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doc Social prob: the future (ddr-csujad-48-18)

Term paper by Toshiro Hara for period 5 Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Toshiro discusses his ambition to be a stenographer. With the enforced draft of the armed forces, he believes his best hope is entering and helping to win the war. If Japan wins, he …

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doc Nisei's future (ddr-csujad-48-23)

Assignment by Ben (last name missing due to torn upper right corner) for period III Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Ben believes the future of the Nisei is a dark one, because they are being held as prisoners of war even though they are American citizens. …

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doc Letter from Dillon S. Myer, Director, War Relocation Authority, to Harry Bentley Wells (ddr-csujad-48-75)

Letter from War Relocation Authority to Harry Bentley Wells for reference purposes for Masaye Nakahira who applied to "leave a relocation center" (WRA-140), requesting a statement regarding his opinion of the individual. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9075. "WRA-140." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0075

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doc Planning for my future (ddr-csujad-48-11)

Term Paper by Mitsuye Furuya for period 7 Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Mitsuye focuses on the importance of school during the first half of her essay and its usefulness in preparing one for the future as a well-rounded individual and training in a chosen field. …

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doc Planning for the future (ddr-csujad-48-9)

Term paper by Mitsuko Mitsui for Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Mitsuko is very aware of the discussions of whether to return to Japan or stay in America and plans for what "girls" should be doing with their lives. Mitsuko wants to remain in America. She …

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doc Memorandum from Leon C. High, Principal, Manzanar High School, to Harry Bentley Wells, August 5, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-66)

Letter from Roy Nash and Leon C. High to Harry B. Wells indicating a number of forms need to be filled out to finalize Mr. Wells' appointment as a teacher at Manzanar. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9066. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0066

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doc Mrs. Wells' 1st P. (ddr-csujad-48-115)

Class roster for Period 1, World Geography and History, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. Thirty-five students are listed. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9924. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0924

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doc Memo from the Office of the Superintendent, May 29, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-45)

Memo from the Office of the Superintendent about Manzanar policy regarding professional hours for teachers under civil service. The memo discusses the need to work 48 hours per week over six days and the tasks that may accomplish this such as supervising study hall and preparing lessons for the upcoming days. Transcription is found in item: …

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doc What will be my future (ddr-csujad-48-6)

Term paper by Lily Fukuhara for period V Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Chapter headings include: After high school- What next?; Possibilities after graduation; What are my goals?; and Will I attend college? Ch. 1: Lily describes an excitement for graduation and a tendency to overplan …

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doc Term paper (ddr-csujad-48-13)

Term paper by Grace Yuhashi for period 5 Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Grace has always wanted to become a secretary. She discusses the important qualities necessary to be successful including working well with their employer. She identifies the need to attend business school in order …

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doc Social plan for minority groups (an excerpt from letter of O.D. Richardson) (ddr-csujad-48-46)

An excerpt from a letter by O.D. Richardson, "A Social Plan for Minority Groups." Richardson provides a list of fourteen activities to avoid in order for social minorities to integrate culturally with Americans. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9046. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0046

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doc Community school forum, vol. 1, no. 1 (November 20, 1942) (ddr-csujad-48-127)

A monthly newsletter directed towards school personnel in the "War Relocation Centers." "It is designed as a substitute for the staff meetings and conferences which distance and travel restrictions make impossible." The newsletter includes articles addressing the philosophy of schools in the incarceration camps and their overarching goal of "reabsorption of loyal men and women of …

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doc Passion (ddr-csujad-48-26)

Assignment by Kyoko Uyeshima for period 8 class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Kyoko describes how suffering and sickness can only be understood by those who have had a similar experience, and should only be shared with those that understand it. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9026. See this …

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doc Log of books checked out by students in period I 10-L, taught by Harry Bentley Wells (ddr-csujad-48-111)

Log of books checked out by four students in Period 1, 10-L History taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. The last book is listed as Classic Myths in English Literature. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9920. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0920

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doc Letter from Harry B. Wells, teacher, to Leon C. High, principal (ddr-csujad-48-51)

Letter from Harry Bentley Wells asking Leon C. High, principal of Manzanar High School, to adjust the detention punishment of a student, Masao Sago, as it is preventing him from attending his farm management class. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9051. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0051

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doc Assignment (ddr-csujad-48-29)

Assignment by Nancy Yamauchi for World History and Geography class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Nancy describes her arrival at Manzanar on May 29, 1942 and her transition into camp life. She notes that she has made many friends, but that people are becoming lazier as they cannot do …

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doc Log of books checked out by students in period I and IV, Ancient Man, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School (ddr-csujad-48-113)

Log of books checked out by nine students in Period 1 and sixteen students in Period 4, taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School. The heading is Ancient Man. Many of the names have been crossed out. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9922. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

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doc Brief outline of Japanese history (ddr-csujad-48-71)

A brief chronology of Japanese history starting from the "Mythological Period" to pre-World War II era. Section headings include: Mythological Period, Prehistoric Period, Imperialistic Period, Heian Epoch or Fujiwara Bureaucracy, Geunfei Era, Hojo Tyranny, Ashikaga Anarchy, Civil Strife, Takugawa Shogunate, and Meiji Era. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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doc Notice of efficieny rating, Form OEM-790-L, Harry B. Wells (ddr-csujad-48-53)

Form OEM-790-L (2-24-43); Executive Office of the President; Office for Emergency Management; Notice of Efficiency Rating for Harry B. Wells on May 14, 1943. A rating of Very Good is indicated, though not who evaluated him. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0053

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doc Memorandum from Elizabeth M. Moxley, supervisor of health and phys. ed., to all teachers, November 19, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-99)

Memorandum from Elizabeth M. Moxley to all teachers encouraging the use of the attached injury/accident forms and to report all cases that may be of importance. Attached to the memo are several blank accident forms for the teachers. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9908. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

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doc General outline of the life and teachings of the Lord Buddha: Buddhist symbolism (ddr-csujad-48-60)

A General Outline of the Life and Teachings of the Lord Buddha: Buddhist Symbolism; published by Buddhist Brotherhood in America. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0060

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doc Memorandum from Genevevie W. Carter, Superintendent of Education to all teachers (ddr-csujad-48-92)

Memorandum from Genevevie W. Carter, Superintendent of Education to all teachers regarding having outside speakers at "Manzanar War Relocation Project" in the classroom. It outlines new procedures the assist in the process. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9901. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0901

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doc Term paper: poultry raising (ddr-csujad-48-63)

Term Paper by Masao Hayashida for period III Senior Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Masao discusses the in detail the steps necessary to be a good poultry farmer. He discusses the types of chickens, the required habitat and living conditions as well as necessary steps to profit …

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doc Social problems (ddr-csujad-48-22)

Assignment by George Odahara for period V Social Problems class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. George discusses the problem Japanese Americans in the incarceration camps face. He believes everyone should focus on the future and getting jobs after the war is over. In his opinion farming is going to …

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doc Letter (Form 734) from Joseph W. Carney, Fiscal Accountant, to Harry Bentley Wells, August 2, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-84)

Letter, Form 734, to Harry Bentley Wells with his pay check for July 16-31, 1943 at Manzanar from Joseph W. Carney for the amount of $62.19. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9084. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0084

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