Print, Photographic

Photograph

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Eastern California Museum

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

1994.82.4.19

Description

Description taken from original photo album, "Manzanar is now officially closed. Mr. Merritt addressing the staff that gathered at the gates of Manzanar to witness the departure of the last evacuee from the Center. November 21, 1945". This photograph includes his dog Sandy laying at his feet. Page caption: "Manzanar is now officially closed. Mr. Merritt addressing the staff that gathered at the gates of Manzanar to witness the departure of the last evacuee from the Center. November 21, 1945"

Collection

Merritt Photo Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Miyatake, Toyo

Date made

1942 - 1945

Place

City

Manzanar War Relocation Center

County

Inyo County

State/Province

California

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Merritt, Ralph P.