The state of California was profoundly impacted by World War II in a variety of ways: the war played a key role in industrializing and urbanizing the state and affected the daily lives of Californians. On this Google Arts and Culture page from the California State Archives, visitors can explore these changes via primary documents. These documents are organized into topical sections that explore American entry into World War II, the incarceration of Japanese-American citizens in internment camps, the role of home front efforts (including Victory Gardens and rationing), the tragic death of California residents in battle, and post-war California. These topics are illustrated by photographs, government documents, posters, telegrams, pamphlets, and more. A few especially powerful or interesting pieces in this collection include a newspaper published at a Japanese internment camp, a bag of "Ration Mix Coffee Substitute" (made from "roasted blended finest quality chickpea, barley, and figs"), and a letter to Governor Earl Warren from the general manager of the California Chamber of Commerce, noting the need for day care centers at war manufacturing plants, as "50% of the remaining [female] applicants have small children who must be cared for before mothers can accept employment."