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Honor Roll The Honor Roll was originally installed at Mindoka in 1943, and listed the names of all the men from the camp who served in the U.S. Army. FoM and the National Park Service are currently undergoing a materials study to determine the most cost effective materials to use on the re-construction of the structure. A special thank you must go to Bill Vaughn, FoM Board Member from Pocatello, ID who studied the historic structure and drew up new plans. Some modifications may occur as the project is reviewed. The Honor Roll Committee will continue to provide updates. |
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Barracks Move Park Ranger Patrick Taylor, a graduate student at Boise State University, has located, identified, and studied approximately 20 Minidoka barracks and 2 residential block mess halls. We are working to determine the best structures to be returned to the historic site and are seeking funding to re-establish Block 22, as identified in the GMP. |
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Issei Memorial FoM is designing, planning and constructing the Issei Memorial at Minidoka. The memorial will tell the story of the Issei and will be a place to pay homage to the Issei legacy and be a source of courage and inspiration to all who love freedom, justice and liberty. It will be a place for future generations to stay personally connected while also encouraging renewal and recommitment. Read more... |
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Archeological Exploration In August 2002, National Park Service archaeologists from the Western Archeological and Conservation Center conducted an excavation at the Minidoka. For nearly 60 years, events and forces such as the removal of buildings, the establishment of expansive agricultural fields and the elements have combined to leave only traces of a tragic chapter in American history. The area was cleared of overgrown sagebrush. Although very little remains, the landscape, building foundations, walkways and artifacts provide a surprisingly rich source amount of information about the camp. archaeologists revealed the precise location of the Honor Roll board (which listed the names of 1,000 Japanese American soldiers from Minidoka) and a large Japanese style garden. Read more... |
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