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Japanese-American camp, Tule Lake Relocation Center, California 1942 / 1943. Eight
Filename: 917_05_014302.jpg
Size: 4832 x 3624 (4.4MB)
Date: 27th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
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Japanese-American camp, Tule Lake Relocation Center, California 1942 / 1943. Eight
Japanese-American camp, Tule Lake Relocation Center, California 1942/1943. Eight Japanese women standing outside the barbers shop in the US war emergency evacuation camp set up in World War II. Internment Alien
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Media ID 9757407
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Barber California Camp Center Emergency Evacuation Japanese Lake Outside Shop Alien Internment Japanese American Relocation Tule
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful print captures a poignant moment in American history - the Japanese-American camp at Tule Lake Relocation Center, California, during World War II. In this image, eight Japanese women stand outside the barbershop in the US war emergency evacuation camp. The solemn expressions on their faces hint at the hardships they endured as they were forcibly relocated from their homes and confined to these internment camps. Despite facing adversity and discrimination, these resilient women display strength and dignity. The setting of the photograph is stark yet symbolic. The barren landscape surrounding them represents both physical confinement and emotional isolation. It serves as a reminder of how an entire community was uprooted from their lives due to fear and prejudice. The presence of a barber shop within the camp speaks volumes about the resilience of these individuals who sought to maintain some semblance of normalcy amidst such trying circumstances. This simple act of getting a haircut provided not just grooming but also served as an opportunity for social interaction within this tightly controlled environment. As we reflect upon this historical moment captured by Universal Images Group (UIG), it is crucial to remember that this photo stands as a testament to human endurance in times of great injustice. May it serve as a reminder for us all to strive towards creating inclusive societies where no one is subjected to such treatment again.
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