Search Results | Densho Digital Repository

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-1/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-40-5/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-40-1/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-41-1/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-322/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2331/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-785/

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-117/

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-35/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-35/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-34-1/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-450/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-44/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-61/

img Manzanar entrance (ddr-densho-430-152)

Photograph of the entrance to Manzanar

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-430-152/

img Manzanar plaque (ddr-densho-430-151)

Photograph of a plaque about Manzanar

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-430-151/

doc Occupancy permit and work agreement (ddr-csujad-38-552)

Form FSA-382, "Occupancy permit and work agreement," singed by George Nobuo Naohara on September 7, 1942. It grants to George the privilege to occupy a labor camp in Ontario-Payette, Idaho, and participate in community activities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_13_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-552/

img Lone Pine depot, some arrived by train (ddr-csujad-47-40)

Photograph taken at the Lone Pine train depot of two train cars, one with open sliding doors and a pile of luggage in front of it. Several military police are standing in a group in the front of the photograph. A group of incarcerees are standing behind the military police. A photographer can be seen kneeling …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-40/

img Registering incoming incarcerees (ddr-csujad-47-26)

Photograph of incarcerees waiting to be processed at Manzanar incarceration camp. The center table is full of forms and other paperwork. On the left are two men seated behind the table. People are lined up on the other side of the table filling the rest of the room. The open doorway shows barracks and the Sierra …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-26/

img Lone Pine depot, some arrived by train (ddr-csujad-47-41)

Photograph of a family waiting at the Lone Pine Depot, the two children are sitting on the luggage, the girl is holding a doll in her hands, while a third, Michi (Tatsui) Tanioka, is standing on the luggage. Other people with their luggage and packages are visible in the foreground and background. A water tower and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-41/

img Photograph of Henry Matsumoto with orphan incarcerees at Children's Village (ddr-csujad-47-162)

Photograph of Henry Matsumoto, superintendent of the Children's Village, with five babies sitting on a blanket at the park in the Children's Village at Manzanar incarceration camp. Three of the babies are laying on the stomachs, one is being held by Henry, and the fifth is sitting upright on their own. See this object in the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-162/

img Help wanted (ddr-csujad-47-8)

A photograph of a female and male incarceree reviewing the "Help Wanted" bulletin board with several notices tacked to it. The tar paper construction of the buildings can be seen behind the bulletin board. Caption reads: Help Wanted. Title from caption, which was taken from the original photo album. See this object in the California State …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-8/

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/

img Photograph of Mount Russell and surrounding mountains with Alabama Hills in the foreground (ddr-csujad-47-87)

Photograph of Mount Russell with Mount Whitney just behind it. In front are the Alabama Hills with the L.P. logo on the hill. The foreground has a number of trees and a grassy field. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0141

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-87/

img Photograph of a group of people enjoying Sunday dinner as a picnic at Manzanar (ddr-csujad-47-282)

Photograph of a group of people enjoying a Sunday dinner as a picnic at one of the parks at the Manzanar Incarceration Camp. The group consists of two children, three women and a man. There is another group of children in the upper left corner. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-47-282/

Filters