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WWII Evacuation and Internment of Unangax in Southeast Alaska: a Subject Bibliography

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archives & special collections

social justice

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Following the Japanese attack on Unalaska in 1942, government officials forced Unangan civilians to evacuate their villages in the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands and transported them to inadequate living quarters in locations across Southeast Alaska. They lived in these camps for two to three years without adequate food, shelter, or medical care. Relatively few resources exist concerning these tragic events. This subject bibliography includes citations to primary and secondary resources on the topic. It was created to support future research and aid the Juneau-Douglas City Museum in curating an exhibit to be on display in the summer of 2020.

Project participants:

Margaret Thompson-Johnston

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