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Newspaper Article, "Christmas Is Celebrated By Japanese: Gala Holiday Festivities At Rohwer Colony"

Japanese American internment in Arkansas

Newspaper article discussing Christmas celebrations at Rohwer Relocation Center.

Newspaper Article, "General Extension To Teach Japanese"

Japanese American internment in Arkansas

Newspaper article discussing arrangements for the General Extension department to teach at Rohwer Relocation Center.

Subiaco Guide 1942, Subiaco Abbey And Academy

The Subiaco Guide, 1902-1992

Yearbook and directory of Subiaco College and Academy, entited "The Subiaco Guide," for the 1942-1943 school year.

She's A Wow: Woman Ordinance Worker Poster

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Large color poster with a woman in an ordinance worker uniform, a large shell, and six hats representing the branch of service (WOW, WAAC, WAVE, Army Nurse, Navy Nurse, Red Cross) along the right side.

King Biscuit Time Radio Show

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Black and white photograph from a King Biscuit Time radio show on KFFA radio station in Helena. From left to right: Joe Willie Dudlow, Sonny Boy Williamson, Mr. Langston (announcer), and Willie Love

Sarah E. Maxwell Letter, Sarah E. Maxwell, William Edward Maxwell

Morehead First Christian Church Letters from World War II

A letter sent by Sarah E. Maxwell, mother of William E. Maxwell, from St. Joseph, Missouri on December 30, 1942 to the First Christian Church of Morehead, Kentucky.

Forrest B. Fordham Letter, Forrest B. Fordham, William Morrison

Morehead First Christian Church Letters from World War II

A letter sent by Forrest B. Fordham, pastor of Holmesburg Baptist Church, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 30, 1942 to the First Christian Church of Morehead, Kentucky.

Newspaper Article, "Rotarians Are Guests Of Rohwer Camp: Talented Japanese Entertain Visitors"

Japanese American internment in Arkansas

Newspaper article discussing a visit from the Rotary Club to the Rohwer Relocation Center.

Newspaper Article, "Services At Jerome For Japanese"

Japanese American internment in Arkansas

Newspaper article discussing Episcopal services at Rohwer Relocation Center and their pastor.

Newspaper Article, "Japanese Centers Near Completion"

Japanese American internment in Arkansas

Newspaper article discussing the progress on the construction of the Japanese-American Relocation Centers.

Florence Stevenson Card, Florence Stevenson, Richard L. Stevenson

Morehead First Christian Church Letters from World War II

A card sent by Florence Stevenson, mother of Richard Stevenson, from Walcottville, Indiana on December 21, 1942 to the First Christian Church of Morehead, Kentucky.

Newspaper Article, "Californian Says Nisei Are Loyal: Says Less Than Three Percent Untrustworthy"

Japanese American internment in Arkansas

Newspaper article discussing Japanese-American loyalty.

Newspaper Article, "Rohwer Relocation Center"

Japanese American internment in Arkansas

Newspaper article discusses updates with internees at the Rohwer Relocation Center.

The Ursinus Weekly, December 14, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr., Richard Wentzel, Donald Melson

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Academic council announces future examination dates • Banquet and party will highlight gala Christmas season • Frosh elect Bain to council • Adamic explains "Two-Way passage" and reconstruction plans to forum • Annual senior ball trip to tropic isle attracts 120 couples • Oldest grad dies in Philly hospital • Four soloists and supporting chorus score in "Messiah" • Pre-Meds hear Dressler talk on tropic diseases • Ex-college nurse moves • Thirteen added as Weekly reporters • Rev. Schlingman to speak at brotherhood meeting • Inter frat-sorority ball will climax rushing week • Year's first Lantern issue to be published …

Mrs. C. M. Whittington Letter, C. M. Whittington

Morehead First Christian Church Letters from World War II

A letter sent by Mrs. C. M. Whittington from Cincinnati, Ohio on December 13, 1942 to the First Christian Church of Morehead, Kentucky.

Lucille Kirby Card, Margaret Lucille Kirby

Morehead First Christian Church Letters from World War II

A card sent by Lucille Kirby from Kennett, Missouri on December 10, 1942 to the First Christian Church of Morehead, Kentucky.

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.

Newspaper Article, "No Industries For Japanese: Resettlement Next Step For Evacuees"

Japanese American internment in Arkansas

Newspaper article discusses the resettlement of Japanese Americans into industrial centers around the United States from relocation centers.

Newspaper Article, "Birth Certificates Denied Japanese"

Japanese American internment in Arkansas

Newspaper article discussing the denial of birth certificates to children born in Japanese-American relocation centers.

Newspaper Article, "75 Repatriates To Rohwer Center"

Japanese American internment in Arkansas

Newspaper article discussing the transfer of 75 Japanese Americans from Jerome to Rohwer.

Newspaper Article, "Wra Leases Cook Farm Near Kelso"

Japanese American internment in Arkansas

Newspaper article discussing the War Relocation Authority leasing Cook Farm near Kelso, Arkansas.

Newspaper Article, "Rohwer Relocation Center"

Japanese American internment in Arkansas

Newspaper article discussing updates with internees at the Rohwer Relocation Center.

The Ursinus Weekly, December 7, 1942, J. William Ditter Jr.

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Vespers speaker pleads cause for charter freedoms • Lecture by Louis Adamic, "The Messiah" presentation, tropical, moonlit senior ball, and Curtain Club comedy to be featured in eventful week on Ursinus campus • Five Ursinus students attend IRC conference • 4 veteran soloists to sing oratorio • Gordon to return for senior formal • Cast rushes week of final practice • Friday named by president as 18-19 registration day • Christmas party to follow annual banquet next week • Ex-Weekly editor engaged • Snell's belles tie Baker's boys • Five Bullets make Ursinus' all-opponent first team • Basketball coeds begin …

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."

Hollins Columns (1942 Dec 4), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Founder’s Day Comes to Campus; Shoals of Fish Congregate Here
• Whale! Whale! The Gang’s All Here! What the Hook Do We Care!
• Splash!
• Song of the Sea Nymphs (poem)
• Minnie Swims with Meny Schools
• 20,000 Legs Under the Sea
• Scales ‘n’ Scallops
• Use No Hooks-String Him a Line!
• The Time Has Come (poem)
• A Gull’s Point of View
• A Bouy’s Point of View
• Orders of Bridge
• Under the Foam

Hollins Columns (1942 Dec 4), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Founder's Day Comes to Campus; Shoals of Fish Congregate Here
• Whale! Whale! The Gang's All Here! What the Hook Do We Care!
• Song of the Sea Nymphs
• Splash!
• Minnie Swims with Meny Schools
• 20,000 Legs Under the Sea
• Scales 'N' Scallops
• Use No Hooks--String Him a Line!
• The Time Has Come
• A Gull's Point of View
• A Buoy's Point of View
• Orders of Bridge
• Under the Foam

Mrs. [Rena] Joseph Schroeter Letter, Rena Schroeter, Joseph Schroeter

Morehead First Christian Church Letters from World War II

A letter sent by Mrs. J. Schoeter, mother of Joseph Schroeter Jr., on December 3, 1942 to the First Christian Church of Morehead, Kentucky.

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

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.

Newspaper Article, "Get's Promoted!"

Japanese American internment in Arkansas

Newspaper article discussing the promotion of Arthur M. Niemz to Lieutenant-Colonel.