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img Photograph from Inside a Vehicle (ddr-csujad-13-10)

A photograph taken from inside a vehicle at the Tule Lake incarceration camp. Caption on back of photograph reads, "Japs walking on their streets during disturbance. Nov 43. Tulelake Calif." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tul_01_01_005

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img Nisei men and women outside barrack (ddr-csujad-44-1)

A large group photograph of young Nisei men and women incarcerated at Tule Lake, California. The group is standing in rows outside a barrack, with one young man kneeling in front. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0001

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img Senninbari, "thousand-stitch belt" (ddr-densho-105-8)

Minoru "Min" Tsubota's mother made this senninbari in Tule Lake. It is known as a thousand-stitch belt, and was created to protect a soldier going into battle. Each of the thousand knots was sewn by a different woman. On the belt is stitched Min's Buddhist name, the traditional Buddhist chant of "Namu Amida Butsu," and a …

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doc Gila News-Courier Vol. III No. 119 (May 25, 1944) (ddr-densho-141-275)

Selected article titles: "Segregation: Smiles, Tears at Parting" (p. 1), "More Receive Induction Orders" (p. 1), "Evacuee Shot at Tule Lake" (p. 1), "More Questions on the Draft" (p. 2), "Editorial: 'A Polite Excuse'" (p. 2), "Trial Set for Wyoming Nisei" (p. 3), "'Stick to Job, Mess Workers'" (p. 3), "Nisei Sisters Plead Innocent" (p. 5), …

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doc Topaz Times Vol. IV No. 22 (August 21, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-202)

Selected article titles: "Qualifications for WACs Altered for Nisei Girls" (p. 1), "No Immediate Dissolution of Relocation Centers" (p. 1), "1289 to Leave for Tule Lake" (p. 1), "Topaz Files Job Records for Transfer" (p. 3), "'Report from Tokyo' Translated" (p. 3), "No Loss of Citizenship for Expatriates, According to Nationality Act of 1940" (p. 4), …

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doc Rocky Shimpo Vol. 11, No. 144 (December 1, 1944) (ddr-densho-148-78)

Selected article titles: "Busseis of Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska Hold Successful Conclave"; "On the Other Hand"; "Tokyo-Born Boy to Enter Army"; "Relocation Office to Open in Pittsburgh"; "Oversea Service"; "Say Bill Was Poorly Written"; "Yatabe's Report Will be Given"; "Want Ads Today"; "Civil Liberties' Wirin Speaker at Conference"; "Casualty Toll Stands at 263"; "Segregants From Hawaii …

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doc Colorado Times Vol. 31, No. 4333 (July 7, 1945) (ddr-densho-150-47)

Selected article titles: "Nisei Nurse Finds Soldiers She Serves Have No Race Prejudice"; "Methodist Confab Held in Oakland"; "500 Combat Vets in Hospital Protest VFW Rejecting Nisei"; "Nisei Soldier Fears He Must Face Battle at Home"; "Relocation Ups and Downs in Southern California"; "Burglary Reported at Tule Lake"; "Dr. George Iki Joins Inter-racial Clinic in Los …

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doc Daily Press Review, Vol. VII, No. 2 (ddr-densho-156-291)

Article titles: "Plea of Japs is Turned Down"; "Accept Japanese Vote and Reject Soldiers'"; "Army Control of Citizens Disputed"; "'Time' Writer Accused"; "Seven Hundred Japanese Vote"; "Jap Alien Upheld"; "Rumors Against Tule Lake Center Investigated"; "Mexico Bans Axis Nationals"; "Sacramento Japanese, Now in Army, Draws Fire of Arkansas Father"; "3949 Enroll in Newell Schools"; "Bars Japanese …

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doc Letter from N.R. Griswold and J.B. Hunter to Ray D. Johnston (ddr-densho-379-741)

A letter in support of Chimata Sumida staying at Rohwer and not being sent to Tule Lake. Mr. Griswold and Mr. Hunter detail the work Chimata Sumida has done with the night school and his positive impact on camp morale. Mr. Sumida also was a strong voice in favor of relocating and helped many people to …

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doc Granada Pioneer Vol. II No. 31 (February 19, 1944) (ddr-densho-147-144)

Selected article titles: "Inductees Must Register: To Arrange for Transportation" (p. 1), "Thirteen Local Repatriates Head for Tule Lake" (p. 1), "Interior Department Takes Over WRA, Roosevelt Orders" (p. 1), "Arts Council Denounce Depraved Act of Japanese Fascists" (p. 2), "Dillon Myer Comments on WRA Transfer to Ickes" (p. 4), "Biddle Urges 'Open Rule' on Disloyal …

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doc Letter from Ruth Takagi to Mrs. Margaret Waegell, April 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-73)

Handwritten correspondence from Ruth Takagi to Margaret Waegell discussing Takagi's family and working conditions in the camp. Takagi discusses an upcoming move and teaching position at the Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00077

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doc Inaugural ball (ddr-csujad-55-1930)

Invitation to the inaugural ball presented by the senior class of Tri-State high school at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Includes decorative cover, list of guests of honor, and schedule of events. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1933

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doc Leave notice: notice to evacuees leaving project via Klamath Falls bus depot (ddr-csujad-55-2396)

Guidelines for incarcerees at Tule Lake incarceration camp who are preparing to depart the camp via Klamath Falls bus depot. Includes documents and procedures necessary for leaving the incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2502

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doc Walerga wasp, no. 8 (June 6, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-2513)

Newspaper published at the Walerga Assembly Center covering news, updates, camp services, and events. Current issue includes articles on removal to Tule Lake incarceration camp, camp events, and sports. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2619

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doc Roster of project residents (ddr-csujad-55-181)

Roster of incarcerees at the Tule Lake incarceration camp. Includes individuals with last names beginning with "M" through "Y." Roster includes name, address, birth date, citizenship, marital status, and numbers. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0183

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doc Walerga wasp, no. 10 (June 14, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-2515)

Newspaper published at the Walerga Assembly Center covering news, updates, camp services, and events. Current issue includes articles on colleges accepting Nisei students, Tule Lake incarceration camp, and sports. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2621

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doc Memo from Lorne Huycke, Leave Officer, to all teacher interviewers, February 11, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-191)

Memorandum of understanding from Lorne Huycke, Leave Officer in Tule Lake camp, to teacher interviewers regarding form WRA 126. Memo states that "Questions 9 and 10 concern the registrant's birth place." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0193

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doc Card from George and Nobu Shoji to Masako Adachi, August 30, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-1951)

Birth announcement card for baby, Lynn Takao Shoji, born to George and Nobu Shoji on August 8, 1944 at Tule Lake incarceration camp. From the Masako Adachi scrapbook. See also sac_jaac_1953. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1954

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doc Tri-State High School student's report (ddr-csujad-55-1992)

Report card from Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp belonging to Allan Minoru Hida reflecting his grades in arts and crafts during his 8th grade year. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1995

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doc Sociology essay (ddr-csujad-55-1918)

Sociology essay written by Bob Oriba[?] for a class assignment at Tri-State High School at Tule Lake incarceration camp. Covers lack of childcare, food shortage and other social problems. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1921

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doc Walerga wasp, no. 9 (June 10, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-2514)

Newspaper published at the Walerga Assembly Center covering news, updates, camp services, and events. Current issue includes articles on removal to Tule Lake incarceration camp, camp news, and sports. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2620

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doc Draft letter (ddr-csujad-55-1905)

Handwritten correspondence draft regarding employment at the library, daily life at the incarceration camp, and the "Manzanar section," probably referring to incarcerees from Manzanar who were segregated at Tule Lake. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1908

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vh Eddie Owada Interview (ddr-manz-1-37)

Nisei male. Born December 22, 1925, in Tacoma, Washington. Grew up primarily on Vashon Island, Washington. Removed to the Pinedale Assembly Center and the Tule Lake concentration camp, Washington, later transferring to the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Drafted into the army and served with the Military Intelligence Service. Worked for the U.S. Forest Service and eventually …

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vh Eiko Yamaichi Interview (ddr-manz-1-175)

Nisei female. Born in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Snoqualmie, Washington, where father worked for the Weyerhaeuser company before the war. During World War II, removed to the Pinedale Assembly Center, California, and the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Later transferred to the Jerome concentration camp, Arkansas, and the Gila River concentration camp, Arizona. After leaving …

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vh Taketora Jim Tanaka Interview (ddr-manz-1-50)

Nisei male. Born January 2, 1926, in Sacramento, California. Grew up in Sacramento, where parents ran a farm. During World War II, removed to the Marysville Assembly Center and Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Transferred to the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Drafted into the army, and served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Italy. Following …

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