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Letter from Tommy Tomilson, Chief of Internal Security at Granada Camp to Willard E. Schmidt, Chief of Internal Security at Tule Lake Camp, May 19, 1944 (ddr-csujad-2-47)

doc Letter from Tommy Tomilson, Chief of Internal Security at Granada Camp to Willard E. Schmidt, Chief of Internal Security at Tule Lake Camp, May 19, 1944 (ddr-csujad-2-47)

Information about Motokazu Okada, an incarceree transfer to Tule Lake camp from Granada Camp. Transferred for persistent gambling and drinking. Also includes personal correspondence. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sjs_sch_0047

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-2-47/

doc [Report of the informal meeting of the wardens, members of the Advisory Council and Co-ordinating Committee, January 15, 1944] (ddr-csujad-2-35)

Meeting minutes between incarceree led Tule Lake Camp government, the Advisory Council, and the wardens. Discussion on police and security measures within the camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sjs_sch_0035

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doc Report on Harry Tateishi's political activities (ddr-csujad-2-50)

Report on the political activities of Harry Tateishi at Tule Lake Camp. Discusses his dissatisfaction with the Co-ordinating committee, and his opposition politics. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sjs_sch_0050

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-2-50/

doc North Portland Evacuazette Vol. I No. 10 (June 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-120-7)

Selected article titles: "500 Expected for the Zombie Day Schedule All Set" (p. 1), "Four Families Leaving Tonite Bound for Tule Lake" (p. 1), "46 Pass Exam to Become as Competent First Aiders" (p. 1), "Information Pliss. "You Askem Maybe We Tellem"" (p. 4), "For College Students -- New for Further Education" (p. 6).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-120-7/

doc Poston Chronicle Vol. XIV No. 17 (July 28, 1943) (ddr-densho-145-373)

Selected article titles: "Recruiting Staff for MIS Scheduled for Unit 1 Today" (p. 1), "Alien Property Custodian Issues New Order" (p. 1), "Attitude Good Toward Nisei in Midwest" (p. 2), "Window Shades Condemned" (p. 3), "New Well to Be Dug Soon" (p. 3), "Tule Lake Designated as Camp for Disloyals" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-145-373/

doc Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4359 (September 8, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-71)

Selected article titles: "Tule Lake Office of WRA to Speed Relocation Plans"; "Representative Samuel Dickenson: 'Hate and Intolerance Do Not Belong in a Democracy'"; "More on Army's Rescission Order"; "Chicago Resettlers' Committee"; "Cornelians to Meet!"; "Ft. Snelling Grads to Aid MacArthur"; "Don't Sit Too Tight"; "Former Tuleans Supply Navy Hsptl. With Flowers."

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doc Takeharu Inouye obituary (ddr-densho-365-17)

Takeharu Inouye's obituary in an Idaho newspaper. Inouye passed away in Glenn's Ferry, Idaho, where he had worked as a ranch hand until his retirement. After his release from Tule Lake, Inouye stayed close with his family, moving with them and primarily working in warehouses and on farms in Utah and Idaho.

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doc Let's all sing (ddr-csujad-55-1943)

List of songs and lyrics, probably from the "Let's All Sing" program at Tule Lake incarceration camp. See also sac_jaac_1943 through sac_jaac_1948. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1946

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1943/

doc Things to do and remember in preparing for your train trip (ddr-csujad-55-865)

Instructions to "evacuees" regarding train transportation to Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers general travel information, transport of personal goods, freight, and regulations. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0867

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doc Tulelake reunion III 1988 memory booklet (ddr-csujad-55-2717)

Pamphlet of Tule Lake reunion III held at Red Lion Inn, Sacramento, California. Includes current photographs of people who attended the reunion. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2881

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doc Memo from Frank Smith, Chief, Employment Division, to all teacher interviewers, February 12, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-192)

Memorandum of understanding from Frank Smith, Chief of Employment Division in Tule Lake camp, to teacher interviewers regarding the responsibilities of teachers. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0194

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-192/

doc Return receipt, Form 8811 rev. 1-4-40 (ddr-csujad-55-1967)

Return Receipt from the Post Office Department at Tule Lake incarceration camp. From the Masako Adachi scrapbook, page 12. See also sac_jaac_1953. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1970

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doc Memo from V.R. Miller, Colonel, Infantry, Commanding, to the Adjutant General, War Department, Washington 25, D.C., September 6, 1945 (ddr-csujad-55-230)

Memorandum of understanding from V. R. Miller regarding Frank Okusako's request for relocation of his family from the Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0232

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img Camp layout overlaid on aerial (ddr-csujad-55-2475)

Boundary of the Tule Lake incarceration camp overlaid on an aerial photograph of the camp and surrounding area in Modoc County, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2581

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2475/

doc Termination notice (ddr-csujad-55-2420)

Termination notice for George Hideo Nakamura's position as a butcher at Tule Lake incarceration camp due to Nakamura's relocation to Chicago, Illinois. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2526

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2420/

doc Letter from Harvey M. Coverley, Project Director, to George Hideo Nakamura, April 5, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2418)

Correspondence from Harvey Coverley to George Hideo Nakamura regarding Nakamura's recognition in the Order of Merit at Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2524

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2418/

vh Keith One Interview (ddr-chi-1-10)

Sansei male. Born 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. Parents' families lived in Sacramento, California, prior to World War II. During the war, they were sent to the Tule Lake concentration camp, California, and the Amache concentration camp, Colorado. Both parents resettled in Chicago after the war, where they met and Keith was born.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-chi-1-10/

doc Manzanar Free Press Vol. 5 No. 12 (February 9, 1944) (ddr-densho-125-209)

Selected article titles: "Dies to Continue With Investigation" (p. 1), "Gen. Emmons Warns on Prohibited Areas. Issue Instructions for G.I. Articles" (p. 1), "Cancel Chicago Seasonal Job Offers" (p. 1), "Clarify WRA Policy on Return to Camp. Bill on Disloyals Studied in Congress" (p. 1), "Merritt Completes Final Tule Lake Arrangement" (p. 1), "Assembly Condemns Japanese …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-125-209/

Collection Klimek Collection (ddr-densho-11)

The Klimek collection, 1998, documents the pilgrimage to the site of the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Photographs depict participants viewing barracks, old foundations from the camp, and Castle Rock and attending a memorial service at Linkville cemetery in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-11/

Collection Nakano Collection (ddr-densho-177)

The Nakano collection consists of several photographs belonging to Densho narrator James Nakano. Originally born in Hawaii, Mr. Nakano was removed to the mainland U.S. during World War II. The photographs in this collection were taken at the Tule Lake concentration camp, California.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-177/

vh Hikaru Morohoshi Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-303-8)

Signing "no-no" on the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" and being transferred to Tule Lake

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-303-8/

vh Ernest Besig Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1002-3-5)

Visit to Tule Lake to investigate stockade situation

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-3-5/

vh Ernest Besig Interview Segment 4 (ddr-densho-1002-3-4)

Traveling to Tule Lake concentration camp

This interview was conducted by sisters Emiko and Chizuko Omori for their 1999 documentary, Rabbit in the Moon, about the Japanese American resisters of conscience in the World War II incarceration camps. As a result, the interviews in this collection are typically not life histories, instead primarily focusing on …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1002-3-4/

vh Masamizu Kitajima Interview Segment 26 (ddr-densho-1000-287-26)

Moving to Tule Lake after father signs "no-no" on the so-called "loyalty questionnaire"

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-287-26/

doc [Ray R. Best had close call with detention camp mob], biographical news article on Tule Lake Camp Director Raymond Best (ddr-csujad-2-39)

Biographical newspaper article about Tule Lake Camp Director Raymond R. Best and his role during the November 1943 protests at the camp, lead to martial law. Describes how his life was in danger during the protests and his diplomatic work after the camp closed. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-2-39/

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