Medical exam at Tanforan Assembly Center, San Bruno, California, 1942
A somber black and white illustration by Miné Okubo captures the poignant reality of a 1942 medical exam during Japanese American internment through bold cartoon-style lines, inviting you to explore this historical masterpiece.
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.