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Letter From An Ex-United States Soldier Interned At Rohwer, To Homer M. Adkins, Governor Of Arkansas
Letter From An Ex-United States Soldier Interned At Rohwer, To Homer M. Adkins, Governor Of Arkansas
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
This is a letter from an ex-United States soldier that had been relocated to Arkansas due to his Japanese ancestry. The soldier is angry that the Governor will not allow Japanese Americans to work outside the camps. He refers to the Governor as "Hitlerian" and a "saboteur" of his own country, by denying other Americans the right to help with the war effort. He does not sign his name to the letter, but calls himself, "Ex. U.S. Soldier."
Letter, D. Palmer Patterson To E.B. Whitaker
Letter, D. Palmer Patterson To E.B. Whitaker
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Letter written by D. Palmer Patterson, Arkansas's director under the United States Employment Service, informing E. B. Whitaker, regional director of the War Relocation Authority in Arkansas, that the Governor would not allow Japanese Americans out of the camps to work in Arkansas.
Letter, Governor Homer Adkins To California's Secretary Of State
Letter, Governor Homer Adkins To California's Secretary Of State
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Letter from Governor Adkins to California's Secretary of State requesting a copy of the California Alien Land Law, which prevents individuals with Asian ancestry from owning land in that state.
Telegram, Governor Homer M. Adkins To B. Williams
Telegram, Governor Homer M. Adkins To B. Williams
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Governor Adkins is informing B. Williams with the Utah Construction Company that he is not willing to allow Japanese Americans to work in the state of Arkansas and that they will remain behind guarded gates at all times.
Letter, From John M. Bramlette, Manager Ii, Utah Construction Company To D. Palmer Patterson
Letter, From John M. Bramlette, Manager Ii, Utah Construction Company To D. Palmer Patterson
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Letter written by John M. Bramlette, a manager with the Utah Construction Company to D. Palmer Patterson, Arkansas's Director for the United States Employment Service. The Utah Construction Company, constructing Norfork Dam, requested the use of 34 Japanese Americans to work on the dam's construction due to labor shortfall. Williams states that he will pay for housing and food at $.50 an hour during a 48-hour work week. Williams has been looking for laborers within a 50 mile radius and is still short of men.
Telegram, B. Williams To Governor Homer M. Adkins
Telegram, B. Williams To Governor Homer M. Adkins
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Telegram sent to Governor Homer Adkins from the Utah Construction Company and Morrison Knudson Company, which was working on the Norfork Dam. The Company is requesting 36 Japanese-American workers due to a manpower shortage.
Newspaper Article, "Bill To Prevent Alien Orientals Buying Property: Pulaski County Solon To Copy California Statute"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Newspaper article discussing the proposal of an Arkansas bill to block Japanese Americans from owning land in the state.
Newspaper Article, "Governor Visits Jerome Camp"
Newspaper Article, "Governor Visits Jerome Camp"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Newspaper article discussing the governor's views on internment.
Letter, Governor Homer M. Adkins To Arkansas Representative Oren Harris
Letter, Governor Homer M. Adkins To Arkansas Representative Oren Harris
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Letter from Governor Adkins to Arkansas Representative Oren Harris explaining that the War Relocation Authority promised Governor Adkins that Arkansas's interned Japanese Americans would remain in the camps under guard at all time, would not enter the workforce, would not be able to purchase land in Arkansas, and would be removed at the end of the war.
Letter, E.B. Whitaker To Governor Homer M. Adkins
Letter, E.B. Whitaker To Governor Homer M. Adkins
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
E.B. Whitaker, Little Rock's Regional Director of the War Location Authority, is requesting time to talk with Governor Adkins about the cooperative effort between Arkansas and the War Relocation Authority in regards to the removal and housing of Japanese Americans.
Letter From Oren Harris, M.C., U.S. House Of Representatives, 4th District Of Arkansas, To Homer M. Adkins, Governor Of Arkansas
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
In this letter, Oren Harris requests anything Governor Adkins has from the War Relocation Authority in regards to their promises about the treatment of Japanese Americans in the camps.
Letter From H.K. Thatcher, Executive Director Of The Agricultural And Industrial Commission For The State Of Arkansas, To Homer M. Adkins, Governor Of Arkansas
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
A four page detailed description of a meeting with the War Relocation Board in regards to the two Japanese-American internment camps in Arkansas.
Newspaper Article, "Jap [Sic] Colony Policy Brings Stiff Protest: Governor Objects To Use Of Japanese Labor"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Newspaper article discussing Governor Adkins' objection to use of evacuee labor for projects outside of the Rohwer and Jerome Relocation Centers.
Telegram, Governor Homer M. Adkins To Dillon Meyer
Telegram, Governor Homer M. Adkins To Dillon Meyer
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Telegram from Governor Homer Adkins to Dillon Meyer with the War Relocation Authority asking him if the WRA is considering allowing Japanese Americans to work outside the camps in Arkansas and reminding him that they agreed to never allow Japanese Americans to work or leave the camps without a military guard.
Telegram, Governor Homer M. Adkins To John J. Mccloy, Assistant Secretary Of War
Telegram, Governor Homer M. Adkins To John J. Mccloy, Assistant Secretary Of War
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Telegram from Governor Homer Adkins to John J. McCloy, assistant secretary of war, discussing the establishment of factories outside the relocation camps in order to provide employment for internees. Adkins insists that internees should not be allowed to leave the camps.
Letter, Governor Homer M. Adkins To Colonel Karl R. Bendetsen
Letter, Governor Homer M. Adkins To Colonel Karl R. Bendetsen
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Letter from Governor Homer M. Adkins to Colonel Karl Bendetsen, Assistant Chief of Staff Civil Affairs Division Western Defense Command and 4th Army, asking that the Colonel keep Adkins informed about any action that would declare the Japanese camps military areas. Adkins also asks about a State patrolman named Carl Miller. He wants to know if Miller will be promoted to 1st Lieutenant in the Provost Marshal's department.
Resolution By The Manzanar Citizens Federation
Resolution By The Manzanar Citizens Federation
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
The Manzanar Citizens' Federation is requesting employment as farm labors for loyal Japanese Americans. This resolution was formed in order to show their resolve and willingness to work for the greater good of America.
Letter, From L.V. Twyford, To Governor Homer Adkins
Letter, From L.V. Twyford, To Governor Homer Adkins
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
L.V. Twyford, Secretary of the United States Senate Committee on Banking and Currency, is writing to Governor Homer Adkins about a project designed to bring in 5,000 Japanese Americans to Otwell in Craighead County, Arkansas.
Letter, Elmer M. Rowalt To Governor Homer Adkins
Letter, Elmer M. Rowalt To Governor Homer Adkins
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Letter written by Elmer M. Rowalt, acting director of the War Relocation Authority, to Governor Homer Adkins discussing the Otwell area as a potential site for a relocation camp.
Letter, Robbins W. Barstow, Director Of National Japanese American Student Relocation To Governor Homer Adkins
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
This letter is reminding Governor Adkins that the individuals being relocated are American citizens and that their rights are being violated and that the American public should provide an education for these individuals.
Newspaper Article, "Gov. Homer M. Adkins Reports To The People Of Arkansas"
Newspaper Article, "Gov. Homer M. Adkins Reports To The People Of Arkansas"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
This article discusses Governor Homer Adkins reporting on Japanese-American internment to the people of the state of Arkansas.
Telegram, Dillon Myer, Director Of War Relocation Authority To Governor Homer Adkins
Telegram, Dillon Myer, Director Of War Relocation Authority To Governor Homer Adkins
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Telegram explaining to Governor Adkins what the Japanese American Student Relocation Council is and which students could be eligible for entrance into inland schools. Dillon Myer of the WRA is interested in Governor Adkins' position on their efforts.
Memorandum, Ralph B. Jones, Arkansas State Commissioner Of The Department Of Education, To Governor Homer Adkins
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Letter informing Governor Adkins that no state supported schools are willing to take in students from the Japanese Relocation program.
Army Radio Station Transcription, Assistant Secretary Of War John Mccloy To Governor Homer Adkins
Army Radio Station Transcription, Assistant Secretary Of War John Mccloy To Governor Homer Adkins
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Radio station transcription from Camp Robinson's Army radio station informing Governor Adkins that the Japanese college program is the responsibility of the War Relocation Authority.
Telegram, Assistant Secretary Of War John Mccloy To Governor Homer Adkins
Telegram, Assistant Secretary Of War John Mccloy To Governor Homer Adkins
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
This telegram informs Governor Adkins that the Japanese College program is the responsibility of the War Relocation Authority.
Telegram, Governor Homer Adkins To Assistant Secretary Of War John Mccloy
Telegram, Governor Homer Adkins To Assistant Secretary Of War John Mccloy
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Homer Adkins, governor of Arkansas, is telling the Assistant Secretary of War John McCloy that allowing Japanese-American students into Arkansas colleges would present major problems. Adkins is worried that if Japanese Americans are allowed into "white" colleges, it could be used as a stepping stone for desegregation efforts in the state.
Letter, Governor Homer M. Adkins To Dillon S. Myer, Director Of The War Relocation Authority
Letter, Governor Homer M. Adkins To Dillon S. Myer, Director Of The War Relocation Authority
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
This letter is an acknowledgement of a letter Adkins received from Dillon S. Myer, director of the War Relocation Authority on July 2, 1942 and references who should name the new post offices.
Letter, Dillon S. Myer, Director Of The War Relocation Authority To Governor Homer M. Adkins
Letter, Dillon S. Myer, Director Of The War Relocation Authority To Governor Homer M. Adkins
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Letter discussing the need for a post office at each Japanese internment camp in Arkansas and how to appropriately name them.
Telegram, L.V. Twyford, Secretary For U.S. Senator Lloyd Spencer To Governor Homer Adkins
Telegram, L.V. Twyford, Secretary For U.S. Senator Lloyd Spencer To Governor Homer Adkins
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
The telegram states that Senator Spencer should have arrived in Hope, Arkansas, the night before and that they have investigated a proposed location in Otwell for Japanese relocation.
Letter, Robbins Barstow, Director Of Japanese American Student Relocation To Heber L. Mcalister, Arkansas State Teachers College
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
This letter discusses the interruption of students' education as they are moved around the country and how best to handle that interruption. The National Japanese American Student Relocation Council is appealing to the Arkansas State Teachers College to see if they would be willing to take in students from the internment camps.