Thoughts on how the incarceration affected families and subsequent generations
The Tsutakawas were interviewed at the former site of the Tule Lake incarceration camp, in the context of a larger Tule Lake reunion, called the "Tule Lake Pilgrimage, Journey of Remembrance and Discovery," organized by the Tule Lake Committee. This Pilgrimage was attended by people from …
Yayoi's thoughts on what it would have been like to be incarcerated as a young girl
The Tsutakawas were interviewed at the former site of the Tule Lake incarceration camp, in the context of a larger Tule Lake reunion, called the "Tule Lake Pilgrimage, Journey of Remembrance and Discovery," organized by the Tule Lake Committee. This …
Investigation of Un-American Propaganda activities in the United States: Subcommittee of the Special Committee on Un-American Activities House of Representatives, House Resolution 282, Minority Views on Tule Lake Segregation Center. Minority report by Repressive Herman P. Eberharter of Pennsylvania regarding the Tule Lake Strike and recommendations for WRA leadership regarding their actions during the strike.
Nisei male. Born October 27, 1922. Grew up in San Jose, California, where his father had a farming operation. Incarcerated in the Pomona Assembly Center, Heart Mountain concentration camp and Tule Lake Segregation Center. Worked on an engineering crew on the Shoshone Dam, and later was a carpentry foreman in Tule Lake. Was in Tule during …
Nisei male born in October 27, 1922. Grew up in San Jose, California where his father had a farming operation. Incarcerated in Pomona Assembly Center, Heart Mountain concentration camp and Tule Lake Segregation Center. Worked on an engineering crew on the Shoshone Dam, and later was a carpentry foreman in Tule Lake. Was in Tule during …
Program for the Tule Lake Linkville Cemetery memorial service and dedication. Includes history of Tule Lake incarceration camp, background on the Linkville cemetery memorial project, acknowledgements, and project committee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0162
Correspondence from Tetsujiro Nakamura to Masako Adachi regarding the cancellation of renunciation and restoration of citizenship for plaintiffs and financial issues involved in the cases. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2363
Selected article titles: "Wendy's Defense Sketched" (p. 1), "Topaz Committee Raises $5,500 for 2nd Monument at Campsite" (p. 1), "Tule Lake Plaque Too Hot to Handle" (pp. 1-2), and "From the Frying Pan: Of Seaweed & Eels" (p. 2).
Letter from James G. Lindley, Granada Project Director, to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada. The letter requests Yuri serve on the reception committee, which was created to plan for the arrival of approximately 1000 people transferring to Granada from Tule Lake.
Daily diary for March, possibly written by Co-ordinating committee Secretary Byron Akitsuki at Tule Lake Camp. Describes unrest in Block 21, memos and messages sent, and committee member meetings. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sjs_sch_0025
Meeting minutes from the Advisory Relocation Board Meeting on December 4, 1943. Topics covered include: purpose of the Evacuee Relocation Information Committee, formation of the advisory board, formation of the executive committee of the board, function of the executive committee, elections of members of the executive committee. Attached to the meeting minutes were fare rates for …
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Article titles: "Ralph Advocates Use of Japanese Evacuees for Farm Labor"; "Germans, Italians are Aided on Coast"; "Infant Formula Kitchen Opens at Tule Lake Relocation Center"; "Population of Tule Lake Relocation Project Now 7,570"; "Seek to Alleviate Farm Labor Shortage"; First Baby Born at Tule Lake Relocation Project"; "Japanese Farm Labor Sought by Klamath Falls Agricultural …
Nisei male. Born October 27, 1922. Grew up in San Jose, California, where his father had a farming operation. Incarcerated in the Pomona Assembly Center, Heart Mountain concentration camp and Tule Lake Segregation Center. Worked on an engineering crew on the Shoshone Dam, and later was a carpentry foreman in Tule Lake. Was in Tule during …
Selected article titles: "First Japanese American From Hawaii Appointed to U.S. Military Academy" (p. 1), "Assembly Committee Approves Bill to Return Escheat Funds" (p. 1), "House Judiciary Committee Approves Bill to Restore Citizen Rights of Two Nisei" (p. 2), "Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Review Citizen Status of Tule Lake Renunciants" (p. 3), "Group Identification Tendency …
Selected article titles: "Tule Relaxes as Probe Continues" (p. 1), "Coast Grangers Would Bar Nisei" (p. 1), "Nisei Proving Their Loyalty, Thomas Tells Group at Hostel" (p. 1), "Editorial: Transfer Tule Lake Center!" (p. 4), "Committee on Resettlement of Nisei Formed in Wisconsin" (p. 4), "A Sermon in California: Persecution of Nisei Hit by Minister" (p. …
Original summary excerpts: The volume of news reports for the past two weeks indicates that the furor caused by the Tule Lake incident, Dies sub-committee investigations and the "Midwest Frontiers" bathing article, has considerably abated. Alarm over the Tule Lake situation was faintly aroused by a story in the G.F. CALL BULLETIN, which reported that the …
Daily diary for March, written by Co-ordinating Committee Secretary Byron Akitsuki at Tule Lake Camp. Primarily describes various unrest and incidents in different blocks, especially Ward 6. Also includes memos and messages sent, release of prisoners from army stockades, and committee member meetings. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …
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
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."
Report provides minutes of meeting requested by stockade incarcerees, listing the incarcerees, Co-ordinating Committee members, and others in attendance and presenting paraphrased text, identifying speakers by name. Topics addressed include incarcerees' difficulties in talking honestly, especially when they are spoken with in groups rather than individually; incarcerees' understanding of conditions in the camp outside of the …
Provides minutes of meeting requested by stockade incarcerees, listing the incarcerees, Co-ordinating Committee members, and others in attendance and presenting paraphrased text, identifying speakers by name. Topics addressed include incarcerees' difficulties in talking honestly; their understanding of conditions in the camp outside of the stockade; the work of the Co-ordinating Committee and of the Negotiating Committee; …
Meeting minutes of incarceree-led Tule Lake Camp government. Describes clean-up week at the camp, prisoner release, vandalism, construction, clothing and furniture, and reorganization of committee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sjs_sch_0023
Selected article titles: "First Movement Set to Go! Mangham to Escort Segregees to Tule Lake Center" (p. 1), "WAC Recruiting Officer Will Again Visit Center" (p. 1), "Notice! Segregees" (p. 1), "Special Committee Will Give Final Instructions" (p. 1), "Car Monitors, Car Captains for Segregation Train Chosen" (p. 3), "Editorial: Farewell Segregees" (p. 6).