Waiting to use the washrooms, Central Utah Relocation Project, Topaz, Utah, 1942-1944
Explore Miné Okubo's poignant illustration 'Waiting to use the washrooms,' depicting life at Topaz War Relocation Center during WWII, capturing resilience and documenting the experiences of Japanese American internees.
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.