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Newspaper Article, "All Quiet On Denson Front" December 7
Newspaper Article, "All Quiet On Denson Front" December 7
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Article from the Dermott News in December 1942. The article states that on the anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, things at the Jerome Relocation Center were quiet with no disturbances.
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, "Prosecutor In Statement On Jap [Sic] Incident Here"
Newspaper Article, "Prosecutor In Statement On Jap [Sic] Incident Here"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Newspaper article about an assault on a Japanese-American soldier by a local citizen.
Newspaper Article, "Wra Official Gives Picture Of Reasons For Evacuation"
Newspaper Article, "Wra Official Gives Picture Of Reasons For Evacuation"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Newspaper article about Dr. J.B. Hunter speaking about the relocation of Japanese Americans to Arkansas and the relocation centers in the state.
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.
Newspaper Article, "Gazette Urges Fairness To The Japanese: Many Of Them Helped Defend Pearl Harbor"
Newspaper Article, "Gazette Urges Fairness To The Japanese: Many Of Them Helped Defend Pearl Harbor"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Reprinted article from the Arkansas Gazette urging Arkansans to be accepting of the Japanese-American presence in Arkansas.
Newspaper Article, "Finds Japanese At Rohwer Colony Accept Situation Well"
Newspaper Article, "Finds Japanese At Rohwer Colony Accept Situation Well"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Article discussing how the Japanese-American internees felt about their relocation in Arkansas.
Newspaper Article, "Japanese Baby Named Denson In Honor Of Camp"
Newspaper Article, "Japanese Baby Named Denson In Honor Of Camp"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Article discussing the naming of a Japanese-American internee's baby after Denson Relocation Camp.
Newspaper Article, "Buddhist Ceremony Held At Denson"
Newspaper Article, "Buddhist Ceremony Held At Denson"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Article discussing a Buddhist ceremony held at Jerome Relocation Center.
Newspaper Article, "Arkanstuff: Japs [Sic] In Our Hair"
Newspaper Article, "Arkanstuff: Japs [Sic] In Our Hair"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Article discussing concerns from Arkansans about Japanese Americans being relocated to Arkansas. Concerns include employment, land, and containment.
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.
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.
Newspaper Article, "Several Thousand Japs [Sic] To Arrive By End Of The Week"
Newspaper Article, "Several Thousand Japs [Sic] To Arrive By End Of The Week"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Article in the Dermott News of the arrival of several thousand Japanese Americans at relocation centers in Arkansas.
Newspaper Article, "Jerome Center Gets Japs [Sic] Tuesday Morning"
Newspaper Article, "Jerome Center Gets Japs [Sic] Tuesday Morning"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Article discussing the travel and arrival of Japanese Americans to Arkansas.
Newspaper Article, "Adequate Guards On Hand At Jap [Sic] Evacuee Center"
Newspaper Article, "Adequate Guards On Hand At Jap [Sic] Evacuee Center"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Article discussing the number of military police and weapons supplied to relocation centers in Arkansas.
Newspaper Article, "M.P.'S To Arrive At Jerome Jap [Sic] Camp Tomorrow"
Newspaper Article, "M.P.'S To Arrive At Jerome Jap [Sic] Camp Tomorrow"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Article discussing the arrival of military police at Jerome Relocation Center.
Newspaper Article, "High Salaries To Be Paid Teachers At Jap [Sic] Centers"
Newspaper Article, "High Salaries To Be Paid Teachers At Jap [Sic] Centers"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Article discussing wage differences between War Relocation Authority teachers and other Arkansas educators.
Newspaper Article, "Jerome And Rohwer Roads Will Be Improved, Repaired"
Newspaper Article, "Jerome And Rohwer Roads Will Be Improved, Repaired"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Article discussing the repair of roads in McGehee and Dermott, Arkansas in preparation for the arrival of relocated Japanese Americans.
Newspaper Article, "Work Progressing On Jerome Camp"
Newspaper Article, "Work Progressing On Jerome Camp"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Newspaper article discussing progress made by A.J. Rife Construction Company at Jerome Relocation Center.
Newspaper Article, "A.G. Thompson To Be Head Of Jerome Japanese Schools"
Newspaper Article, "A.G. Thompson To Be Head Of Jerome Japanese Schools"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
This article discusses the appointment of A.G. Thompson as head of Jerome Relocation Center schools.
Newspaper Article, "Japs [Sic] Enroute To Arkansas From California Camp"
Newspaper Article, "Japs [Sic] Enroute To Arkansas From California Camp"
Japanese American internment in Arkansas
Dermott News article discussing the movement of 20,000 Japanese Americans from an internment camp in California to internment camps in Arkansas.