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Japanese-American internment camp newspapers, 1942 to 1946.

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Overview

Summary: Produced by the Japanese-Americans interned at assembly centers and relocation centers around the country during World War II, these newspapers provide a unique look into the daily lives of the people who were held in these camps. They include articles written in English and Japanese, typed, handwritten and drawn. They advertise community events, provide logistical information about the camps and relocation, report on news from the community, and include editorials.
Format: Online resource
Published: Washington, DC : Library of Congress
Locale: United States
Other Authors/Editors: Library of Congress.
Notes: Title from caption (viewed on May 10, 2017).

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Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Physical Details

Language: English
External Link: https://www.loc.gov/collections/japanese-american-internment-camp-newspapers/about-this-collection/
Physical Description: 1 online resource

Keywords & Subjects

Subjects: Japanese Americans--Newspapers. World War, 1939-1945--Concentration camps--United States--Newspapers. Japanese Americans--Forced removal and internment, 1942-1945. Newspapers.

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