Case, Trumpet

Name/Title

Case, Trumpet

Entry/Object ID

1992.24.2

Description

Worn, brown trumpet case with purple lining that was used at Manzanar War Relocation Center. The handle is very worn, with most of the leather missing. It has two rusted metal hinges with locks. Donor was 11 years old when he was sent to Manzanar, from April 1942 until June 1944, and his address was 13-11-5. He can be seen in a photo of the Jive Bombers at Manzanar, though he wasn't a member of the group (they asked him to sit in for the photo). Donor is Hiro Takusagaua's brother-in-law.

Collection

Noboru Yato Collection