Santa Anita reception center baggage inspection 1942

The Santa Anita reception center in Los Angeles County serves as a historical site. In April 1942, it was the location where Japanese and Japanese-Americans underwent baggage examinations during their evacuation under a U.S. Army war emergency order. This image, created by Russell Lee, is part of the FSA/OWI Collection and provides insight into wartime policies.

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