Photograph caption dated March 21, 1942 reads, “Photo shows Japanese residents buying merchandise at one of the establishments in ‘Little Tokio’ {sic]. Many of the articles are sold at special prices. The first big exodus of Japanese from here will take place next Monday when 1000 Japanese men, escorted by soldiers, start their way to the Owens Valley.”
Stores & shops--California--Little Tokyo (Los Angeles) Consumers--California--Los Angeles Clothing and dress--California--Los Angeles Japanese Americans--Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945 World War, 1939-1945 Little Tokyo (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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