Photograph of California State Guardsmen (California State Military Reserve) in uniform, standing at ease with rifles at their sides, rifle butt on ground. They are fronted by officers (four in view). Mixed within their ranks are several men wearing street clothes, gathered mostly in the back rows at right. All of the volunteers range in age from about 18 to approximately 50 years old. They are photographed outside of an unidentified building (possibly Santa Monica City Hall).
Photograph of California State Guardsmen (California State Military Reserve), most in uniform. The men range in age from about 18 to approximately 50 years old. Two men seen second row left are likely new recruits. Those along the back two rows stand at ease, some holding rifles at their sides. All but one of the men kneeling on the front row has a rifle at his side. They are photographed outside of an unidentified building (possibly Santa Monica City Hall).
Photograph of California State Guardsmen (California State Military Reserve) in uniform. Those along the back two rows stand at ease, some holding rifles at their sides. All but one of the men kneeling on the front row has a rifle at his side. The men range in age from about 18 to approximately 50 years old. They are photographed outside of an unidentified building (possibly Santa Monica City Hall).
Photograph of California State Guardsmen (California State Military Reserve) in uniform on the steps of Santa Monica City Hall. The men range in age from about 18 to approximately 50 years old. Most of the men are standing at ease with rifles at their sides, rifle butt on ground. A First Sergeant is viewed kneeling with two others at front. A banner with the American colors and eagle is viewed hanging over the entrance.
Photograph of California State Guardsmen (California State Military Reserve) in uniform, standing at ease with rifles at their sides, rifle butt on ground. The men range in age from about 18 to approximately 50 years old. They are photographed outside of an unidentified building (possibly Santa Monica City Hall).
FBI agents arrest Japanese males, including many community and religious leaders, in the first round of forced evacuations from Terminal Island following the Japanese attack on Pearl Habor.
Japanese, German, and Italian immigrant and alien prisoners awaiting relocation or imprisonment in 1941. These individuals were considered to pose a threat to U.S. security during World War Two.
Japanese, German, and Italian immigrant and alien prisoners awaiting relocation or imprisonment in 1941. These individuals were considered to pose a threat to U.S. security during World War Two.