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Concentration camps

The War Relocation Authority (WRA) oversaw construction of ten concentration camps in sparsely populated and isolated areas. Between June and October 1942, Japanese Americans were transferred from the "assembly centers" to the larger camps. Housing approximately 120,000 people, the camps were designed to be self-contained communities, complete with hospitals, post offices, schools, warehouses, and residential areas. The WRA attempted to establish normalcy by setting up newspapers, a degree of self-government, sports leagues, and social events. But confinement, monotony, and harsh conditions exacerbated tensions between pro- and anti-camp administration residents and between the disempowered Issei and their U.S.-born Nisei children. At several centers, conflicts erupted into violence and at the Manzanar concentration camp the unrest resulted in fatal shootings. The WRA gradually granted work and school leave to those they considered "loyal." The last camp closed in March 1946.

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Added entrance to Military Police office at Tule Lake (ddr-densho-345-122)
img Added entrance to Military Police office at Tule Lake (ddr-densho-345-122)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark. This entrance was added along the northern boundary of camp. …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-122/
Stove vent holes in barracks (ddr-densho-345-138)
img Stove vent holes in barracks (ddr-densho-345-138)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark. The stoves were located back to back in adjoining apartments …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-138/
Walkway to and doorstep for Tule Lake voluntary fire station (ddr-densho-345-118)
img Walkway to and doorstep for Tule Lake voluntary fire station (ddr-densho-345-118)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-118/
Date of construction of Tule Lake voluntary fire station (ddr-densho-345-117)
img Date of construction of Tule Lake voluntary fire station (ddr-densho-345-117)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-117/
Tule Lake building foundations of internee housing (ddr-densho-345-103)
img Tule Lake building foundations of internee housing (ddr-densho-345-103)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-103/
Water main in internee housing area at Manzanar (ddr-densho-345-85)
img Water main in internee housing area at Manzanar (ddr-densho-345-85)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-85/
Metal trough in Tule Lake internee restroom and shower building (ddr-densho-345-109)
img Metal trough in Tule Lake internee restroom and shower building (ddr-densho-345-109)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark. The trough was most likely used either as a urinal …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-109/
Recreation hall for civilian personnel (ddr-densho-345-130)
img Recreation hall for civilian personnel (ddr-densho-345-130)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark. The recreation hall for civilian personnel at Tule Lake was …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-130/
Warehouse on western perimeter of Tule Lake (ddr-densho-345-132)
img Warehouse on western perimeter of Tule Lake (ddr-densho-345-132)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark. The warehouse was located along a railroad spur off the …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-132/
Dinner bell at Tule Lake internee housing (ddr-densho-345-143)
img Dinner bell at Tule Lake internee housing (ddr-densho-345-143)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-143/
Manzanar internee rock garden (ddr-densho-345-83)
img Manzanar internee rock garden (ddr-densho-345-83)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-83/
Sewer opening and cover in Tule Lake internee housing area (ddr-densho-345-113)
img Sewer opening and cover in Tule Lake internee housing area (ddr-densho-345-113)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-113/
Toilet sewer holes in Tule Lake internee restroom and shower building (ddr-densho-345-108)
img Toilet sewer holes in Tule Lake internee restroom and shower building (ddr-densho-345-108)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-108/
Writing by internees on barracks walls (ddr-densho-345-145)
img Writing by internees on barracks walls (ddr-densho-345-145)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-145/
Sewer opening in Tule Lake internee housing area (ddr-densho-345-112)
img Sewer opening in Tule Lake internee housing area (ddr-densho-345-112)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-112/
Original administrative office buildings at Tule Lake (ddr-densho-345-125)
img Original administrative office buildings at Tule Lake (ddr-densho-345-125)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-125/
Remolded internee barrack (ddr-densho-345-137)
img Remolded internee barrack (ddr-densho-345-137)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark. A former Tule Lake internee barrack remolded into a single …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-137/
Foundation for Tule Lake voluntary fire station (ddr-densho-345-116)
img Foundation for Tule Lake voluntary fire station (ddr-densho-345-116)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-116/
Tule Lake military police building (ddr-densho-345-148)
img Tule Lake military police building (ddr-densho-345-148)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-148/
Tule Lake mess hall (ddr-densho-345-127)
img Tule Lake mess hall (ddr-densho-345-127)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-127/
Entrance to stockade of Tule Lake (ddr-densho-345-133)
img Entrance to stockade of Tule Lake (ddr-densho-345-133)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark. The fence posts, fence and jail inside the stockade are …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-133/
Manzanar building foundations (ddr-densho-345-81)
img Manzanar building foundations (ddr-densho-345-81)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-81/
Tule Lake guard tower tops and military police station (ddr-densho-345-99)
img Tule Lake guard tower tops and military police station (ddr-densho-345-99)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark. The two guard tower tops and military police station were …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-99/
Tule Lake guard tower top (ddr-densho-345-101)
img Tule Lake guard tower top (ddr-densho-345-101)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark. A guard tower top discovered on a private residence near …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-101/
Sewage treatment plant for Tule Lake (ddr-densho-345-114)
img Sewage treatment plant for Tule Lake (ddr-densho-345-114)
A series of photographs taken by Harry Gamble and his team at Manzanar and Tule Lake concentration camps as part of their research. This research was then used to lobby for Tule Lake and not Manzanar be the camp to be designated a National Historic Landmark.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-345-114/
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