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popoulation of Gila River War Relocation Center

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popoulation of Gila River War Relocation Center

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Ther was thirtenthousand plus people in the camp

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the camp became the fourth-largest camp in the state, operating from May 1942 to late September 1945.

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Camp B landing was the closet city ..

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Gila River War Relocation Center, Arizona

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Some of the incarcerates died en route to Gila River or shortly after arrival in the harsh desert environment

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Date Opened | may 1942 and Date Closed late September 1945

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Construction began on May 1, 1942, over the strong objections of the reservation's american Indian government. The official opening took place less than two months later, on July 20. Canal Camp closed on September 28, 1945.

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These barracks were made of wood and fireproof shingles that were of limited effectiveness in blocking out the desert heat. Each barrack was made to house four single families in separate apartments.

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Canal Camp had 404 buildings with 232 barracks and 24 separate schoolhouses. Butte Camp contained 821 buildings with 627 residential barracks.

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date of photo taken 12 December 1942

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Gila River War Relocation Center, Arizona

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Gila River War Relocation Center, Arizona

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Samuel Elizalde
Gael Urbina
English 6-4
Mrs.Wagoner