Mr. Nagashima's Luggage

The Story of Mr. Yasuhei Nagashima's Luggage

"I should like to state here that when I made my origrnal claim, I didn't claim anything for the truck because at that time I didn't know you could claim for anything after you sold it, no matter how little you got" (From Mr. Nagashima's testimony in court.)

Follow along on the remarkable journey of Mr. Nagashima and his luggage as he was moved from place to place during the time of his internment. Mr. Nagashima's case was not unique. Read the court transcript> 

 
Mr. Nagashima's Luggage
Luggage being off loaded from a train at the Tule Lake Segregation Center
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Did You Know?

Manzanar Entrance Sign

Many scenes from the 1976 television film, "Farewell to Manzanar" were shot at the Tule Lake M.P compound. A remnant of the filming is the simple wooden arch on the side of the compound that was part of the "Manzanar" entry-gate.