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doc Letter from Kazuyoshi Nagashima to Mr. Wells regarding poor performance in class (ddr-csujad-48-54)

A letter from Kazuyoshi Nagashima, a student in period 1 History, to Mr. Wells explaining why he has not completed his final assignment on the civilization of Egypt and why he performed poorly on the test given that day. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9054. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

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doc Class roster for courses taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School (ddr-csujad-48-36)

Class rosters for courses taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School: Period 1: 10-L with 35 names; Period 2: 10-L with 44 names; Period 3: 12-H with 43 names and grades; Period 5: 12-H with 33 names; Period 7: 12-H with 9 names and grades; Period 8: 10-L with 44 names. Transcription is found …

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doc Wolf song (ddr-csujad-48-74)

Lyrics from the poem , titled: "The Wolf Song." Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9074. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0074

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doc Seimei no jisso (Truth of life); English translation Nectarean shower (Kanro no hou) (ddr-csujad-48-42)

Cover title: Kanro no hou. 1st edition printed in the U.S.A., 1938 See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0042

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doc My future (ddr-csujad-48-10)

Term Paper by Hitoshi Yasuda for period 5 Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Hitoshi opens by discussing the uncertainty he faces in his future, and the characteristics necessary to be successful. Before the war, he had hoped to go to college and get technical training in …

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doc Memorandum receipt, Form WRA-16, Harry Bentley Wells (ddr-csujad-48-86)

Memorandum receipt of goods loaned to Harry Bentley Wells for his barracks apartment, case no. 71. The list is comprised of the necessary furniture needed to furnish the apartment. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9086. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0086

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doc Memorandum from the office of the superintendent to all educational personnel, January 21, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-98)

Memorandum from the Office of the Superintendent addressing the need for thorough and correct weekly records to be kept and turned in on time to ensure prompt delivery of checks. The memo requests that the term professional preparation should be more explicit, and that teachers should ensure time sheets are filled out honestly. Transcription is found …

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doc What I like and don't like about Manzanar (ddr-csujad-48-30)

Assignment by Ryoko Yano (the first letter is missing due to a torn edge, determined via class roster) for period 8 Geography and History class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. The author points out the things they like and dislike about Manzanar. They like the nearness to mountains and …

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doc Future (ddr-csujad-48-14)

Term paper by Yoshio Kusayanagi for Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Yoshio presents a very idealistic view of the needs for good individuals to overcome evil and injustice in the world. He highlights the need for everyone to do their part to win the war, by …

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doc Project Director's bulletin, no. 39 (January 15, 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-103)

A bulletin from Ralph Merritt discussing the new procedures due to the overtime bill passed by Congress. Merritt discusses the need to fill out a time sheet for each 15-day period and have it signed by their immediate supervisor. Additionally, the process for granting leave was discussed. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9912. See this object …

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doc Greeks (ddr-csujad-48-40)

Term paper for period I 10-L History class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Ikuyo describes Greek civilization in detail for the assigned final project. Section headings include: Geography; History; Biographies; Civilization; Illustrations; and Maps. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9040. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

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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 My future (ddr-csujad-48-16)

Term paper by Shig Katayama for Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Shig's greatest wish is to live in a democratic world and be a success in his chosen career. He has intended to attend the college of Pharmacy at UC Berkley and run a small drug …

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doc Senior problems quiz (ddr-csujad-48-130)

A quiz assigned during the Senior Problems course taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School, there is no student listed on the assignment. The quiz describes the means that a "Jack Jones" would learn his father's business from the ground up eventually taking over and having enough savings to invest in stock, and supply …

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doc Log of books checked out by students in period I, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School (ddr-csujad-48-120)

Log of books checked out by thirty-nine students in Period 1, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. Four names have been added in red colored pencil, three names have been crossed out. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9929. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0929

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doc Requisition for materials and supplies, Form 272, Form WRA-7, Shirley E. Wells (ddr-csujad-48-87)

Requisition of materials and supplies by Shirley E. Wells for a refrigerator to be delivered to Apt. 7-9-5 on May 19, 1943, requisition no. 5722. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9087. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0087

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doc Memory of evacuation (ddr-csujad-48-20)

Assignment by Henry Haruda for period VIII World Geography and History class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Henry recounts needing to leave his dog Scrappy behind when his family left Los Angeles. He tells a story of Scrappy stealing bacon from the grocery store and getting into the neighbor's …

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doc Manzanar schools (ddr-csujad-48-31)

Assignment by Henry Nakano for period VIII History class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Henry discusses the schools at Manzanr. Initially, the parents worried if there would be any schooling. But Dr. Carter (Superintendent of Schools) reassured them that school would start in the fall. Initially the school did …

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doc Planning ahead (ddr-csujad-48-5)

Term paper by Helen Kusuda for period III Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Helen pursued stenography and secretarial work in junior high as she was fascinated by typing. Although fond of typing, Helen switched her major to Cosmology after taking a Home Economics course. She then …

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doc Term report: what will my future ambition be? (ddr-csujad-48-1)

Term paper by George Odahara for period V Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. He discusses working in a print shop during middle and high school to become a printer. However, after the war started he changed paths to become a farmer, believing he would never be …

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doc My career (ddr-csujad-48-37)

Term Paper by Matsumura Masuru for period VII Senior Problem class, taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Matsumura describes his desire to be an aeronautical engineer eventually. He describes the necessary training to become a pilot and a aircraft mechanic. He provides a list of technical schools and colleges that …

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doc Roster of students for 12-H, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School (ddr-csujad-48-129)

Class roster for 12-H, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. Ten students are listed, one has been crossed out with red colored pencil. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9938. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0938

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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 Project Director's bulletin, no. 48 (March 31, 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-101)

A bulletin from Ralph Merritt addressing the criticism of the Property Control and Warehousing section. The bulletin establishes a numerical requisition register for each Section or Unit and provides the procedure for future requisitions and the tracking thereof. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9910. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

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doc Receipt for order of graduation announcements and calling cards from Chalfant Press (ddr-csujad-48-77)

Receipt from Chalfant Press for the order graduation announcements and calling cards for Manzanar High School graduation. Receipt dated March 2, 1943, care of H. Bentley Wells. Marked paid on March 15, 1943 by Todd Watkins. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9077. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0077

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