Hmong and Khmer unaccompanied minors, orphans and children separated from their families, next of kin, and in some cases from their parents, who were in Minnesota, having been separated after the war.
These Minnesotans have agreed to tell their stories in this book project.
Photos are from Ban Vinai (BV) Refugee Camp, Panatnikhom Transit camp (PNK) and the Immigration Jail in Bangkok.
Vang, Blong
Vang, Blong
Vang, Kou
Vang, Kou
Khmer minor sisters in jail in Thailand, illegal minor
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Vang, Blong
Lor Vang and siblings
Lor Vang and siblings
Lor Vang's sibling
Lor Vang's sibling
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3.2
Khmer minor on her way to US at Tokyo airport
Vang, Blong
Lor Vang's sibling
Xiong, Pa Houa
Xiong, Pa Houa
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Vang, Blong
Lor Vang's sibling
Xiong, Pa Houa
Xiong, Pa Houa
Vang, Xao
Xao was unaccompanied minor, and worked as a runner for Minors as he awaited resettlement
Vang, Xao in USA
Vang, Blong
Lor Vang's sibling
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Vang, Xao
Vang, Xao
Vang, Xao
2. Minnesota Families
These Minnesota-bound families have also agreed to be interviewed for our book.