The woodcarvings on this exhibit panel at the Arts and Crafts Festival were made by students in adult education classes
Creator(s)
Coffey, Pat.
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."
Date
1943 March 6
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
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
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.; Exhibitions--Colorado--Amache--1940-1950.; Political prisoners--Colorado--Amache--1940-1950.; Relocation camps--Colorado--Amache--1940-1950.
Source
Source: War Relocation Authority.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Western History
