Star Trek’s George Takei Helps Japanese American National Museum Save Art And Artifacts From Internment Camps

“‘Many of the photos picture peoples’ grandparents and parents, and there’s a strong emotional tie there,’ said Takei, who as a boy was imprisoned in two internment camps with his family. ‘To put that up on the auction block to the highest bidder, where it would just disappear into someone’s collection, was insensitive.'”