The items were originally donated to a historian who visited the camps , CNN affiliate reports . they hoped they would be bought by relatives or someone who would donate them for historical appreciation . non - Americans were furious about items from family members , not being sold .
The items were originally given to a historian who opposed the camps , CNN affiliate reports . Auctioneer hoped they would be bought by museum or someone who would donate them for historical appreciation . Japanese-Americans were furious about items from family members , others being sold .