[Images from suspected internment camps]
- MsC-215-0-1-0-0-1
- File
- [ca. 1942-1945?]
Notes from seller read: "I recently acquired these images in Vancouver. Although no photographer is noted, these photos were taken during World War [sic], judging by the clothing and jackets. I suspect that because there are families depicted, it is quite possible these two photos were taken at Lemon Creek Internment Camp, in the Slocan, which is where Japanese [Canadian] families were kept. The winter conditions could also match that of the Slocan. Note the wooden structure. It is very similar to the ones depicted on this reliable website. https://www.michaelkluckner.com/bciw4slocan.html Another possibility is that the photo was taken of the camp at Tashme, but I am less certain of this. You will note that on the left, some circular wreaths are being held up by older women, and the children have some pom poms or other decorations in their hands. I can only guess at the occasion, but a death cannot be ruled out. What is significant is that white flowers and white decorations are depicted. White is used to commemorate/signify death in Japanese culture, just as it is for Chinese culture."