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Newspaper Article, "Military Police, Japs [Sic] To Arrive At Jerome Camp"
Newspaper Article, "Military Police, Japs [Sic] To Arrive At Jerome Camp"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Newspaper article discussing the arrival of military police at Jerome Relocation Center.
Newspaper Article, "John Trice To Be Superintendent At Rohwer Jap [Sic] Center"
Newspaper Article, "John Trice To Be Superintendent At Rohwer Jap [Sic] Center"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Newspaper article discussing John Trice's appointment as Supertintendent of Rohwer Relocation Center in McGehee, Arkansas.
Newspaper Article, "Progress Being Made On Jerome Jap [Sic] Project"
Newspaper Article, "Progress Being Made On Jerome Jap [Sic] Project"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Newspaper article discussing progress made on the construction of Jerome Relocation Center.
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.
Newspaper Article, "Rotary Proposes Naming Jap [Sic] Camp For Rev. Denson"
Newspaper Article, "Rotary Proposes Naming Jap [Sic] Camp For Rev. Denson"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Newspaper article discussing the Dermott Rotary Club's proposal to name the Jerome Relocation Center "Denson" in honor the Reverend Nick Denson.
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.
Newspaper Article, "Japanese Colony Managers Named By E.B. Whitaker"
Newspaper Article, "Japanese Colony Managers Named By E.B. Whitaker"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Article about Paul A. Taylor being appointed manager of Jerome Relocation Center by Little Rock's War Relocation Authority administrator, E.B. Whitaker.
Newspaper Article, "Interesting Facts About Jap [Sic] Project"
Newspaper Article, "Interesting Facts About Jap [Sic] Project"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
This article discusses "interesting facts" about plans for construction of the Jerome Japanese Evacuation Center as outlined by Jack Maddox, superintendent of construction for the A.J. Rife Construction Company.
Newspaper Article, "Between The Lines: Speech Given At The Rotary Club By An Offical Of The A.J. Rife Construction Company"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
This article praises the citizens of Dermott for their cooperation with relocation center construction efforts.
Newspaper Article, "Contract Let For Jerome Jap [Sic] Evacuation Camp: Construction To Start Tomorrow. General Contractor To Have Offices Here"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
This article discusses an awarded contract for Jerome Relocation Center and the beginning of construction at the camp.
Newspaper Article, "Japs [Sic] To Need 150 Teachers"
Newspaper Article, "Japs [Sic] To Need 150 Teachers"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Newspaper article discussing the need for educators in Arkansas's Japanese relocation centers.
Newspaper Article, "Arkanstuff: Work Has Started On The Jap [Sic] Interment At Rohwer"
Newspaper Article, "Arkanstuff: Work Has Started On The Jap [Sic] Interment At Rohwer"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
This is an article in the Dermott News about the beginning of construction work at Rohwer Relocation Center.
Newspaper Article, "General Contract For Rohwer Jap [Sic] Camp Awarded: Engineers To Open Bids On Jerome Project Next Monday At Vicksburg"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
This article discusses the costs and opening bids for construction of Jerome Relocation Center.
Newspaper Article, "Jap [Sic] Centers Will Need 200 Teachers In Grade Schools"
Newspaper Article, "Jap [Sic] Centers Will Need 200 Teachers In Grade Schools"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
This article discusses the need for educators in Japanese relocation centers in Arkansas.
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, "General Contract For Jerome Jap [Sic] Camp To Be Let: Construction To Start Immediately After July 23 Road Work To Start This Week"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
This article discusses the beginning of construction of roads and infrastructure for Jerome Relocation Center.
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
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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.
Newspaper Article, "Dermott To Have Influx Of 3,000 People Shortly: Second Japanese Relocation Center At Jerome To Be Started Immediately"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
This article discusses the addition of an internment camp at Jerome, Arkansas.
Newspaper Article, "Work On Jerome Japanese Center To Start Monday: Architect Engineers Set Up Offices In Mcgehee Rohwer Camp Work Started Yesterday"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Newspaper article discussing construction on the Rohwer internment camp in McGehee, Arkansas.
Newspaper Article, "Arkanstuff: 'Little Nippon' In Arkansas"
Newspaper Article, "Arkanstuff: 'Little Nippon' In Arkansas"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
This article discusses the opening of War Relocation Authority offices in Little Rock, Arkansas, with E.B. Whitaker as director and comments on the desire of Arkansans to make sure Japanese internees removed from the state after the war.
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.