Arrival of evacuees from Hawaii, Central Utah Relocation Project, Topaz, Utah, 1942-1944

Witness the poignant arrival of Japanese American evacuees at Topaz Relocation Center, Utah, in 1944, captured by Miné Okubo's powerful illustration. A testament to resilience and a vital piece of history.

Miné Okubo

Miné Okubo was an American artist renowned for her poignant drawings documenting life within Japanese American internment camps during WWII. Her powerful graphic novel, *Citizen 13660*, offers a vital witness account of resilience and injustice.

Japanese American National Museum

Explore the poignant history of Japanese Americans through captivating stories, artifacts & moving images at the JANM. Discover resilience, injustice & community during WWII and beyond.