A Close Look at the Miyatake Family

Every family has a story to tell about who they are and their unique journey in the world.

Through close observation, children get a view into daily life of a Japanese American family incarcerated at Manzanar.

A Close Look at the Miyatake Family

…uses the strategy of close observation to help students slow down their process of looking at a primary source, and more deeply investigate the details that help construct the story captured in the photograph.

In this interactive episode, students uncover the story behind the image of the Miyatakes, a Japanese American family incarcerated in Manzanar during World War II. Students may draw upon their observations to critically inquire about the diverse experiences of families in America past and present.

Recommended Citation:

Berson, I. R., Berson, M. J., & Snow, B. (2021). A Close Look at the Miyatake Family [App]. Newburyport, MA: Bert Snow & Co. Retrieved from KidCitizen, a Congress, Civic Participation, and Primary Sources Project from the Library of Congress, https://www.kidcitizen.net/