Episode 27 – Hastings Park 1942 

 

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SJCTM - 27 - Hastings Park 1942 

It's not all fun and games at The Fair. In this episode, Raymond is joined by guest Erica Isomura to talk about Hastings Park in East Vancouver, better known as the PNE Fairgrounds, and its role for Japanese Canadians from up the coast and Vancouver Island in internment.

Additional resources:

Hastings Park Commemorative & Education Committee. Internment at Hastings Park. HastingsPark1942.ca

Hastings Park comic by Raymond Nakamura. http://hastingspark1942.ca/words-images/through-artists-eyes/raymond-nakamura/

The item consists of a Non-Resident of Hastings Park Evacuation Notice, no. 9263 handed to Kimura, Kishizo No. 00838 - C.N. on June 20, 1942.

A Non-Resident of Hastings Park Evacuation Notice, no. 9263 handed to Kimura, Kishizo No. 00838 - C.N. on June 20, 1942. NNMCC 2010.4.1.1.5