The wrestling tournament held at Gila River Relocation Center in Rivers, Arizona, on Thanksgiving day.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. The wrestling tournament held at this center on Thanksgiving day was witnessed by a large crowd of residents.

ARC Identifier: 538627

Local Identifier: 210-G-D670

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation …

The wrestling tournament held at Gila River Relocation Center in Rivers, Arizona, on Thanksgiving day.
Contributed by: misacowee

A group of Jr. V...- girls who participated in the Harvest Festival Parade at Gila River Relocation Center.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A group of Jr. V...- girls who participated in the Harvest Festival Parade held at the Gila River Center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538597

Local Identifier: 210-G-D634

Creator: Department of …

A group of Jr. V...- girls who participated in the Harvest Festival Parade at Gila River Relocation Center.
Contributed by: misacowee

Some of the spectators who witnessed the Harvest Festival Parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Some of the spectators who witnessed the Harvest Festival Parade held at the Gila River Center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538590

Local Identifier: 210-G-D627

Creator: Department of the Interior. War …

Some of the spectators who witnessed the Harvest Festival Parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A partial view of the large crowd in attendance at the Harvest Festival at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A partial view of the large crowd in attendance at the Harvest Festival held at the Gila River center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538660

Local Identifier: 210-G-D711

Creator: Department of the …

A partial view of the large crowd in attendance at the Harvest Festival at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A few of the evacuees who participated in the Harvest Festival Parade in Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A few of the evacuees who participated in the Harvest Festival Parade held at the Gila River center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538595

Local Identifier: 210-G-D632

Creator: Department of the Interior. …

A few of the evacuees who participated in the Harvest Festival Parade in Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A wrestling tournament was held by the evacuees Thanksgiving day at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A wrestling tournament was held by the evacuees Thanksgiving day at this center.

ARC Identifier: 538629

Local Identifier: 210-G-D672

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type …

A wrestling tournament was held by the evacuees Thanksgiving day at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Exterior view of one of the evacuee barracks at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope and Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 538607

Local Identifier: 210-G-D646

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

Exterior view of one of the evacuee barracks at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A view at a dance given at Camp #2 to celebrate the Harvest Festival at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A view at a dance given to celebrate the Harvest Festival at Camp #2, which was held on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538632

Local Identifier: 210-G-D675

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. …

A view at a dance given at Camp #2 to celebrate the Harvest Festival at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Momoyo Yamamoto shown here topping a large Daikon at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Momoyo Yamamoto, formerly from Fresno, California, shown here topping a large Daikon, a large radish like vegetable which is a great delicacy among the Japanese people. It is eaten either raw, cooked or pickled. …

Momoyo Yamamoto shown here topping a large Daikon at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona
Contributed by: misacowee

Center residents arrive by truck to board bus for California during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Center residents arrive by truck to board bus for California. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these had …

Center residents arrive by truck to board bus for California during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Residents of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona, awaiting the arrival of the bus to the west coast.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Center residents awaiting the arrival of the bus which will carry them to their former homes on the west coast. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to …

Residents of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona, awaiting the arrival of the bus to the west coast.
Contributed by: misacowee

A panorama of the northwest section of Camp Two at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A panorama of the northwest section of Camp Two at this relocation center.

ARC Identifier: 538649

Local Identifier: 210-G-D692

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type …

A panorama of the northwest section of Camp Two at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Harvest Festival Queen at Camp #2 at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Harvest Festival Queen at Camp #2. This festival was held on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538636

Local Identifier: 210-G-D679

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type …

Harvest Festival Queen at Camp #2 at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A view of the crowd witnessing the Harvest Festival which was held at the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A view of the crowd at the Harvest Festival held at this center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538600

Local Identifier: 210-G-D638

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( …

A view of the crowd witnessing the Harvest Festival which was held at the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Watering chrysanthemum plants in "Nakata and Son" hot house at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Watering chrysanthemum plants in "Nakata and Son" hot house. Many rare and patented flowers have been developed by this firm. Some of the blooms shown in this picture have never been shown before.

ARC …

Watering chrysanthemum plants in "Nakata and Son" hot house at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

"Goodbyes" are said as friends and neighbors again separate at the closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. "Goodbyes" are said as friends and neighbors again separate to return to their former west coast homes or to take up new residences in other parts of the country. On September 15, two weeks …

"Goodbyes" are said as friends and neighbors again separate at the closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A float in the Harvest Festival Parade held at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A float in the Harvest Festival Parade held at this center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538603

Local Identifier: 210-G-D641

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

A float in the Harvest Festival Parade held at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A panorama of the northwest section of Camp Two at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A panorama of the northwest section of Camp Number 2 at this relocation center.

ARC Identifier: 538650

Local Identifier: 210-G-D693

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

A panorama of the northwest section of Camp Two at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A rousing game of football was played between the Vandals and the Leather Necks at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A rousing game of football was played at this center between the Vandals and the Leather Necks on Thanksgiving day. The Vandals won 18 to 6.

ARC Identifier: 538623

Local Identifier: 210-G-D663

Creator: Department …

A rousing game of football was played between the Vandals and the Leather Necks at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona
Contributed by: misacowee

Part of the large crowd the witnessed the Harvest Festival on Thanksgiving at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers Arizona. Part of the large crowd the witnessed the Harvest Festival at the Gila River Center Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538662

Local Identifier: 210-G-D713

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) …

Part of the large crowd the witnessed the Harvest Festival on Thanksgiving at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Evacuee farmers are here shown harvesting cucumbers in the fields at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

ARC Identifier: 538586

Local Identifier: 210-G-D623

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Evacuee farmers are here shown harvesting cucumbers in the fields at this relocation center.

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Evacuee farmers are here shown harvesting cucumbers in the fields at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona
Contributed by: misacowee

Property officer figuring evacuee freight weight during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Property officer figuring freight weight prior to being loaded on truck vans. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of …

Property officer figuring evacuee freight weight during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Sunrise Services (Christian) which were held on Thanksgiving day at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Sunrise Services (Christian) which were held at this center Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538613

Local Identifier: 210-G-D652

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival …

Sunrise Services (Christian) which were held on Thanksgiving day at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A panorama of the northwest section of Camp Two at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 538652

Local Identifier: 210-G-D695

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

A panorama of the northwest section of Camp Two at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A view at a dance given at camp #2 to celebrate the Harvest Festival at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A view at a dance given at camp #2 to celebrate the Harvest Festival, which was held at this camp on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538634

Local Identifier: 210-G-D677

Creator: Department of the Interior. …

A view at a dance given at camp #2 to celebrate the Harvest Festival at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Evacuee farmers harvesting spinach at the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

ARC Identifier: 538585

Local Identifier: 210-G-D622

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Evacuee farmers harvesting spinach at this relocation center.

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other …

Evacuee farmers harvesting spinach at the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Loading crates on truck to be shipped to evacuee's former homes during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Loading crates on truck to be shipped to their former homes in California. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 …

Loading crates on truck to be shipped to evacuee's former homes during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Referee and two of the residents who participated in the wrestling tournament at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. The referee and two of the residents at this relocation center who participated in the wrestling tournament held Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538626

Local Identifier: 210-G-D669

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. …

Referee and two of the residents who participated in the wrestling tournament at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A view of the water tank at Camp 2 at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 538646

Local Identifier: 210-G-D689

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

A view of the water tank at Camp 2 at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Evacuee participants who marched in the Harvest Festival Parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Evacuee participants who marched in the Harvest Festival Parade held at this center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538596

Local Identifier: 210-G-D633

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( …

Evacuee participants who marched in the Harvest Festival Parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Sunrise Services (Christian) were held on Thanksgiving Day at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Sunrise Services (Christian) were held at this center Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538616

Local Identifier: 210-G-D655

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs …

Sunrise Services (Christian) were held on Thanksgiving Day at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Evacuee farmers are here shown harvesting cucumbers in the fields at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Evacuee farmers are here shown harvesting cucumbers in the fields at this relocation center.

ARC Identifier: 538587

Local Identifier: 210-G-D624

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Evacuee farmers are here shown harvesting cucumbers in the fields at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A relocator receiving travel grant an agent cashier during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A relocator receiving travel grant from Billie J. Freeland, Agent Cashier. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these …

A relocator receiving travel grant an agent cashier during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A group of volunteer workers setting plants in a box in a green house at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A group of volunteer workers setting plants in a box for further growth in a green house at this relocation center.

ARC Identifier: 538643

Local Identifier: 210-G-D686

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation …

A group of volunteer workers setting plants in a box in a green house at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona
Contributed by: misacowee

A view of the Buddhist Church at Camp #2 at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 538609

Local Identifier: 210-G-D648

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

A view of the Buddhist Church at Camp #2 at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Evacuee farmers are here harvesting Daikon at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Evacuee farmers are here harvesting Daikon, a large radish like vegetable which is a delicacy among the Japanese people. It is eaten either raw, cooked or pickled. The seed for this crop was loaned …

Evacuee farmers are here harvesting Daikon at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A line of evacuees waiting for lunch at one of the mess halls at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A line of evacuees waiting for lunch at one of the mess halls.

ARC Identifier: 538610

Local Identifier: 210-G-D649

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type …

A line of evacuees waiting for lunch at one of the mess halls at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A general view in the recreation hall of a group of evacuees playing "Go" at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A general view in the recreation hall of a group of evacuees playing "Go".

ARC Identifier: 538631

Local Identifier: 210-G-D674

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

A general view in the recreation hall of a group of evacuees playing "Go" at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Household goods are picked up and stored in warehouse during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Household goods ar picked up and stored in warehouse. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these had bus …

Household goods are picked up and stored in warehouse during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A view of part of the crowd witnessing the Harvest Festival which was held at the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A view of part of the crowd witnessing the Harvest Festival which was held at the Gila Center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538655

Local Identifier: 210-G-D705

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation …

A view of part of the crowd witnessing the Harvest Festival which was held at the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A few of the spectators who witnessed the Harvest Festival Parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A few of the spectators who witnessed the Harvest Festival Parade held at this center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538591

Local Identifier: 210-G-D628

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - …

A few of the spectators who witnessed the Harvest Festival Parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Dave Rogers crowns Hideko Maeyama Harvest Festival Queen at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Dave Rogers, Chief of the Agricultural Production Division at Camp #2, crowns Hideko Maeyama Harvest Festival Queen at the Gila Center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538630

Local Identifier: 210-G-D673

Creator: Department of the …

Dave Rogers crowns Hideko Maeyama Harvest Festival Queen at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Midge Kajikawa receiving travel instruction from leave officer during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Midge Kajikawa receiving travel instruction from leave officer, Constance McFaddin, prior to relocating. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 …

Midge Kajikawa receiving travel instruction from leave officer during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A view at a dance given at camp #2 to celebrate the Harvest Festival at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A view at a dance given at camp #2 to celebrate the Harvest Festival, which was held at this camp on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538647

Local Identifier: 210-G-D690

Creator: Department of the Interior. …

A view at a dance given at camp #2 to celebrate the Harvest Festival at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A view at a dance given at camp #2 to celebrate the Harvest Festival at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A view at a dance given at camp #2 to celebrate the Harvest Festival, which was held at this camp on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538639

Local Identifier: 210-G-D682

Creator: Department of the Interior. …

A view at a dance given at camp #2 to celebrate the Harvest Festival at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Property officer checking farm machinery prior to disposal during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Property officer checking farm machinery prior to disposal to the Treasury Department. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of …

Property officer checking farm machinery prior to disposal during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Irrigating winter pasture at the Gila River Relocation Center in Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 538618

Local Identifier: 210-G-D657

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

Irrigating winter pasture at the Gila River Relocation Center in Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A large crowd was in attendance at the Harvest Festival held at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A large crowd was in attendance at the Harvest Festival held at the Gila Center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538654

Local Identifier: 210-G-D704

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - …

A large crowd was in attendance at the Harvest Festival held at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Sunrise Services (Christian) were held on Thanksgiving Day at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Sunrise Services (Christian) which were held at this center Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538612

Local Identifier: 210-G-D651

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival …

Sunrise Services (Christian) were held on Thanksgiving Day at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Sunrise Services (Christian) which were held on Thanksgiving day at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Sunrise Services (Christian) which were held at this center Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538614

Local Identifier: 210-G-D653

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival …

Sunrise Services (Christian) which were held on Thanksgiving day at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A relocator receives a ration book prior to relocating during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A relocator receives a ration book prior to relocating. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these had bus …

A relocator receives a ration book prior to relocating during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Mary Nakagaki studying in the library at the Gila River Relocation Center in Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 538645

Local Identifier: 210-G-D688

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation …

Mary Nakagaki studying in the library at the Gila River Relocation Center in Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

One of the floats in the Thanksgiving day Harvest Festival Parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. One of the floats in the Thanksgiving day Harvest Festival Parade.

ARC Identifier: 538602

Local Identifier: 210-G-D640

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival …

One of the floats in the Thanksgiving day Harvest Festival Parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

One of the floats in the Harvest Festival Parade on Thanksgiving at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. One of the floats in the Harvest Festival Parade held at this center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538604

Local Identifier: 210-G-D642

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( …

One of the floats in the Harvest Festival Parade on Thanksgiving at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Sunrise Services (Christian) were held on Thanksgiving Day at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Sunrise Services (Christian) were held Thanksgiving day at this center.

ARC Identifier: 538615

Local Identifier: 210-G-D654

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs …

Sunrise Services (Christian) were held on Thanksgiving Day at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Evacuees returning to their former homes in California by bus during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Evacuees returning to their former homes in California by Greyhound bus. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these …

Evacuees returning to their former homes in California by bus during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

An evacuee of Japanese ancestry contemplates a game move at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 538653

Local Identifier: 210-G-D702

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

An evacuee of Japanese ancestry contemplates a game move at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Evacuees boarding bus to relocate from Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona, to their former homes in California.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Evacuees boarding bus to relocate to their former homes in California. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these …

Evacuees boarding bus to relocate from Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona, to their former homes in California.
Contributed by: misacowee

Participants in the Harvest Festival Parade held on Thanksgiving day at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Participants in the Harvest Festival Parade held at this center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538606

Local Identifier: 210-G-D644

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type …

Participants in the Harvest Festival Parade held on Thanksgiving day at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Pretty evacuee girls rode in this float in the Harvest Festival Parade at the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Pretty evacuee girls rode in this float in the Harvest Festival Parade which was held at this center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538599

Local Identifier: 210-G-D636

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation …

Pretty evacuee girls rode in this float in the Harvest Festival Parade at the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

After final checkings are completed, evacuees take off during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. After final checkings are completed, evacuees are anxious to take off. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these …

After final checkings are completed, evacuees take off during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Evacuee farmers are harvesting Daikon at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Evacuee farmers are here harvesting Daikon, a large radish like vegetable which is a delicacy among the Japanese people. It is eaten either raw, cooked or pickled. The seed for this crop was loaned …

Evacuee farmers are harvesting Daikon at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Center residents arrive by truck to board bus for California at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Center residents arrive by truck to board bus for California. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these had …

Center residents arrive by truck to board bus for California at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

One of the floats in the Harvest Festival Parade on Thanksgiving at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. One of the floats in the Harvest Festival Parade which was held at this center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538592

Local Identifier: 210-G-D629

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - …

One of the floats in the Harvest Festival Parade on Thanksgiving at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Harvest Festival Queens at Camp #1at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Harvest Festival Queens at Camp #1. This festival was held on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538642

Local Identifier: 210-G-D685

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type …

Harvest Festival Queens at Camp #1at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Property officer weighing freight shipment during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Property officer weighing freight shipment. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these had bus or train reservations for …

Property officer weighing freight shipment during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Momayo Yamamoto in the spinach harvesting field at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Momayo Yamamoto in the spinach harvesting field at this relocation center.

ARC Identifier: 538583

Local Identifier: 210-G-D620

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival …

Momayo Yamamoto in the spinach harvesting field at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Evacuee children riding in one of the floats in the Harvest Festival Parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Evacuee children riding in one of the floats in the Harvest Festival Parade held at this center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538594

Local Identifier: 210-G-D631

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. …

Evacuee children riding in one of the floats in the Harvest Festival Parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Sunrise Services (Christian) were held on Thanksgiving Day at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Sunrise Services (Christian) which were held at this center Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538611

Local Identifier: 210-G-D650

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival …

Sunrise Services (Christian) were held on Thanksgiving Day at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Passengers leave the trucks for the train from Jerome Center to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. Passengers for the Gila River train leave the trucks and approach the cars to which they have been assigned.

ARC Identifier: 539662

Local Identifier: 210-G-H448

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation …

Passengers leave the trucks for the train from Jerome Center to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Mounted wardens who participated in the Harvest Festival Parade held at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Mounted wardens who participated in the Harvest Festival Parade held at this center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538601

Local Identifier: 210-G-D639

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( …

Mounted wardens who participated in the Harvest Festival Parade held at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A relocator receiving advice at the ration board office during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A relocator receiving advice at the ration board office. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these had bus …

A relocator receiving advice at the ration board office during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A general view of the Community Activities Office at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A general view of the Community Activities Office. Here evacuees are preparing for the Harvest Festival to be held November 26, 1942 - Thanksgiving day.

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 …

A general view of the Community Activities Office at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Girl Scouts Drum and Bugle Corp. participate in the 4th of July parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Girl Scouts Drum and Bugle Corp. participate in the 4th of July parade.

ARC Identifier: 539573

Local Identifier: 210-G-G717

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type …

Girl Scouts Drum and Bugle Corp. participate in the 4th of July parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A part of the large crowd that attended the Harvest Festival on Thanksgiving at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Part of the large crowd which attended the Harvest Festival at the Gila Project which was held on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538657

Local Identifier: 210-G-D707

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. …

A part of the large crowd that attended the Harvest Festival on Thanksgiving at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona
Contributed by: misacowee

Friends bid goodbye to Harold Oychida for the trip from Jerome Center to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. Friends bid goodbye to Harold Oychida who served as car monitor on the June 13th trip to Gila River.

ARC Identifier: 539800

Local Identifier: 210-G-I220

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation …

Friends bid goodbye to Harold Oychida for the trip from Jerome Center to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Two of the residents who participated in the Thanksgiving wrestling tournament at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Two of the residents at this relocation center who participated in the wrestling tournament Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538625

Local Identifier: 210-G-D668

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( …

Two of the residents who participated in the Thanksgiving wrestling tournament at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Douglas K. Todd, Project Director of the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Douglas K. Todd, Project Director of the Gila Relocation Center. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these had …

Douglas K. Todd, Project Director of the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Momayo Yamamoto in the spinach harvesting field at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Momayo Yamamoto in the spinach harvesting field at this relocation center.

ARC Identifier: 538584

Local Identifier: 210-G-D621

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival …

Momayo Yamamoto in the spinach harvesting field at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

M. Fujita is pictured feeding the cows at the dairy farm school at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. M. Fujita is pictured feeding the cows at the dairy farm school. He works days on the hog farm, and spends his evenings at the school to learn milking and the care of the …

M. Fujita is pictured feeding the cows at the dairy farm school at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Members of the boy scout troop who participated in the Harvest Festival Parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Members of the boy scout troop who participated in the Harvest Festival Parade held at this center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538605

Local Identifier: 210-G-D643

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. …

Members of the boy scout troop who participated in the Harvest Festival Parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A farewell handclasp as a neighbor leaves Jerom Center for the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. A farewell handclasp as an Issei lady, enroute to Granada, bids goodbye to a neighbor who is leaving for the Gila River Center.

ARC Identifier: 539804

Local Identifier: 210-G-I224

Creator: Department of …

A farewell handclasp as a neighbor leaves Jerom Center for the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Two of the evacuees carrying the J.A.C.L. banner in the Harvest Festival Parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Two of the evacuees carrying the J.A.C.L. banner in the Harvest Festival Parade held at this center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538593

Local Identifier: 210-G-D630

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. …

Two of the evacuees carrying the J.A.C.L. banner in the Harvest Festival Parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona
Contributed by: misacowee

Relocators being checked by Leave Officers before boarding bus during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Relocators being checked by Leave Officers before boarding bus for California. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these …

Relocators being checked by Leave Officers before boarding bus during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Painting a sign for the "Harvest Festival" to be held at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Painting a sign for the "Harvest Festival" to be held November 26, 1942. (Thanksgiving day)

ARC Identifier: 538637

Local Identifier: 210-G-D680

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most …

Painting a sign for the "Harvest Festival" to be held at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona
Contributed by: misacowee

Evacuee property, crated for freight shipment, two weeks before closure of the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these had bus or train reservations for the following week (the Canal …

Evacuee property, crated for freight shipment, two weeks before closure of the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Two of the residents who participated in the Thanksgiving wrestling tournament at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Two of the evacuees who participated in the wrestling tournament held at this center Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538628

Local Identifier: 210-G-D671

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( …

Two of the residents who participated in the Thanksgiving wrestling tournament at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Four young high school students leaving Jerome Center for the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. Four young high school students leaving Jerome for the Gila River Center say goodbye to fellow classmates who are waiting to be transferred to Amache.

ARC Identifier: 539806

Local Identifier: 210-G-I226

Creator: …

Four young high school students leaving Jerome Center for the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Participants of Japanese ancestry in the Harvest Festival Parade held at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Participants of Japanese ancestry who participated in the Harvest Festival Parade held at this center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538589

Local Identifier: 210-G-D626

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - …

Participants of Japanese ancestry in the Harvest Festival Parade held at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Boxes for packing household goods during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Boxes for packing household goods. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these had bus or train reservations for …

Boxes for packing household goods during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Three evacuees playing the age old Japanese game of "Go" at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Three evacuees playing the age old Japanese game of "Go" in the recreation hall at this center.

ARC Identifier: 538638

Local Identifier: 210-G-D681

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) …

Three evacuees playing the age old Japanese game of "Go" at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

"Goodbyes" are said as friends and neighbors again separate at the closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. "Goodbyes" are said as friends and neighbors again separate to return to their former west coast homes or to take up new residences in other parts of the country. On September 15, two weeks …

"Goodbyes" are said as friends and neighbors again separate at the closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Dave Rogers, after crowning Hido Maeyama Festival Queen, dances with her at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Dave Rogers, after crowning Hido Maeyama from camp #2, Harvest Festival Queen, dances with her.

ARC Identifier: 538640

Local Identifier: 210-G-D683

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most …

Dave Rogers, after crowning Hido Maeyama Festival Queen, dances with her at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

An attractive miss smiles on the train from Jerome Relocation Center to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. An attractive miss, aboard the train for Gila River, smiles as she calls to her friends who assembled at the train to say "Aloha".

ARC Identifier: 539797

Local Identifier: 210-G-I217

Creator: Department …

An attractive miss smiles on the train from Jerome Relocation Center to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A portion of the large crowd that attended the Harvest Festival on Thanksgiving at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A portion of the large crowd that attended the Harvest Festival held at this center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538661

Local Identifier: 210-G-D712

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - …

A portion of the large crowd that attended the Harvest Festival on Thanksgiving at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona
Contributed by: misacowee

Former residents of these barracks have returned to their homes during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Empty barracks. Former residents of these barracks have either returned to their homes in California or relocated to new homes elsewhere in the country. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at …

Former residents of these barracks have returned to their homes during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Evacuee agricultural workers are here shown on their way to work in the fields at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Evacuee agricultural workers are here shown on their way to work in the fields in the morning.

ARC Identifier: 538588
Local Identifier: 210-G-D625

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( …

Evacuee agricultural workers are here shown on their way to work in the fields at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Relocators being checked before boarding bus for California during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers Arizona. Relocators being checked by Leave Officers before boarding bus for California. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these …

Relocators being checked before boarding bus for California during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A view of the partial crowd witnessing the Harvest Festival which was held at the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A view of part of the crowd that witnessed the Harvest Festival held at this center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538663

Local Identifier: 210-G-D714

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 …

A view of the partial crowd witnessing the Harvest Festival which was held at the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A woman mounts the steps in a chair car for the trip from Jerome Center to the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. An Issei woman carrying her personal belongings in an improvised barracks bag mounts the steps in a chair car for the trip to the Gila River Center.

ARC Identifier: 539788

Local Identifier: …

A woman mounts the steps in a chair car for the trip from Jerome Center to the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

few of the spectators who witnessed the Harvest Festival on Thanksgiving at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A few of the spectators who witnessed the Harvest Festival held at this center on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538664

Local Identifier: 210-G-D715

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) …

A few of the spectators who witnessed the Harvest Festival on Thanksgiving at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Barracks vacated by evacuees who have relocated during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Barracks vacated by evacuees who have relocated. The barracks were of cheap construction and few people thought they would be occupied for three years. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at …

Barracks vacated by evacuees who have relocated during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Evacuee farmers are here harvesting Daikon at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Evacuee farmers are here harvesting Daikon, a large radish like vegetable which is a delicacy among the Japanese people. It is eaten either raw, cooked or pickled. The seed for this crop was loaned …

Evacuee farmers are here harvesting Daikon at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Relocation Officer, William Husso, checking departure list during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Relocation Officer, William Husso, checking departure list. All of the evacuees were returning to their former homes in California. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, …

Relocation Officer, William Husso, checking departure list during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A view at a dance given to celebrate the Harvest Festival at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A view at a dance given to celebrate the Harvest Festival, which was held on Thanksgiving day at Camp #2.

ARC Identifier: 538633

Local Identifier: 210-G-D676

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. …

A view at a dance given to celebrate the Harvest Festival at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A view at a dance given at camp #2 to celebrate the Harvest Festival at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A view at a dance given at camp #2 to celebrate the Harvest Festival, which was held at this camp on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538658

Local Identifier: 210-G-D708

Creator: Department of the Interior. …

A view at a dance given at camp #2 to celebrate the Harvest Festival at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Jerome Center residents wave to their friends who are enroute to the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. The whistle blows, the train jerks forward, and Jerome residents awaiting movement to other centers wave to their friends who are enroute to the Gila River Center.

ARC Identifier: 539687

Local Identifier: …

Jerome Center residents wave to their friends who are enroute to the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Harvest Festival Queen at Camp #2 at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Harvest Festival Queen at Camp #2. This festival was held on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538635

Local Identifier: 210-G-D678

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type …

Harvest Festival Queen at Camp #2 at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Watering chrysanthemum plants in "Nakata and Son" hot house at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Watering chrysanthemum plants in "Nakata and Son" hot house. Many rare and patented flowers have been developed by this firm. Some of the blooms shown in this picture have never been shown before.

ARC …

Watering chrysanthemum plants in "Nakata and Son" hot house at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

The Rivers Nurseries, a hot house owned by Nakata and Son at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. The Rivers Nurseries, a hot house owned by Nakata and Son. Many rare and patented flowers have been developed by this firm. Some blooms, never before shown, are grown at this hot house.

ARC …

The Rivers Nurseries, a hot house owned by Nakata and Son at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Aboard the Greyhound bus these evacuees are anxious to be off during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Aboard the Greyhound bus, which will take them to their former homes in California, these evacuees are anxious to be off. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was …

Aboard the Greyhound bus these evacuees are anxious to be off during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Ration book being issued to the resettlers at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Ration book being issued to the resettlers. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these had bus or train …

Ration book being issued to the resettlers at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Outside Buddhist Church at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope and Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 538608

Local Identifier: 210-G-D647

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

Outside Buddhist Church at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Loading freight cars with evacuee property to be shipped from Jerome Center to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. Loading freight cars with evacuee property to be shipped to the Gila River Center.

ARC Identifier: 539769

Local Identifier: 210-G-I189

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( …

Loading freight cars with evacuee property to be shipped from Jerome Center to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

One of the posters at the Harvest Festival held on Thanksgiving day at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. One of the posters at the Gila project, where a Harvest Festival was held on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538659

Local Identifier: 210-G-D710

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) …

One of the posters at the Harvest Festival held on Thanksgiving day at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Evacuee farmers are here harvesting Daikon at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Evacuee farmers are here harvesting Daikon, a large radish like vegetable which is a great delicacy among the Japanese people. It is eaten either raw, cooked or pickled. The seed for this crop was …

Evacuee farmers are here harvesting Daikon at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Evacuee farmers are here harvesting Daikon at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Evacuee farmers are here harvesting Daikon, a large radish like vegetable which is a great delicacy among the Japanese people. It is eaten either raw, cooked or pickled. The seed for this crop was …

Evacuee farmers are here harvesting Daikon at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Evacuee property, crated for freight shipment, two weeks before closure of the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these had bus or train reservations for the following week (the Canal …

Evacuee property, crated for freight shipment, two weeks before closure of the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A panorama of the northwest section of Camp number Two at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope and Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 538651

Local Identifier: 210-G-D694

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

A panorama of the northwest section of Camp number Two at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Loading freight cars with evacuee property to be shipped from Jerome Center to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. Loading freight cars with the personal possessions of Jerome residents being moved to the Gila River Center.

ARC Identifier: 539766

Local Identifier: 210-G-I186

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 …

Loading freight cars with evacuee property to be shipped from Jerome Center to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

One of the barracks which was used as an exhibit room at the Harvest Festival at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. One of the barracks which was used as an exhibit room at the Harvest Festival on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538656

Local Identifier: 210-G-D706

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - …

One of the barracks which was used as an exhibit room at the Harvest Festival at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Irrigating winter pasture at the Gila River Relocation Center in Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 538619

Local Identifier: 210-G-D658

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

Irrigating winter pasture at the Gila River Relocation Center in Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Queen of the Harvest Festival, Camp #1, Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Queen of the Harvest Festival, Camp #1. This Harvest Festival was held on Thanksgiving day.

ARC Identifier: 538641

Local Identifier: 210-G-D684

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most …

Queen of the Harvest Festival, Camp #1, Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Evacuees on their way home by Greyhound bus during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Evacuees on their way home by Greyhound bus. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, only 635 people remained and 370 of these had bus or …

Evacuees on their way home by Greyhound bus during closure of Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Relocation Officer, William Husso, checking departure list at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Relocation Officer, William Husso, checking departure list. All of the evacuees were returning to their former homes in California. On September 15, two weeks before the Canal Camp at Rivers, Arizona, was to close, …

Relocation Officer, William Husso, checking departure list at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

U. Shine is shown loading Napa plants, which will be threshed for seed at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. U. Shine, former vineyard farmer from Kingsburg, California, is shown loading Napa plants, which will be threshed for seed.

ARC Identifier: 537069

Local Identifier: 210-G-B459

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 …

U. Shine is shown loading Napa plants, which will be threshed for seed at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Group picture of a class with the instructor, giving a lecture on dehydration at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Group picture of a class with the instructor at the blackboard, giving a lecture on dehydration.

ARC Identifier: 537059

Local Identifier: 210-G-B447

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( …

Group picture of a class with the instructor, giving a lecture on dehydration at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Fred K. Fuji is pictured with stocks, which are ready to be harvested at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Fred K. Fuji, former owner and operator of the Fuji Nursery Co., of Berkeley, California, where he has had 20 years experience in the nursery business. Fred is pictured with stocks, which are ready …

Fred K. Fuji is pictured with stocks, which are ready to be harvested at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Student Mary Sakai is shown putting sliced carrots in a double boiler at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Student Mary Sakai, former resident of Stockton, California, is shown putting sliced carrots in a double boiler in preparation for the drying process.

ARC Identifier: 537061

Local Identifier: 210-G-B450

Creator: Department of the Interior. …

Student Mary Sakai is shown putting sliced carrots in a double boiler at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Wataru Ichinotsubo is shown working in the model ship factory at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Wataru Ichinotsubo, former produce market employee form Los Angeles, California, is shown sandpapering the hull of a model into final shape in the model ship factory here. These ships are carefully constructed for the …

Wataru Ichinotsubo is shown working in the model ship factory at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Eleanor Roosevelt at Gila River Japanese American Internment Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 197094

Local Identifier: Not Provided

Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Collection FDR-PHOCO: Franklin D. Roosevelt Library Public Domain Photographs, 1882 - 1962

Location: Franklin D. …

Eleanor Roosevelt at Gila River Japanese American Internment Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Roy Katsura and Haruo Yoshimoto check the superstructure of the model ships at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Roy Katsura and Haruo Yoshimoto (L. to R.) check the superstructure of one of the model ships before the final assembly is completed. These model ships are used by the Navy in a training …

Roy Katsura and Haruo Yoshimoto check the superstructure of the model ships at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

George Takemoto, instructor at the dairy farm school, prepares cow for milking at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. George Takemoto, former resident of Ventura County, California, now evacuee instructor at the dairy farm school, is shown preparing a cow for milking. The cow's udder is carefully washed before the milking operation is …

George Takemoto, instructor at the dairy farm school, prepares cow for milking at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Tadashi Imai is shown putting the finishing touches on a model ship at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Tadashi Imai, former Los Angeles fruit stand worker, is shown putting the finishing touches on a model ship. These models are used by the Navy in training schools. Tadashi, prior to evacuation, had made …

Tadashi Imai is shown putting the finishing touches on a model ship at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

George Nagamatsu is shown with two months of old tomato plants at Gila River Relocaton Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocaton Center, Rivers, Arizona. George Nagamatsu, a farmer with 15 years experience and a former resident of Santa Ana, California, is shown with two months of old tomato plants. These plants are ready for transplanting. George's family owned …

George Nagamatsu is shown with two months of old tomato plants at Gila River Relocaton Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

S. Ishimoto, former resident of El Centro, California, at the dairy farm school at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. S. Ishimoto, former resident of El Centro, California, is shown at the dairy farm school, here. He will be the milk barn foreman as soon as it has been completed, but now is helping …

S. Ishimoto, former resident of El Centro, California, at the dairy farm school at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona
Contributed by: misacowee

Tadao Kawate at work on plans for model ships at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Tadao Kawate, former drafting student from Los Angeles City College, at work on plans for model ships. Blueprints, drawn to the scale of 50 feet to the inch, are supplied by the Navy but …

Tadao Kawate at work on plans for model ships at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

S. Hanasaki, former vegetable seed specialist, is shown examining onion plants at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. S. Hanasaki, former vegetable seed specialist from San Jose, California, where he owned his own business, and sold under the trade name of "Lucky Seeds". He has had 30 years experience in the seed …

S. Hanasaki, former vegetable seed specialist, is shown examining onion plants at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A collection of ship models made for the Navy in the model ship factory at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A collection of ship models made for the Navy in the model ship factory at the Gila Relocation Center. All of these models are replicas of German warships and are used in the identification …

A collection of ship models made for the Navy in the model ship factory at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Fred Umade cuts the rough shape of model ship hull on the band saw at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Fred Umade, former grape farmer from Selma, California, cuts the rough shape of model ship hull on the band saw. These models are used by the Navy and are constructed of poplar wood. Fred …

Fred Umade cuts the rough shape of model ship hull on the band saw at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Loading Napa plants onto a truck to be taken to drying racks at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Loading Napa plants onto a truck to be taken to drying racks prior to threshing for seeds.

ARC Identifier: 537070

Local Identifier: 210-G-B460

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) …

Loading Napa plants onto a truck to be taken to drying racks at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A view of students milking at the dairy farm school at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A view of students milking at the dairy farm school. Students are taught milking and the care of the cows in order to prepare them for jobs on the outside of the center.

ARC …

A view of students milking at the dairy farm school at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A general view of the ship model plant at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A general view of the ship model plant at the Gila Relocation Center.

ARC Identifier: 537099

Local Identifier: 210-G-B490

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type …

A general view of the ship model plant at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A view of cauliflower, which is being grown for its seed at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A view of cauliflower, which is being grown for its seed. Most cauliflower seed came from Denmark, but since the war that supply has been cut off. A very small amount is grown in …

A view of cauliflower, which is being grown for its seed at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A sign at the flower nursery, where much experimentation is being done, at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A sign at the flower nursery, where much experimentation is being done to develop strains of flowers which will thrive in hot dry climates.

ARC Identifier: 537076

Local Identifier: 210-G-B466

Creator: Department of the …

A sign at the flower nursery, where much experimentation is being done, at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

High School students listening to Doctor E. Stanley Jones lecture at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. High School students listening to Doctor E. Stanley Jones lecture.

ARC Identifier: 539441

Local Identifier: 210-G-G128

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs …

High School students listening to Doctor E. Stanley Jones lecture at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Threshing green eating peas for seed at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Threshing green eating peas for seed. Eleven acres of peas are grown here for their seed, and yield 10 to 12 sacks per acre. This is an extremely high yield.

ARC Identifier: 537068

Local …

Threshing green eating peas for seed at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Many organizations are represented in the Armistice Day Parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Many organizations are represented in the Rivers' Armistice Day Parade.

ARC Identifier: 539499

Local Identifier: 210-G-G254

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs …

Many organizations are represented in the Armistice Day Parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Kindergarten and Nursery children having a grand time on the see-saw at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Kindergarten and Nursery children having a grand time on the see-saw.

ARC Identifier: 537377

Local Identifier: 210-G-B989

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival …

Kindergarten and Nursery children having a grand time on the see-saw at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

S. Hanasaki, former vegetable seed specialist, is shown examining onion plants at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. S. Hanasaki, former vegetable seed specialist from San Jose, California, where he owned his own business, and sold under the trade name of "Lucky Seeds". He has had 30 years experience in the seed …

S. Hanasaki, former vegetable seed specialist, is shown examining onion plants at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Kindergarten class at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 537379

Local Identifier: 210-G-B991

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

Kindergarten class at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

S. Ishimoto is shown at the dairy farm school helping train students at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. S. Ishimoto, former resident of El Centro, California, is shown at the dairy farm school, here. He will be the milk barn foreman as soon as it has been completed, but now is helping …

S. Ishimoto is shown at the dairy farm school helping train students at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Guests listening to Doctor McSparren's message at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 537378

Local Identifier: 210-G-B990

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

Guests listening to Doctor McSparren's message at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

George Takemoto, instructor at the dairy farm school, milks a cow at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. George Takemoto, former resident of Ventura County, California, now evacuee instructor at the dairy farm school, is shown milking a cow. George graduated in the class of 1942 from the University of California, at …

George Takemoto, instructor at the dairy farm school, milks a cow at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Itaro Nakata, former operator of an experimental nursery in Tracy, California, at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Itaro Nakata, former operator of an experimental nursery in Tracy, California, is shown with some choice specimens of larkspurs grown at the nursery here. Itaro has had 20 years experience in the nursery business …

Itaro Nakata, former operator of an experimental nursery in Tracy, California, at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

The Girl Scouts of Rivers in the Armistice Day Parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Many organizations are represented in the Rivers' Armistice Day Parade.

ARC Identifier: 539498

Local Identifier: 210-G-G253

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs …

The Girl Scouts of Rivers in the Armistice Day Parade at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Kelly Ishimoto waters two months old bell pepper plants at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Kelly Ishimoto, former farmer from Del Rey, California, waters two months old bell pepper plants, which will soon be ready for transplanting on the farm here. Kelly is a farmer with 20 years experience …

Kelly Ishimoto waters two months old bell pepper plants at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, accompanied by Dillon Myer, visit Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, accompanied by Dillon Myer, National Director of the War Relocation Authority, visit the Gila River Relocation Center, where they were greeted by crowds of enthusiastic evacuees.

ARC Identifier: 537079

Local …

Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, accompanied by Dillon Myer, visit Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Chic Yamaguchi, former farm worker from Kingsburg, California at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Chic Yamaguchi, former farm worker from Kingsburg, California, is shown turning a section of one of the model ships on the lathe in the model ship factory at the Gila River Relocation Center. …

Chic Yamaguchi, former farm worker from Kingsburg, California at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. .
Contributed by: misacowee

Part of a play at the Harvest Festival Talent Show at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Part of a play given by the Dramatics Department at the Harvest Festival Talent Show.

ARC Identifier: 539527

Local Identifier: 210-G-G407

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most …

Part of a play at the Harvest Festival Talent Show at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Paul S. Goya is shown with a bed of prize summer sweet peas at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Paul S. Goya, former nurseryman Sierra Madre, California, now in charge of all flowers grown in the nursery here, is shown with a bed of prize summer sweet peas. He had been in the …

Paul S. Goya is shown with a bed of prize summer sweet peas at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Fred K. Fuji is pictured with stocks, which are ready to be harvested at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Fred K. Fuji, former owner and operator of the Fuji Nursery Co., of Berkley, California, where he has had 20 years experience in the nursery business. Fred is pictured with stocks, which are ready …

Unloading Napa plants onto canvas to finish drying at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Y.T. Sakoda, enrolled in the dairy school, is shown feeding calves at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Y.T. Sakoda, former vegetable worker from Guadalupe, California, is now enrolled in the dairy school, here. He is shown feeding calves.

ARC Identifier: 537090

Local Identifier: 210-G-B481

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation …

Fred K. Fuji is pictured with stocks, which are ready to be harvested at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Student Mary Sakai, former resident of Stockton, Califronia, at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Student Mary Sakai, former resident of Stockton, Califronia, is shown putting sliced carrots in a double boiler in preparation for the drying process.

ARC Identifier: 537060

Local Identifier: 210-G-B449

Creator: Department of …

Student Mary Sakai, former resident of Stockton, Califronia, at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

red K. Fuji is pictured with stocks, which are ready to be harvested at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Fred K. Fuji, former owner and operator of the Fuji Nursery Co., of Berkeley, California, where he has had 20 years experience in the nursery business. Fred is pictured with stocks, which are ready …

Y.T. Sakoda, enrolled in the dairy school, is shown feeding calves at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

George Takemoto, instructor at the dairy farm school, milks a cow at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. George Takemoto, former resident of Ventura County, California, now evacuee instructor at the dairy farm school, is shown milking a cow. George graduated in the class of 1942 from the University of California, at …

Fred K. Fuji is pictured with stocks, which are ready to be harvested at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

George Takemoto, instructor at the dairy farm school, milks a cow at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. George Takemoto, former resident of Ventura County, California, now evacuee instructor at the dairy farm school, is shown milking a cow. George graduated in the class of 1942 from the University of California, at …

George Takemoto, instructor at the dairy farm school, milks a cow at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Mary Sakai spreading carrots on drying trays at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 537062

Local Identifier: 210-G-B451

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

Mary Sakai spreading carrots on drying trays at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Errol Ishii, foreman of the model ship plant at the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Errol Ishii, foreman of the model ship plant at the Gila Relocation Center, is shown spraying battle grey paint on a model of a German warship. These models are constructed for the Navy, who …

Errol Ishii, foreman of the model ship plant at the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Y.T. Sakoda, enrolled in the dairy school, is shown feeding calves at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Y.T. Sakoda, former vegetable worker from Guadalupe, California, is now enrolled in the dairy school, here. He is shown feeding calves.

ARC Identifier: 537089

Local Identifier: 210-G-B480

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation …

Y.T. Sakoda, enrolled in the dairy school, is shown feeding calves at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Part of view of Butte camp looking towards block 59-72-74 at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Part of view of Butte camp looking towards block 59-72-74 and hospital in far distance.

ARC Identifier: 539541

Local Identifier: 210-G-G444

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most …

Part of view of Butte camp looking towards block 59-72-74 at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Mary Sakai demonstrating the loss in volume of vegetables after dehydration at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Mary Sakai demonstrating the loss in volume of vegetables after dehydration.

ARC Identifier: 537063

Local Identifier: 210-G-B452

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival …

Mary Sakai demonstrating the loss in volume of vegetables after dehydration at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Representatives of councils greet Eleanor Roosevelt during her visit to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Representatives of councils greet Mrs. [Eleanor] Roosevelt.

ARC Identifier: 537081

Local Identifier: 210-G-B472

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic …

Representatives of councils greet Eleanor Roosevelt during her visit to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

S. Hanasaki, former vegetable seed specialist, is shown examining carrots at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. S. Hanasaki, former vegetable seed specialist from San Jose, California, where he owned his own business and sold under the trade name of "Lucky Seeds". He has had 30 years experience in the seed …

S. Hanasaki, former vegetable seed specialist, is shown examining carrots at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Mrs. Yamamoto presents Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt with a bouquet of flowers at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Mrs. Yamamoto, former P.T.A. president from San Francisco, and now hear of the Canal Women's Club, presents Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt with a bouquet of flowers.

ARC Identifier: 537080

Local Identifier: 210-G-B471

Creator: Department of …

Mrs. Yamamoto presents Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt with a bouquet of flowers at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Officials on hand to supervise the loading of the train from Jerome Center to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. Left to right: R. A. Walling, Transportation Supervisor, W. R. A., San Francisco; Major C. L. Whitmarsh; W. O. Melton and E. B. Whitaker on hand to supervise the loading of the …

Officials on hand to supervise the loading of the train from Jerome Center to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

South front of Canal Auditorium under construction at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 539542

Local Identifier: 210-G-G445

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

South front of Canal Auditorium under construction at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Truck loads of Jerome residents assembled to board the train for the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. Scene before the administration building as truck loads of Jerome residents assembled to boarding the train for the Gila River Center. In the foreground are the formal flower beds at the center's …

Truck loads of Jerome residents assembled to board the train for the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

One train load of 500 Jerome Center residents leaves for the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. Scene as one train load of 500 Jerome residents leaves for the Gila River Center.

ARC Identifier: 539642

Local Identifier: 210-G-H427

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) …

One train load of 500 Jerome Center residents leaves for the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Butte Camp View at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 539550

Local Identifier: 210-G-G580

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

Butte Camp View at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

WRA representative checks the passenger list for the train from Jerome Center to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. View from the train platform during loading of evacuees to the Gila River Center. A War Relocation Authority representative checks the list of passengers as they board the train from the trucks …

WRA representative checks the passenger list for the train from Jerome Center to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Butte Staff Housing Quarter at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 539551

Local Identifier: 210-G-G581

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

Butte Staff Housing Quarter at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

The first few train departures in moving evacuees from the Jerome Center to the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. On the first few train departures in moving evacuees from the Jerome Center, residents awaiting subsequent movements had to be content with waving to their friends from inside the fence. On the …

The first few train departures in moving evacuees from the Jerome Center to the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Construction of Butte Auditorium at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 539552

Local Identifier: 210-G-G582

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

Construction of Butte Auditorium at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Canal Staff Housing Quarters at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 539554

Local Identifier: 210-G-G584

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

Canal Camp Staff Housing Quarters at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A typical truck load of residents of the Jerome Relocation Center await moving to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. "Here we go agian!" A typical truck load of Japanese American residents of the Jerome Relocation Center await at the camp's entrance to be loaded on a train and moved to the …

A typical truck load of residents of the Jerome Relocation Center await moving to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A hospital case is loaded by a stretcher during the trip from Jerome Center to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. A hospital case is loaded by a stretcher and will be cared for by Army nurses during the trip to the Gila River Center.

ARC Identifier: 539799

Local Identifier: 210-G-I219

Creator: Department …

A hospital case is loaded by a stretcher during the trip from Jerome Center to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Canal Camp Administration Building at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 539553

Local Identifier: 210-G-G583

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

Canal Camp Administration Building at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Officials check out Jerome Center residents as they pass to the train for Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. War Relocation Authority official and transportation officers check out a truck load of Jerome residents as they pass through the gate to the tracks where they are to entrain for the Gila …

Officials check out Jerome Center residents as they pass to the train for Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Butte Nursery and Kindergarten children's snack hour at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 539555

Local Identifier: 210-G-G585

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

Butte Nursery and Kindergarten children's snack hour at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

View as the June 13th train left Jerome Center in Arkansas for the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. General view as the June 13th train left Jerome for the Gila River Center.

ARC Identifier: 539773

Local Identifier: 210-G-I193

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( …

View as the June 13th train left Jerome Center in Arkansas for the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Side view of Butte Administration Building at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note: Not Provided

ARC Identifier: 539556

Local Identifier: 210-G-G586

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - 06/30/1946) ( Most Recent)

Type of Archival Materials:
Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Level of Description:
Item from Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1947

Side view of Butte Administration Building at Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Members of sports teams wish each other luck as the train departs Jerome for the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. The closing of the Jerome Center not only again separated old friends but broke up the camp's recreational groups. Here, members of baseball, football and basketball teams wish each other luck as …

Members of sports teams wish each other luck as the train departs Jerome for the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Military Police assist evacuees for the trip from Jerome Relocation Center to Gila River Relocation Center in Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. Military Police assist evacuees entering the chair cars for the June 13th trip to the Gila River Center.

ARC Identifier: 539656

Local Identifier: 210-G-H442

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. …

Military Police assist evacuees for the trip from Jerome Relocation Center to Gila River Relocation Center in Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Workers load the possessions of Jerome Center residents being transfered to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. Evacuee workers load a freight car with the crated possessions of Jerome residents being transfered to Gila River.

ARC Identifier: 539688

Local Identifier: 210-G-H475

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. …

Workers load the possessions of Jerome Center residents being transfered to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

A typical truck load of Jerome Center residents waiting to be transferred to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. A typical truck load of Jerome residents waiting to be put on the train for transfer to the Gila River Center.

ARC Identifier: 539693

Local Identifier: 210-G-H480

Creator: Department of the Interior. …

A typical truck load of Jerome Center residents waiting to be transferred to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

The Ishino family is being moved from Jerom Center to the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Center, Denson, Arkansas. A little girl is consoled as the closing of the Jerome Center separates her from her pet, "Major", a friendly dog owned by Henry Ishino, which had become the pet of all the …

The Ishino family is being moved from Jerome Center to the Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

Farewell hand clasps as the train bearing 500 Jerome Center residents leaves for Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. Farewell hand clasps as the train bearing 500 Jerome residents leaves for the Gila River Center.

ARC Identifier: 539762

Local Identifier: 210-G-I182

Creator: Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority. (02/16/1944 - …

Farewell hand clasps as the train bearing 500 Jerome Center residents leaves for Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee

An evacuee prepares his dog for the trip from Jerome Center in Arkansas to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.

Scope & Content Note:
The full caption for this photograph reads: Closing of the Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas. Henry Ishino, an evacuee resident of the Jerome Center, shakes hands with his dog, Major, after putting him in a crate for shipment to their new residence at the Gila River Center. …

An evacuee prepares his dog for the trip from Jerome Center in Arkansas to Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona.
Contributed by: misacowee