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San Francisco, Calif. Apr. 1942. Residents of Japanese ancestry obtaining information on evacuation. Evacuees will be housed in War Relocation Authority centers for the duration

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2021653180/
The image depicts a historical scene from April 1942 in San Francisco, California. A group of individuals is gathered around tables interacting with various documents and forms. The people are predominantly dressed in formal attire such as suits, ties, hats, and dresses indicative of mid-20th-century fashion. Several men wear fedoras or other types of hats.

In the background, there's a banner that reads "San Francisco, Calif., Apr 1942," suggesting this event is part of historical records pertaining to Japanese-American evacuations during World War II under the U.S. Army War Relocation Authority (WRA). The setting appears to be an indoor facility with limited natural light, likely intended for processing and registering individuals.

Several people are focused on their tasks at hand: some appear to be filling out forms or verifying documents while others converse in groups, indicating a communal atmosphere within the context of this mandatory relocation. There is also text overlaid on top of the image that states "Residents of Japanese ancestry obtaining information on evacuation." It further clarifies that evacuees will be housed in WRA centers for an unspecified duration.

The overall composition captures a moment during wartime when forced displacement was part of official policy, depicting both the bureaucratic aspects and human interactions involved. The photograph is attributed to Dorothea Lange (per NARA), who do [...]


Farmer saloon and stagecoach tavern which is the temporary home of a member of the Ola self help sawmill co-op. Gem County, Idaho. General caption 48

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773925/
The image depicts a black and white photograph of an old, rustic wooden building with multiple windows. The structure appears to be situated in a rural area with barren ground surrounding it, indicating arid or semi-arid conditions typical of farmland or desert regions.

In the background, there are additional dilapidated structures that seem similar in construction style but less maintained than the main house, possibly suggesting an old settlement or farmstead. A broken wooden fence is visible in front of the building with a gate partially standing on its side, adding to the sense of neglect and abandonment.

The overall atmosphere conveyed by this photograph suggests desolation and decay typical for ghost towns during periods where economic activity ceased or drastically declined. The lack of vegetation and the arid landscape indicate harsh environmental conditions that may have contributed to the downfall of such settlements over time.