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The Topaz Japanese Internment Camp

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Tour Overview

The histories of World War II are often told in tones of patriotism, justice, and progress. However, popularized narratives often leave out some of the more complicated and messy events of the time. The history of Japanese Internment at Topaz, Utah, is one such story.

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  1. #1 Japanese Internment at Topaz

  2. #2 Arrival at Topaz: The Gate and Its Meaning

  3. #3 Japanese Youth at Topaz

  4. #4 Provo and Orem WWII Labor Camps: Japanese-American Internees

  5. #5 Willie Ito: From Topaz to Disney

  6. #6 Escape and Death at Topaz

  7. Conclusion

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