Japanese-American Evacuation Baggage May 1942

This vintage image depicts the baggage of Japanese-Americans evacuated from West Coast areas in May 1942. The scene shows a reception center at a racetrack in Los Angeles County, California. The photograph captures personal belongings of individuals affected by displacement during World War II. Explore related context in the Library of Congress collection.

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