ddr-densho-35 — Densho Collection — Objects

img Current view of the Minidoka concentration camp (ddr-densho-35-30)

Remains of the Minidoka concentration camp. According to a former camp inmate, this is the entry to a waiting room for camp visitors.

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img Current view of the Minidoka concentration camp (ddr-densho-35-31)

Remains of the Minidoka concentration camp. According to a former camp inmate, the chimney was part of a waiting room for camp visitors. The irrigation canal on the right is where Japanese Americans used to swim.

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img Former site of Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho (ddr-densho-35-32)

The Minidoka concentration camp was located in the wastelands of southern Idaho. Currently, very few structures remain and the land is used for agriculture. Part of the camp existed in this area in the 1940s.

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img Shoshone Falls (ddr-densho-35-33)

Shoshone Falls was a popular destination for Japanese Americans from the Minidoka concentration camp. The camp inmates had to apply for a day pass before leaving the confines of the camp to take a day trip to the falls.

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img Current view of farmhouse on former Issei dairy farm (ddr-densho-35-34)

An Issei couple operated a large dairy farm in a town formerly known as Days, Washington. The 1,300 acre farm also included valuable timber that grew on the property. With the advent of World War II, the couple was forced to sell their farm for a fraction of its worth. This is the original farmhouse that …

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img Current view of barn on former Issei dairy farm (ddr-densho-35-35)

An Issei couple operated a large dairy farm in a town formerly known as Days, Washington. With the advent of World War II, the they were forced to sell their farm for a fraction of its worth. This is the barn that housed most of the cows once owned by couple. Days, Washington no longer exists. …

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img Current view of former Issei dairy farm (ddr-densho-35-36)

An Issei couple operated a large dairy farm in a town formerly known as Days, Washington. The property line extended beyond the area shown here. With the advent of World War II, they were forced to sell their property for a fraction of its worth. This is the original barn and house previously owned by the …

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img Current view of barn on former Issei dairy farm (ddr-densho-35-37)

An Issei couple operated a large dairy farm in a town formerly known as Days, Washington. The property line extended beyond the area shown here. With the advent of World War II, they were forced to sell their property for a fraction of its worth. This is the barn previously owned by the couple. Days, Washington …

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img Artifacts, Tule Lake concentration camp (ddr-densho-35-38)

The Tule Lake Museum, located on the fairgrounds, displays artifacts from the Tule Lake concentration camp. Shown here are parts of a wooden crate that presumably held items belonging to a camp inmate. The 27213 designation was probably the owner's family number.

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img Artifacts, Tule Lake concentration camp (ddr-densho-35-39)

The Tule Lake Museum displays artifacts from the Tule Lake concentration camp. The teapot, tea cups, and sake cups belonged to the camp inmates.

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img Artifacts (ddr-densho-35-40)

The Tule Lake Museum, located on the local fairgrounds, houses a display of artifacts from the Tule Lake concentration camp. Shown here are a variety of tea and sake cups, a teapot, and a bunka (Japanese embroidery) picture. The photo below is a panoramic view of the camp.

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img Artifacts (ddr-densho-35-41)

The Tule Lake Museum, located on the local fairgrounds, houses a display of artifacts that belonged to Japanese Americans from the Tule Lake concentration camp.

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img Exterior of barracks (ddr-densho-35-42)

Local farmers currently own several barracks from the Tule Lake concentration camp. Some barracks have been made into homes, while others, like the one shown here, have been converted into storage areas.

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img Exterior of barracks (ddr-densho-35-43)

Local farmers currently own several barracks from the Tule Lake concentration camp. Some barracks have been made into homes, while others, like the one shown here, have been converted into storage areas.

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img Barracks and Castle Rock (ddr-densho-35-44)

A rock formation that the camp inmates called "Castle Rock" can be seen in the background. After obtaining permission to go through the gates, Japanese Americans could climb to the top of the formation.

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img Current view of barn on former Issei dairy farm (ddr-densho-35-45)

This is the interior of a barn on a large dairy farm operated by an Issei couple in a town formerly known as Days, Washington. Days, Washington no longer exists. This site is currently near the town of Arlington in Snohomish County.

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img Current view of barn on former Issei dairy farm (ddr-densho-35-46)

An Issei couple operated a large dairy farm in a town formerly known as Days, Washington. The farm was 1,300 acres. The property line extended beyond the area shown here. With the advent of World War II, the couple was forced to sell their property for a fraction of its worth. This is the interior of …

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img Current view of barn on former Issei dairy farm (ddr-densho-35-47)

An Issei couple operated a large dairy farm in a town formerly known as Days, Washington. The 1,300 acre farm had a property line that extended beyond the area shown here. With the advent of World War II, the Nakashimas were forced to sell their property for a fraction of its worth. This is the interior …

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img Current view of barn on former Issei dairy farm (ddr-densho-35-48)

An Issei couple operated a large dairy farm in a town formerly known as Days, Washington. The 1,300 acre farm had a property line that extended beyond the area shown here. With the advent of World War II, the couple was forced to sell their property for a fraction of its worth. This is part of …

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img Nisei veteran Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-35-49)

This service honoring deceased Nisei veterans takes place every Memorial Day weekend at the Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.

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img Nisei veteran Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-35-50)

This service honoring deceased Nisei veterans takes place every Memorial Day weekend at the Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.

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img Four-star mother (ddr-densho-35-51)

This four-star mother is at the annual Nisei Veteran Memorial Day service. The service takes place at the Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle, Washington. This woman received her United States citizenship on March 21, 1997 at the age of 100 years. She died on June 29, 1998.

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img Nisei veteran Memorial Day service (ddr-densho-35-52)

A Nisei and his grandson en route to placing a wreath at a monument dedicated to Nisei veterans. This service takes place annually on Memorial Day weekend at the Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.

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