Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Yaeko Yamashita (in doorway) watches Fugiko Koba trying a new pair of geta, which are stilt-like sandals especially useful in dust. They are evacuees of Japanese descent now living at this War Relocation Authority center. Caption and Photograph courtesy of The National Archives
Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. A view on the main firebreak at this War Relocation Authority Center, for evacuees of Japanese desecnt. In the background is seen the Sierra Nevada range of mountains, and in the foreground, a rabbit hutch, which houses pets of some of the children. Caption and Photograph courtesy of The National Archives
Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Sixth grade boys enjoy a game of softball at recess time. Note boys in rear who mistrust control of the "speed ball" pitcher. Caption and Photograph courtesy of The National Archives
San Francisco, California. Japanese mother, wife of interned Shinto priest with youngest of her nine children who are American born. She has been in in the United States ten years and does not speak English. Within a few days residents of Japanese ancestry will be evacuated to assembly centers and later transferred to War Relocation Authority centers for the duration. Caption and Photograph courtesy of The National Archives
Tule Lake Relocation Center, Newell, California. These boys of the low fifth grade, taught by Mrs. Rhoda McGarva, are playing "Cock Fight." Caption and Photograph courtesy of The National Archives
Tule Lake Relocation Center, Newell, California. Great originality in costumes was shown at the Harvest Festival parade held at this relocation center. Caption and Photograph courtesy of The National Archives
Salinas Assembly Center, Salinas, California. Evacuees of Japanese descent enjoy a moment of relaxation before setting up housekeeping at this assembly center. They will be transferred to War Relocation Authority centers for the duration. Caption and Photograph courtesy of The National Archives
Salinas Assembly center, Salinas, California. A young evacuee of Japanese ancestry at this assembly center prior to transfer to a War Relocation Authority center. Caption and Photograph courtesy of The National Archives
Poston, Arizona. Living quarters of evacuees of Japanese ancestry at this War Relocation Authority center as seen from the top of water tower facing south west. Caption and Photograph courtesy of The National Archives
Poston, Arizona. Evacuees of Japanese ancestry are filling straw ticks for mattresses after arrival at this War Relocation Authority center. Caption and Photograph courtesy of The National Archives
Poston, Arizona. Evacuee fireman getting drinks at this War Relocation Authority center. Frank Shibata may be seen at the right. Caption and Photograph courtesy of The National Archives
San Francisco, California. With baggage stacked, residents of Japanese ancestry await bus at Wartime Civil Control Administration station, 2020 Van Ness Avenue, as part of the first group of 664 to be evacuated from San Francisco on April 6, 1942. Evacuees will be housed in War Relocation Authority centers for the duration. Caption and Photograph courtesy of The National Archives
San Francisco, California. Residents of Japanese ancestry file forms containing personal data, two days before evacuation, at Wartime Civil Control Administration station. Evacuees will be housed in War Relocation Authority centers for the duration. Caption and Photograph courtesy of The National Archives
San Francisco, California. Flag of allegiance pledge at Raphael Weill Public School, Geary and Buchanan Streets. Children in families of Japanese ancestry were evacuated with their parents and will be housed for the duration in War Relocation Authority centers where facilities will be provided for them to continue their education. Caption and Photograph courtesy of The National Archives
San Francisco, California. Lunch hour at the Raphael Weill Public School, Geary and Buchanan Streets. Children of Japanese ancestry were evacuated with their parents to spend the duration in War Relocation Authority centers where educational facilities will be established. Caption and Photograph courtesy of The National Archives
Lone Pine, California. Evacuees of Japanese ancestry waiting to board buses which will take them to the War Relocation Authority center at Manzanar, California. Caption and Photograph courtesy of The National Archives
