), "Mess Hall 18 Considered Best Kitchen" (p. 4), "No Discrimination Policy Reaffirmed by President" (p. 4).
Selected article titles: "Postal Rules Issued" (p. 1), "Regulations Announced for Package Delivery" (p. 1), "Registration of Men 45-64 at Santa Anita Totals 760. Number of Japanese Signed Falls Short of Estimates" (p. 1), "New Mess Hall Open This Week" (p. 3), "Photographer Takes Pictures at Center" (p. 4).
Organizing the mess hall union: complaining to the camp administration about food shortages
This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically …
Investigating sugar shortages while working in a camp mess hall
This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, …
Gathering in a local pool hall to discuss the bombing of Pearl Harbor
This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically …
Working in camp: clearing sagebrush, then applying to work in mess hall
This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not …
Selected article titles: "Hart Immigration Bill" (p.1-2), "Washington Repeal Campaign on SJR 21 Moves into High" (p.1-2), "1889 Land Law 'Lies about Like a Loaded Weapon'" (p.1), "Japanese American Community Leaders First to Be Summoned in New Series of Conferences with Seattle Mayor in New Hall" (p.3).
Selected article titles: "Nikkei Family Victims of Verbal Abuse by Owner of Beaumont Cherry Orchard" (p.1), "Agenda Papers Pepper Chapters" (p.1, 3), "PSWDC in Bid for $8,000 to Fund Welfare Group" (p.3), "Pride and Faith Personified: Nisei of MISLS" (p.5), "City Hall Jeopardizes Little Tokyo's Future" (p.8).
Letter from Tsuneo Iwata to Evacuee Property Department concerning the status and leasing of the Japanese Social Hall in Turlock California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0015
Selected article titles: "Gila Architect Wins $750 Prize" (p. 1), "Orange County: Family Returns to Calif. Farm" (p. 1), "A Safe Christmas" (p. 2), "Heart of an American" (p. 2), "Anti-Japanese Bill Rejected" (p. 3), "Mess Hall: Utensils Must be Returned" (p. 4), "Washington Offers Jobs in Japanese Translation" (p. 6).
Handwritten note from Shoji Nagumo to Maintenance Division regarding the repair of a mess hall roof at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0952
Selected article titles: "Citizen Registration Period is Extended Until March 10. Special Concession Made to Give Everyone Opportunity to Sign-up" (p. 1), "Photographs to be Taken" (p. 1), "300 Enter High School Essay Contest on Fire Prevention" (p. 2), "Placement Office... Jobs Available at School, Dining Hall, Ad Building" (p. 3).