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Metal trough in Tule Lake internee restroom and shower building (ddr-densho-345-109)
img Metal trough in Tule Lake internee restroom and shower building (ddr-densho-345-109)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark. The trough was most likely used either as a urinal …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-109/
Remolded internee barrack (ddr-densho-345-137)
img Remolded internee barrack (ddr-densho-345-137)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark. A former Tule Lake internee barrack remolded into a single …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-137/
Letter from Leo Uchida to James Waegell (ddr-csujad-55-2328)
doc Letter from Leo Uchida to James Waegell (ddr-csujad-55-2328)
Correspondence from Leo Uchida to James Waegell regarding Uchida's map of Manzanar, an enclosed annual from the high school at Manzanar incarceration camp, and inquiring about the selective service. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2434
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2328/
Draft letter (ddr-csujad-55-1905)
doc Draft letter (ddr-csujad-55-1905)
Handwritten correspondence draft regarding employment at the library, daily life at the incarceration camp, and the "Manzanar section," probably referring to incarcerees from Manzanar who were segregated at Tule Lake. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1908
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1905/
Elementary school students (ddr-densho-151-33)
img Elementary school students (ddr-densho-151-33)
Original WRA caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. An elementary school with voluntary evacuee attendance has been established with volunteer evacuee teachers, most of whom are college graduates. No school equipment is as yet obtainable and available tables and benches are used. However, classes are often held in the shade of the barrack building at this …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-33/
Japanese Americans taking citizenship classes (ddr-densho-151-407)
img Japanese Americans taking citizenship classes (ddr-densho-151-407)
Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Part of a class under the Adult Education Program at this War Relocation Authority center. It is composed of Issei and Kibei evacuees who are studying the Ideals of American Citizenship and the English language with which they are unfamiliar. There are 18 such classes, each averaging 20 volunteer …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-407/
Japanese Americans taking English language class (ddr-densho-151-406)
img Japanese Americans taking English language class (ddr-densho-151-406)
Original caption: Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Part of a class under the Adult Education Program at this War Relocation Authority center. It is composed of Issei and Kibei evacuees who are studying the Ideals of American Citizenship and the English language with which they are unfamiliar. There are 18 such classes, each averaging 20 volunteer …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-151-406/
Shirley Nagatomi Okabe Interview (ddr-manz-1-132)
vh Shirley Nagatomi Okabe Interview (ddr-manz-1-132)
Nisei female. Born February 7, 1937, in San Francisco, California. Grew up in San Francisco, where father was a prominent Buddhist minister. During World War II, removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Manzanar concentration camp, California. After leaving camp, returned to California. Father was instrumental in the planning and building of the cemetery …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-132/
Memo to James Lindley from R.B. Conzzens authorizing Yuriko Domoto's work travel (ddr-densho-356-873)
doc Memo to James Lindley from R.B. Conzzens authorizing Yuriko Domoto's work travel (ddr-densho-356-873)
Carbon copy of memorandum to James Lindley, Project Director of Granada Relocation Project from R. B. Cozzens, Field Assistant Director. Memorandum dictates that military travel permits for Richard Sato, Robert Sasaki and Yuriko Domoto are enclosed and for travel to Manzanar on August 27, 1943. The memo also notes that Yuriko's return travel permit will be …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-873/
Journey's end (ddr-densho-253-2)
img Journey's end (ddr-densho-253-2)
Caption: "Journey's end is Manzanar, attained by the desert-dusty convoy as the long shade of the Sierras reaches across Owens Valley from the west."
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-253-2/
Pacific Citizen, Vol. 100 No. 16 (April 26, 1985) (ddr-pc-57-16)
doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 100 No. 16 (April 26, 1985) (ddr-pc-57-16)
Selected article titles: "'Asians Don't Value Life,' U.S. Senator Says" (1); "Shinju: a Cultural or a Criminal Act?" (8); "Manzanar Desert May Bloom Again" (9)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-57-16/
Letter to Anne Margrave from Hildegarde Miller (ddr-densho-342-34)
doc Letter to Anne Margrave from Hildegarde Miller (ddr-densho-342-34)
Letter from Hildegarde Millar, Librarian, Berkeley, to Anne Margrave, Librarian of the Inyo County Free Library of Independence, California, regarding planning a library for Manzanar.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-342-34/
Mass removal (ddr-densho-36-16)
img Mass removal (ddr-densho-36-16)
Sumiko Furuta of Bainbridge Island, Washington, on a special ferry to Seattle. From Seattle, she will board a train headed for Manzanar Assembly Center, California.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-36-16/
Phyllis Fechner Interview (ddr-manz-1-81)
vh Phyllis Fechner Interview (ddr-manz-1-81)
White female. Born July 8, 1930, in Fullerton, California. Grew up in Bishop, California. Remembers vising the Manzanar concentration camp, California, during World War II.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-manz-1-81/
Envelope addressed to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-14)
doc Envelope addressed to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-14)
An envelope from David Miyamoto at Manzanar to John Bonomi of Brunswig Drug Company, Los Angeles, postmarked September 22, 1942. (See accompanying letter ID#2006.22.8a.)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-21-14/
Envelope addressed to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-9)
doc Envelope addressed to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-9)
Envelope to mail letter from David Miyamoto, Manzanar Hospital, to John Bonomi, Brunswig Drug Company of Los Angeles, postmarked August 11, 1942. See ID#2006.22.5a.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-21-9/
Letter from David Miyamoto to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-15)
doc Letter from David Miyamoto to John Bonomi (ddr-janm-21-15)
3 page handwritten letter from David Miyamoto of Manzanar Relocation Center to John Bonomi, Brunswig Drug Company salesman in Los Angeles, dated October 6, 1942.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-21-15/
Letter to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-115)
doc Letter to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-115)
Excerpt: "Thanks a lot for the letter. I couldn't believe it was actually from you, Towru." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-115/
Letter to a Nisei man from his brother (ddr-densho-153-28)
doc Letter to a Nisei man from his brother (ddr-densho-153-28)
Excerpt: "Being a very poor correspondent, it has taken all this time to write you again." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-28/
Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-56)
doc Letter to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-56)
Excerpt: "We are all well and hope you get that old flu completely out of you." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-56/
Letter to a Nisei man from his brother (ddr-densho-153-61)
doc Letter to a Nisei man from his brother (ddr-densho-153-61)
Excerpt: "According to your letters, you must be taking it easy now and regaining your health." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-61/
Letter to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-119)
doc Letter to two Nisei brothers from their sister (ddr-densho-153-119)
Excerpt: "It sure was good to hear from you. Yes, I wait for the mail everyday." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-119/
Letter to a Nisei man from his brother (ddr-densho-153-108)
doc Letter to a Nisei man from his brother (ddr-densho-153-108)
Excerpt: "Received your card today concerning my visit here and I will kindly explain my plans." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-108/
Postcard to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-170)
doc Postcard to a Nisei man from his sister (ddr-densho-153-170)
Excerpt: "Today I went to the post office and mailed the package of shorts to you." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-170/
Letter to a Nisei man from his mother (ddr-densho-153-209)
doc Letter to a Nisei man from his mother (ddr-densho-153-209)
Excerpt: "Thank you very much for letters. I am sorry that you do not feel well." Sent from Manzanar concentration camp, California, to Chicago, Illinois.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-153-209/
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