1941 items
1941 items
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Memorandum from Elmer Rowalt, Acting Director, War Relocation Authority, to all employees of the War Relocation Authority, January 16, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-126)
Memorandum to all employees of the War Relocation Authority highlighting the War Bond savings program and the push to have 90% of employees pledge 10% of their salary and reminding employees that their salaries have been increased by the overtime bill passed by Congress. (6-4069-BU-COS-WP). Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9935. See this object in the …
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Assignment (ddr-csujad-48-25)
Assignment by Tetsuro Yamaguchi (most of name missing due to torn upper right corner, full name determined via class roster) for L10 History class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Tetsuro recounts a memory from the summer when his brother went to help his sister with a broken radio and …
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Flower festival, April 4 '43 (ddr-csujad-48-73)
Program for the flower festival at Manzanar Incarceration Camp on April 4, 1943. Includes a program, Glory to the Buddha, and illustration of a flowering tree, also contains a Japanese translation. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9073. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0073
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Letter from H. Bentley Wells to Dr. Genevieve W. Carter, Superintendent of Education, January 14, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-90)
Letter from Harry Bentley Wells to Genevieve W. Carter requesting he be considered for promotion to the vacant position of Acting Assistant Principal of the Manzanar Secondary School, sent on January 14, 1943. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9090. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0090
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Report of Teacher Planning Committee: suggested topics for faculty study groups (ddr-csujad-48-104)
A report by the Teacher Planning Committee on Potential Subject for Faculty Study Groups. Section headings include: (1) School philosophy; (2) Problems peculiar to the Japanese at Manzanar; (3) Curriculum; (4) Extra-curricular activities; (5) Disciplinary problems; (6) School rules, regulations and procedures; (7) Teaching improvement for regular and student teachers; (8) Mental hygiene, public relations and …
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Memorandum from Sub-Committee on Controversial Issues to Mr. Ralph Merritt, Project Director, Manzanar War Relocation Area, January 16, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-96)
Memorandum from the Sub-Committee on Controversial Issues to Ralph Merritt, Project Director of "Manzanar War Relocation Center," regarding the teaching and discussion of controversial issues in the classroom. The sub-committee provides several suggestions on how to address the issue, but would like formal approval from Mr. Merritt. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9905. See this object …
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Greek civilization (ddr-csujad-48-39)
Term paper by Toshiko Kubata for period VIII B10 History class taught by Mr. Harry Bentley Wells, a teacher at Manzanar High School. Toshiko describes Greek civilization in depth for the assigned final project. Section headings include: Greek Civilization, Facts to Remember, Greek Alphabet, and Greek Columns. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …
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Letter from Harry Bentley Wells to Leon C. High, Principal, Secondary School, June 17, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-65)
Letter of resignation from H. Bentley Wells to Leon C. High effective on July 17, 1943. Wells indicates he has two reasons for leaving: establishing a normal home situation now that he and his wife are expecting, and an offer in public school administration was made to him. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9065. See this …
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Sophomore installation (ddr-csujad-48-61)
Program for sophomore installation at Manzanar High School: Entertainment, Refreshment and Dancing; Mess 9, June 5, 1943 7:30pm. Also includes a list of class officers.Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9061. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0061
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Syllabi for classes taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High School (ddr-csujad-48-93)
Syllabi for 7th Grade Social Living, Social Living: Grade Eight, Ninth grade social living, World History and Geography: Grade Ten, American Life and Institutions: Grade Eleven, 12th Grade Social Social Problems. Taught by Harry Bentley Wells at Manzanar High school. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9902. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …
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Advice of personnel action, WRA P-3, Harry Bentley Wells (ddr-csujad-48-81)
Form WRA P-3 indicating the following action for Harry Bentley Wells: Resignation without Prejudice. Harry Bentley Wells gave two reasons: health of wife and transferal to Admin. Work in Public Schools. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9081. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0081
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Letter from Shirley E. Wells to Gertrude L. Wetzel, Project Nursing Director, March 21, 1943 (ddr-csujad-48-78)
Letter of resignation for Shirley E. Wells to Gertrude L. Wetzel, the Project Nursing Director at Manzanar Hospital, effective April 21, 1943. Shirley indicates she enjoyed the work, but has been advised by her physician to resign. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9078. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …
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Letter from Harry Bentley Wells to Leon C. High, Principal, Secondary School, August 9, 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-67)
Letter from H. Bentley Wells to Leon C. High regarding the transmittal of several forms, a change of address, and inquiring about what personal items to bring to Manzanar due to the unusualness of the situation. He also volunteers to bring any necessary materials from the University of California. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9067. See …
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Project Director's bulletin, no. 39 (January 15, 1943) (ddr-csujad-48-108)
A bulletin from Ralph Merrit, Project Director, regarding hours of work for all federal employees, including civil service employees at Manzanar Incarceration Camp. Procedures for submitting time sheets are addressed as well as the means to request leave. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9917. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …
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Telegram from Vaughn B Ferguson to Harry B Wells, August 27 1942 (ddr-csujad-48-91)
The telegram indicates Harry B. Wells has been approved for an indefinite appointment as a teacher at the "Manzanar War Relocation Project," but the first medical must be submitted prior. Sent by: Vaughn B Ferguson. Transcription is found in item: ecm_wells_9150. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_wells_0150
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Photograph of Dr. Morse Little and family getting ready to depart (ddr-csujad-47-315)
Photograph of Dr. Morse and Christine Little with their two sons and the family dog as they are getting ready to depart Manzanar incarceration camp. Behind them is a car, utility pole, several buildings and the Inyo mountains. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0470
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Photograph of Cleo Merritt (ddr-csujad-47-290)
Photograph of Cleo Merritt sitting on the front bumper of an Army jeep with two men standing in the front seating area near the Manzanar incarceration camp. In the background are the Inyo mountains. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0439
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Photograph of the side of a mountain with snow and sagebrush (ddr-csujad-47-292)
Photograph of the side of a mountain with snow and sagebrush. The Inyo mountains are in the distant background. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0441
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Photograph of an exhibit of textiles created at Manzanar (ddr-csujad-47-75)
Photograph of an exhibit of textiles created at Manzanar incarceration camp. The "Home Hints" include table and dish clothes as well as handkerchiefs. Most of the patterns depict flowers but there is also a nautical-themed and a cowboy designs. The textiles are labeled by the creator. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …
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Photograph of a man standing under trees near Manzanar (ddr-csujad-47-275)
Photograph of a man standing under trees holding several branches near Manzanar incarceration camp at a hospital staff picnic. In the background another person and table can be seen. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0424
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Photograph of man standing in a farm field at Manzanar with Sierra Nevada in the background (ddr-csujad-47-58)
Photograph of a man standing in the middle of a farm field near Manzanar incarceration camp. The crop looks fully grown, and there is a tractor in the middle left of the photograph. The Sierra Nevada can be seen in the background. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0093
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Photograph of the guard tower on the northwest corner of Manzanar with Sierra Nevada in the background (ddr-csujad-47-86)
Photograph of the guard tower on the northwest corner of Manzanar with Sierra Nevada in the background. The photograph is taken from outside of the camp boundaries. The floodlight and accompanying power lines can also be seen. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0135
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Photograph of an artist painting at an easel while a young girl watches (ddr-csujad-47-72)
Photograph of an artist painting at an easel while a young girl observes at Manzanar incarceration camp. In the distance several camp buildings are visible. The painting appears to be a watercolor landscape. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: ecm_merritt_0108
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Cost per barracks--$2,848.55! (ddr-csujad-47-24)
Photograph of carpenters working to construct the barracks at Manzanar. A utility poles is connected to a primary connection point. Several stacks of cut and un-cut lumber are visible as is a ladder next to one of the utility poles. The Inyo Mountains are in the background. Caption reads: Cost per barracks -- $2848.55! Title from …
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Photograph of making mochi in a mess hall at Manzanar (ddr-csujad-47-77)
Photograph of women preparing mochi spheres in a mess hall at Manzanar incarceration camp. A group of women stand around a table separating and rolling the mochi into spheres with confectioners sugar. A child being held on the right side has streaks of the sugar on their cheek. Already prepared food can be seen on every …