Home > North America > United States of America > California > Los Angeles
Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. Ester Naite, an office worker from Los Angeles, is shown operating an electric iron in her quarters at Manzanar, California, a War Relocation Authority center where evacuees of Japanese ancestry will spend the duration. Miss Naito works in an office at the center
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36210202
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
Adversary Americans Appliance California United States Of America Citizen Citizens Citizenship Domestic Domestic Appliance Domestic Chore Electric Electricity Enemy Enemy Alien Enemy Aliens Evacuated Evacuation Federal Agency Homeland Security Household Household Appliance Housework Internee Internment Internment Camp Iron Ironing Japanese American Japanese Americans Laundry Nationality Office For Emergency Management Office Worker Prison Camp Security United States Office Of War Information War Relocation Authority Washing Women At Work
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Mammals
> Cricetidae
> California Mouse
> Animals
> Mammals
> Muridae
> Fortior
> Arts
> Artists
> L
> Dorothea Lange
> Arts
> Artists
> L
> Russell Lee
> Arts
> Artists
> R
> Lee Russell
> Historic
> World War I and II
> World War II
> North America
> United States of America
> California
> Los Angeles
> North America
> United States of America
> California
> Related Images
> Popular Themes
> Film Poster
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful print by Dorothea Lange captures a moment of resilience and strength in the face of adversity during one of the darkest chapters in American history. In 1942, Ester Naite, an office worker from Los Angeles, finds herself relocated to Manzanar, California - a War Relocation Authority center for Japanese Americans during World War II.
In this image, Miss Naito is shown operating an electric iron in her quarters at the internment camp. Despite being uprooted from her home and stripped of her freedom, she continues to carry out everyday tasks with dignity and grace. The simple act of ironing symbolizes not only domestic chores but also a sense of normalcy amidst chaos.
Dorothea Lange's poignant photograph serves as a reminder of the injustices faced by Japanese Americans during this dark period in American history. It sheds light on the resilience and perseverance displayed by individuals like Ester Naite who were forced to endure hardships simply because of their heritage.
As we reflect on this haunting image, let us remember the importance of standing up against discrimination and fighting for justice for all individuals regardless of their background or ethnicity.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
