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The Downbeats (ddr-densho-298-45)
Caption in album: "'Downbeats' - 1942. Front row: Piano (?); Richey, guitar; Al Nitta, tenor sax; George Nakao, alto sax; Tosh Makishima, 3rd sax."
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Exterior of barracks (ddr-densho-35-5)
These barracks housed Japanese Americans during World War II. There were approximately twelve barracks to a block and six apartments per barracks. Each apartment was 100 x 20 feet and housed one family. The exterior of these barracks have remained virtually untouched since World War II.
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Japanese American and friend sifting for shells (ddr-densho-2-59)
Patsy Yorita (left) and Neal Frost, (son of a teacher at the Tule Lake concentration camp), sift dirt for shells. The shells were used by people in the camp to make jewelry. Tule Lake was drained in the early 1900s. The camp was located on the old lake bed, where people found shells for making jewelry …
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Japanese American making jewelry (ddr-densho-2-61)
Peggie Yorita makes jewelry from shells found at the Tule Lake concentration camp. Tule Lake was drained in the early 1900s. The camp was located on the old lake bed, where people found shells for making jewelry to sell to camp personnel. Shells were scarce, and digging became competitive. To beat the rush, some peopel got …
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Shells used for jewelry making (ddr-densho-2-51)
Japanese Americans at the Tule Lake concentration camp enjoyed making jewelry from shells, such as the ones shown here, which were found within the confines of the camp. These shells have not yet been bleached. Tule Lake was drained in the early 1900s. The camp was located on the old lake bed, where people found shells …
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Japanese Americans digging for shells (ddr-densho-2-48)
Left to right: Peggie Yorita, Margaret Frost (wife of one of the camp's teachers), Kumataro Nishimura, and his wife, Kadju, dig and sift for shells at the Tule Lake concentration camp. Kumataro made the sieve by hand from scrap lumber and wire from a door screen. The shells were bleached and used for jewelry-making, which was …
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Incarceree performing in camp parade (ddr-densho-2-23)
Patsy Yorita performing a flag salute at the Tule Lake concentration camp at the Independence Day parade.
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Tule Lake concentration camp (ddr-densho-2-33)
View of the Tule Lake concentration camp barracks. A rock formation that the inmates called "Castle Rock" can be seen in the background. After obtaining permission to go through the gates, people could climb to the top of the formation.
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Japanese Americans digging for shells (ddr-densho-2-47)
These individuals are digging for shells to make jewelry, which was a popular pastime for many Japanese Americans in camp. Left to right: Kumataro Nishimura, Kadju Nishimura, Jimmie Yorita, Neal Frost (son of one of the teachers at Tule Lake), and Patsy Yorita. Tule Lake was drained in the early 1900s. The camp was located on …
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Japanese Americans preparing shells for jewelry making (ddr-densho-2-50)
Kumataro (left) and Kadju Nishimura measure and separate shells to be used in jewelry-making. The Nishimuras woke up at the crack of dawn and dug waist-deep holes to find the shells. The shells were then bleached white and later painted. Tule Lake was drained in the early 1900s. The camp was located on the old lake …
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Japanese American making shell jewelry (ddr-densho-2-58)
Peggie Yorita making jewelry from shells found within the confines of the Tule Lake concentration camp. Making jewelry was a popular pastime for the Japanese Americans. Tule Lake was drained in the early 1900s. The camp was located on the old lake bed. As a result, shells were available for people to fashion into jewelry for …
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Jewelry made in camp (ddr-densho-2-49)
This corsage pin was made by Peggie Yorita, a Japanese American at the Tule Lake concentration camp. The flowers and leaves are composed of shells found at the camp. Tule Lake was drained in the early 1900s. The camp was located on the old lake bed, where people found shells for making jewelry to sell to …
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Japanese American and friend digging for shells (ddr-densho-2-60)
Jimmie Yorita (right) digs for shells used by people in camp to make jewelry. His sister, Patsy (left), and Neal Frost, son of one of the camp's teachers, sift the dirt. Tule Lake was drained in the early 1900s. The camp was located on the old lake bed, where camp inmates found shells for making jewelry …
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Corsage made of shells (ddr-densho-2-4)
This corsage pin was made by a Japanese American in camp. The flower petals and leaves are made from various types of shells found at the camp. She used toothbrush bristles dipped in cornmeal for stamens and wound the stems by hand with fine green thread. Wire from screen windows was used to put the pin …
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. 5 No. 85 (June 28, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-238)
Selected article titles: "Conserve Water: Total Number of Gallons Not to Exceed 500,000 Per Day" (p. 1), "Not All Eligible For Offices: Eligibility Requirements Set For Qualified Persons" (p. 1), "Not All Eligible For Offices: Eligibility Requirements Set For Qualified Persons" (p. 1), "Observe Regulations In: Use of Government Property" (p. 1), "Tenders Made On Property" …
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 32 (August 22, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-28)
Selected article titles: "Gala Musical Show Slated for Tonight" (p. 1), "Butcher Shop to Open at 336" (p. 1), "Cash Advances Being Paid Project Worker" (p. 1), "Dan Cupid to Stand Trial Monday Night" (p. 1), "Christian Y.F. Forges Ahead" (p. 2), "Church Services: Christian Buddhist. Services For Sunday Announced" (p. 2), "Tempo Money to be …
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. 4 No. 80 (February 25, 1943) (ddr-densho-65-167)
Selected article titles: "Military Travel Permits Are Not Needed By Soldiers On Furlough" (p. 1), "Newspapers Favor Nisei War Program" (p. 1), "Watch Shop Prices Are Lower" (p. 1), "Social Affairs to Stop at 11 P.M." (p. 1), "Director Coverley's Message to Parents" (p. 1), "Judo Class to Open This Week" (p. 1), "83% Complete at …
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Tulean Dispatch Magazine Section Vol. I No. II (September 15, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-36)
Selected article titles: "Dutch Treat: Tada Learns How Fickle Girls Are (by James Sakoda)" (p. 1), "Should We Get Married Here? Young Minister Discusses A Pertinent Question (by Rev. Shigeo Tanabe)" (p. 4), "Eternal Feminine (Illustrated by Mildred Sasaki)" (p. 5), "Nerve Center: The Administration, Civilians Direct War-Time Project" (p. 6), "Democracy in Action: Freedom of …
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Tulean Dispatch Vol. III No. 79 (October 17, 1942) (ddr-densho-65-77)
Selected article titles: "Sanitary Condition Here Favorable, Engineer Says" (p. 1), "Notes to Japan Taken According to Blocks" (p. 1), "Hunter Dies in Project Hospital" (p. 1), "Repatriation At #1608-C" (p. 1), "Volunteers Needed to Pick Up Silver" (p. 1), "Dancers to Aid Kiddies" (p. 1), "Records Office Needs 10 Typists" (p. 3), "Nursery Tots to …