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The Way Ahead (ddr-densho-1024-57)
av The Way Ahead (ddr-densho-1024-57)
On the release of Japanese-American from relocation centers for jobs in the Midwest. Nisei families leave a center. WRA offices locate civilian employment for them. Some Japanese work on a farm in Illinois, others in a candy factory, a machine shop, an egg dehydrating plant, and other industries. The WRA aids families in procuring living quarters.Creator(s): …
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Construction workers with military police (ddr-densho-37-820)
img Construction workers with military police (ddr-densho-37-820)
Original WRA caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Time out to talk over the construction of water pipes at this War Relocation Authority center.
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Camp store (ddr-densho-37-359)
img Camp store (ddr-densho-37-359)
Original WRA caption: Tule Lake Relocation Center, Newell, California. A view showing the recently completed Store Number 2 at this War Relocation Authority center.
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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.
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Mealtime in mess hall (ddr-densho-151-432)
img Mealtime in mess hall (ddr-densho-151-432)
Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Mealtime in one of the messhalls at this War Relocation Authority center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-432/
Letter from Chimata Sumida to Dillion S. Myer (ddr-densho-379-224)
doc Letter from Chimata Sumida to Dillion S. Myer (ddr-densho-379-224)
Cover letter for his government employment application requesting consideration for a position with the War Relocation Authority. He stated "I would like to serve as a liaison worker between the evacuees in and out of the Centers, and the field offices of the War Relocation Authority..."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-224/
Kansas City Newsletter Volume 1, Number 1 (ddr-densho-381-18)
doc Kansas City Newsletter Volume 1, Number 1 (ddr-densho-381-18)
The debut issue of the Kansas City News Letter [sic], written by the War Relocation Authority for areas served by the Kansas City Regional Relocation Office. Articles include upcoming events, employee recognition, an advertisement recommending the Midwest for permanent relocation, and more.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-18/
Statement on the testimony of Harold H. Townsend before the House of Representatives Subcommittee (ddr-densho-381-4)
doc Statement on the testimony of Harold H. Townsend before the House of Representatives Subcommittee (ddr-densho-381-4)
A rebuttal of statements made by Harold H. Townsend, former Chief Supply and Transportation Officer, before the House of Representatives Subcommittee of the Special Committee on Un-American Activities. The author, most likely the War Relocation Authority, argues that Townsend's testimony was almost entirely composed of false statements about events and living conditions at the Poston concentration …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-381-4/
Clothing vouchers (ddr-densho-469-2)
doc Clothing vouchers (ddr-densho-469-2)
Clothing vouchers for Hamaki, Hamako, and Kazuo Otani.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-469-2/
Letter from the War Relocation Authority regarding a camp inmate's leave permit (ddr-densho-103-6)
doc Letter from the War Relocation Authority regarding a camp inmate's leave permit (ddr-densho-103-6)
This letter from the War Relocation Authority authorizes the indefinite education leave clearance for camp inmate Ruby Inouye.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-103-6/
Aerial view of Tule Lake concentration camp (ddr-densho-37-422)
img Aerial view of Tule Lake concentration camp (ddr-densho-37-422)
Original WRA caption: Tule Lake, California. A panoramic view showing site of Tule Lake War Relocation Authority Center.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-422/
Memorandum from Elmer Rowalt, Acting Director, War Relocation Authority, to all employees of the War Relocation Authority, January 16, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-83)
doc Memorandum from Elmer Rowalt, Acting Director, War Relocation Authority, to all employees of the War Relocation Authority, January 16, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-83)
Memorandum to all employees of the War Relocation Authority highlighting the War Bond savings program and the push to have 90% of employees pledge 10% of their salary and reminding employees that their salaries have been increased by the overtime bill passed by Congress. (6-4069-BU-COS-WP). Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9083. See this object in the …
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Memorandum from Elmer Rowalt, Acting Director, War Relocation Authority, to all employees of the War Relocation Authority, January 16, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-126)
doc Memorandum from Elmer Rowalt, Acting Director, War Relocation Authority, to all employees of the War Relocation Authority, January 16, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-126)
Memorandum to all employees of the War Relocation Authority highlighting the War Bond savings program and the push to have 90% of employees pledge 10% of their salary and reminding employees that their salaries have been increased by the overtime bill passed by Congress. (6-4069-BU-COS-WP). Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9935. See this object in the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-48-126/
Message from the Director of the War Relocation Authority (ddr-densho-430-39)
doc Message from the Director of the War Relocation Authority (ddr-densho-430-39)
Message and information about the War Relocation Authority's Relocation Program following the re-opening of the West Coast to Japanese Americans.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-430-39/
War Relocation Authority Administrative Manual: Information and Reports section (ddr-densho-156-138)
doc War Relocation Authority Administrative Manual: Information and Reports section (ddr-densho-156-138)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-156-138/
Letter from Grace Rayko Sumida to War Relocation Authority (ddr-densho-379-397)
doc Letter from Grace Rayko Sumida to War Relocation Authority (ddr-densho-379-397)
Grace makes a formal request to the War Relocation Authority for permission for her brother, Marshall Sumida, and herself to leave to handle the arrangements for the forced sale of their former home in Los Angeles.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-397/
Notice from War Relocation Authority to Shoji Nagumo, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-902)
doc Notice from War Relocation Authority to Shoji Nagumo, 1944 (ddr-csujad-55-902)
Confirmation card to acknowledge receipt of a departure, arrival, or change of address card from Shoji Nagumo. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0904
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-902/
Opinion (War Relocation Authority), no. 82 (September 8, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1673)
doc Opinion (War Relocation Authority), no. 82 (September 8, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1673)
Report and analysis from Philip M. Glick, Solicitor, War Relocation Authority of Oregon alien land laws and individuals of Japanese ancestry. Covers a summary and discussion of the Oregon alien land laws. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1675
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1673/
Administrative instruction (United States. War Relocation Authority), no. 27 (ddr-csujad-55-617)
doc Administrative instruction (United States. War Relocation Authority), no. 27 (ddr-csujad-55-617)
Instructions from the War Relocation Authority regarding private employment and compensation. Topics include employment and residence outside or inside the incarceration camp, "evacuee trust fund," role of the Community Council, and reporting. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0619
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-617/
Opinion (War Relocation Authority), no. 80 (August 5, 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1672)
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 …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1672/
Statement of guiding principles of the War Relocation Authority (ddr-csujad-55-1639)
doc Statement of guiding principles of the War Relocation Authority (ddr-csujad-55-1639)
Statement regarding the eight "guiding principles" of the War Relocation Authority. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1641
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1639/
Memo from War Relocation Authority about vacation time accrued (ddr-densho-410-589)
doc Memo from War Relocation Authority about vacation time accrued (ddr-densho-410-589)
For work done in adult education classes by Tomoye Takahashi at Topaz
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-410-589/
Man walking with grandson (ddr-densho-151-374)
img Man walking with grandson (ddr-densho-151-374)
Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Grandfather of Japanese ancestry teaching his little grandson to walk at this War Relocation Authority center for evacuees.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-374/
Art class (ddr-densho-151-439)
img Art class (ddr-densho-151-439)
Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Making artificial flowers in the Art School at this War Relocation Authority center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-439/
Japanese Americans in art class (ddr-densho-151-480)
img Japanese Americans in art class (ddr-densho-151-480)
Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Making artificial flowers in the Art School at this War Relocation Authority center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-480/
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