Orphans 2a

Japanese American National Museum, Gift of Charles and Lois Ferguson (94.180.7)

This object is part of the story , which is about Identity.

Identity, Manzanar, Orphans

Look closely at this image.

  • How would you describe what is happening?
  • Where might this picture have been taken?
  • How would you describe the children in this picture?
  • About how old are they?
  • How would you describe the expressions on their faces?
  • How would you describe the adult in this picture?
  • Who do you think he might be?
  • What other questions arise when you examine this image?