Caption on reverse: "Ira B. & Sandy Merritt."

Description taken from original photo album, "Manzanar is now officially closed. Mr. Merritt addressing the staff that gathered at the gates of Manzanar to witness the departure of the last evacuee from the Center. November 21, 1945." This photograph includes his dog Sandy laying at his feet. Includes the sign, "This project officially closed November 21-1945 …

Photograph of Manzanar incarceration camp closing taken in front of the official closure notification, "This project officially closed November 21-1945, no admittance, except on business," and the entrance sign. Ralph P. Merritt is standing next to the closed sign with his dog Sandy. A large group of people surround him. See this object in the California …