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doc Letter from Chimata Sumida to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-326)

Letter to assure Kats Nagai that his daughter Grace will be safe to visit him in Rohwer.

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doc Recommendation letter for Chimata Sumida from Joseph Hunter (ddr-densho-379-43)

Letter of recommendation from Joseph Hunter, Assistant Project Director of Rohwer, for Chimata Sumida . He wrote that Mr. Sumida's meetings on local and world events were attended by an average of 400 people and that the meetings were a "wholesome influence." He also wrote that Mr. Sumida was a man of "fine character; honest, industrious …

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doc Letter from Jack Kiba to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-385)

Letter from Jack Kiba to Kats Nagai regarding providing a list of newly organized personnel of the Clubs and Organization group.

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doc Letter from Kaz Ikebasu to Kats Nagai (ddr-densho-379-361)

Kaz Ikebasu asks for the names of the various clubs, their presidents and their addresses that are part of Community Activities.

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img Women and child on bench (ddr-densho-379-725)

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img Sumida and Shimidzu family portrait (ddr-densho-379-406)

The Sumida and Shimidzu families pose outside at Rohwer Relocation Center.

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doc Letter from Corine Key, Acting Relocation Advisor, Rohwer Relocation Center to Mr. Hideo Ted Kadokawa, January 23, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-1231)

Correspondence from Corine Key, Acting Relocation Advisor to Hideo Ted Kadokawa regarding an appointment to discuss plans for "resettlement." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1233

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doc Rohwer Club Council (Program) (ddr-csujad-55-1939)

Program outlining the development of a central council for social and recreational clubs at Rohwer incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1942

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doc Citizen's indefinite leave (ddr-csujad-55-156)

Card authorizing Woodrow Toshio Ishikawa to leave Rohwer incarceration camp for Cleveland, Ohio. Includes fingerprint on verso. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0158

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img Lil Dan'l: one year in a relocation center (ddr-csujad-55-341)

Comic strip depicting the life of a fictional character, Lil Daniel, at Rohwer incarceration camp. Covers topics related to everyday life at an incarceration camp including arrival, clothing allowances, facilities, sports, holidays, seasons, gardening, and leisure activities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0343

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doc ROAR 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-2040)

Rohwer Junior High School yearbook for the year 1944. Includes principal's message, list of faculty and staff, list of the class of 1947, list of 8th grade and 7th grade students, summary of important dates, description of art club, first aid, home economics,knitting club, book club, marionette club, nature club, and bookcraft club; sweater girls, class …

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img Rohwer WRA Camp (ddr-csujad-55-2482)

Map of the surrounding area and camp site of Rohwer incarceration camp in Desha County, Arkansas. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2588

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doc Report of the summer leisure time program for boys and girls-1943 (ddr-csujad-55-1692)

Report on the summer leisure program for children at Rohwer incarceration camp. Covers purpose and plans of the program, development of plans for program and leadership, experience of interest groups, and evaluation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1694

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doc ROAR 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2039)

Rohwer Junior High School yearbook for the year 1943. Includes cover page, poem, principals message, list of administrative staff, clubs, and a list of names of the class of 1946 (including cities of residence prior to incarceration), list of names of the class of 1947 and 1948, summary of important dates, description of 'Lil Acorn, sports, …

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doc Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director, to Rohwer Community Council, November 30, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-787)

Correspondence from Dillon S. Myer to the Rohwer Community Council regarding "relocation problems." Includes responses by Myer on the following topics, WRA's understanding of "evacuees" and their feelings about "relocation," welfare and safety after "resettlement," and provisions for group relocation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0789

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-787/

doc RODR 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-2041)

Rohwer Junior High School yearbook for the year 1945. Includes superintendents message, principals message, faculty and staff, class officers, list of names of the class of 1945, list of names of the 7th and 8th grade class, "relocatees," class wills, student council, honor society, American's Creed, a poem about Rohwer, clubs, and signatures. See this object …

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doc Rohwer outpost, vol. 3, no. 15 (August 21, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-2518)

Newspaper published at Rohwer incarceration camp covering news, updates, camp services, and events. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2624

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doc Easter special sale (ddr-csujad-55-42)

Advertisement for an "Easter Special" sale of dry goods at the Rohwer incarceration camp. Advertisement features home goods, clothing, plants, and supplies and includes prices and illustrations. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00046

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img Band practice (ddr-densho-471-161)

The Toshiyuki Kubota Band is sitting down and practicing, while a person is conducting them. Note from donor on sleeve: "Toshiyuki Kubota Band (Rohwer) 1940's (Clarinet)". Duplicate of ddr-densho-471-39.

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img Rohwer hospital staff (ddr-densho-471-162)

The Rohwer hospital staff stand and pose for a group photograph. Note on sleeve from donor: "Toshiyuki Kubota Rohwer Arkansas Hospital 1940's"

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doc Postcard from Marsh to Bill Iino (ddr-densho-368-675)

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img Ruth Yamada in front of Mess 32 at Rohwer concentration camp (ddr-densho-432-22)

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doc Envelope addressed to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-51)

1 envelope to mail Christmas card from Masy Masuoka, Rohwer Relocation Center, Arkansas to John Bonomi, Long Beach, CA.

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doc Christmas Card from Masy Masuoka to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-50)

A Christmas card with "Season's Greetings" from Masy Masuoka, Rohwer Relocation Center, Arkansas, dated 12/42 to Mr. & Mrs. John Bonomi, Long Beach, CA.

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img Children on Platform (ddr-densho-556-3)

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