Skip to main content
Collections Menu
[Block shopping in Delta, Central Utah Relocation Project, Topaz, Utah, 1942-1944]
[Block shopping in Delta, Central Utah Relocation Project, Topaz, Utah, 1942-1944]
[Block shopping in Delta, Central Utah Relocation Project, Topaz, Utah, 1942-1944]

[Block shopping in Delta, Central Utah Relocation Project, Topaz, Utah, 1942-1944]

Maker (1912 - 2001)
Date1942-1944
Mediumink, paper
DimensionsH: 9.75 in, W: 14.5 in
ClassificationsFine Arts
Credit LineGift of Mine Okubo Estate
Object number2007.62.199
DescriptionA woman with a flipped forelock of hair and cross-patterned shirt, Mine Okubo, sits in a bus and looks to her right at a military policeman inspecting the purchases of passengers returning from a shopping trip to Delta. As restrictions in camp eased, residents were selected to receive special permits to shop for their blocks. Passengers on the bus carry parcels or bags on their laps. A broom, bottle of vinegar, birdcage and box of soup are among the items visible.;1 drawing on paper : ink ; image 9.75 x 14.5 in.

Support the understanding and appreciation of the Japanese American experience.

Become a MemberMake a Gift