University of Denver News Releases
Monday, May 12, 2008
DU exhibit highlights Japanese American Internment Camp
Exhibit shows work of groups trying to preserve the WWII internment camp
The University of Denver Museum of Anthropology exhibit “Negotiating Preservation” opens May 15 in Sturm Hall and highlights the various groups trying to preserve Amache, the WWII Japanese American internment camp in Granada, CO.
“Many residents of Colorado are unaware of the presence of an internment camp in Colorado,” says Jennifer Otto, a second year graduate student and curator of the exhibit.
Otto’s exhibit will highlight the efforts of preservation groups, including the local Granada high school students from the Amache Preservation Society, members of the Japanese American community and residents of the city of Granada.
An opening reception will be held Thursday, May 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Sturm Hall 102. During the reception, Otto will lead a gallery talk to discuss the exhibit in more detail.
Japanese-Americans, including former inmates, will tour Amache July 3 and 6 where University of Denver anthropologists are conducting research to preserve the site. The tours are part of the Los Angeles-based Japanese American National Museum (JANM) National Conference in Denver July 2 - 6.
The University of Denver Museum of Anthropology invites all JANM conference attendees to a dessert reception and open house on July 3, from 7-9 p.m. In particular, the University extends a special welcome for the July 3 event to Japanese-American DU alumni. “Negotiating Preservation” will be on display through July 11.
This Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month event is sponsored by a grant from the Colorado Historical Society, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the Colorado Archaeological Society.
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What: |
“Negotiating Preservation” |
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Where: |
University of Denver Sturm Hall Room 102 2000 E. Asbury Ave. Denver, Colo. |
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When: |
May 15 – July 11 Opening Reception: Thursday, May 15, 5-7 p.m. Dessert Reception: Thursday, July 3, 7-9 p.m. |
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Who: |
Jennifer Otto, Student Curator Department of Anthropology |
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Information: |
Museum gallery open from 9 a.m. -4 p.m., Mon. - Fri. Additional information visit: www.du.edu/anthro/museum.htm. |
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Cost: |
The event is free and open to the public No RSVP is required. |
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The University of Denver (www.du.edu), the oldest private university in the Rocky Mountain region, enrolls approximately 11,117 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Denver as a Research University with high research activity.
Contact: Christina Kreps
Phone: (303) 871-2688
E-mail: ckreps@du.edu