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Description
Essay utilizing oral history transcripts of Japanese Americans talking about finding community via religion, family ties, and school and the lasting impact of incarceration on the Japanese American community. The Japanese American Relocation Collection is composed of ephemera related to the relocation program during World War II. Items include the official government report of Manzanar Relocation Center, a photo album, post-war activism materials related to preserving and remembering the camps, various clippings, and documents. The strength of this collection is found in its many perspectives on the controversial relocation program and how it has been presented since World War II.
Race and racism--Stereotypes Religion and churches--Buddhism Religion and churches--Christianity Identity and values--Family Identity and values--Nisei Immigration and citizenship Education--Japanese language schools Geographic communities--California World War II--Incarceration camps World War II--Incarceration camps--Impact of incarceration Identity and values--Sansei Identity and values--Issei Community activities--Associations and organizations--Kenjinkai and Nihonjinkai
Place
Fullerton, California
Source
California State University, Fullerton, University Archives and Special Collections
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