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Digitization of Manzanar documents and photographs
Also related to the Museum's Manzanar collection, the Museum digitized many of its Man-
zanar documents and photographs under a federal subcontract with California State Univer-
sity, Dominguez Hills. A scrolling digital exhibit at the Museum's Manzanar wing shows a
fascinating view of the documents. This is extremely important for historical preservation,
as these items were donated to the Museum by former incarcerees prior to the establishment
of the Manzanar National Historic Site located just a few miles south oflndependence.
First of 10,000 incarcerees arrive at Manza- Ralph Merritt holding the last incarceree to be
nar on March 23, 1942. evacuated from Manzanar on November 21 , 1945.
We cannot do this without you!
Your financial contribution is critical to the FECM's ability to continue support of Muse-
um activities. Our Museum is a unique jewel, holding collections important to the Owens
Valley, Inyo County, the State of California, and the United States. Your donation makes
you a critical member of the Friends of the Eastern California Museum, and we thank you
sincerely.
Please take a look at your mailing label, where you will see your renewal date. If your la-
bel indicates you are past due, please use the membership form on the back of this news-
letter to renew your membership today. In order to be eligible to vote in the upcoming
FECM Board of Trustees election, your membership dues must be received by February
29, 2020.
The FECM is in the process of revamping its website. Currently we are not able to take
credit card payments for membership dues. We apologize for the inconvenience. You will
be notified once the website is up and running and for those of you who wish to receive
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you have any questions about the status of your membership, please email the membership
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