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This 33 panel exhibit, based on interviews from over 75 local veterans and civilians, presents the issues of diversity that were central to World War II including the Holocaust, the internment of the Japanese, the changing role of women, the segregated army, and much more.

Deborah Miles and Reid Chapman, authors of this exhibit, published a book using research from the exhibit.  "Asheville and Western North Carolina in World War II" can be purchased at regional book stores or from the Center for Diversity Education.  Click HERE for details.

Ramsey Library Special Collections at UNC Asheville has recently published the oral histories for over 100 veterans and other citizens interviewed by the Center for this project.  Click HERE to access.

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Schools:

The exhibits are available at no-charge for up to a one month loan with pickup at UNC Asheville Highsmith Student Union front desk. Includes easels,  teacher materials, and student guides.

Houses of Worship, Community Organizations, Non- Profits, Post Secondary Schooling: 

$300 rental*

A staff member will drop the exhibit off and return for pick up one month later.  The borrowing agency is responsible for exhibit installation.

Businesses and Corporations:

$500 rental*

A staff member will drop the exhibit off and return for pick up one month later. The renting agency is responsible for exhibit installation.  Day rates are available at $50.00___________________________________________________________________________________