Ice skating rinks / Ice skating / Japanese-Americans / Japanese-American relocation / Relocation camps / Women / Snow

Ice skating rinks / Ice skating / Japanese-Americans / Japanese-American relocation / Relocation camps / Women / Snow
Source :NARA-NWDNS
NaraID :210-G-E622

Photographer :Parker, Tom
Personal Name :N/A
Topical Name :Heart Mountain Relocation CenterHeart Mountain Relocation Center
Geographical Name :N/A
Institution Name :War Relocation Authority

Department of the Interior. War Relocation Authority.

Date :01/10/1943

State :WY
Country :USA

Heart Mountain Relocation Center, Heart Mountain, Wyoming. With the coming of cold Wyoming temperature, ice rinks were flooded and many former Californians of Japanese ancestry, now residing at Heart Mountain, had their first experience on ice skates. The lad on the left is learning that despite common cartoon characteristics. A pillow on the face might help too.