Materials for Discussion of the 1942 Japanese Relocation

Collection

Identifier: SHL146

Staff Only

Content Description

A packet of 15 black and white cardboard photographs depicting the 1942 Relocation of the Japanese Americans. The package is accompanied by a note describing this historic event. The package was produced by the Documentary Photo Aids, Inc., Florida as background material for developing an illustrated discussion on the subject.

Dates

Undated

Biographical / Historical

In 1942, shortly after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 with the intention of preventing espionage. The result was forced relocation and incarceration of 110,000 to 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry in the western part of the country. Sixty-two percent of the internees were United States citizens. Internment camps were created in Washington, Oregon and California.

Extent

1 folder (Plastic folder) ; 14" x 11"

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

In 1942, shortly after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 with the intention of preventing espionage. The result was forced relocation and incarceration of 110,000 to 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry in the western part of the country. Collection contains a packet of 15 black and white cardboard photographs depicting the 1942 Relocation of the Japanese Americans.