A Celebration of the Human Spirit - Japanese-American Relocation Camps in AZ

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- Proud Graduate II
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- Japanese Americans-- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945; Gila River Relocation Center
- This shy young woman poses in her high school graduation cap and gown.
- Classmates II
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- Japanese Americans-- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945; Gila River Relocation Center
- Photograph of a group of female students posing in their graduation caps and gowns.
- Suits and Ties
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- Japanese Americans-- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945; Gila River Relocation Center
- Young men dressed up with no place to go. Graduations were formally observed and celebrated by the entire community.
- Eleanor Roosevelt I
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- Japanese Americans-- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945; Gila River Relocation Center
- Eleanor Roosevelt made a surprise and "unsanctioned" visit to the Gila River camp. She was opposed to relocation camps and decided to see one for herself. The Gila camp was considered one of the better camps due to its proximity to Phoenix.
- Eleanor Roosevelt II
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- Japanese Americans-- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945; Gila River Relocation Center
- Eleanor Roosevelt seen here with students, perhaps reading some of their work. Her visit made a lasting impression for many and became a symbol of a more hopeful future.
- Yearbook
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- Japanese Americans-- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945; Gila River Relocation Center
- Butte High School Yearbook pages documenting Eleanor Roosevelt's visit to Gila River on April 23, 1943. Pages also contain excerpts from the letter she wrote to the students after her visit.