manzanar childrens village

Lectures & Discussions

"Because they might be a threat..." Memories of the Children's Village at Manzanar

manzanar childrens village

Lectures & Discussions

"Because they might be a threat..." Memories of the Children's Village at Manzanar

On June 23, 1942, forty orphans arrived at Manzanar. By the time the camp closed, more than sixty joined their ranks. As assistant superintendent, Lillian Matsumoto oversaw the operation of the facility and care of the orphans. Now in her nineties, Matsumoto shares her memories in a very special program that includes her daughter, Karyl Matsumoto, and oral historian, Greg Marutani. Reservations recommended.

This program is made possible, in part, by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program.

Sunday, Jan 14, 2007

2:00 PM PST

On June 23, 1942, forty orphans arrived at Manzanar. By the time the camp closed, more than sixty joined their ranks. As assistant superintendent, Lillian Matsumoto oversaw the operation of the facility and care of the orphans. Now in her nineties, Matsumoto shares her memories in a very special program that includes her daughter, Karyl Matsumoto, and oral historian, Greg Marutani. Reservations recommended.

This program is made possible, in part, by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program.

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