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Minidoka Irrigator

Weekly newspaper at the Minidoka Relocation Center

The Minidoka Irrigator was a weekly newspaper published at the Minidoka Relocation Center located in Hunt, Idaho.[1]

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Publication began on September 10, 1942, and ended on July 28, 1945.[2] It was one of many newspapers published in 10 War Relocation Authority (WRA) relocation centers.

The newspapers served as a means for disseminating WRA rules, regulations and surveys. The WRA initially banned the use of Japanese in the newspapers but later issues sometimes included Japanese-language inserts. Newspaper articles cover a wide range of topics including daily activities, beauty tips, diet and nutrition, crime and law enforcement, education, hobbies, social activities and sports.[3]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Minidoka Irrigator (newspaper)". Densho Encyclopedia. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  2. [2]
    "Minidoka". Japanese American National Museum. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
  3. [3]
    Sharp, Rebecca K. (Winter 2009). "How an eagle feels when his wings are clipped and caged". Prologue Magazine. 41.
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