The shop foreman at Phoenix Cleaners is pleased with the work of his Japanese American employees. When asked if he ...

1945-03-13

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

WRA no. I-822

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The Bancroft Library

Full title:The shop foreman at Phoenix Cleaners is pleased with the work of his Japanese American employees. When asked if he would appear in the picture, he said, Yes, if you'll promise to send me two more men to press and maybe one woman to do some alterations and other sewing that needs to be done here. No promises were made but he certainly did indicate that Japanese Americans have been well received in his plant. The plant is modern, well lighted and has a working force of fifty people. In the picture are Donell Tekawa, formerly of Granada, Isamu Arita, formerly of Granada. Photographer: Iwasaki, Hikaru Rockford, Illinois.
Part of: War Relocation Authority Photographs of Japanese-American Evacuation and Resettlement

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