Photograph taken from a high angle, looking downward at an arena at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. A man stands in the center of the empty arena, which is surrounded by tiered wooden bleacher seats (negative 1 of 8).

Photograph showing the exterior of the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building, while being converted to a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans in the Portland area. A man stands next to the wooden framing for a long fence, and wire mesh can be seen on the ground extending into the distance. Two small (ticket booth?) buildings can be seen inside the fenced area, next to the Exposition building (negative 8 of 8).

Photograph showing workers converting the interior of the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building, to a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans in the Portland area. Pieces of wood are lined up on dirt flooring, and wooden timber framing can be seen throughout the image (negative 6 of 8).

Milton Maeda and Molly Kageyama being married while detained at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Kageyama is shaking hands with E. Sandquist, assembly center manager, while Maeda holds her waist. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, May 20, 1942 (negative 2 of 15).

Photograph showing a Japanese American woman and child (Jimmy) detained at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. The child is seated in a rough wooden high chair, in front of a table with plates of food and mugs. Other people are seated along the long table. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 1 of 15).

Photograph showing people washing dishes (?) at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. They appear to be standing by pairs in separated stalls, in front of sinks. Dishes are piled on a surface next to the stalls, where people are standing. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 10 of 15).

Photograph showing people seated in an open dining area at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. Picnic tables have been put in a large open area, with a large house facade visible at the far side of the room. A sign reading “Time Keeper” can be seen over two windows in the far wall. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 11 of 15).

Photograph showing a group of people playing a game with a ball and net (volleyball?) at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. The ball can be seen midair, above the net, which has been set up on an open area of wooden floor. Wooden beams and large windows can be seen above. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 12 of 15).

Photograph showing Fumiko Sasaki at a desk, surrounded by a group of young men, all held at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. The woman is looking downward and writing on a piece of paper, while the smiling men also look downward at the desk. Also photographed: Howard Namura (seated), and standing from left to right, Dr. Newton Uyesugi, Rev. Francis Hayashi, and Rev. Terakawa. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 13 of 15).

Photograph showing the staff of The Evacuazette, gathered around a table at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. Typewriters and paper are laying on the table. On the left side of the frame is a young woman typing. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 14 of 15).

Photograph showing Hiroko Terakawa and Lilian Hayashi, playing a board game in the apartment of the Rev. T. Terakawa, at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. A baby crib, table, bookshelf and United States flag can be seen in the space. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 15 of 15).

Photograph showing two women standing outside a “Visitors Only” gate at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. A Japanese American youth is standing next to the wooden gate, smiling at the two women, who appear to be passing through. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 3 of 15).

R. Maeda buys a copy of the Oregon Journal from Jimmy Shiozaki, in newspaper window, at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. Next to the window are signs that read “Newspapers Only” and “Incoming Parcel Post Inspection, 1:00-1:30pm.” After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 4 of 15).

Nurse Alice Nakaro holding Cordon Kondo at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. Next to her is door with a “No Admittance” sign attached to it. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 5 of 15).

Photograph showing a woman washing clothes in a basin at at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. A young child stands next to the basin facing towards the woman, wearing overalls. She is kneeling on the ground and holding a washboard. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 6 of 15).

Photograph showing people working in a kitchen at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. Several people are wearing kitchen uniform and standing next to a large stove with several stock pots on its surface. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 7 of 15).

Photograph showing people standing around a table wearing kitchen uniforms, at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. Each man is standing in front of a large bowl and mixing what appears to be flour. Several are smiling. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 8 of 15).

Photograph showing a group of people peeling carrots at a detention center for Japanese Americans at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in Portland. The people are gathered around a pile of carrots, with shaving visible on the floor. One man is pointing towards the camera, while several others smile towards members of the group. After Executive Order 9066, the building served as a temporary detention center for Japanese Americans, From May through September of 1942, awaiting eventual transfer to more permanent incarceration centers. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 31, 1942 (negative 9 of 15).

Compilation of several short reels of Tsuboi family home movies, featuring footage of the Tsuboi family, the Rose Festival parade, laborers working in hops fields, and more. Footage is in black-and-white and color.
00:00 - Scenes of the Tsuboi family children playing on the beach at the Oregon coast in the early 1950s
02:00 - Scenes of the Tsuboi family in the early 1950s
04:00 - Scenes of the Rose Festival parade, possibly in 1956.
06:00 - Demolition of a building in downtown Portland
07:58 - Scenes of the Tsuboi family in the early 1950s. Children playing, family visits a cemetery, family at the Oregon coast. Scenes from a child's birthday party.
12:00 - Scenes from the 1956 Rose Festival parade, including footage of Jimmy Dodd, Bob Amsberry, and several original Mouseketeers from the Mickey Mouse Club. Several Disney-themed floats.
16:00 - Scenes of the Tsuboi family and a visit to the eastern side of the Columbia River Gorge in the early 1950s. Children playing on the beach on the Oregon coast.
18:00 - Scenes of the Rose Festival parade in the 1950s, including footage of a Japanese Boy Scout float
21:50 - Scenes of the Tsuboi family in the early 1950s. Children playing in the water at the Oregon coast.
23:54 - Scattered buildings at the Minidoka Relocation Center. The Minidoka Relocation Center was one of ten American concentration camps to which Japanese and Japanese Americans were forcibly removed and incarcerated. Followed by a brief shot inside of a busy store, possibly the Tsuboi Brothers Store.
24:19 - Portland Rose Garden. The footage is overexposed.
28:41 - Scenes of laborers in a hops field in the 1930s. Scenes of the farm laborers' camp. Horses on a farm.

Broadside printed in green text detailing the provisions of Civilian Exclusion Order No. 46 issued by General J. L. Dewitt. It is directed towards Japanese Americans living in Clackamas and eastern Multnomah Counties. The notice reads that "all persons of Japanese ancestry, both alien and non-alien, will be evacuated from [all of Clackamas County and Multnomah County east of 122nd Avenue] by 12 o'clock noon, P.W.T., May 12, 1942." The notice contains instructions for how Japanese Americans should report to the Civil Control Station located on the Gresham Fairgrounds "to receive further instructions" between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on either May 7th or May 8th, along with guidelines of what possessions they may or may not bring with them.