Internees Collection

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. Memorial Day services at Manzanar, California, a War Relocation Authority center where evacuees of Japanese ancestry will spend the duration

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. Maye Noma, behind the plate, and Tomi Nagao, at bat, in a practice game between members of the Chick-a-dee softball team

Internees Praying outside the Gornyi Zerentui Prison, 1891. Creator: Aleksei Kuznetsov
Internees Praying outside the Gornyi Zerentui Prison, 1891. One of 74 views taken in July 1891 and contained in the albumTipy i vidy Nerchinskoi katorgi

Former internees of the Japanese singing God Save the King after liberation of Hong Kong by the British, World War II
6015284 Former internees of the Japanese singing God Save the King after liberation of Hong Kong by the British, World War II, September 1945 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

German women who where intern on the Isle of Man seen here retuning to Germany. October 1941 P011652

Burrs Mill, Bury - Italian internees, WWII - Matania
Interior view of Burrs Mill, Bury, Lancashire, a former mill and bleaching factory, which was used to intern Italian prisoners during the Second World War

Interned prisoners at Ruhleben performing Trial by Jury, WW1
Interned prisoners at Ruhleben camp near Berlin, dressed up in costume for a production of the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera, Trial by Jury. The play was produced by Mr J. H

Bone ornament - sinking of SMS Blucher
Carved and painted bone ornament remembering the sinking of S.M.S. Blucher with German and Imperial Naval flags. Produced by German civilian internees in the Isle of Man. Trench Art

Finely hand-carved bone ornament by German Internee
Finely hand-carved bone ornament with raised foliate decoration showing grapes on a vine. Produced by German internees in the Isle of Man. Trench Art

Wartime fingerprinting, 1917 C014 / 0460
Wartime fingerprinting. German being fingerprinted in New York City, USA, during the First World War (1914-1918). Research into fingerprinting developed throughout the 19th century

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"Remembering the Lives of Internees: Stories from Burrs Mill to Knockaloe" Step back in time to WWII, where Italian internees found solace amidst the tranquil landscapes of Bury. Matania's poignant illustrations capture their resilience and longing for freedom. Witness a remarkable moment as former internees of Japanese descent unite in song, belting out God Save the King after Hong Kong's liberation by the British. A black and white photo frozen in September 1945 forever encapsulates their joyous celebration. Delicate ornaments crafted by German internees at Knockaloe Internment Camp serve as reminders of their artistic talents amid adversity. Each piece tells a unique story, reflecting both pain and hope during wartime confinement. Travel further back to Newbury during World War I, where an internment camp housed enemy aliens. The unknown creator captures this historical chapter with a photograph that speaks volumes about lives disrupted by conflict. Even within internment camps like Ruhleben, prisoners showcased their creativity through performances such as Trial by Jury. Their determination to find moments of normalcy amidst chaos shines brightly through these captivating images. A bone ornament commemorating the sinking of SMS Blucher serves as a haunting reminder of war's tragic toll on both sides. Crafted with precision by German internees, it stands testament to human resilience even in times of great loss. Marvel at finely hand-carved bone ornaments created by talented German internees at Knockaloe Internment Camp. These intricate pieces showcase not only skill but also provide glimpses into personal stories woven within barbed wire confines. Witness history unfold through photographs capturing German women returning home from internment on the Isle of Man. Their expressions reveal mixed emotions - relief mingled with uncertainty - as they embark on a journey towards an uncertain future. Knockaloe Internment Camp continues its legacy through ornamental treasures crafted by skilled hands behind barbed wires – each piece bearing witness to the resilience and creativity of German internees.