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Train at Jerome Relocation Center transferring internees to Camp Granada Photo 12: Japanese Americans see their friends and neighbors off as they go to Camp Granada by train due to the closing of Jerome Relocation Center, 1944. Life Interrupted Collection,…
Cemetery at Rohwer Relocation Center Photo 11: Cemetery at Rohwer Relocation Center, 1943. Life Interrupted Collection, 1903-2005 (UALR.MS.0250) Date: 1943 Physical Format: black and white photographic prints See this item’s catalog record https://arstudies.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15728coll1/id/1798 More from this collection Life Interrupted Collection,…
Folk dancing performance at Rohwer Relocation Center Photo 10: A young Japanese American folk dancer, performs at an outdoor entertainment event at Rohwer Relocation Center, 1942. Life Interrupted Collection, 1903-2005 (UALR.MS.0250) Date: 1942 Physical Format: black and white photographic prints…
Art class at Rohwer Relocation Center Photo 9: An art class draws portraits of a model in the recreation hall at Rohwer Relocation Center, 1942. Life Interrupted Collection, 1903-2005 (UALR.MS.0250) Date: 1942 Physical Format: black and white photographic prints See…
Home economics class at Rohwer Relocation Center Photo 8: Home economics class at Rohwer Relocation Center, ca. 1942-1945. Life Interrupted Collection, 1903-2005 (UALR.MS.0250) Date: 1942-1945 Physical Format: black and white photographic prints See this item’s catalog record https://cdm15728.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15728coll1/id/1806/rec/1 More from…
Denson High School Band at Jerome Relocation Center Photo 7: Denson High School Band at Jerome Relocation Center, 1944. Life Interrupted Collection, 1903-2005 (UALR.MS.0250) Date: 1944 Physical Format: black and white photographic prints See this item’s catalog record https://cdm15728.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15728coll1/id/1809/rec/1 More…
Second grade class in Thanksgiving Day costumes at Rohwer Relocation Center Photo 6: Second grade class in Thanksgiving Day costumes at Rohwer Relocation Center, 1942-45. Life Interrupted Collection, 1903-2005 (UALR.MS.0250) Date: 1942-1945 Physical Format: photographic prints sepia 3.5 x 5.5…
Grade school at Jerome Relocation Center Photo 5: Japanese American school children sit around a table coloring while Japanese American teacher looks on at Jerome Relocation Center, 1943. Life Interrupted Collection, 1903-2005 (UALR.MS.0250) Date: 1943 Physical Format: black and white…
Jerome Cooperative Enterprise at Jerome Relocation Center Photo 4: A group of Japanese Americans stand inside the camp market, Jerome Cooperative Enterprise, at Jerome Relocation Center, ca. 1942-44. Life Interrupted Collection, 1903-2005 (UALR.MS.0250) Date: 1942-1945 Physical Format: black and white…
Block 7 at Jerome Relocation Center Photo 3: A group of Japanese Americans stand inside the camp market, Jerome Cooperative Enterprise, at Jerome Relocation Center, ca. 1942-44. Life Interrupted Collection, 1903-2005 (UALR.MS.0250) Date: 1942 Physical Format: black and white photographic…
Men building porch at Rohwer Relocation Center Photo 2: Three men build a porch cover for a barracks doorway at Rohwer Relocation Center, ca. 1942-45. Life Interrupted Collection, 1903-2005 (UALR.MS.0250) Date: 1942-1945 Physical Format: black and white photographic prints See…
Aerial view of Rohwer Relocation Center Photo 1: An aerial view of the barracks and the surrounding land at Rohwer Relocation Center, ca. 1942-45 Life Interrupted Collection, 1903-2005 (UALR.MS.0250) Date: 1942-1945 Physical Format: photographic prints black and white 6 x…
Negro History Scrapbook, page 49 Negro History Scrapbook, page 49 ca. 1944. National Dunbar Alumni Association Historical Collection (UALR.MS.0021) Date: 1944 Physical Format: document See this item’s catalog record https://cdm15728.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15728coll3/id/16302 More from this collection National Dunbar Alumni Association Historical Collection…
Catalyst: The Autobiography of an American Chemist, page 16 Samuel Proctor Massie, Jr., “Catalyst: The Autobiography of an American Chemist,” page 16. National Dunbar Alumni Association Historical Collection (UALR.MS.0021) Date: 2001 Physical Format: document See this item’s catalog record https://cdm15728.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15728coll3/id/482213…
Japanese Americans and World War II Theme: Race and American Society Grade Levels: 7-8 9-12 Time Period: 1942-1945 Introduction After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the United States formally entered World War II. In February 1942, President Franklin…
Healthcare and Racial Segregation Theme: Race and American Society Grade Levels: 9-12 Time Period: 1944 Introduction The history of segregation in American healthcare goes back to the period of slavery when slave owners established a system of rudimentary medical care…
Race and the Great Depression Theme: Race and American Society Grade Levels: 7-8 9-12 Time Period: 1929-1939 Introduction Samuel Proctor Massie Jr. (1919-2005) was an African American chemist who worked on the Manhattan Project, a research initiative that led to…
Black Church and Community Organization Theme: Race and American Society Grade Levels: 7-8 9-12 Time Period: 1900-1950 Introduction The Black Church has been historically one of the most important institutions for African American communities. During the centuries when African Americans…
Minstrelsy Theme: Race and American Society Grade Levels: 9-12 Time Period: 1877-1930 Introduction Minstrel shows, also called minstrelsy, were a type of theatrical performance, in which actors played figures based on racial stereotypes. They were very popular in the United…
Photograph of Samuel Proctor Massie, Jr., with parents Samuel Proctor Massie, Sr., and Earlee Jacko Massie Photograph of Samuel Proctor Massie, Jr., with parents Samuel Proctor Massie, Sr., and Earlee Jacko Massie. National Dunbar Alumni Association Historical Collection (UALR.MS.0021) Date:…
Fourth Annual Christian Conference for Colored Women, Philander Smith College, Little Rock Fourth Annual Christian Conference for Colored Women, Philander Smith College, Little Rock, page 1 Image 1 of 4 “Fourth Annual Christian Conference for Colored Women, Philander Smith College,”…
Perry Henry Morris and unidentified performer, acting in Morris Brothers Shows Perry Henry Morris and unidentified performer act in minstrel show. Morris Family photograph collection, ca. 1912 (UALR.PH.0084) Date: 1912 Physical Format: 8 x 10 in. black and white photographic…
Laura Leona Walker Morris and Perry Henry Morris acting in Morris and Ragland Show Morris Brothers Musical Comedy Company members pose outside of house. From left to right: Jim Morris, Laura Walker Morris, Perry Morris, Cahal Morris, and an unidentified…
Morris Brothers Musical Comedy Company Morris Brothers Musical Comedy Company members pose outside of house. From left to right: Jim Morris, Laura Walker Morris, Perry Morris, Cahal Morris, and an unidentified Morris brother, ca. 1912. Morris Family Photograph Collection (UALR.PH.0084)…
Native Americans working with leather Native Americans working with leather, not dated, ca. 1880s (Native Americans photograph collection, 1884-1893) Date: 1884-1893 Physical Format: photographic prints sepia 3 x 5 in. See this item’s catalog record https://arstudies.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15728coll1/id/974/rec/1 More from this collection…
Native Americans: Gaps in History Theme: Race and American Society Grade Levels: 7-8 9-12 Time Period: 1861-1930 Introduction Before the arrival of Europeans in North America, the cultures of indigenous peoples of the continent, to whom we refer as Native…
Native Americans at Reserve in Fort Smith Group of Native Americans from Indian Territory stand outside of the reserve in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Native Americans photograph collection, 1884-1893 (UALR.PH.0055) Date: 1884-1893 Physical Format: photographic prints 4 x 5 in. sepia…