Families Preparing For Evacuation, Berkeley, California, 1942 — Miné Okubo

Families preparing for evacuation, Berkeley, California, 1942

A poignant black and white illustration by Miné Okubo captures the somber anxiety of Japanese American families preparing for evacuation in 1942, inviting you to explore this powerful piece of historical resilience.

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.