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Series I. War Relocation Authority, 1942

 Series

Scope and Contents

This series documents the formation of the War Relocation Authority (WRA) and the internal workings of the agency including administrative memos and reports concerning the operation of the internment camps for the year 1942. In addition, bibliographies and reports compiled by the WRA examining the cultural background of Japanese Americans, as well as, an interview between the Director of the Colorado River Relocation Project and its Supply and Transportation Officer following a camp protest are included.

Dates

  • Creation: 1942

Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 6 boxes (9 linear feet)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Arrangement

This series is arranged alphabetically and is delineated by division name, document type and date.

Repository Details

Part of the SJSU Special Collections & Archives Repository

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