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doc Letter from Bill Taketa to Wagell Brothers, July 11, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2342)

Correspondence from Bill Taketa to Wagell Brothers regarding the fact they were in the same grade at Elk Grove Union High School. Bill Taketa requests the Wagell Brothers become his pen pal. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2448

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2342/

doc Letter from Bill Taketa to James, November 15, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2539)

Correspondence from Bill Taketa to James regarding draftees from the camp going into the army, weather, and F.D.R. re-election. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2646

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2539/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to James Waegell, December 4, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2326)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's Thanksgiving celebration and his induction into the armed forces during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2432

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2326/

doc Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, April 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-73)

Handwritten correspondence from Ruth Takagi to Margaret Waegell discussing Takagi's family and working conditions in the camp. Takagi discusses an upcoming move and teaching position at the Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00077

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-73/

doc Manual on judiciary and arbitration (ddr-csujad-55-786)

Manual covering Judiciary and Arbitration at Manzanar incarceration camp. Part 1, Judiciary, includes the following Articles: 1. Judicial Commission; 2. Officers; 3. Hearing Board; 4. Rules of procedure; and 5. Cases outside the Jurisdiction of Judicial Commission. Part 2, Arbitration, includes the following Articles: 1. Arbitration Committee; 2. Officers; 3. Procedures; 4. Duties of the Commission; …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-786/

doc Letter from Bill Taketa to James Waegell, November 25, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2341)

Correspondence from Bill Taketa to Mr. James Waegell thanking him for the fruit he sent him. Mr. Taketa indicates that he heard about 800 Japanese Americans are in California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2447

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2341/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Mr. James Waegell, July 10, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2334)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding the draft process for Japanese American incarcerees during World War II, discrimination against Japanese Americans, and life at Manzanar incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2440

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doc Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, January 8, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-72)

Handwritten correspondence from Ruth Takagi to Margaret Waegell thanking Waegell for a gift and discussing Takagi's family, activities, and work. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00076

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-72/

doc Letter from Bill Taketa to James Waegell, August 18, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2540)

Correspondence from Bill Taketa to James Waegell regarding 100 degree weather, draft, and college plans. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2647

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2540/

doc Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, January 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-71)

Handwritten correspondence from Ruth Takagi to Margaret Waegell discussing her family and feelings regarding the forced evacuation experience. Takagi also requests supplies and food items. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00075

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-71/

doc Letter from Bill Taketa to James Waegell, September 24, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2340)

Correspondence from Bill Taketa to Mr. James Waegell regarding the opening of school with him taking auto mechanic, English, and social problem and the rest of the day working part-time. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2446

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2340/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to James Waegell, November 8, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2338)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding military service during World War II, family relocation to do farming work, and updates on daily life. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2444

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2338/

doc Letter from Tom Yamamoto to Margaret Waegells, March 5, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-53)

Handwritten correspondence from Tom Yamamoto to Margaret Waegell. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00057

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-53/

doc Letter from Leo Uchida to Capt. James Waegell, May 31, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2332)

Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's plans to travel from Manzanar incarceration camp to Maryland to be with his family, high school graduation, and other family updates. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2438

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img Funeral at the Manzanar Buddhist Church (ddr-densho-350-17)

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img In Memory of Manzanar Plaque (ddr-densho-508-7)

Two sided plaque with Japanese characters on front. Inscription on back reads "IN MEMORY OF MANZANAR 1942"

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img Portrait of a baby (ddr-densho-359-1091)

Lynn Iwasa. The portrait is signed "To Mr. + Mrs. Otsuka Eisei Lynn". The caption in the album is "5 mos. old".

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img Three boys at Manzanar (ddr-densho-359-1445)

Don, Bob, and Wayne Nakata

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img Group photograph at Manzanar (ddr-densho-359-1443)

Nakata family:back row, left to right: John and Pauline Nakata, Sachan Nakata, Yonchan and Kyoichi Iwasa, Ken Nakata; front row, left to right: Shima Nakata with Ralph Iwasa, Wayne Nakata, Bob Nakata, Don Nakata, Jitsuzo Nakata

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1443/

img Two boys in gis (ddr-densho-359-1446)

Two boys pose in gis outside the barracks at Manzanar Concentration Camp. Bob Nakata is on the left

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img Child at Manzanar (ddr-densho-359-1444)

Wayne Nakata plays in front of the barracks at Manzanar Concentration Camp.

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img Family portrait (ddr-densho-359-1092)

Grandparents and their grandsons pose at Manzanar Concentration Camp in California.Left to right: Shima Nakata, Don Nakata, Jitsuzo Nakata, with Wayne Nakata in front, Kenji Nakata

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1092/