Clipping, Newspaper

Name/Title

Clipping, Newspaper

Entry/Object ID

1994.80.190.42

Description

Newspaper clipping titled, "Manzanar Relocates." It contains a photo of seven young men and one caucasian man gathered around reading a newspaper. Caption: Jumping at the chance to become trained defense workers and aid their country, these niseis from Manzanar left for Milford, Iowa, NYA training center. Upon reaching their destination they found themselves stranded and training program cancelled. Here they are shown with the Des Moines Relocation officer talking things over. This picture appeared with an article in the Des Moines Register, influential newspaper. Left to right, they are Tom Komatsu, 24; Roy Izumi, 19; Tommy Zoriki, 22; Kaz Arai, 21; Henry M. Sato, 20; Michael Yamane, 24; and Bobby Izumi, 18, with Relocation Supervisor Vernon Kennedy of Des Moines. --cut courtesy, Des Moines Register

Collection

Shiro and Mary Nomura Collection