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doc Letter from Kiku Masuoka to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-53)

A 1 page letter from Kiku Masuoka, dated 10/9/42, advising John Bonomi that they were being moved from the Santa Anita Assembly Center to Jerome, Arkansas.

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doc Envelope addressed to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-62)

1 envelope used to mail letter, ID#2006.22.37a, from Frank Kumamoto dated 8/22/42, Santa Anita Assembly Center, Arcadia, CA, to John Bonomi at Monterey Park, CA.

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doc Letter from Frank Kumamoto to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-66)

A 2 page letter from Frank Kumamoto, Santa Anita Assembly Center, Arcadia, CA. Letter dated 7/1/42 to John Bonomi, c/o Brunswig Drug Co., L.A., CA.

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doc Pacemakers exit, vol. [?], no. [?] (October 8, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1277)

Final publication of the biweekly newspaper published at the Santa Anita Assembly Center from April through October 1942. Includes editorials about the "Pacemaker" staff and news about departure from Santa Anita Temporary Assembly Center to various incarceration camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1279

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doc Letter from Emmy Sumida Ito to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-17)

Emmy Ito's first letter after her marriage to Ken Ito to her father, Chimata Sumida, talks about plans and packing to go to Santa Anita Assembly Center very soon.

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doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, July 2, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-4)

This letter discusses life at Santa Anita Assembly Center. Matsuye Koike received the letter while imprisoned at Fort Lincoln, Bismark, ND. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-4/

doc Letter from Ken Ito to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-16)

First letter from Ken Ito after his marriage to Emmy Sumida. He mentions that their district is scheduled to go to Santa Anita Assembly Center on April 30th or May 1st.

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img Veteran entering assembly center (ddr-densho-37-765)

Original WRA caption: Dressed in uniform marking service in the first World War, this veteran enters Santa Anita Park assembly center for person of Japanese ancestry evacuated from the West Coast.

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img Military policeman patrolling camp fence (ddr-densho-37-483)

Original WRA caption: Arcadia, California. Military police patrol fence around Santa Anita Park assembly center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry. Evacuees are transferred later to War Relocation Authority centers for the duration.

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doc Letter from Ken Ito to Chimata Sumida (ddr-densho-379-24)

Ken Ito apologizes to his new father-in-law, Chimata Sumida, for not writing in awhile because of all the chores of packing and unpacking after arriving at Santa Anita Assembly Center.

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doc Letter from Kiku and Masy Masuoka to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-48)

A 2 page letter mailed with letter, ID#2006.22.30a, from Kiku and Masy Masuoka, Santa Anita Assembly Center, Arcadia, CA to John Bonomi, Monterey Park, CA. Letter is dated Aug. 27, 1942.

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doc Santa Anita pacemaker, vol. 1, no. 36 (August 22, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-1268)

Biweekly newspaper published at the Santa Anita Assembly Center from April through October 1942. Current issue includes information on recreational activities, religious services, sports, the evacuation of the Santa Anita Assembly Center, student relocation, and the features "Feminine Forum", "Post Time", and "Win, Place, and Show." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

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doc Letter from Kiku Matsumoto to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-32)

A 5 page letter from Kiku Matsumoto, Santa Anita Assembly Center, dated 9/4/42, to Mrs. J. Bonomi, Long Beach, CA, thanking her for the food that Mrs. Bonomi gave Kiku Matsumoto at the Center in Arcadia, CA.

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doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, May 20, 1942 (ddr-csujad-42-44)

A letter from Tsuruno Meguro in the Pomona Assembly Center to her son-in-law and daughter, Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano in the Santa Anita Assembly Center. In the letter, Tsuruno expresses her disappointment about the result that Fumio and Yoneko were sent to the Santa Anita Assembly Center. She was hoping to reunite at the Pomona …

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doc Correspondence regarding transfer from Santa Anita Assembly Center to Gila River concentration camp (ddr-densho-320-4)

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doc Testimony of Ayako Okubo Hurd (ddr-densho-67-297)

Written testimony of Ayako Okubo Hurd. Incarcerated in the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California. This testimony was submitted for the CWRIC hearings in Seattle, Washington, September 9-11, 1981. Personal information excised by Densho.

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img Japanese Americans serving food (ddr-densho-37-484)

Original WRA caption: Arcadia, California. Cafeteria-style assures promptness in serving meals at Santa Anita assembly center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry. Evacuees are transferred later to War Relocation Authority centers for the duration.

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img Military police on watchtower (ddr-densho-37-392)

Original WRA caption: Arcadia, California. Military police on duty in watch-tower at the Santa Anita Assembly Center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry. Evacuees are transferred to War Relocation Authority Centers for the duration.

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doc Letter to Molly Wilson from Sandie Saito (May 12, 1942) (ddr-janm-1-9)

Handwritten letter to Molly Wilson from Sandie Saito (May 12, 1942) from the Santa Anita Assembly Center in Arcadia, California. Letter has return address in the upper left hand corner but not stamped nor postmarked.

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doc Letter to Molly Wilson from Sandie Saito (May 2, 1942) (ddr-janm-1-8)

Handwritten letter to Molly Wilson from Sandie Saito (May 2, 1942) from the Santa Anita Assembly Center in Arcadia, California. Letter has return address in the upper left hand corner but not stamped nor postmarked.

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img Military police on watchtower (ddr-densho-37-393)

Original WRA caption: Arcadia, California. Military police on duty in watch-tower at Santa Anita park assembly center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry. Evacuees are transferred later to War Relocation Authority centers for the duration.

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doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, August 28, 1942 (ddr-densho-432-6)

This letter discusses life at Santa Anita Assembly Center and Mr. Koike's decision to repatriate. Matsuye Koike received the letter while imprisoned at Fort Lincoln, Bismark, ND. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-6/

doc Administrative Notice No. 23 Registration of Evacuees' Rentable Property (ddr-densho-356-800)

Administrative Notice No. 23 from Santa Anita Assembly Center informs internees that if they have any property that is "rentable" to register it immediately and lists what is rentable property and how to register it.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-800/

doc Administrative Notice No. 21 Labor Strikes (ddr-densho-356-799)

Administrative Notice No. 21 from Santa Anita Assembly Center provides excerpts from the Wartime Civil Control Administration Operations Manual regarding work stoppages, labor strikes, quitting, and grievances. The WCCA did not allow work stoppages or labor strikes.

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doc Letter from Ruth Yamada to Matsuye Koike, c. 1942 (ddr-densho-432-3)

This letter discusses life at Santa Anita Assembly Center, including Ruth Yamada's thoughts on school, church, and food. Matsuye Koike received the letter while imprisoned at Fort Lincoln, Bismark, ND. The letter was "detained alien enemy mail examined."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-432-3/

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