One Place, Many Stories

Tell your story

If your family was incarcerated at Amache or worked for the WRA at Amache and you would like to share their story, please email us at [e-mail]. 

 

From 1942-1945, over 10,000 people passed through the Granada Relocation Center, also known as Amache. Two thirds of them were American citizens by birthright. They came from across California-Los Angeles, Sonoma County, and the Central Valley. They were doctors, farmers, pastors, and artists. They were men, women, and children of all ages.

These are their stories.

 

The People of Amache

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  The origin of the name

  Ameohtse'e Ochinee Prowers

  Ameohtse’e (Amache/Walking Woman) was a Cheyenne woman whose father was killed at the Sand Creek Massacre.

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  Confronting Injustice with Hope

  Marion Konishi

  Marion Konishi, Amache Senior High Class of 1943 valedictorian, wrote a hopeful speech while behind barbed wire.

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  Life and Loss at Amache

  The Homma Family

  The Homma Family's experience at the Granada Relocation Center.

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  A family fragmented

  The Wada Family

  In 1941, Reverend and Mrs. Wada were arrested by the FBI. They were sent to multiple detention centers before reuniting with their children.