The Reception Committee, March 23, 1942

Photograph

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Eastern California Museum

The reception committee: Origformat: Print-Photographic; Resolution: 1200 dpi
The reception committee

Origformat: Print-Photographic; Resolution: 1200 dpi

Name/Title

"The Reception Committee, March 23, 1942"

Entry/Object ID

1994.82.5.1

Description

Photograph of "the reception committee" for the first group of incarcerees arriving in a line of cars stretching in the distance. In the background the Alabama Hills are visible. In the foreground are several groups observing the arrival including military police. Caption reads: Reception committee, March 23, 1942. Title from caption, which was taken from the original photo album.

Collection

Merritt Photo Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1942 - 1942

Place

City

Manzanar War Relocation Center

County

Inyo County

State/Province

California

Provenance

Notes

Belonged to Manzanar War Relocation Center Director Ralph Merritt