More than 10,000 Japanese Americans were incarcerated at Manzanar Relocation Center, Calif., during World War II. Playing and watching baseball was one of the ways these Americans tried to retain some sense of normalcy. Dan Kwong is a longtime volunteer at Manzanar, which became a national historic site in 1992 — his late mother, Momo Nagano, was incarcerated there as a teenager. Here's the story of how he built a baseball field at the site in honor of Momo, who wrote extensively about her time at the camp in order that future generations would never forget this piece of history.
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![The image shows a black and white photograph dated April 1942 in San Francisco, California. It depicts several individuals gathered closely together during what appears to be an official setting or event related to the war relocation authority's activities.
In the center of the photo is a man wearing glasses and dressed formally in a suit with pinstripes. He has dark hair pulled back neatly and seems to be bending slightly towards someone out of view, possibly engaging in conversation or providing information.
Around him are other men who seem engaged in similar interactions, suggesting that this might have been an event where people were being briefed about their accommodations during the war relocation process. Some individuals appear focused on papers held by one another, indicating a possible exchange of documents related to housing assignments.
The text at the top indicates that it is from San Francisco, California and provides context for what appears to be wartime activities involving Japanese American citizens or those with ancestry connected to Japan who were being evacuated due to internment policies. It mentions an individual receiving information on evacuation details for war relocation centers during World War II.
Additional annotations include a code "LG-OBH-5630A" and mention of the photographer, Long, likely Dorothea Lange given her involvement in documenting this period through photography. The image [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/859/491/946/546/697/original/413e9f8763d5f8d1.jpeg "The image shows a black and white photograph dated April 1942 in San Francisco, California. It depicts several individuals gathered closely together during what appears to be an official setting or event related to the war relocation authority's activities.
In the center of the photo is a man wearing glasses and dressed formally in a suit with pinstripes. He has dark hair pulled back neatly and seems to be bending slightly towards someone out of view, possibly engaging in conversation or providing information.
Around him are other men who seem engaged in similar interactions, suggesting that this might have been an event where people were being briefed about their accommodations during the war relocation process. Some individuals appear focused on papers held by one another, indicating a possible exchange of documents related to housing assignments.
The text at the top indicates that it is from San Francisco, California and provides context for what appears to be wartime activities involving Japanese American citizens or those with ancestry connected to Japan who were being evacuated due to internment policies. It mentions an individual receiving information on evacuation details for war relocation centers during World War II.
Additional annotations include a code \"LG-OBH-5630A\" and mention of the photographer, Long, likely Dorothea Lange given her involvement in documenting this period through photography. The image [...]")
![The image depicts a bustling store with numerous customers engaged in various activities such as browsing, shopping, and handling merchandise. The setting appears to be during World War II, judging by the date mentioned on the photo which is April 1942. In San Francisco, California, Japanese American customers are present within this establishment operated by an individual of Japanese descent who is facing eviction from their home due to wartime restrictions.
The store seems crowded with goods displayed around and above counters where staff members interact with patrons. The atmosphere suggests a sense of urgency or normalcy amidst the backdrop of impending war-related evacuation policies for people of Japanese ancestry, as indicated by the text on the photo which refers to them being placed in War Relocation Authority centers during their stay.
Notably, an American flag is visible hanging above one side of the store. The overall composition captures a slice-of-life scene with individuals from different walks of life converging within this commercial setting. It serves as historical documentation and raises awareness about wartime racial discrimination and its impact on communities like Japanese Americans in the United States during World War II.
The photograph was taken by Dorothea Lange, who is known for her work documenting various aspects of American history through her photography, particularly focusing on social [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/857/081/437/198/776/original/3e52f2b4689583c1.jpeg "The image depicts a bustling store with numerous customers engaged in various activities such as browsing, shopping, and handling merchandise. The setting appears to be during World War II, judging by the date mentioned on the photo which is April 1942. In San Francisco, California, Japanese American customers are present within this establishment operated by an individual of Japanese descent who is facing eviction from their home due to wartime restrictions.
The store seems crowded with goods displayed around and above counters where staff members interact with patrons. The atmosphere suggests a sense of urgency or normalcy amidst the backdrop of impending war-related evacuation policies for people of Japanese ancestry, as indicated by the text on the photo which refers to them being placed in War Relocation Authority centers during their stay.
Notably, an American flag is visible hanging above one side of the store. The overall composition captures a slice-of-life scene with individuals from different walks of life converging within this commercial setting. It serves as historical documentation and raises awareness about wartime racial discrimination and its impact on communities like Japanese Americans in the United States during World War II.
The photograph was taken by Dorothea Lange, who is known for her work documenting various aspects of American history through her photography, particularly focusing on social [...]")
![The image is a black and white photograph dated April 2, 1942. It depicts two women sitting on steps with several children around them in what appears to be an urban setting. The woman on the left wears glasses, dark-colored clothing, including a coat, gloves, and a hat or cap; she has short hair. She is holding onto one of her legs while resting against a railing. Next to her sits another woman wearing a light-colored dress with stripes and shoes that have white socks protruding from them.
The children around the women vary in age and attire but all seem to be dressed in casual clothing suitable for warm weather, suggesting it might not be cold outside at this time of year. One child on the left is seated next to one woman while another sits beside a kneeling figure; their ages range approximately between three and ten years old.
The background features an urban setting with buildings that suggest a residential area or perhaps close proximity to some institutional building such as a school given its appearance. The photograph has been marked by hand annotations, including date "April 26th '41" at the top left corner followed by various comments regarding the women's situation and context.
These notes mention their husbands being held for alien internment during WWII amidst Japanese Americans being evacuated from California due to wartime policies related to enemy aliens. It indicates that these individuals are part o [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/842/689/916/575/475/original/b09ea0883cd684a3.jpeg "The image is a black and white photograph dated April 2, 1942. It depicts two women sitting on steps with several children around them in what appears to be an urban setting. The woman on the left wears glasses, dark-colored clothing, including a coat, gloves, and a hat or cap; she has short hair. She is holding onto one of her legs while resting against a railing. Next to her sits another woman wearing a light-colored dress with stripes and shoes that have white socks protruding from them.
The children around the women vary in age and attire but all seem to be dressed in casual clothing suitable for warm weather, suggesting it might not be cold outside at this time of year. One child on the left is seated next to one woman while another sits beside a kneeling figure; their ages range approximately between three and ten years old.
The background features an urban setting with buildings that suggest a residential area or perhaps close proximity to some institutional building such as a school given its appearance. The photograph has been marked by hand annotations, including date \"April 26th '41\" at the top left corner followed by various comments regarding the women's situation and context.
These notes mention their husbands being held for alien internment during WWII amidst Japanese Americans being evacuated from California due to wartime policies related to enemy aliens. It indicates that these individuals are part o [...]")
![The image depicts a black and white photograph taken in San Francisco, California during April 1942. It shows two men seated on chairs indoors with various packed items around them, including suitcases and large bags possibly containing personal belongings or supplies for relocation.
One of the men appears to be focused intently on an object he is holding between his hands, while the other man sits in a more relaxed posture, looking away from the camera. The room has wooden floors and contains various pieces of furniture such as tables with items like coffee cups, suggesting it might be part of a living area or common space.
In the foreground are large bags labeled "War Relocation Authority," indicating that these men may have been moved to internment centers during World War II due to their Japanese heritage. The photograph is titled and annotated on its border, mentioning San Francisco's location in California for April 1942 and describing a scene of two friends playing a final game before being evacuated.
The image captures the somber mood of people impacted by wartime policies as they navigate uncertainty about where they will be relocated to during their internment. The presence of household items suggests that these individuals are attempting to preserve some semblance of normalcy amidst displacement and upheaval brought on by government action related to war-time measures concerning Japanese Americans.
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One of the men appears to be focused intently on an object he is holding between his hands, while the other man sits in a more relaxed posture, looking away from the camera. The room has wooden floors and contains various pieces of furniture such as tables with items like coffee cups, suggesting it might be part of a living area or common space.
In the foreground are large bags labeled \"War Relocation Authority,\" indicating that these men may have been moved to internment centers during World War II due to their Japanese heritage. The photograph is titled and annotated on its border, mentioning San Francisco's location in California for April 1942 and describing a scene of two friends playing a final game before being evacuated.
The image captures the somber mood of people impacted by wartime policies as they navigate uncertainty about where they will be relocated to during their internment. The presence of household items suggests that these individuals are attempting to preserve some semblance of normalcy amidst displacement and upheaval brought on by government action related to war-time measures concerning Japanese Americans.
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![The image depicts a group of seven individuals, likely members of the Shibuya family, engaged in weeding on a field within an agricultural setting. This historical photograph is dated 1942 and captures them working amidst a vast expanse of farmland with sparse vegetation scattered across it. The people are dressed casually, wearing light-colored shirts and trousers or skirts, indicating warm weather conditions typical for California during the summer months.
They appear to be focused on their task as they kneel or squat over patches in the ground where plants have been cultivated but not yet harvested. In the background stands a rural landscape with some buildings that resemble farm structures and possibly residential houses, under an expansive sky suggesting it is midday due to the brightness of light casting short shadows.
A handwritten caption at the top provides context for this historical moment: "Mountain View, Calif., 1942 ([?]). Members of the Shibuya family weeding a field on a ranch which they owned prior to evacuation of persons of Japanese ancestry. The evacuees will be housed on War Relocation Authority centers for the duration of the war."
The photograph is attributed as an original file from US War relocation authority and bears a photo credit that reads "Dorothea Lange - San Francisco (CA) [?]." This indicates Dorothea Lange's role in documenting this significant period during World War II when Japanes [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/834/668/284/674/062/original/eef8264b5757f5d7.jpeg "The image depicts a group of seven individuals, likely members of the Shibuya family, engaged in weeding on a field within an agricultural setting. This historical photograph is dated 1942 and captures them working amidst a vast expanse of farmland with sparse vegetation scattered across it. The people are dressed casually, wearing light-colored shirts and trousers or skirts, indicating warm weather conditions typical for California during the summer months.
They appear to be focused on their task as they kneel or squat over patches in the ground where plants have been cultivated but not yet harvested. In the background stands a rural landscape with some buildings that resemble farm structures and possibly residential houses, under an expansive sky suggesting it is midday due to the brightness of light casting short shadows.
A handwritten caption at the top provides context for this historical moment: \"Mountain View, Calif., 1942 ([?]). Members of the Shibuya family weeding a field on a ranch which they owned prior to evacuation of persons of Japanese ancestry. The evacuees will be housed on War Relocation Authority centers for the duration of the war.\"
The photograph is attributed as an original file from US War relocation authority and bears a photo credit that reads \"Dorothea Lange - San Francisco (CA) [?].\" This indicates Dorothea Lange's role in documenting this significant period during World War II when Japanes [...]")
![A black and white photograph depicting a group of individuals, presumably Japanese Americans or those of Japanese ancestry during World War II era. The people are seen lined up in an orderly fashion at what appears to be the Civil Control Station for registration as per Army's exclusion order No. 20.
They appear to wear formal attire such as suits and hats typical of men from that period, with some wearing ties or glasses which is indicative of middle-class individuals during the era. One person stands out in this line holding a child on their shoulders while others seem waiting patiently for their turn at registration. The setting seems urbanized given what appears to be buildings behind them.
The photograph suggests a historical context likely taken within San Francisco, California around April 1942 as mentioned in caption information provided which also references the War Relocation Authority centers established during World War II that housed evacuees of Japanese ancestry throughout their duration. The expressions on these individuals' faces vary from somber to engaged with one another or lost in thought.
This image is part of a collection by photographer Dorothea Lange, known for her work capturing the social issues and human emotions around wartime events during World War II, particularly relating to internment camps across America. This specific photograph highlights not just an administrative procedure but als [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/817/311/584/027/732/original/d50c60324b474ac2.jpeg "A black and white photograph depicting a group of individuals, presumably Japanese Americans or those of Japanese ancestry during World War II era. The people are seen lined up in an orderly fashion at what appears to be the Civil Control Station for registration as per Army's exclusion order No. 20.
They appear to wear formal attire such as suits and hats typical of men from that period, with some wearing ties or glasses which is indicative of middle-class individuals during the era. One person stands out in this line holding a child on their shoulders while others seem waiting patiently for their turn at registration. The setting seems urbanized given what appears to be buildings behind them.
The photograph suggests a historical context likely taken within San Francisco, California around April 1942 as mentioned in caption information provided which also references the War Relocation Authority centers established during World War II that housed evacuees of Japanese ancestry throughout their duration. The expressions on these individuals' faces vary from somber to engaged with one another or lost in thought.
This image is part of a collection by photographer Dorothea Lange, known for her work capturing the social issues and human emotions around wartime events during World War II, particularly relating to internment camps across America. This specific photograph highlights not just an administrative procedure but als [...]")
![The photograph displays a vintage black and white storefront sign for "White & Pollard" on an old brick building. The top section of the image reads, 'SOLD' in large block letters, indicating that this business has closed down or is no longer operational at its current location. Below it, prominently featured are two signs: one stating 'GROCERY,' and another with a bold declaration saying "I AM AN AMERICAN." The setting suggests a historical context of American identity during the early to mid-20th century when such signage was common for small businesses.
In the reflection on the glass below these signs, we can see images from adjacent stores or other establishments. A sign reading 'FRUITS AND VEGETABLES' is partially visible in this reflection, hinting at a neighboring business that sold produce. The reflections also show partial views of buildings and possibly more signage outside of immediate focus.
The image carries an air of nostalgia and historical significance, potentially reflecting on themes such as migration, assimilation, or the social environment during the period when it was taken. This could evoke discussions about immigration policies in America at that time, including experiences with exclusionary practices like internment camps for Japanese Americans during World War II.
The additional information provided from Closed Japanese American store suggests this image might be part of a series documenting s [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/666/217/556/807/651/original/8391d179e26ed8cc.jpeg "The photograph displays a vintage black and white storefront sign for \"White & Pollard\" on an old brick building. The top section of the image reads, 'SOLD' in large block letters, indicating that this business has closed down or is no longer operational at its current location. Below it, prominently featured are two signs: one stating 'GROCERY,' and another with a bold declaration saying \"I AM AN AMERICAN.\" The setting suggests a historical context of American identity during the early to mid-20th century when such signage was common for small businesses.
In the reflection on the glass below these signs, we can see images from adjacent stores or other establishments. A sign reading 'FRUITS AND VEGETABLES' is partially visible in this reflection, hinting at a neighboring business that sold produce. The reflections also show partial views of buildings and possibly more signage outside of immediate focus.
The image carries an air of nostalgia and historical significance, potentially reflecting on themes such as migration, assimilation, or the social environment during the period when it was taken. This could evoke discussions about immigration policies in America at that time, including experiences with exclusionary practices like internment camps for Japanese Americans during World War II.
The additional information provided from Closed Japanese American store suggests this image might be part of a series documenting s [...]")