Photograph of Poston Toy Loan Library taken by teacher Mary Burford Courage, [ca. 1943-1945]. To address the lack of toys within Poston, teacher Mary Burford Courage assisted the Junior Red Cross in decorating an empty barracks with wrapping paper to create a makeshift toy loan library. This communal collection allowed children to share and play with donated toys. Mary Burford Courage Papers Related to the Poston Relocation Center (WA MSS S-2651), Box 1, Folder 15. WA, BRBL.

Photograph by Poston teacher Mary Burford Courage