Poston (Colorado River)

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1947 items
Five girls performing (ddr-densho-475-228)
img Five girls performing (ddr-densho-475-228)
Black and white photograph of five unidentified teen girls singing into a microphone. Several rows of men are seated behind them with an American flag on the wall.
Man (ddr-densho-475-183)
img Man (ddr-densho-475-183)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified young man crouching in front of a tree
Garden with gazebo (ddr-densho-475-279)
img Garden with gazebo (ddr-densho-475-279)
Black and white photograph of a small Japanese garden at Poston concentration camp that features a bridge, pond, and gazebo.
Barracks and American Red Cross Poston Chapter (ddr-densho-475-369)
img Barracks and American Red Cross Poston Chapter (ddr-densho-475-369)
Black and white photograph of the American Red Cross Poston Chapter building and garages.
Poston canal (ddr-densho-475-402)
img Poston canal (ddr-densho-475-402)
Black and white photograph of Poston canal dock and lifeguard tower.
Woodworking (ddr-densho-475-306)
img Woodworking (ddr-densho-475-306)
Black and white photograph of two unidentified men working in a wood shop with machinery.
Six girls ready to dive into the water (ddr-densho-475-404)
img Six girls ready to dive into the water (ddr-densho-475-404)
Black and white photograph of six girls of varying ages lined up in numbered lanes preparing to dive into the water.
Poston buildings (ddr-densho-475-365)
img Poston buildings (ddr-densho-475-365)
Black and white photograph of a muddy road with buildings with covered walkways in the background.
Poston buildings (ddr-densho-475-366)
img Poston buildings (ddr-densho-475-366)
Black and white photograph of wooden buildings covered in siding.
Poston block photo (ddr-densho-475-46)
img Poston block photo (ddr-densho-475-46)
Black and white photograph of a large group of men, women, and one child at Poston.
Carved pin of two birds (ddr-densho-475-156)
img Carved pin of two birds (ddr-densho-475-156)
Wood carving of two birds with a safety pin inserted in the back. Presumably made by Mae Yoshiko (Miwa) Higaki in Poston.
Woman with girl and stuffed dog toy (ddr-densho-475-358)
img Woman with girl and stuffed dog toy (ddr-densho-475-358)
Black and white photograph of a woman with a toddler who is holding a stuffed dog toy in front of a barrack.
Two men in hospital beds (ddr-densho-475-417)
img Two men in hospital beds (ddr-densho-475-417)
Black and white photograph of two unidentified men in hospital beds. The man on the right is laying down and the man on the left is sitting up and looking at the camera.
Five girls performing (ddr-densho-475-227)
img Five girls performing (ddr-densho-475-227)
Black and white photograph of five unidentified teen girls singing into a microphone. Several rows of men are seated behind them with an American flag on the wall.
Stage dancers (ddr-densho-475-258)
img Stage dancers (ddr-densho-475-258)
Blurry black and white photograph of four dancers with fans in Japanese dress on stage.
Poston buildings (ddr-densho-475-422)
img Poston buildings (ddr-densho-475-422)
Black and white photograph of medical clinic buildings at Poston.
Woman (ddr-densho-475-168)
img Woman (ddr-densho-475-168)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified young woman in a dress, pearl necklaces, and flowers in her hair.
Selective Service Registration (ddr-densho-475-18)
img Selective Service Registration (ddr-densho-475-18)
Black and white photograph of the inside of the Selective Service Registration (sign in photo indicates this is for boys between the ages of 18 and 20); two boys are being assisted by three women manning the desks and operating large typewriters.
Cadet Nurses (ddr-densho-475-374)
img Cadet Nurses (ddr-densho-475-374)
Black and white photograph of two Nisei women in cadet nurse uniforms sitting on a wooden railing.
Work crew of 9 with hauling scraper (ddr-densho-475-310)
img Work crew of 9 with hauling scraper (ddr-densho-475-310)
Black and white photograph of a nine-man work crew posed with an Adams hauling scraper machine.
Shoe making (ddr-densho-475-304)
img Shoe making (ddr-densho-475-304)
Black and white photograph of a group of unidentified men in a workshop operating shoe making machinery
Construction (ddr-densho-475-302)
img Construction (ddr-densho-475-302)
Black and white photograph of construction workers working with machinery (possibly making cement).
Poston hospital (ddr-densho-475-16)
img Poston hospital (ddr-densho-475-16)
Black and white photograph of the Poston General Hospital with an ambulance parked in front, where a man in a white uniform stands.
Christian funeral service attendees with casket (ddr-densho-475-299)
img Christian funeral service attendees with casket (ddr-densho-475-299)
Black and white photograph of funeral attendees gathered around a casket with two large flower crosses on either side.
Stage remains (ddr-densho-475-382)
img Stage remains (ddr-densho-475-382)
Black and white photograph of the remains of an outdoor Japanese style stage after a fire.
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