Young Japanese women in white graduation gowns, high heels and mortar board caps and a men in dark gowns and caps assemble in a courtyard at the Granada Relocation Center, Camp Amache, Prowers County, southeastern Colorado. The wind blows their gowns and the women's curled hair. Some read commencement programs, some stand under a covered walkway.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint : black-and-white ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Subject
Japanese--Capture & imprisonment; World War, 1939-1945--Detention facilities; World War, 1939-1945--Prisoners; Amache (Colo.); Detention facilities--Colorado--Amache; Graduation ceremonies--Colorado--Amache; Political prisoners--Colorado--Amache; Relocation camps--Colorado--Amache
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
War Relocation Authority.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710006576
Notes
Formerly F12909.; Title and photographer printed on back of photoprint; additional information: "War Relocation Authority, Midland Savings Bldg., Denver, Colo. No: E-626, Date 6/24/43; Photo Location: Granada Relocation Center, Amache, Colorado."; R7100065768
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