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Minidoka Matinee Orchestra (ddr-densho-2-36)
Left to right: Joe Owaki (drums), Hiro Nishimoto (MC), Dorrie Abe (piano), Ted Shimano (orchestra conductor), Amy Iguchi (clarinet), Yosh Ogata (saxophone), George Kaku (violin), and Sally Makishima (violin). The residents of the Minidoka concentration camp formed numerous musical ensembles to pass the time. Orchestras, bands, and choirs frequently staged performances for entertainment.
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Minidoka Irrigator Vol. I No. 28 (December 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-119-20)
Selected article titles: "Rules Clarify Stored Goods of Evacuees" (p. 1), "Federal Employment Outlook Held Promising for Evacuees" (p. 1), "$3000 Donated By Seattle JACL For Relocation" (p. 1), "Data On Harvest Conditions Sought Thru Questionnaire" (p. 1), "Art Exhibit Scheduled in January" (p. 3), "284 Colleges On Approved Army List for Evacuees" (p. 3), "Tule …