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Tanforan Totalizer Vol. I No. 19 (September 12, 1942) (ddr-densho-149-16)
doc Tanforan Totalizer Vol. I No. 19 (September 12, 1942) (ddr-densho-149-16)
Selected article titles: "Advance Tanforan Contingent Leaves for Utah WRA Project. Main Evacuation of Center to Start Sept. 15" (p. 1), "Administrative Messages to Tanforan Residents" (p. 1), "Embarkation Procedure Given for Relocation" (p. 1), "Co-op Canteen Envisioned for Utah Relocation Site" (p. 1), "Nisei Faces the Future" (p. 12).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-149-16/
Tamaki & Co. merchandise (ddr-densho-162-47)
img Tamaki & Co. merchandise (ddr-densho-162-47)
Located on Wall Avenue in Ogden, Utah, across the street from Union Station. In existence from 1912 to the 1960s.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-162-47/
Information Roundup Vol. IV, No. 4 (ddr-densho-156-374)
doc Information Roundup Vol. IV, No. 4 (ddr-densho-156-374)
Section titles: "Harvest Recruits Reach New High"; "Vegetable Shipments From Tule Increase"; "Population: 67,632"; "Central Utah Report"; "From Project Papers."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-156-374/
Yoshioka family in Topaz (ddr-densho-357-773)
img Yoshioka family in Topaz (ddr-densho-357-773)
Hanako Terakawa's caption: "Pvt Giichi Yoshioka on leave from army and took picture of Tadaichi and Yoni at Topaz, Utah."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-773/
Application for travel (ddr-densho-501-196)
doc Application for travel (ddr-densho-501-196)
Shoji Takeda requests authority to travel From Utah to Heart Mountain to visit his mother-in-law who is ill.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-501-196/
Four men at Mitarai Farm (ddr-densho-463-164)
img Four men at Mitarai Farm (ddr-densho-463-164)
Written beside photograph on scrapbook page: Emie, Roy, Hobaru, George [likely George Komoto]; Taken at Mitarai Farm; October 1944; Richfield, Utah.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-463-164/
Ogden Buddhist Church members (ddr-densho-162-33)
img Ogden Buddhist Church members (ddr-densho-162-33)
This gathering was for a Intermountain YBA conference. The orginal Ogden Buddhist Church was located at 2456 Lincoln Avenue, Ogden, Utah.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-162-33/
Newspaper clipping from scrapbook page (ddr-densho-72-36)
doc Newspaper clipping from scrapbook page (ddr-densho-72-36)
Newspaper article titled: "Nisei Player Stars at Utah Wins National Cage Crown." From scrapbook titled "Scrapbook: 1944, Book 12." Newspaper unknown.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-72-36/
Yoshioka family in Topaz (ddr-densho-357-733)
img Yoshioka family in Topaz (ddr-densho-357-733)
Private Masaru Yoshioka visits his parents in the camp in Topaz, Utah. Left to right: Yoni Yoshioka, Masaru Yoshioka, Tadaichi Yoshioka.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-733/
Final Accountability Roster of Evacuees at Relocation Centers, 1944-1946, Central Utah [Topaz] (ddr-densho-305-1)
doc Final Accountability Roster of Evacuees at Relocation Centers, 1944-1946, Central Utah [Topaz] (ddr-densho-305-1)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-305-1/
Ted Nagata Collection (ddr-densho-162)
Collection Ted Nagata Collection (ddr-densho-162)
This collection contains photographs of various Japanese American communities in Utah, before, during and after World War II. The photos were compiled for the book Japanese Americans in Utah, published in 1996 for the JA Centennial Committee.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-162/
Topaz Times Vol. I No. 42 (December 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-142-52)
doc Topaz Times Vol. I No. 42 (December 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-142-52)
Selected article titles: "History of Utah Part I" (p. 1), "What are Your Relocation Plans?" (p. 3), "Classroom Equipment Obtained" (p. 8).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-52/
Topaz concentration camp project director (ddr-densho-37-559)
img Topaz concentration camp project director (ddr-densho-37-559)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. Charles E. Ernst, Project Director, at his desk in the Administrative building at the Topaz Relocation Center.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-559/
Two girls standing in front of barracks (ddr-densho-292-1)
img Two girls standing in front of barracks (ddr-densho-292-1)
Caption on reverse: "Topaz, Utah. Shigeko Omori on left, Mary Kaibe, right 17 years. 1943? Nishioka family residence Block 31A, family # 20752."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-292-1/
Topaz Museum Collection (ddr-densho-1013)
Collection Topaz Museum Collection (ddr-densho-1013)
This collection consists of interviews conducted in partnership with the Topaz Museum, a volunteer, non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the original site of the World War II Internment Camp near Delta, Utah, to interpret its impact on the internees, their families, and the citizens of Utah and to educate the public in order to …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1013/
Topaz Times New Year Edition (January 1, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-62)
doc Topaz Times New Year Edition (January 1, 1943) (ddr-densho-142-62)
Selected article titles: "History of Utah Part II" (p. 1), "Essay Contest Winners Announced" (p. 5), "3250 Enroll in Adult Education" (p. 5).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-142-62/
Motoyoshi family at Topaz (ddr-ajah-6-655)
img Motoyoshi family at Topaz (ddr-ajah-6-655)
Caption below photo: Motoyoshi family, Topaz incarceration camp in Utah. Baby Miyuki was born June 30, 1942. The family was from Alameda, CA.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-655/
The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 73 (September 1, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-135)
doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 73 (September 1, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-135)
"442nd Leader Will Attend Utah Confab" (pg. 1), "Hiroshima Seeks Pittsburgh Aid" (pg. 1), "Ex-Resident of City Wants to Come Home" (pg. 4)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-135/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 100 No. 22 (June 7, 1985) (ddr-pc-57-22)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 100 No. 22 (June 7, 1985) (ddr-pc-57-22)
Selected article titles: "Hirabayashi Confident of Court Victory" (1); "Utah JA Runs for Democratic State Chair" (3); "The Other Side of Beauty Contest" (6)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-57-22/
Japanese American auto mechanic (ddr-densho-37-557)
img Japanese American auto mechanic (ddr-densho-37-557)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. A young resident at the Topaz Relocation Center adjusting a carburetor on a well worn War Relocation Authority truck.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-557/
Shuzo
img Shuzo "Bill" Takeda with daughter Judy (ddr-ajah-6-542)
Caption below photo: Shuzo "Bill" Takeda with first born child, Judy. Block 13, Topaz, Utah, 1943. Bill married Fumiko "Nellie" Itahara from Alameda, CA.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-542/
Portrait of group of men in uniform (ddr-ajah-2-800)
img Portrait of group of men in uniform (ddr-ajah-2-800)
Caption: Niseis from the Military Intelligence School at Camp Savage, Minnesota visit friends and family incarcerated at Topaz, Utah - December 4. 1942. Includes names.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-800/
Masaru Yoshioka (ddr-densho-357-737)
img Masaru Yoshioka (ddr-densho-357-737)
Private Masaru Yoshioka addressed this portrait to his parents, "Your son, Masaru." Masaru's parents, Yani and Tadaichi Yoshioka, were held in the Topaz, Utah camp.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-737/
Japanese American mechanics (ddr-densho-37-570)
img Japanese American mechanics (ddr-densho-37-570)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. Keeping well warm motor equipment running is a problem confronting these two Nisei volunteer mechanics, at the Topaz Relocation Center.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-570/
Construction of barracks (ddr-densho-37-563)
img Construction of barracks (ddr-densho-37-563)
Original WRA caption: Topaz, Utah. Young volunteer workers of Japanese parentage haul lumber for the construction of barracks and interiors at he Topaz Relocation Center.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-563/
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