Among the 8000 residents at this center, there wasn't a single man who had ever run a steam shovel, but volunteers for the job were many. Two of those selected are acting as oilers as they learn the technique of swinging the big shovel. Photographer: Parker, Tom Amache, Colorado.

1942-12-09

War Relocation Authority Photographs of Japanese-American Evacuation and Resettlement, 1942-1945 circa 1941-1947

WRA no. E-561

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The Bancroft Library

Part of: War Relocation Authority Photographs of Japanese-American Evacuation and Resettlement

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