Painting, Watercolor

Name/Title

Painting, Watercolor

Entry/Object ID

1994.112.3.3

Description

Watercolor painting by Kango Takamura. It is one of twelve in a collection titled, "Early Days of Manzanar School, Fall 1942" that was presented to Dr. Genevieve Carter, Superintendent of Education at Manzanar War Relocation Center. It is captioned: "Roll call is taken. This was first day of school. The study hall converted from a former mess hall, resounded with laughter as Mr. Vanderjagt aide would call a name and a squeaky soprano would respond 'here' only to be followed by an off-pitch bas, 'heah'."

Collection

Genevieve W. Carter Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Takamura, Kango

Role

Artist

Date made

October 8, 1942