What was life in an internment camp really like? How did these Japanese Americans spend their time? What did they eat? Did they work? What about the children? What was available for entertainment? How did they feel about their lives? Learn about the daily life of interned Japanese Americans and how it evolved from the earliest days to a life with an established routine, often in the bleakest of surroundings.

A Librarian Who Cared

Clara Breed was a children's librarian in San Diego. Outraged at the internment of so many children and families she knew, she became a lifeline to many and a connection to the outside world. Read fascinating first hand accounts of how she helped people in the camps, told through the "letters to Miss Breed" that have survived.

A Master Photographer Tells His Story in Pictures

Ansel Adams completed a photographic essay about life in the Manzanar Camp in California. This moving compilation of photos tells aspects of the story that words cannot capture.

Visualize What the Experience Would be Like for Your Family

Read quotes, see photos, and imagine what it would be like if your family had to pack up all their possessions and move into a camp.

Food in the Camps

Food has a very important place in many societies, over and above its nourishing properties. What was the food situation like in the camps? Was there enough? What did people eat? Who cooked?