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The Tanforan Assembly Center Communal Bathroom

The drawing shows a communal bathroom at the Tanforan Assembly Center. Four exposed stalls are shown with three women visibly upset during use.

Image 45.01.07c

Description

This drawing by artist Miné Okubo documents a communal bathroom at the Tanforan Assembly Center. Initially, no partitions separated toilets in camp latrines. This lack of privacy upset people.

Object ID

45.01.07c

Citation (Chicago-style 18th Edition)

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Okubo, Miné

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The Tanforan Assembly Center Communal Bathroom

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c. 1942-1944

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San Bruno, California, United States

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https://janm.emuseum.com/objects/52640/community-toilets-tanforan-assembly-center-san-bruno-cal

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Multimedia details

Creator

Okubo, Miné

Publisher

Japanese American National Museum

Date

c. 1942-1944

Location

San Bruno, California, United States

Type

Image

Format

Drawing

File Format

jpg

Source

Japanese American National Museum

Licensor

Japanese American National Museum

MUMI Number

45.01.IMG.084

Creator

Okubo, Miné

Publisher

Japanese American National Museum

Date

c. 1942-1944

Location

San Bruno, California, United States

Type

Image

Format

Drawing

File Format

jpg

Source

Japanese American National Museum

Licensor

Japanese American National Museum

MUMI Number

45.01.IMG.084

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