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img Japanese American doctor examining patient (ddr-densho-151-417)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Making an examination of an evacuee patient are Doctor Takahashi, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, and his wife who is his assistant. They are evacuees of Japanese ancestry from Los Angeles now spending the duration at this War Relocation Authority Center.

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img Students studying in shade (ddr-densho-151-364)

Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. An elementary school has been established with evacuee volunteer teachers, most of whom are college graduates. Attendance at this time is voluntary. No school equipment is as yet available and classes are also held outside the barrack building in the shade.

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img Girls' basketball game (ddr-densho-37-817)

Original WRA caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Basketball games are part of the regular scheduled recreational events, which help to fill out the lives of residents in relocation centers. These girls are participating in a nip and tuck game, which frequently brought the spectators to their feet.

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doc Topaz Times Vol. I No. 41 (December 18, 1942) (ddr-densho-142-51)

Selected article titles: "Urgent Need for Volunteer Coal Workers" (p. 1), "WRA Releases Statement on Manzanar Riot" (p. 1).

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doc Correspondence regarding advertising in the Manzanar Free Press (ddr-densho-319-412)

Letter acknowledging T.K. Pharmacy's difficulty in receiving Japanese medicine and their inability to advertise in the Manzanar Free Press.

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img Fashion design class (ddr-densho-93-32)

Original Ansel Adams caption: Mrs. Ryie Yoshizawa, teacher, fashion designing class, Manzanar Relocation Center, California / photograph by Ansel Adams.

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img Soldier's photo and mementos (ddr-densho-93-18)

Original Ansel Adams caption: Pictures and mementoes on phonograph top: Yonemitsu home, Manzanar Relocation Center / photograph by Ansel Adams.

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img Three children (ddr-densho-359-1089)

Brothers pose for a photograph at Manzanar Concentration Camp in California. Left to right: Don, Kenji, and Wayne Nakata

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-58)

Excerpt: "How are you? We are all in good health." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his mother (ddr-densho-153-214)

Excerpt: "I thank you very much for letter very often." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-221)

Excerpt: "How are you? Gee how's about a letter, Joe." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Postcard to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-200)

Excerpt: "It sure was astounding to hear from you, Tor." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-92)

Excerpt: "How are you? Towru, did you get there safe? " Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-73)

Excerpt: "Thank you for the post cards that come continuously." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-123)

Excerpt: "Thank you very much for your letters." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, possibly to Camp Robinson, Arkansas.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his mother (ddr-densho-153-60)

Excerpt: "We received your letters and post card with thanks." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-40)

Excerpt: "Thanks for the letter. We just received it yesterday." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-113)

Excerpt: "Received your letter today and enjoyed it very much." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-55)

Excerpt: "We are all well and hope the flu's okay." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Postcard to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-205)

Excerpt: "Gosh, I really am a happy girl today." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Camp Robinson, Arkansas.

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doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-131)

Excerpt: "We finally got word from the Boultons." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, possibly to Camp Robinson, Arkansas.

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doc Letter to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-105)

Excerpt: "We received your letters and enjoyed them very much." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.

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doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 75 (ddr-densho-537-84)

Issue 75 includes an article about the Manzanar committee, facts about WD-40, letters to the editor, and more.

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Collection Manzanar National Historic Site Collection (ddr-manz-1)

The Manzanar National Historic Site Collection contains interviews conducted by the Manzanar Oral History Project. These interviews document the experiences of Japanese Americans who were incarcerated at Manzanar and other facilities during World War II, and are preserved at the Manzanar National Historic Site Archives. The Manzanar National Historic Site, administered by the National Park Service, …

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doc Invoice, correspondence, card and envelope regarding rental of caps and gowns for March 7, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-52)

Assorted communication for the rental of graduation caps and gowns for the graduating senior class at Manzanar High School between Harry Bentley Wells and Manzanar Cooperative Enterprises, and between the Cap and Gown Company of California and Mr. S. Sugimoto at Manzanar Cooperative Enterprises. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9052. See this object in the California …

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