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img Photograph of the hospital staff aides in front of the Manzanar hospital (ddr-csujad-47-194)

Photograph of the hospital staff aides in front of the Manzanar hospital at the Manzanar incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0330

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img Photograph of eight hospital staff aides standing in front of the Manzanar hospital (ddr-csujad-47-196)

Photograph of eight hospital staff aides standing in front of the Manzanar hospital at the Manzanar incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0332

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img Girls' basketball game (ddr-densho-37-817)

Original WRA caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Basketball games are part of the regular scheduled recreational events, which help to fill out the lives of residents in relocation centers. These girls are participating in a nip and tuck game, which frequently brought the spectators to their feet.

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img Japanese American doctor examining patient (ddr-densho-151-417)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Making an examination of an evacuee patient are Doctor Takahashi, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, and his wife who is his assistant. They are evacuees of Japanese ancestry from Los Angeles now spending the duration at this War Relocation Authority Center.

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img Students studying in shade (ddr-densho-151-364)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. An elementary school has been established with evacuee volunteer teachers, most of whom are college graduates. Attendance at this time is voluntary. No school equipment is as yet available and classes are also held outside the barrack building in the shade.

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vh An oral history with Sue Kunitomi Embrey - Segment 1 (ddr-csujad-29-64-1)

An oral interview with Sue Kunitomi Embrey, an activist, educator, writer and longtime chair of the Manzanar Committee. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcription is found in the item: csufccop_jaoh_0140. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2426_T01

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vh An oral history with Togo Tanaka - Segment 1 (ddr-csujad-29-62-1)

An oral interview with Togo Tanaka, newspaper editor, documentary historian, and businessman who was incarcerated at the Manzanar camp. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcription is found in the item: csufccop_jaoh_0104. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 1271.3_T01

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vh An oral history with Togo Tanaka - Segment 1 (ddr-csujad-29-61-1)

An oral interview with Togo Tanaka, newspaper editor, documentary historian, and businessman who was incarcerated at the Manzanar camp. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcription is found in the item: csufccop_jaoh_0102. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 1271.1_T01

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vh Kazuko Miyoshi - Yasuko Miyoshi Iseri Interview (ddr-manz-1-134)

Nisei females, sisters. Kazuko Miyoshi born 1936, Yasuko Miyoshi Iseri born 1938. Grew up in Culver City, California, where parents ran a nursery business. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Both sisters returned to California after the war.

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img Orphans at Manzanar Childrens' Village (ddr-densho-151-443)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Evacuee orphans from an institution in San Francisco who are now established for the duration in the Childrens' Village at this War Relocation Authority center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry. Mrs. Harry Matsumoto, a University of California graduate, and her husband are superintendants of the Childrens' Village where 65 …

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vh Taira Fukushima Interview (ddr-manz-1-124)

Nisei male. Born February 8, 1926, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in Los Angeles, where father did custodial work. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Finished high school at Manzanar, and left camp to attend Drake college in Des Moines, Iowa. Drafted into the military and served as a medic …

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister and mother (ddr-densho-153-63)

Excerpt: "I have been unable to mail this letter because of no stamps but I'll mail it today." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-121)

Excerpt: "It was good to hear from you gain but we were surprised to hear about your colds." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-30)

Excerpt: "I hope you got my last letter that I wrote on saturday & also had sent on saturday." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his brother (ddr-densho-153-89)

Excerpt: "This a letter to inform you that I have been cleared and thus eligible for leave clearance." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-27)

Excerpt: "I had a little bit of time to write today so I'll just say a little bit." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his brother (ddr-densho-153-44)

Excerpt: "I have about forty-five minutes to kill before a show so I thought I'd write you." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his father (ddr-densho-153-29)

Excerpt: "Joe, I am very glad you alived Chicago and permited to enter the school without any trouble." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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vh Michiko Wada Interview (ddr-manz-1-162)

Nisei female. Born in California. Grew up in Watts, California, where parents ran a grocery business. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After the so-called "loyalty questionnaire," transferred to the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, returned to Los Angeles.

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doc Memorandum from the Office of the Superintendent to all teachers, February 1, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-107)

A memo to all teachers at Manzanar containing an announcement related to Manzanar Education Week, the organization of the Manzanar Rumor Clinic to collate rumors and questions within their classrooms, a reminder to gain permission prior to taking field trips outside of the boundaries of the Manzanar, and several updates on administrative policies. Transcription is found …

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doc Manzanar quiet under Army rule (ddr-csujad-36-17)

News clipping titled, Manzanar Quiet Under Army Role, from the Los Angeles Examiner. A news clipping from: Manzanar Photo Album. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: man_01_019

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img Photograph of Dagmar Quarnstrom and the hospital staff aides in front of the Manzanar hospital (ddr-csujad-47-193)

Photograph of Dagmar Quarnstrom and the hospital staff aides in front of the Manzanar hospital at the Manzanar incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0329

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img Barracks (ddr-densho-151-415)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. This is the type of barrack buildings in this relocation center. Each one contains four rooms, to house four family groups. Each has it's own outside entrance, two at the side and one at each end. There are thirty-six blocks of barracks.

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vh M. Jack Takayanagi - Mary Takayanagi Interview (ddr-manz-1-123)

Nisei male and female, married couple. Grew up in Los Angeles, California. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Left to attend college in Des Moines, Iowa, and eventually settled in Portland, Oregon.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-123/

img [Photograph of the Willow Motel] (ddr-csujad-29-186)

The Willow Motel in Lone Pine, California, was built using barracks from Manzanar. Photograph inscription: The Willow Motel in Lone Pine, California. This business concern, like many others in the Owens Valley, makes use of the barracks formerly housing administrative personnel and internees at the Manzanar Center. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

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