James Oda oral history interview, November 13, 1999
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James Oda oral history interview, November 13, 1999
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James Oda oral history interview, part 1 of 5, November 13, 1999
Oda discusses growing up in Stockton, California on a farm before moving to Japan with his mother and brother at his mother's behest. While in Japan, Oda recalls experiences in grammar school with bullies for being American; and attending Koto Gakko…
James Oda oral history interview, part 2 of 5, November 13, 1999
Oda talks about moving back to the United States, learning English again, and employment opportunities including working at a produce market and becoming an organizer for a union for markets. He also discusses his thoughts regarding the attack on…
James Oda oral history interview, part 3 of 5, November 13, 1999
Oda recalls an incident while at Manzanar Incarceration Camp involving a physical altercation with a man over an article written in the Manzanar Free Press. He then talks about meeting his wife, and going to Camp Savage where he was assigned to be an…
James Oda oral history interview, part 4 of 5, November 13, 1999
Oda discusses encounters with civilians while at Camp Savage, what a typical day was like as an instructor at Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS), student populations that included both Nisei and Caucasians, and grading papers. He…
James Oda oral history interview, part 5 of 5, November 13, 1999
Oda discusses his experience going back to Japan and seeing his brother for the first time since childhood, as well as his memories of post-war Japan. He also talks about his marriage and children, being a stay at home father, experiencing…
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