Noel Tsuneishi oral history interview, February 22, 2003
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Noel Tsuneishi oral history interview, February 22, 2003
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Noel Tsuneishi oral history interview, part 1 of 8, February 22, 2003
Tsuneishi begins his interview going through his family background, speaking about his father and mother and their journeys to Monrovia. Next, he talks about his responsibilities growing up on a farm and the recreational activities. After that, he…
Noel Tsuneishi oral history interview, part 2 of 8, February 22, 2003
The conversation continues on what it was like to grow up on a farm with nine siblings. Tsuneishi talks about the sleeping arrangements, spare time and chores. Next, he talks about the Japanese language school he attended, as well as his high school…
Noel Tsuneishi oral history interview, part 3 of 8, February 22, 2003
Tsuneishi discusses more of his childhood including nicknames, Christianity and Sunday school. Next, he talks about facing discrimination, giving an anecdote of going to a barber shop and being asked to leave. After that, he speaks about Pearl Harbor…
Noel Tsuneishi oral history interview, part 4 of 8, February 22, 2003
Tsuneishi discusses his short stints at Pomona Temporary Detention Center and Heart Mountain Concentration Camp. He briefly is released from camp to attend the University of Wyoming before being drafted into the Army and heading to Camp Savage.…
Noel Tsuneishi oral history interview, part 5 of 8, February 22, 2003
When joining the US Army, Tsuneishi started with the Military Intelligence Service (MIS), taking Japanese language classes and becoming an interpreter. Once the training was complete, he was shipped out to the Philippines on a long journey across the…
Noel Tsuneishi oral history interview, part 6 of 8, February 22, 2003
Tsuneishi continues his recollection of his time working with the War Crimes Investigation Detachment in the Philippines. Next, he talks about members of the Army that ended up marrying local girls and trying to get leave to go to Japan to visit his…
Noel Tsuneishi oral history interview, part 7 of 8, February 22, 2003
After finishing his time in the Philippines, Tsuneishi arrived back in California until he was discharged at Camp Beale near Sacramento. Seeing that he already had over two years of college units, he decided to get his degree, attending UCLA with a…
Noel Tsuneishi oral history interview, part 8 of 8, February 22, 2003
Tsuneishi speaks about the Christian church being an influence in his life and how the Evergreen Methodist church helped support him during his volunteering in Haiti. He also discusses a multitude of issues including anthrax in Haiti, terrorism, and…
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