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Finding Aid for the W. Eugene Dimon papers, 1942-1943

2010

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Box 619, Folder 1

Pomona Center News, volume 1 numbers 1-23 1942 May 23-August 12

Physical Description: bound

Box 619, Folder 2

Pomona Center News, volume 1 numbers 1-25 1942 May 23-August 15

Physical Description: bound

Box 619, Folder 3

Invitations for events at the Pomona Assembly Center 1942

Box 619, Folder 4

Albums 1942

Scope and Content Note

Two small bound books: one signed by members of the Pomona Assembly Center's Recreation Department with letter, second labeled "Family Album" from the Pomona Assembly Center's Office Staff with letters to Dimon and sketches by staff (Ricky Washizaki?)

Box 619, Folder 5

Photographs undated

Scope and Content Note

Two photos: photo one of W. Eugene Dimon with unidentified Japanese men, photo two of barracks at Pomona Assembly Center taken from the outside (?)

Box 619, Folder 6

Correspondence from friends formerly in the Pomona Assembly Center 1942-1943

Scope and Content Note

Majority from friends who were relocated to Heart Mountain Relocation Center in Wyoming. Undated letter accompanies the wooden key in Box 766.

Box 619, Folder 7

Clipping, "Conference hears Jap camp director" in Daily News (Los Angeles), page 3 1943 May 12

Box 766

Large wooden key labeled "Key to the Japanese Clan" 1942 August

Scope and Content Note

Given to Dimon by detainees

Box 872, Folder 1

Poster tribute to "Buck" Dimon from detainees in Pomona Assembly Center 1942?

Scope and Content Note

Written by Minister Korino

Box 872, Folder 2

Burlap triptych labeled "Arts and Crafts" 1942?

Scope and Content Note

Interior section contains sketches of people and letter addressed to Mr. "Buck" Dimon

Box 872, Folder 3

Mobile composed of wood carvings and popsicle sticks 1942 August 9

Scope and Content Note

Addressed to "Buck" thanking him for his work, signed by 14 people, wood carvings say Pomonans Recreation

Box 872, Folder 4

Paper scroll honoring Dimon from Pomona Assembly Center school 1948 August 8

Scope and Content Note

Signed by administration, teachers and students

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