John A. Nelson papers

These remarks, delivered at an educational conference at Heart Mountain, are titled "Democracy In Relocation Centers". The conference attendees were teachers and staff at Heart Mountain. Smart attempted to address the challenges of maintaining democratic values in an internment camp when the internees were held involuntarily.

Smith's speech, delivered after World War 11 has ended, emphasizes the valor and accomplishments of Japanese American soldiers. He particularly cites the success of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which had an exceptional combat record, despite facing significant prejudice and challenges. He highlights the admiration they earned from fellow soldiers, and their critical contributions to the Allied victory.

In these remarks, titled "Problems Of Evacuee Resettlement in California", Meyer addresses the challenges of resettling Japanese Americans after World War II, emphasizing the need to counter prejudice and provide fair opportunities for integration. He highlights the persistence of harmful myths and discriminatory practices that hinder resettlement, while underscoring the loyalty and contributions of Japanese Americans, particularly soldiers, to the nation.

In these remarks, titled "The Facts About The War Relocation Authority", Meyer addresses the implementation and goals of the Japanese-American relocation during World War II.  He emphasizes the importance of balancing security with democratic values, advocates against racial discrimination, and highlights the contributions of Japanese-Americans to the U.S.

This document discusses the internment of Japanese and Japanese Americans during World War II, emphasizing the challenges and controversies surrounding the War Relocation Authority's management of the program. It highlights the difficulties internees faced, including loss of property, hostile public sentiment, and inadequate relocation facilities, while refuting misconceptions about the centers and stressing the evacuees' contributions, such as in agriculture and military service. 

This document highlights a time line of events following the attack on Pearl Harbor, which launched the U.S. into World War II. It gives insight into the governmental actions taken before and during the evacuation and relocation of people of Japanese ancestry from the West Coast in 1942.

This document, prepared by the Heart Mountain War Relocation Authority staff, gives insight into the planning for the arrival of people of Japanese ancestry from the West Coast.

This guide was distributed by the War Relocation Authority to Heart Mountain. It provides insight into what went on in the kitchens and mess halls at Heart Mountain

This ten day menu gives a glimpse into what meals were like at Heart Mountain.

This magazine, published by the Japanese American Citizens League, highlights the efforts of Japanese Americans in the armed forces, war related production, agriculture and government service. It was distributed in an effort to counter prejudices and xenophobia faced by Japanese Americans during World War II.

This booklet, written by internee Samuel Nagata, highlights the struggles faced by interned Japanese Americans due to racial prejudice, citizenship denial, and economic discrimination. It also discusses their resilience, loyalty, and contributions to the war effort, particularly by Nisei soldiers. Nagata advocates for a just and equitable post-war reintegration of Japanese Americans into society, emphasizing their potential contributions to a peaceful, cooperative future.

This booklet, distributed by the American Council On Public Affairs, contains an article originally published in Fortune magazine in 1944. It details the social, political, and economic factors leading to the internment of Japanese Americans, including long-standing racism and wartime hysteria, and describes the harsh living conditions in relocation centers.

This booklet contains extracts from statements made by public figures, including President Franklin D. Roosevelt, regarding Japanese Americans in 1942 and 1943. It highlights the loyalty of Japanese Americans, including their contributions to the war effort, despite their forced relocation to internment camps. Officials like Roosevelt and others advocate for their reintegration into American society, emphasizing democratic values over racial discrimination.

These two poems, written by unnamed incarcerees at Heart Mountain, reflect their frustration at the injustice of being incarcerated.