The woodcarvings on this exhibit panel at the Arts and Crafts Festival were made by students in adult education classes
Creator
Coffey, Pat.
Date
1943 March 6
Summary
Wood carvings made by Japanese students in adult education classes are exhibited at the Arts and Crafts Festival, Granada Relocation Center, Camp Amache, Prowers County, southeastern Colorado. Subject matter includes traditional Japanese objects such as carp, bamboo, birds, cranes, landscapes, pears, and Japanese characters. Western themes include a United States flag, horses, and pheasants. Signs on front of display read: "Adult Education, Woodcarving" and "Please Do Not Touch."
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint : black-and-white ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Subject
Japanese--Capture & imprisonment; World War, 1939-1945--Detention facilities; World War, 1939-1945--Prisoners; Amache (Colo.); Detention facilities--Colorado--Amache; Exhibitions--Colorado--Amache; Political prisoners--Colorado--Amache; Relocation camps--Colorado--Amache
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: ZZR710006579
Notes
Formerly F38768.; Title and photographer printed on back of photoprint; additional information: "War Relocation Authority, Midland Savings Bldg., Denver, Colo. No: E-758, Date 3/6/43; Photo Location: Granada Relocation Center, Amache, Colorado; Data: (title)...This Festival was held March 6th to 8th in Terry Hall at the center, and was sponsored by the Education Division and the "Pioneer" the Granada Center newspaper."; R7100065792
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