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Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Gilbert and Minnie Pickett Bowles Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1161
Abstract

The papers document the lives of service of Quakers Gilbert Bowles (1869-1960) and Minnie Picket Bowles (1868-1958), Quaker missionaries and ministers in Asia and Hawaii for over 60 years, from 1896-1960.

Dates: 1890-1974

National Japanese American Student Relocation Council at Swarthmore College Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-Q040
Abstract

the collection includes materials related to William, George, and Miyoko Iyoshia all three of whom attended Swarthmore College and were involved with the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council.

Dates: 1941 - 2022

Herbert V. Nicholson papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-215
Abstract

This collection contains the papers, letters, and pictures of Herbert V. Nicholson.

Dates: 1964-1982

Esther B. Rhoads papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1153
Abstract The papers of Esther Rhoads (1896-1979), a member of an influential Philadelphia Quaker family, Rhoads was a teacher, later head, of Friends Girls' School in Tokyo for over 50 years. She was also of great importance in work with Licensed Agencies for Relief in Asia and with the American Friends Service Committee, to assist Japanese-Americans affected by the War Relocation Act (forced removal and incarceration). Materials include correspondence, documents, typescripts and manuscripts,...
Dates: circa 1895-1979

"Service with the War Relocation Authority"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-092
Abstract

George L. Townsend's memoir, entitled "Service of the War Relocation Authority," describes his recruitment by and work with the War Relocation Authority, a civilian agency established to provide care and services for Japanese Americans moved to Army Relocation Centers. Included is a map of Relocation Centers in the Western United States.

Dates: 1942-1946