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img Photograph of the Manzanar auditorium after the camp closed (ddr-csujad-47-1)

A photograph of the Manzanar incarceration camp auditorium after the camp is closed, the flag pole can been seen in front, with low shrubs to each side. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0008

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doc History of the Office no. 2 (ddr-csujad-40-5)

Report by Iwao Shirokawa about the history of Information Field Office No. 2 at the Manzanar incarceration camp. Report covers history of the office, personnel, services, and accomplishments. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: roy_01_06_001

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doc Progress report of the Information Field Office No. 4 (ddr-csujad-40-1)

Progress report by Nori Nakai for Information Field Office No. 4 at the Manzanar incarceration camp. Report covers field office location, personnel, accomplishments, and services. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: roy_01_01_001

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img Sumi family (ddr-csujad-41-1)

Photograph of the Sumi family at Rock Garden/Block 34 at the Manzanar incarceration camp. Pictured is Lillian Tsutako, Takako, Sen'ichi, Yoichi, and a friend. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sum_01_06_001

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img [Group photograph of incarcerees at Manznar Children's Village] (ddr-csujad-29-322)

Eleven children take a group photograph at the Children's Village in Manzanar. Photograph inscription: "Kadani (?) sisters, Isazaki brothers, Kenneth Yoshihara, Jackson Takayanagi, Mrs. Potts, Bobby Yamashita, Sho Matsuno." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: P265

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doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, June 22, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2331)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's job at Manzanar incarceration camp, inquiring about life in Florin, and general updates on family and daily life. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2437

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doc Manzanar Charter (ddr-csujad-55-785)

Charter document for Manzanar incarceration camp. Includes preamble and the following Articles: 1. Community Council; 2. Officers; 3. Procedure; 4. Amendments; and 5. Functions of the Council. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0787

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vh Masahiro Nakajo Interview (ddr-manz-1-117)

Nisei male. Born May 17, 1927, in Moneta, California. Grew up in the Garden Grove area where parents ran a farm. Was taken to Japan to live as a young child until age ten. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, Caliifornia. After leaving camp, served in the military during the Korean War.

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vh Frank Kitamoto Interview (ddr-densho-1000-35)

Sansei male. Born May 28, 1939, on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Incarcerated with parents at Manzanar concentration camp, California, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Returned to Bainbridge Island after end of World War II. President of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC), a community organization dedicated to the preservation of Japanese American history on Bainbridge Island.

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doc Life in Manzanar (ddr-csujad-48-35)

Assignment by Satoru Sakuma for class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Satoru describes his daily routine at Manzanar. He wakes up, attends school, and then heads home to do his home work. However, instead of completing his work, he plays marbles and basketball with some of his friends. He …

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doc Manzanar diary (ddr-csujad-34-1)

One diary written by Hiroshi Fukuwa, a Kibei Nisei of Los Angeles, California. His diary starts from his departing day from Los Angeles to move into the Manzanar incarceration camp as one of the first group of volunteer incacerees. He was transferred to the Gila River camp, Arizona, to join his brother's family, and segregated into …

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vh Alan Nishio Interview (ddr-densho-1000-450)

Sansei male. Born August 9, 1945, at the Manzanar concentration camp, California, where his parents were incarcerated during World War II. Grew up in the Venice area of California, and became increasingly politically active while attending the University of California, Berkeley, during the Free Speech Movement during the late 1960s. Earned a master's degree at the …

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doc Information on teaching positons in the Manzanar Japanese relocation area (ddr-csujad-48-44)

Notice by Roy Nash and Genevieve W. Carter regarding information on teaching positions at "Manzanar Japanese Relocation Area," with a handwritten note on the last page for a meeting with Leon C. High at the Winnedumah Hotel in Independence, California. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9044. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

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vh George Uchida - Leo Uchida Interview (ddr-manz-1-61)

Nisei males, brothers. Mr. George Uchida was born March 14, 1929, and Mr. Leo Uchida was born June 15, 1926, both in Florin, California. Grew up in Florin as part of a very large family. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Following the war, George Served in the Air Force and …

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Collection Hayashida Collection (ddr-densho-61)

The Hayashida Family collection includes photos and documents showing daily life of the Nishinaka family, including Fumiko Nishinaka Hayashida and siblings on Bainbridge Island before the war, documents related to the disposition and caretaking of the Fumiko and Saburo Hayashida property while the family was interned at Manzanar and Minidoka, correspondence with friends and family on …

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doc My future (ddr-csujad-48-4)

Term paper by Alice Muraoka for period VII Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Alice describes her desire to become a secretary and to work in an office. She was able to finish typing and shorthand coursework but the evacuation (as she calls it) cut short the …

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doc Letter (Form 734) from Joseph W. Carney, Fiscal Accountant, to Harry Bentley Wells, July 20, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-89)

Letter, Form 734, to Harry Bentley Wells with his pay check for July 1-15, 1943 at Manzanar from Joseph W. Carney for $58.20. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9089. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0089

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doc Wells World Geo. and History, Per. 2 (ddr-csujad-48-116)

Class roster for Period 2, World Geography and History, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. Thirty-six students are listed. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9925. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0925

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doc World Geog. and History, Period I, 7-5-2 (ddr-csujad-48-114)

Class roster and grades for Period 1, World Geography and History, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. Thirty-five students are listed. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9923. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0923

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doc Mrs. Wells' 1st P. (ddr-csujad-48-115)

Class roster for Period 1, World Geography and History, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. Thirty-five students are listed. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9924. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0924

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doc Sophomore installation (ddr-csujad-48-61)

Program for sophomore installation at Manzanar High School: Entertainment, Refreshment and Dancing; Mess 9, June 5, 1943 7:30pm. Also includes a list of class officers.Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9061. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0061

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img Photograph of a man standing under trees near Manzanar (ddr-csujad-47-275)

Photograph of a man standing under trees holding several branches near Manzanar incarceration camp at a hospital staff picnic. In the background another person and table can be seen. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0424

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img Photograph of Echo Goto leaning on a car at Manzanar (ddr-csujad-47-263)

Photograph of Echo Goto leaning on car at Manzanar incarceration camp. The woman is wearing a skirt suit and white gloves. Behind the car a utility pole is visible. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0411

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img Photograph of Dr. Morse Little and his two sons getting ready to depart (ddr-csujad-47-349)

Photograph of Dr. Morse Little and his two sons as they are getting ready to depart Manzanar incarceration camp. Behind them is a car, utility pole, several buildings and the Inyo mountains. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_1470

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img Photograph of a woman and smiling man wearing glasses (ddr-csujad-47-48)

Photograph of a man and woman at Manzanar incarceration camp. The woman is wearing a searsucker blouse, and the man a buttoned-up collared shirt, he also has glasses. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0080

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