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Distribution of Clothing at Camp Pendleton

Cambodians arrived at Camp Pendleton with nothing except the clothes they were wearing. Clothing and other personal items were donated and made available to the evacuees at Camp Pendleton. Evacuees stand in line behind a truck distributing clothing and other personal items. (David Kreng Collection)
Cambodians arrived at Camp Pendleton with nothing except the clothes they were wearing. Clothing and other personal items were donated and made available to the evacuees at Camp Pendleton. Evacuees stand in line behind a truck distributing clothing and other personal items. (David Kreng Collection)

Close-up of Tent at Camp Pendleton

At Camp Pendleton, Marines set up makeshift tents and evacuees provided furniture and other personal items. In this image, a couple is seen setting up a crib in front of the tent. (David Kreng Collection)
At Camp Pendleton, Marines set up makeshift tents and evacuees provided furniture and other personal items. In this image, a couple is seen setting up a crib in front of the tent. (David Kreng Collection)

Aerial View of Camp Pendleton

Aerial view of the tents and latrines set up for the Cambodian evacuees at Camp Pendleton in 1975. (David Kreng Collection)
Aerial view of the tents and latrines set up for the Cambodian and Vietnamese evacuees at Camp Pendleton in 1975. (David Kreng Collection)

Performing Chhayam in a Refugee Camp

Cambodians celebrate New Year at the Aranya Prathet Refugee Camp. The image captures a moment of joy and levity as people dance and play drums.
Cambodians celebrate New Year at the Aranya Prathet Refugee Camp. The image captures a moment of joy and levity as people dance and play drums.

Technical Center in a Refugee Camp

In this photo, three men work on electronic equipment at the technical center. According to a note written on the photo by Viradet David Kreng, the "Technical Center Preparing for Cambodian New Year Celebration" in 1975.
Three men work on electronic equipment in the technical center at the refugee camp near Aranyaprathet, Thailand. According to a note written on the photo by Viradet David Kreng, they are preparing for the 1975 Cambodian New Year Celebration.