Norman Tanabe, formerly of Topaz and Marysville, California, works on the $135,000 farm leased by Hi Korematsu. Mr. Korematsu has ...

1945-03-19

War Relocation Authority Photographs of Japanese-American Evacuation and Resettlement, 1942-1945 circa 1941-1947

WRA no. I-844

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Full title:Norman Tanabe, formerly of Topaz and Marysville, California, works on the $135,000 farm leased by Hi Korematsu. Mr. Korematsu has 800 irrigated acres which were formerly planted with corn, but which he hopes to develop for truck gardening crops this spring if enough farm workers are available. The farm has $30,000 worth of equipment. Mr. Korematsu can provide housing for 12 families and schools are located nearby. Wages are $125 per month plus room and board for single men, and a share in the profits if they stay permanently, and $140 for married men plus housing and groceries at wholesale prices. Women and children can also earn money at certain seasons, bunching potatoes, crating spinach, etc., and the compensation is .35 to .50 per hour. Mr. Korematsu's address is Route No. 1, Shelton, Nebraska. Photographer: Iwasaki, Hikaru Shelton, Nebraska.
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