Hi, all-

I've been trying to think of what to do with Jess when I get her since I don't collect AGs but find her irresistable.

I've long wanted an historical Asian AG, but I'm too swamped with work to do too much sewing and designing. So I began to think maybe I'd make Jess my Japanese-American girl during WWII. I thought it'd be kind of neat to maybe write a short book one day for her dealing with the prejudice, relocation camps, etc. My research area includes Manzanar in California, and I just feel it's a very interesting, sad, and often overlooked period of time in US history.

Anywho, I thought I could probably use most of Molly's stuff for Jess- I'm thinking of her being either full Japanese or her mother being European-American, with dad off serving in the Japanese regiment in the military. But I think the furniture would be Asian, not like Molly's, and I would find her a kimono.

Any one have any suggested resources for more info. on the culture of Japanese Americans during this time period? I can find more stuff on the relocation camps and whatnot, but I'm interested in what the furniture, clothes, etc. would be like. Also, I'm wondering in an interethnic marriage (Japanese man to European-American woman) at that time if relocation would have occurred.

Any input would be greatly appreciated! [img]smile.gif[/img]