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doc Administrative Instruction No. 73 issued by D.S. Myer (ddr-densho-379-342)

D. S. Myer, Director of the War Relocation Authoriy, issues instructions for Community Activities at relocation centers.

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doc Letter from Ray D. Johnston to D. S. Myer (ddr-densho-379-739)

Ray D. Johnston requests that Chimata Sumida not be transferred from the Rohwer incarceration Camp to the Tule Lake Segregation Center. Both camp officials and other incarcerees highlight Chimata Sumida's positive effect on the community of Rohwer and request his transfer to Tule Lake be cancelled.

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doc Supplementary statement by Mr. D. S. Myer (ddr-csujad-55-1643)

Report by Dillon Myer before the Sub-Committee of the Military Affairs Committee of the U.S. Senate regarding the history and activities of the War Relocation Authority and the "relocation program." Includes a memorandum of understanding between the WRA and the War Department, description of problems with the "evacuation program," evacuation of Hawaii, administrative policies on housing, …

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doc Reference request for Gentaro Takahashi (ddr-densho-355-184)

Related to ddr-densho-355-185

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 30 (October 30, 1943) (ddr-densho-141-180)

Selected article titles: "D. S. Myer Tells Kansans of Challenge on Home Front" (p. 1), "Editorial: Buy a Share in Youth" (p. 2), "Pacific Coast Psychology Unwanted in Kansas City" (p. 2), "Monument for Soldiers Planned" (p. 3), "Consolidation of Blocks to be Left to Rivers by Wash." (p. 3).

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doc Relocation problems and policies: address by Director D. S. Myer of the War Relocation Authority (ddr-csujad-55-1644)

Transcription of a speech by Dillon Myer to the Tuesday Evening Club regarding the history and activities of the War Relocation Authority, the "relocation program," incarceration camps, registration (also known as the "loyalty questionnaire"), Tule Lake and segregation, military service, propaganda, and opposition to the WRA program. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

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doc Supplementary statement by Mr. D. S. Myer before the Sub-Committee of the Military Affairs, Committee of the U. S. Senate (ddr-csujad-48-102)

Report by Dillon Myer regarding the history and activities of the War Relocation Authority and the "relocation program." Includes a memorandum of understanding between the WRA and the War Department, description of problems with the "evacuation program," evacuation of Hawaii, administrative policies on housing, food, education, medical care, employment, public works, community welfare, community enterprises, community …

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doc Letter from D. [Dillon] S. Myer, Director, to Mr. Ray [Raymond R.] Best, Project Director, May 20, 1944 (ddr-csujad-2-70)

Regards a report on Project Case A-306 from the Internal Security Division at Tule Lake, dealing with an individual's infraction of project regulations; the subsequent decision of members of the police force to hold people in the stockade for longer than had been planned in response; the authority of the Project Director rather than police to …

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doc War Relocation Authority administrative notice on payroll allotments for war bonds (ddr-densho-381-19)

Acting Director, Leland Barrows, encourages War Relocation Authority staff to meet payroll allotment goals for war bonds. Included in the notice are copies of letters from H. Morgenthau Jr., Secretary of the Treasury, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and a list of participation numbers.

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doc Correspondence regarding need for Internal Security staff, December 1943 (ddr-csujad-2-85)

Teletype from John H. Provinse to Dillon S. Myer requesting additional staff for the police department in very of the "general upset conditions now existing here" (December 3, 1943); teletype from Earl D. Brooks of the WRA Personnel Division approving some positions and requesting additional information for others (December 6, 1943); and letter from Willard E. …

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doc Cooperative Colonization (ddr-sbbt-2-27)

A proposal to incentivize incarcerees to leave the concentration camps by investing in land, farming equipment, and other materials for Japanese Americans to establish "colonies in fertile land suitable for agriculture."

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doc Meeting of the Community Council and the Block Commissioners with Mr. Myer (ddr-sbbt-2-31)

Community council members and block commissioners meet with Mr. Dillon S. Meyer, outlining the difficulties of leaving Minidoka and present a series of requests.

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doc Tule Lake Bulletin (February 22, 1944) (ddr-densho-65-436)

Selected article titles: "Myer Welcomes Facilities, Resources of Interior Dept." (p. 1), "WRA to Continue Without Change" (p. 1), "Apts. to Manzanar People Assigned" (p. 1), "Gov't to Continue Efforts to Reunite Those Interned" (p. 1), "Statement on Transfer of WRA Issued by White House" (p. 3), "Present WRA Program to be Continued -- Ickes" (p. …

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doc Contact List (ddr-densho-356-953)

Contact list for each of the 10 War Relocation Authority Camps and War Relocation Authority government offices.

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doc War Relocation Authority contact list (ddr-densho-381-43)

A contact list of War Relocation Authority directors.

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 37 (August 28, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-393)

Selected article titles: "Physical Exams Begin Here" (p. 1), "Films of Baltimore, New York Will be Shown Sat." (p. 1), "Laundry at Canteens Only" (p. 1), "New England Area Good for Relocation" (p. 1).

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 11 (July 29, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-390)

Selected article titles: "Need 50 Men in S. Dakota" (p. 1), "Residents Who Wish Hearings Should Fill Out Form 130" (p. 1), "17 Year Olds Must Register" (p. 1), "Types of Farm Operational Opportunities Described" (p. 2), "Two Released from Internment" (p. 3).

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 4 No. 67 (February 6, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-153)

Selected article titles: "President F.D. Roosevelt Endorses Army Induction, Employment Program For Nisei" (p. 1), "Planning Board: Nisei Will Re-Register Eventually -- Coverley" (p. 1), "Tsukahara is Nisei Recruiter" (p. 1), "Sale of Clothing Report is Wrong" (p. 1), "'Hidden Talent' Search On" (p. 1), "Buddhist Speaks: This, Training Hall of Life" (p. 2), "Resettlers Warned" …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 4 No. 95 (March 15, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-177)

Selected article titles: "25 Seed Men for Work in Washington Wanted" (p. 1), "Letters to CCC Camps" (p. 1), "Shoes Are Assured to Gila Residents: Registration for Ration Book No. 1 at Rivers to Commence" (p. 1), "Relocation Hostel Information Given" (p. 1), "Mental Hygiene Eleven More Expert to Visit Leave Project" (p. 2), "School Jobs …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 4 No. 98 (March 18, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-180)

Selected article titles: "Offices Are Set-Up For Group Work" (p. 1), "Clams Are Unsanitary" (p. 1), "Colonist Teachers Study Psychology" (p. 1), "Over 1000 Volunteers in Relocation Camps: 7425 Hawaiian Nisei Swarm Draft Boards" (p. 1), "Bank of America Service is Discontinued Until Apr. 6" (p. 1), "Granada Evacuees Give $1254 To Red Cross Fund" (p. …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 86 (June 29, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-239)

Selected article titles: "Quota of Project Workers to Be Set: Preliminary Study Places Tule Lake Maximum at 4,300" (p. 1), "Swimming Prohibited" (p. 1), "Goods Stored in Los Angeles" (p. 1), "Nursing to Be Taught" (p. 1), "Priests Will Hear Speakers" (p. 1), "Segregation Inevitable" (p. 2), "Dies Committee 'Amazed' At Crowded Living in Poston" (p. …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 20 (April 13, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-200)

Selected article titles: "Evacuees On Leave May Obtain Financial Aid: Information Leaflet to Be Issued Those Departing" (p. 1), "Block 18 Serves As Model" (p. 1), "Project Red Cross Goal Topped By Over $500" (p. 1), "Sen. Chandler Proposes Evacuee Farm Labor" (p. 1), "Artists, Here's Your Opportunity!!!" (p. 1), "Bus to Reno Sets Baggage Limit …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 6 No. 31 (August 21, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-282)

Selected article titles: "Roving Reporter: Tuleans Report Why They Are Relocating" (p. 1), "Entry Deadline For Dog Show Set For August 25" (p. 1), "WRA Centers Not To Be Closed in Near Future: Myer Sends Telegram" (p. 1), "Ship Local Vegetables" (p. 1), "Bob Hope in New Movie" (p. 1), "Editorial: Relocate Now" (p. 2), "Many …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. 4 No. 91 (March 10, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-175)

Selected article titles: "Hostel Will Take Resettlers to House Evacuees Job Seeking in East: Public Meeting Tonight to Present Project" (p. 1), "Minidoka Leads 5 Camps in Army Volunteers" (p. 1), "Granada Red Cross Drive" (p. 1), "6608 to be Used For Alien Registration" (p. 1), "Friends Group Advises All Citizens to Register" (p. 1), "Thurs. …

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doc Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 57 (September 21, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-54)

Selected article titles: "Voters Notice" (p. 1), "Child Expert Visits Colony" (p. 1), "Orders Through Stores Save 5%" (p. 1), "Eat in Your Mess" (p. 1), "In Re: Private Goods Transfer" (p. 1), "Placement Office Has Many Jobs" (p. 1), "Japanese Custom Saves Life of Water Snake" (p. 1).

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