Japanese Relocation Part 1

Description

Milton S. Eisenhower explains the need for, and methods of, moving Japanese-Americans from the West Coast. Nisei families register with the War Relocation Authority which helps them sell or rent their homes, businesses, and farms. The Nisei are temporarily quartered at the Santa Anita Race Track and then moved to a midwest relocation center. Shows daily activities at the center and waterfront scenes in San Francisco.

Collection

Records of the Office of War Information

Series

Propaganda, Information, and Documentary Motion Pictures