Use the resources on this page to reclaim your family’s history from the government archives.

  • Locate Family Records

    Database of Japanese American Evacuees
    Search for official WRA records to find information on your family’s imprisonment and location.


    Pro Tip: Check maiden names and Japanese first names to expand your search results.

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  • Order Records

    Order Copies of Japanese American Incarceration Records
    Request official documents such as case files, deportation records, or reparation files related to Japanese American incarceration.

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  • Track Your Archive Requests

    Archives Order Status
    If you've requested documents from the National Archives, check the status of your order using your order number.

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  • Redress Testimonies

    Find Redress Testimonies from the 1981 Commission
    Follow these steps to obtain redress hearing testimonies for a family or community member:

    Email a reference librarian: archives2reference@nara.gov

    Mention the name of the family member/witness and this collection: Collection ID

    If available, provide the date and city of the testimony.

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  • Japanese American Internment

    Videos, documents, and reflections from the National Archives.

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  • Teaching Japanese American Internment Using Primary Resources

    Educational materials curated by the New York Times.

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