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Guide to the Japanese Relocation Center, Tule Lake Collection, 1942-1943
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Description
Papers and records arranged in the following subject areas: Age distribution, Athletic teams, Buddhist Reverends and Christian Minister lists, Community Activities Directory, Educational Personnel, Enlistee classification list, equipment list, High school enrollment, project chart, recreational activities list, Rules and Regulations, War Relocation Authority Personnel List, Ward Councilmen List.
Background
The Tule Lake Relocation Center, beginning in May 1942, was the second such center in California. Housing between 14,000 and 15,000 evacuees, Tule Lake was comprised of 7 wards each of which was divided into 9 blocks, with blocks being the basic unit of the project. For each block, an evacuee was selected as manager to look after the welfare of the block residents. However, this power of "self government" was contained by a highly centralized War Relocation Authority. Social and athletic activities were arranged to boost morale, especially during the first year.
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Please credit California State Library.
Availability
Unrestricted.