The Topaz Internment Camp was one of ten camps established in the United States during World War II to detain Japanese Americans. Located in Utah, it operated from 1942 to 1945, housing around 8,000 individuals who were forcibly removed from their homes due to wartime fears. Life in Topaz was challenging, with residents living in barracks and facing harsh weather conditions. Despite these difficulties, the internees created a community, establishing schools, gardens, and cultural activities to maintain their heritage and support one another during their confinement.