Typical scene of barracks construction with the prefabricated section lying in position
Creator
Parker, Tom, photographer.
Date
1942 August 27
Summary
Men hoist a section of prefabricated wall at the Granada Relocation Center, Camp Amache, Prowers County, southeastern Colorado. Other army-style barracks show in various states of construction; some with roofs, others just with framing and composite board walls. Prairie is in the background.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Subject
Japanese--Capture & imprisonment--1940-1950.; World War, 1939-1945--Detention facilities.; World War, 1939-1945--Prisoners.; Amache (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Detention facilities--Colorado--Amache--1940-1950.; Political prisoners--Colorado--Amache--1940-1950.; Relocation camps--Colorado--Amache--1940-1950.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
War Relocation Authority.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710006571
Notes
Formerly F29133.; Title and photographer printed on back of photoprint; additional information: "War Relocation Authority, Midland Savings Bldg., Denver, Colo. No: E-68, Date 8/27/42; Photo Location: Granada Relocation Center, Amache, Colorado."; R7100065718
Identifier
F29133 DPLW
Filename
10006571.tif
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