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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 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/
[Straws in the wind: An inquiry into the causes of the recent flare-ups], report on Manzanar protests, 1942-08-12 (ddr-csujad-2-49)
doc [Straws in the wind: An inquiry into the causes of the recent flare-ups], report on Manzanar protests, 1942-08-12 (ddr-csujad-2-49)
Report on strike at Manzanar Incarceration camp. Report discusses unrest and discrimination within camp leading to loyalty towards Japan. Also offers suggestions to create a "Pro-America Community" within the WRA program. Also includes personal correspondence to Willard Schmidt. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sjs_sch_0049
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-2-49/
Historical photographs and documents, from internment camps to Military Intelligence Service Language School [order form] (ddr-csujad-1-190)
doc Historical photographs and documents, from internment camps to Military Intelligence Service Language School [order form] (ddr-csujad-1-190)
A book order form. Books published by TecCom Productions include: Manzanar, Tule Lake, Rohwer, Heart Mountain, Assembly Center I (Santa Anita, Pomona, Fresno, Tulare, Pinedale, Salinas), Assembly Center II (Turlock, Tanforan, Stockton, Sacramento, Marysville, Portland, Puyallup). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ike_03_01_004
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-190/
Community analysis report, no. 2 (February 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1656)
doc Community analysis report, no. 2 (February 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1656)
Report, "Causes of unrest at relocation centers," discussing factors contributing to the strikes and unrest at Poston and Manzanar incarceration camps. Covers living conditions, cultural issues, security, administration, authority, labor, and other issues. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1658
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1656/
War Relocation Work Corps (ddr-csujad-55-351)
doc War Relocation Work Corps (ddr-csujad-55-351)
Pamphlet describing the War Relocation Work Corps including planned camp facilities, types of work available, eligibility, benefits, and private employment. "Approved Relocation Areas" section includes descriptions of Manzanar, Parker, Gila, Tule Lake, and Minidoka camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0353
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-351/
Manzanar (ddr-csujad-48-33)
doc Manzanar (ddr-csujad-48-33)
Assignment by Grace Oshio for period 5 class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Grace describes her first months at Manzanar. Her first impression is an isolated place for prisoners, slowly though camp facilities were completed and improved. She speaks of the need to work with your neighbors to borrow …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-33/
Assignment (ddr-csujad-48-29)
doc Assignment (ddr-csujad-48-29)
Assignment by Nancy Yamauchi for World History and Geography class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Nancy describes her arrival at Manzanar on May 29, 1942 and her transition into camp life. She notes that she has made many friends, but that people are becoming lazier as they cannot do …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-29/

Narrator Karlene Koketsu

Nisei female. Born January 7, 1935, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in the Sawtelle area of Los Angeles. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After leaving Manzanar, lived briefly with family in Utah before eventually returning to California.
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/499/

Narrator Hanako Hoshiyama Fukumoto

Nisei female. Born March 3, 1923, in Montebello, California. Lived in several places in Southern California, where father was a flower grower. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Married and had a child in camp. Left Manzanar for Chicago, Illinois.
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/751/

Narrator Henry Fukuhara

Nisei male. Born April 25, 1913, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in California prior to World War II. Removed to Manzanar concentration camp, California, during the war. Left Manzanar in 1943 and lived in various locations, eventually settling in New York and California. Mr. Fukuhara was a prominent artist.
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/232/
An Oral History with Mitsuhiko H. Shimizu (ddr-csujad-29-57)
vh An Oral History with Mitsuhiko H. Shimizu (ddr-csujad-29-57)
Issei community leader and businessman in Los Angeles's Little Tokyo recounts his arrest by Federal Bureau of Investigation after Pearl Harbor, his experiences in internment camps in North Dakota and Louisiana, and the Manzanar incarceration camp, California. This oral history was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project, Oral History Program, CSU Fullerton. Transcript is …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-57/
Constance Yamashiro Interview (ddr-chi-1-18)
vh Constance Yamashiro Interview (ddr-chi-1-18)
Sansei female. Born May 6, 1938, in Los Angeles, California. During World War II, sent to the Manzanar concentration camp, California, with her parents and grandparents. After leaving camp, the family resettled in Chicago, Illinois, where her mother did factory work. (This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the U.S. Department of …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chi-1-18/

Narrator Ann Sugimoto

Nisei female. Born September 22, 1916, in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in Venice, California. Married before World War II, and removed during the war to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Had a child in camp. After leaving Manzanar, lived in Ohio for a number of years before returning to California.
https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/437/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 72, No. 18 (May 7, 1971) (ddr-pc-43-18)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 72, No. 18 (May 7, 1971) (ddr-pc-43-18)
Selected article titles: "Drug problem on campus: Dorsey High's March 26 Incident" (p. 1), "Asians picket San Diego High production of 'King and I' play" (p. 1), "Californians becoming oblivious to race difference in election" (p. 1), "500 Sansei win California state scholarship award" (p. 1), "JACL represented at American Immigration and Citizenship confab" (p. 2), …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-43-18/
Photograph of a laughing group of people at a Manzanar hospital staff picnic (ddr-csujad-47-239)
img Photograph of a laughing group of people at a Manzanar hospital staff picnic (ddr-csujad-47-239)
Photograph of a laughing group of people sitting on the ground at a Manzanar hospital staff picnic. A small boy is in front look at the camera while holding a bottle. In the background are additional people and tables. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0384
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-239/
Manzanar Relocation Area civilian pass (ddr-csujad-48-48)
doc Manzanar Relocation Area civilian pass (ddr-csujad-48-48)
Manzanar Relocation Area civilian pass for Shirley Wells. No. 50; Good only for March; Name Shirley Wells; Position Superv. Nurse; Height 5'4" Eyes Blue Hair Brown; Signed by the Acting Asst. Project Director and the Pass Holder. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0048
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-48/
Telegram from Vaughn B Ferguson to Harry B. Wells, August 25, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-50)
doc Telegram from Vaughn B Ferguson to Harry B. Wells, August 25, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-50)
The telegram indicates Harry B. Wells need to submit a medical examination form 2413 immediately to finalize his position with the Civil Service Commission at Manzanar. Sent by: Vaugh B. Ferguson. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9050. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0050
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-50/
Memorandum from Leon C. High, Principal, Manzanar High School, to Harry Bentley Wells, August 5, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-66)
doc Memorandum from Leon C. High, Principal, Manzanar High School, to Harry Bentley Wells, August 5, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-66)
Letter from Roy Nash and Leon C. High to Harry B. Wells indicating a number of forms need to be filled out to finalize Mr. Wells' appointment as a teacher at Manzanar. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9066. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0066
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-66/
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