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img Camp barracks at Heart Mountain (ddr-csujad-37-13)

Photograph of snow covered camp barracks at the Heart Mountain incarceration camp in Wyoming. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph states, "Heart Mt. [Mountain] Wyoming." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mhf_013_01

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-37-13/

doc Pomona Center News Vol. I No. 25 (August 15, 1942) (ddr-densho-193-25)

Selected article titles: "More Leave Tomorrow" (p. 1), "First Detailed Report from Wyoming Received" (p. 1), "Arrangement of Barracks in Block" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-193-25/

img Woman standing by pile of coal (ddr-ajah-2-902)

Caption below photo: A Nisei woman who was a school teacher stands next to coal pile at Heart Mountain, Wyoming, circa 1943-1944

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-2-902/

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ohs-1-1/

img Group poses in front of statue (ddr-densho-363-16)

Two unidentified men pose with Hatsuye Shimizu, Kimi Kuwahara, and Tomi Ichida in front of Buffalo Bill - The Scout statue in Cody, Wyoming.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-363-16/

img National Fire Protection Association Certificate (ddr-densho-363-29)

The certificate declares that the Heart Mountain Fire Department placed first in the state of Wyoming during Fire Prevention Week in October 1943.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-363-29/

doc Heart Mountain Sentinel Supplement Series 159 (January 4, 1944) (ddr-densho-97-381)

Selected article titles: "Wyoming Scout Executive Visits Center" (p. 1), "Revisions in Adult Commercial Classes Announced" (p. 1), "Indiana Concern Wants Seasonal Workers" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-97-381/

doc Denson Tribune Vol. II No. 37 (May 9, 1944) (ddr-densho-144-169)

Selected article titles: "497 Persons Leave Here for Newell" (p. 1), "Volunteers for Wyoming, Gila Sought" (p. 1), "Normal, Productive Life is Emphasized" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-144-169/

doc Letter (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Miyeko Imamura (December 16, 1942) (ddr-janm-1-64)

Handwritten letter to Molly Wilson from Miyeko Imamura (December 16, 1942). Envelope is postmarked February 20, 1943 from the Heart Mountain Incarceration Camp in Cody, Wyoming.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-64/

doc Letter (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Miyeko Imamura (August 30, 1942) (ddr-janm-1-63)

Handwritten letter to Molly Wilson from Miyeko Imamura (August 30, 1942). Envelope is postmarked August 31, 1942 from the Heart Mountain Incarceration Camp in Cody, Wyoming.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-63/

doc Letter (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Yuri Shimokochi (July 5, 1943) (ddr-janm-1-59)

Handwritten letter to Molly Wilson from Yuri Shimokochi (July 5, 1943). Envelope is postmarked July 6, 1943 from the Heart Mountain Incarceration Camp in Cody, Wyoming.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-59/

doc Letter (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Miyeko Imamura (March 2, 1944) (ddr-janm-1-66)

Handwritten letter to Molly Wilson from Miyeko Imamura (March 2, 1944). Envelope is postmarked March 2, 1944 from the Heart Mountain Incarceration Camp in Cody, Wyoming.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-66/

doc Letter (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Yuri Shimokochi (December 28, 1942) (ddr-janm-1-57)

Handwritten letter to Molly Wilson from Yuri Shimokochi (December 28, 1942). Envelope is postmarked December 29, 1942 from the Heart Mountain Incarceration Camp in Cody, Wyoming.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-57/

doc Letter (with envelope) to Mollie Wilson from Miyeko Imamura (August 31, 1943) (ddr-janm-1-17)

Handwritten letter to Mollie Wilson from Miyeko Imamura (August 31, 1943). Envelope is postmarked September 11, 1943 from the Heart Mountain Incarceration Camp in Cody, Wyoming.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-17/

doc Letter (with envelope) to Mollie Wilson from Miyeko Imamura (December 19, 1944) (ddr-janm-1-67)

Handwritten letter to Mollie Wilson from Miyeko Imamura (December 19, 1944). Envelope is postmarked December 19, 1944 from the Heart Mountain Incarceration Camp in Cody, Wyoming.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-67/

img Nine young Japanese American girls take group photo near camp barracks steps (ddr-densho-362-38)

Nine young girls pose together for a group photo near a barracks steps. Handwriting on the low left corner reads, "November 26, 1944. Heart Mt. Wyoming"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-362-38/

img Hospital emergency entrance and ambulance (ddr-densho-37-797)

Original WRA caption: Heart Mountain Relocation Center, Heart Mountain, Wyoming. Scene at the emergancy entrance of the Heart Mountain Hospital, as obstetrics case is brought in.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-37-797/

doc George Sunada Timeline 1919-1947 (ddr-densho-415-3)

Short biographical timeline of George Sunada's life from his birth in 1919 till 1947. Primarily focused on his work at Green River railroad yards in Wyoming.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-415-3/

img Trial of the Heart Mountain draft resisters (ddr-densho-122-2)

The first day of the trial of the 63 Heart Mountain draft resisters in Federal District Court, Cheyenne, Wyoming. MIts Koshiyama seated in center looking down.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-122-2/

img "At Heart Mountain, Block 27, 1944" (ddr-densho-242-5)

Caption on front: "At Heart Mountain Block 27 1944." Caption by Ike Hatchimonji: "Heart Mountain, Wyoming. Block 27. 1944. Front: Nobue, Gloria, Kumezo. Back: Mike and Ike."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-242-5/

img Hisao Nakata at Heart Mountain (ddr-ajah-6-694)

Caption below photo: Hisao Nakata of Alameda, CA. Translation: are you angry or not? Heart Mountain, Wyoming, circa 1942-1945. Caption on sides of photo in Japanese.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-694/

img Heart Mountain Fire Department (ddr-densho-363-31)

The Heart Mountain Fire Department pose for a group photograph after a meal. The caption at the bottom of the photograph reads "Heart Mt. Wyoming Fire Dept 1944".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-363-31/

vh Bernadette Suda Horiuchi Interview (ddr-densho-1000-239)

Nisei female. Born February 11, 1913, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in the Seattle and Bellevue, Washington, areas. In 1928, was involved in a serious ferry accident in which five of her family members, including both of her parents, perished. Married renowned artist Paul Horiuchi and lived in Rock Springs, Wyoming, where Paul worked for a …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-239/

doc Daily Press Review, Vol. VII, No. 14 (ddr-densho-156-303)

Article titles: "Principals Get Data on Jap Camp Needs"; "Sensible Use of Japanese Labor"; "Club Group Sees Relocation Area"; "Activities of Heart Mountain Wyoming"; "Urges Japanese Help on Farms."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-156-303/

img Tomoshige Nakata family outside barracks (ddr-ajah-6-692)

Caption below photo: Nakata family, originally of Alameda, CA at Heart Mountain, Wyoming. By WWII, the family was living in Palo Alto, CA. Block 2315 F circa 1942-1945

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-692/

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