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1941 items
Photograph of a group of people enjoying Sunday dinner as a picnic at Manzanar (ddr-csujad-47-282)
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 …
Cots and mattress for 10,000 (ddr-csujad-47-36)
img Cots and mattress for 10,000 (ddr-csujad-47-36)
Photograph of seven men unloading matresses and spring frames from a truck at Manzanar incarceration camp. Another truck behind them is full of boxes. The Sierra Nevada are in the background. Caption reads: Cots and mattress for 10,000. Title from caption, which was taken from the original photo album. See this object in the California State …
Photograph of produce packing at Manzanar (ddr-csujad-47-60)
img Photograph of produce packing at Manzanar (ddr-csujad-47-60)
Photograph of two men working to pack produce crates near a field at Manzanar incarceration camp. Two men are supervising from the right side. A stack of crates is ready to be distributed in the foreground. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0095
Log of books checked out by students in period IV, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School (ddr-csujad-48-123)
doc Log of books checked out by students in period IV, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School (ddr-csujad-48-123)
Log of books checked out by thirty-six students in Period 4, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. One name has been crossed out. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9932. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0932
Term paper: my plan for the future (ddr-csujad-48-2)
doc Term paper: my plan for the future (ddr-csujad-48-2)
Term paper by Chiyoko Nakasaki for period VII Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Chiyoko discusses finding an office job after graduation, but she worries about giving the wrong impression or building a bad reputation if she sets out as an independent female. She enjoys listening to …
My plans for my future (ddr-csujad-48-19)
doc My plans for my future (ddr-csujad-48-19)
Term Paper by Haruye Imahori for period VII Social Problems course, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. Haruye would like to be a bookkeeper eventually. She recounts the satisfaction in seeing results during her classes. However, war and subsequent forced evacuation create uncertainty for her. She tells that her parents believe the best …
American refugees (ddr-csujad-48-47)
doc American refugees (ddr-csujad-48-47)
American refugees, June 1942. Appeal opposing the Japanese American mass removal from the U.S. west coast. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0047
Letter from Kazuyoshi Nagashima to Mr. Wells regarding poor performance in class (ddr-csujad-48-54)
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 …
Class roster for courses taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School (ddr-csujad-48-36)
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 …
Wolf song (ddr-csujad-48-74)
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
Seimei no jisso (Truth of life); English translation Nectarean shower (Kanro no hou) (ddr-csujad-48-42)
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
My future (ddr-csujad-48-10)
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 …
Memorandum receipt, Form WRA-16, Harry Bentley Wells (ddr-csujad-48-86)
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
Memorandum from the office of the superintendent to all educational personnel, January 21, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-98)
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 …
What I like and don't like about Manzanar (ddr-csujad-48-30)
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 …
Future (ddr-csujad-48-14)
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 …
Project Director's bulletin, no. 39 (January 15, 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-103)
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 …
Greeks (ddr-csujad-48-40)
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 …
Letter (Form 734) from Joseph W. Carney, Fiscal Accountant, to Harry Bentley Wells, July 20, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-89)
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
My future (ddr-csujad-48-16)
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 …
Senior problems quiz (ddr-csujad-48-130)
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 …
Log of books checked out by students in period I, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School (ddr-csujad-48-120)
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
Requisition for materials and supplies, Form 272, Form WRA-7, Shirley E. Wells (ddr-csujad-48-87)
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
Memory of evacuation (ddr-csujad-48-20)
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 …
Manzanar schools (ddr-csujad-48-31)
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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