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Confinement and Ethnicity documents in detail the assembly centers, concentration camps, and penitentiaries that imprisoned Japanese Americans during World War II. Based on archival research, field visits, and interviews with former residents, Confinement and Ethnicity provides an overview of the architectural remnants, archeological features, and artifacts remaining at the various sites. Included are numerous maps, diagrams, charts, and photographs.   Camps include: Gila River, Granada (Amache), Heart Mountain, Jerome, Manzanar, Minidoka, Poston, Rowher, Topaz and Tule Lake.

Discover Nikkei is a community website about Nikkei identity, history and experiences. Their goal is to provide an inviting space for the community to share, explore, and connect with each other through diverse Nikkei experiences, culture, and history. Resources include articles, interviews, military database, photographs and oral histories.

The Heart Mountain Interpretive resources include a historical timeline, photos, and a virtual tour of the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. Featured content includes biography of Ted Teruo Fujioka, Stanley Hayami and Fair Play Committee.

The Japanese American National Museum is the largest museum in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Americans of Japanese ancestry. The permanent collection consists of over 80,000 artifacts, including photographs, moving images, documents, artwork, oral histories and objects.

Resources include:

  • Stanley Hayami's Diary
  • Exhibitions
  • Susumu Ito's artifacts

The National Veterans Network is a national coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to educating and enlightening the public about the experience and legacy of Japanese American World War II soldiers inspired by the awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal.  The website offers the following:

  • A listing of Japanese American veterans, civic and cultural organizations
  • A historical overview of the Japanese American World War II soldier experience
  • Background on the Nisei Soldier Congressional Gold Medal bill and ceremony

OAC Guide to the Stanley Hayami Diary, 1941-1944

The U.S. Army Center of Military History operates a Historical Resources Branch that offers a library and archive. In addition, their website offers a detailed view of the Army's role in U.S. military history.