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doc Please admit to class (ddr-csujad-55-1765)

Blank form for admission to class at Poston II school at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1767

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doc Memo from Frank E. Gibbs, Acting Relocation Supervisor, to all Project Directors, January 31, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-806)

Memorandum of understanding from Frank Gibbs to All Project Directors regarding the promotion of jobs for "resettlers." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0808

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doc Night school bulletin, no. 1 (October 24, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-661)

Brochure and course catalog covering the Night School adult education program at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Includes description of the program, teachers, enrollment, class meetings, registration, classes currently meeting, upcoming classes, and information on correspondence courses. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0663

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doc Opinion (War Relocation Authority), no. 80 (August 5, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1672)

Report from Philip M. Glick, Solicitor, War Relocation Authority on the effect of alien land laws on the acquisition of property by individuals of Japanese ancestry. Covers the character of alien land law prohibitions, California alien land laws, the act of 1913, the act of 1920 as amended by acts of 1923 and 1927, amendment of …

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doc Library permit (ddr-csujad-55-1764)

Library permit form for Ben Dahi at Poston II schools at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1766

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doc Daily program of Poston High Schools (ddr-csujad-55-1762)

Daily program belonging to Hisaomi Morimoto for Poston High School at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1764

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doc Memo from Vernon R. Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all project directors, April 1, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-987)

Memorandum of understanding from Vernon Kennedy to All Project Directors regarding job opportunities for "resettlers," farming, and housing in the Chicago area. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0989

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doc Memo from Vernon R. Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all Project Directors, May 1, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-838)

Memorandum of understanding from Vernon Kennedy to All Project Directors regarding employment opportunities for Issei "resettlers" in the Chicago area. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0840

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doc Unit work sheet (ddr-csujad-55-1749)

Blank "unit work sheet" form for Poston Public Schools at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1751

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doc Memo from Vernon R. Kennedy, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, to all Project Directors, February 9, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-812)

Memorandum of understanding from Vernon Kennedy to All Project Directors regarding job opportunities for "resettlers" in the Midwest region. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0814

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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/

doc Notice to parent or guardian, Form 5 (ddr-csujad-55-1760)

Blank form for "parent or guardian" requesting an explanation of student absence or tardiness. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1762

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doc Poston II School registration of events (ddr-csujad-55-1802)

Event registration form for use by Poston II Schools at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1805

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doc Clinic appointment and report, Att. Form 7 (ddr-csujad-55-1754)

Blank form for school health clinic appointment and report at Poston II school at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1756

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doc Student campus pass, Att. Form 6 (ddr-csujad-55-1755)

Blank form permitting students to leave the classroom at Poston II school at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1757

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doc Administrative notice, no. 241 (April 26, 1945) (ddr-csujad-55-1668)

Myths and Facts about the Japanese Americans, War Relocation Authority. Memorandum regarding distribution and use of a War Relocation Authority publication titled "Myths and Facts about the Japanese Americans." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1670

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1668/

doc Summary of recommendations for pupils (ddr-csujad-55-1798)

Form for summary of teacher recommendations for Poston II Elementary School at Poston incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1801

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doc Uprooted Americans in Your Community (ddr-densho-483-74)

Pamphlet to public and private agencies serving Japanese Americans post-incarceration.

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doc Constitution: an instrument of democracy (ddr-csujad-55-2125)

Copy of portions of a book regarding the United States constitution, its original ideas, growth, and present use. Chapters include Before the Constitution, the Making of the Constitution, the Constitution Grows Up, Nationalism and States' Rights: The First 70 Years, Protection of Individual Rights, the Power of the President, Expanding the Constitution, Limiting the Constitution, Amending …

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Narrator Donald K. Tamaki

Sansei male. Born May 26, 1951, in Oakland, California. Received law degree from UC Berkeley. In the 1980s, served as a member of the pro bono legal team for Korematsu v. United States, a lawsuit to overturn a 40 year old conviction for refusal to obey exclusion orders aimed at Japanese Americans during World War II, …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/370/

Narrator Mutsu Homma

Issei female. Born June 19, 1911, in Tono City, Iwate-ken, Japan. Immigrated to the United States in 1929. Incarcerated at the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and Amache concentration camp, Colorado. Father established and ministered the first Western-style Christian church in Tono City. Husband was assigned to the Santa Anita Assembly Center as the official head …

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Narrator Minoru Tajii

Nisei male. Born February 23, 1924, in Brawley, California. Grew up in El Centro, California, where parents ran a farm. During World War II, was removed to the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. Family signed "no-no" on the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" and transferred to the Crystal City internment camp, Texas, then to Japan. Lived and worked in …

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img WRA resettlement image (ddr-densho-7-2)

Original WRA caption: Here is a picture of the large garage and auto repair shop where Mr. George Isoda is employed. He has worked there for almost one year and is a valued member of the mechanic crew. He says his relationship with customers and fellow employees is excellent. Beginning in summer 1942, the War Relocation …

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doc Typed and notarized letter from Teru Koyama to Edward J. Ennis, Director, Enemy Alien Control Unit. Page 12 of 13. (ddr-one-5-239)

Photocopy of a typed letter from Teru Koyama to Edward J. Ennis concerning the rehearing of Keizaburo Koyama's case. As Mrs. Koyama finishes her letter, she again leans on her faith and the democratic ideals of the United States to help her reunite with her husband. She wants nothing more than to have her family reunited …

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doc U.S. Department of Justice Alien Enemy Questionnaire page 16 of 26. (ddr-one-5-136)

Photocopy of a declassified questionnaire used to determine if the person named is to be considered an enemy alien. This page covers questions 65a - b of 111. This question concerns ownership of property within the United States and its value. Dr. Koyama lists a car bought in 1936 for $300, his Oregon Life insurance policy, …

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