Amache

Below are some of the records at the Archives that document the Japanese Internment Camp at Granada, Colorado:

• The Governor's Collection- contains the official acts of Governor Ralph L. Carr, his correspondence with individuals and groups concerning the war and the Japanese, and many speeches that he gave.
• The Governor's Council of Defense - documents all aspects of World War II and is quite extensive. Many publications and photographs originate with this collection.
• Abstract of Votes from the 1944 General Election
• Department of Education, Superintendent of the Amache Schools - documents the school system, the adult education available at Amache as well as many other aspects of camp life.
• Colorado Department of Labor and the Department of Agriculture

• Photos

   

Online Exhibit

Some of the Amache Collection can now be viewed online! Current records available to view online are photos as well as documents and correspondence from Governor Carr's collection. Note: this collection contains language that may be harmful or offensive.

To view available records, click the button below to be taken to our online exhibits. Choose the "Browse Archive" option at the top left of the screen below the State Archives logo and select the Amache option.