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doc Article "G.I. JapYank" (ddr-densho-356-1029)

Article titled: "G.I. JapYank" by Gene Casey. An interview with Mac Yazawa from the 100th Battalion. Published in Collier's and reprinted by the War Relocation Authority.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-1029/

img Japanese Americans clearing land (ddr-densho-151-37)

Original WRA caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. More land is being cleared of sage brush at the southern end of the project to enlarge this War Relocation Authority center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry.

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img Japanese Americans playing in stream (ddr-densho-151-473)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Evacuees of Japanese ancestry enjoying a hot summer afternoon at this War Relocation Authority center. This mountain stream flows through the desert on the border of the Center.

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doc Telegram from G. Arnold to Robert Cullum, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, August 5, 1944 (ddr-csujad-42-104)

A telegram from G. Arnold to Robert M. Cullum, Relocation Supervisor, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior regarding Fumio Fred Takano's request for the permission to reenter California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_53_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-104/

doc Relocation problems and policies: address by Director D. S. Myer of the War Relocation Authority (ddr-csujad-55-1644)

Transcription of a speech by Dillon Myer to the Tuesday Evening Club regarding the history and activities of the War Relocation Authority, the "relocation program," incarceration camps, registration (also known as the "loyalty questionnaire"), Tule Lake and segregation, military service, propaganda, and opposition to the WRA program. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

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doc Statement by Dillon S. Myer before the Costello Committee of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (ddr-densho-381-10)

Dillon S. Myer criticizes the Committee for conducting an investigation of the War Relocation Authority in "a manner as to achieve maximum publicity of sensational statements," potentially damaging war efforts and the American reputation.

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img New arrivals at the Turlock Assembly Center (ddr-densho-151-14)

Original WRA caption: Turlock, California. Families of Japanese ancestry arrive at Turlock Assembly Center. Evacuees will be housed later at War Relocation Authority centers for the duration.

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img New arrivals at the Turlock Assembly Center (ddr-densho-151-11)

Original WRA caption: Turlock, California. Families of Japanese ancestry arrived at Turlock assembly center. Evacuees will be housed later at War Relocation Authority centers for the duration.

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img Japanese American amidst piles of luggage (ddr-densho-37-387)

Original WRA caption: Salinas Assembly Center, Salinas, California. A young evacuee of Japanese ancestry at this assembly center prior to transfer to a War Relocation Authority Center.

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doc Administrative notice, no. 23 (August 11, 1942) (ddr-csujad-42-157)

An issue of "Administrative notice" circulated in the Santa Anita Assembly Center. It instructs the incarcerees to register, who own rentable properties used for dwelling accommodations in the defense-rental areas. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_79_001

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doc Storage list for Kojima (ddr-sbbt-2-367)

An evacuee property report for goods belonging to Kojima, moved from the Buddhist Church (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple) to lot 890.

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doc Questions and answers for Evacuees (ddr-densho-410-53)

Booklet issued by WRA for Evacuees in preparation for relocation to camps. Front, inside pages, outside pages

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doc Indefinite Leave Card (ddr-ohs-1-1)

Indefinite leave card issued to Mitsue Yabe giving permission for her to travel from Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming to Bridgeton, New Jersey.

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doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 3 (March 23, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-8)

Selected article titles: "Myer Expresses Satisfaction on Gradual Return to Normalcy" (p. 1), "Dependents of Stockaders to Receive Aid" (p. 2), and "Life Carries Story on Center in Latest Issue" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-8/

img Two orphans at Manzanar Childrens' Village (ddr-densho-151-441)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Orphan boys, two of a group of 65 who are now making their home in the Childrens' Village at this War Relocation Authority center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry.

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img Japanese American doctor examining patient (ddr-densho-151-422)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Doctor Takahashi, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, lances sty on very young patient in the medical clinic at this War Relocation Authority center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry.

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doc Administrative instruction (United States. War Relocation Authority), no. 34 (August 24, 1942) (ddr-csujad-55-764)

Instructional document covering "Community evacuee government." Includes: I. Temporary community government; II. Creation of community evacuee government; III. Qualifications for voting and holding office; Functions of community council; Judicial commission; and Limitations. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0766

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doc no. 41 (May 25, 1944) (ddr-csujad-34-4)

An extra of "Newell star" a camp newspaper published weekly in the Tule Lake camp. It features the death of Shoichi Okamoto who was shot by the WRA sentry in the Tule Lake camp on May 24, 1944. In Japanese. English section is found in item: csudh_hrs_0003. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

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doc Newell star, extra, supplement (May 25, 1944) (ddr-csujad-34-3)

An extra of "Newell star" a camp newspaper published weekly in the Tule Lake camp. It features the death of Shoichi Okamoto who was shot by the WRA sentry in the Tule Lake camp on May 24, 1944. Japanese section is found in item: hrs_0004. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

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doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Fumio Fred Takano (ddr-csujad-42-106)

A notice of assignment issued by War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior. Fumio Fred Takano is assigned to Engineering Section as a plumber foreman. It includes the rate of pay (19.00 dollars) and entrance on duty date. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_55_001

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doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Masami Iwasa (ddr-csujad-55-165)

Notice of assignment for Masami Iwasa in the Motor Transportation and Maintenance/Motor Repair Unit at the Poston incarceration camp. From WRA-21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0167

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doc Termination notice, Form WRA-114, Yokota, Aie (ddr-csujad-55-224)

Notice of job termination for Aie Yokota. Form WRA-114. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0226

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-224/

doc Notice of assignment, WRA-21, Aie Yokota (ddr-csujad-55-222)

Notice of assignment for Aie Yokota as a Stenographer-Clerk at the high school. WRA-21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0224

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-222/

doc Termination notice, Form WRA-114, Al Tsukamoto (ddr-csujad-55-3)

Termination of Alfred Tsukamoto's job in the Community Services Section of "Jerome Relocation Center." Payroll title was "Recreation Activities" and rate of pay was $19.00. Form WRA-114. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-3/

doc Notice of assignment, WRA-21, Mary Tsukamoto (ddr-csujad-55-6)

May Tsukamoto's assignment to the Community Management--Activities Section of "Jerome Relocation Center" as a USO YWCA-Field Worker at a $16.00 rate of pay. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00007

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-6/

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