1. Internment Camps from a Father’s perspective
By: Brad Farris

2. While we were in the internment camps, the children participated in games with each other. We were excited that the children wouldn’t have to go through such a terrible experience by being forced to work. They were still able to have a some-what “normal” everyday life. They were able to socialize with the other children which made me and my wife happy.

3. Although my children were able to socialize and play games and learn throughout the day, the adults had to work. While me and my wife were out working, we did a variety of jobs. We would be harvesting spinach, or we would be cleaning up stuff around the camp. We must have harvested 80 lbs of spinach.

4. Our smaller children were able to have fun most of the time
Our smaller children were able to have fun most of the time. Our teenager had a few responsibilities he had to take care of. He usually had to do a little work like raking around the stables, or picking up trash. He thought it wasn’t that bad, he kind of thought it was actually fun because he got to meet more people and socialize with them.

5. With the first part of the collection of our kind of people, we were all scared out of our skin. There were mean-looking militia men. We were frightened when we were traveling because the people outside would throw stones and other objects at the windows of the train. This was one of the most frightening experiences on the way to the internment camp.

6. While we were at the interment camp, our children were being taught new things. They learned to be orderly and organized, they learned some signing. They were also informed about a small amount of what they will be responsible for in the future.

7. The places we lived in were kind of cramped, but they weren’t all bad
The places we lived in were kind of cramped, but they weren’t all bad. When we first arrived, there was nothing but a small stove in the middle of the room. Me and the rest of the family creatively made some beds and some other furniture to make it more homey.

8. The people here at the internment camp are very caring
The people here at the internment camp are very caring. They are wanting to make sure we are given the proper vaccines and medicines to keep us healthy and safe. They also provide good, nutritious food for us so we can stay healthy and stable.