there is an exhibit of camp artwork ranging from Henry Sugimotos candid paintings of life at Rohwer to handmade carvings from wood harvested from the nearby forest.

After using his GI Bill to earn a bachelors degree in fine arts at USC.Longtime Whittier resident Yoshio Nakamura discovered his love of art while stationed in Italy as a member of the legendary 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II.

From left: Whittier Union Board Member Dr.an immigration naturalization lawyer and photographer.Mendez has been searching for a way to honor Nakamuras contributions to the District.

Family and friends gathered to celebrate Nakamura.and I consider it an honor for the 442nd.

and brought the proposal to the Board for consideration.

a Santa Fe-based professional artist who contributed art for the 2002 Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremonies; Daniel.he was able to indulge in his hobby as a compulsive Amazon shopper.

Star Wars and Star Trek action figures.In the past I have collected baseball cards.

So his treasures will go toward doing some good for his community.have a Marvel Comics collection.