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Title
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Thomas Fujii oral history interview, September 10, 2008
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/934-Fujii-Thomas-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1929 Feb 04
Location of Birth
Troutdale, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Portland Temporary Detention Facility
Nyssa Farm Labor Camp
War or Conflict
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Tom
Tommy
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Thomas Fujii oral history interview, part 4 of 4, September 10, 2008
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Fujii, Thomas: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0934_04_Fujii
Description
An account of the resource
Fujii talks about the military equipment he used during the Korean War. He describes about how old the C-rations were during the Korean War. He continues to discuss his journey back to the United States. He talks about being reassigned at Fort Lewis. He describes protecting an atomic facility. He discusses his courtship and marriage. He talks about his children and grandchildren. He explains how much he has shared about his war experiences. Fujii continues to describe his experiences with discrimination. He leaves a message for his family. He talks about the values that his parents gave to him. He shares his thoughts on oral history.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Military service--Post-World War II service
Identity and values--Family
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
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0:23:53
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2008 September 10
c-ration
children
discrimination
Fort Lewis
grandchildren
Korean War
marriage
military equipment
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Thomas Fujii oral history interview, September 10, 2008
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/934-Fujii-Thomas-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1929 Feb 04
Location of Birth
Troutdale, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Portland Temporary Detention Facility
Nyssa Farm Labor Camp
War or Conflict
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Tom
Tommy
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Thomas Fujii oral history interview, part 3 of 4, September 10, 2008
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Fujii, Thomas: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0934_03_Fujii
Description
An account of the resource
Fujii talks about his military training. He describes his unit's diversity, including GI George Washington. He discusses his journey to Korea. He talks about a rest period that he took in Tokyo, Japan. He describes the damage to Schofield Barracks. He discusses the Nisei soldiers in his unit. He talks about changes with his assignment. He describes being assigned to the 35th Infantry Regiment - 25th Infantry Division. He discusses the front lines. He talks about Heartbreak Ridge during the Korean War. He describes his commanding officer. He discusses his work as a driver. He talks about his first combat experience. He describes the battles he witnessed. He discusses a conversation he had with a Commander. He explains his role as a decoder. He describes an incident with a Anti-Tank company. He talks about the Kumwha Valley. He discusses winters during the Korean War. He describes the Punchbowl Campaign. He talks about the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. He briefly discusses prisoners of war. He describes his encounters with North Korean soldiers, Turkish soldiers, and the Republic of Korea soldiers. Fujii talks about being discharged and his journey back to the United States. He discusses his military pass being denied and why he considered going AWOL. He describes a visit to Japan in the 1980s.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Military service--Post-World War II service
Military service--Veteran history
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:59:01
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2008 September 10
Chosin Reservior
discharge
Heartbreak Ridge
Japan
Korean War
Kumwha Valley
Punchbowl
Tokyo
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Thomas Fujii oral history interview, September 10, 2008
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/934-Fujii-Thomas-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1929 Feb 04
Location of Birth
Troutdale, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Portland Temporary Detention Facility
Nyssa Farm Labor Camp
War or Conflict
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Tom
Tommy
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
Dublin Core
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Title
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Thomas Fujii oral history interview, part 2 of 4, September 10, 2008
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Fujii, Thomas: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0934_02_Fujii
Description
An account of the resource
Fujii talks about the Attack on Pearl Harbor and the aftermath. He describes his lifelong friendships. He discusses his penmanship. He explains how his family prepared their property for their forced removal. He talks about resuming his education while living at a labor camp. He discusses what he did in his leisure time. He describes his life at a USDA labor camp. He talks about the living conditions at Minidoka. Fujii discusses his return to high school after World War Two. He shares his experiences with discrimination. He discusses his life after high school. He describes his employment after college. He talks about going to signal school while in the military. He explains why he left college to enlist. He discusses his induction. He describes his time at Camp Stoneman. He talks about his journey to Schofield Barracks. Fujii discusses Schofield Barracks. He talks about a military leave in Hawaii. He describes meeting a Wahiawan while overseas.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath
Industry and employment
Education
Military service--Post-World War II service
Race--Discrimination
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
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0:57:28
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2008 September 10
discrimination
forced removal
friendship
high school
living conditions
military service
Minidoka
Pearl Harbor and aftermath
Schofield Barracks
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Thomas Fujii oral history interview, September 10, 2008
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/934-Fujii-Thomas-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1929 Feb 04
Location of Birth
Troutdale, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Portland Temporary Detention Facility
Nyssa Farm Labor Camp
War or Conflict
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Tom
Tommy
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Index
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Yes
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Title
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Thomas Fujii oral history interview, part 1 of 4, September 10, 2008
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Fujii, Thomas: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0934_01_Fujii
Description
An account of the resource
Fujii talks about his birthplace in Troutdale, Oregon. He explains how he got his nickname. He discusses his hunting activities. He describes his father's appearance. He talks about his father's work. He shares his mother's role in his household. He discusses his siblings, stepfamily, and birth family. He describes his family's farming activities. He talks about his childhood activities. Fujii discusses his forced removal. He explains how his family avoided being placed in the Minidoka Concentration Camp. He describes the Portland Assembly Center. He explains how the Cunningham family helped his family amid their forced removal. He talks about working at a USDA labor camp. He discusses his mentors. He describes Japanese language school. He explains how he communicated with family while overseas. He talks about getting security clearance for the military. He explains the legacy of the Nisei soldiers. He discusses his brother's service in the 422nd Regimental Combat Team. He shares the lessons that he has learned from World War Two Nisei soldiers. He talks about upholding the legacy of the Nisei soldiers. He explains how he communicated with his future wife while overseas. He describes his wife.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values--Family
World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Portland
Military service--Veteran history
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:59:58
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2008 September 10
442nd Regimental Combat Team
family
Japanese langauge school
Korean War
labor camp
legacy of Nisei soldiers
Oregon
Portland Assembly Center
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Title
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James Fujii oral history interview, September 10, 2008
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1926 May 28
Location of Birth
Troutdale, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Portland Temporary Detention Facility
Nyssa Farm Labor Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Jim
Location of Basic Training
Camp Wolters, Texas
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Germany
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James Fujii oral history interview, part 3 of 3, September 10, 2008
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Fujii, James: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0933_03_Fujii
Description
An account of the resource
James Fujii felt the teachers were instrumental with the move to Nyssa. The teachers protected the Japanese Americans from discrimination. In 1944, James graduated high school. He recalls spending three and a half years in Nyssa during wartime.
In February 1945, James received his Army draft and went to Texas for basic training. Basic training lasted four months, and he went overseas to Germany.
At the end of 1945, James goes overseas to Dorndorf, Germany, for five to six months with the occupation forces. He says Dorndorf, Germany, was rebuilt by the American Army and did not look affected by wartime. It was evident the United States was trying to keep the peace by helping Germany rebuild.
After several months in Germany, James was discharged in 1946. He enrolled in college to learn about agriculture and worked on the family farm. James was married for 40 years to Susie, and they have five children and four grandchildren.
James discusses the contributions of the Japanese Americans during World War Two. James loves the United States and says it is the best place to live.
442nd
basic training
Berlin
children
citizenship
civilians
combat
discrimination
Draft
evacuation
Farming
front lines
Germany
grandchildren
Gresham
high school
Higher education
Issei parents
Japanese American
Japanese American soldiers
loyalty
Nisei
Oregon
overseas
patriotism
post war
Sansei
siblings
Switzerland
teachers
wife
World War Two
Yonsei
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James Fujii oral history interview, September 10, 2008
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1926 May 28
Location of Birth
Troutdale, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Portland Temporary Detention Facility
Nyssa Farm Labor Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Jim
Location of Basic Training
Camp Wolters, Texas
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Germany
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Title
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James Fujii oral history interview, part 2 of 3, September 10, 2008
Creator
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Fujii, James: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0933_02_Fujii
Description
An account of the resource
James Fujii grows up in a rural area. After the war, the community doubled in size. James felt everyone got along after they knew one another. In his opinion, the Japanese American community did not rebel against racism after the war. They are happy to start their lives over again. He discusses the racism and prejudices the Japanese Americans and African Americans faced.
When Pearl Harbor was attacked, James was a sophomore in high school. He recalls evacuation and going to the Portland Stockyards. Later the family volunteers to work on a farm in Nyssa, OR, pulling sugar beets.
In Nyssa, James was on a boxing team in high school, and he also played baseball. James's boxing class was 120, and his record was five draws and five wins (within two years).
The Farming Servicing Administration (FSA) ran the tent camp in Nyssa. James recalls the housing was awful. However, his mother took the responsibility of cooking the meals and making the tent space livable for the family. The Fujii family lived at the tent camp for two years, and James recalled the winter months being cold.
At Nyssa, there were many people from Troutdale and Gresham area. Ten miles away from Nyssa, there was a CCC camp. The families from Nyssa were supposed to move there in the third year. However, the war ended. The CCC camp was an upgrade from Nyssa's tent camp.
While the Fujii family was at Nyssa, James' brother, Kazuo, went into service and visited the family on furlough. James recalls that wartime changed Kazuo's personality.
childhood activities
Curfew
December 7th
discrimination
evacuation
farm
Farming
Gresham
high school
internment camp
Issei
Issei parents
Japanese American
Japanese American community
living conditions
Nisei
Oregon
overseas
Pearl Harbor
post war
prejudices
primary school
Racism
Rural communities
siblings
sports
Sugar beets
volunteers
youth organizations
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James Fujii oral history interview, September 10, 2008
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1926 May 28
Location of Birth
Troutdale, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Portland Temporary Detention Facility
Nyssa Farm Labor Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Jim
Location of Basic Training
Camp Wolters, Texas
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Germany
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James Fujii oral history interview, part 1 of 3, September 10, 2008
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Fujii, James: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0933_01_Fujii
Description
An account of the resource
James Mamoru Fujii was born on May 28, 1926. His parents were Bukichi "Ben" Fujii and Yoshino Yamakado Fujii. James' mother was the second wife after the first wife passed away. In the first marriage, James' father has three children.
James' father, Bukichi, was the boss of the family and a respected leader in the Troutdale Gresham Community. James' mother, Yoshino, was a hardworking and dedicated mother to ten children. She made sure the children respected and listened to their father.
James discusses the hierarchy in their family. Besides James' mother caring for the children, James' sisters took care of them too. James recalls his first childhood home was small, but later they moved to a bigger house on a farm.
All the children attended English school and Japanese school. James and his siblings were born with Japanese names. However, they received English names from their teachers because they could not pronounce their Japanese.
Growing up in the Troutdale area, the Japanese American community was close-knit and active. The Buddhist temple was a gathering place for church services and social gatherings. At least once a month, there was a social event for the community.
Buddhism
community leader
evacuation
Executive Order 9066
farm
farming community
Hakujin
homestead
Issei parents
japanese American comm
living conditions
meals
New Year
Nisei
Portland
Portland Assembly Center
siblings
Social activities
World War Two
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John Ota and Frances Ota oral history interviews, September 7, 2008
Description
An account of the resource
John and Frances Ota are interviewed together, but have separate Hanashi oral history identifiers and catalog records.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Jan 22
Location of Birth
Wilsonville, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Portland Temporary Detention Facility
Nyssa Farm Labor Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Fort Des Moines, Iowa
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Women's Army Corps
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Frances Ota oral history interview, part 3 of 3, September 7, 2008
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Ota, Frances: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0926_03_Ota
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John Ota and Frances Ota oral history interviews, September 7, 2008
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John and Frances Ota are interviewed together, but have separate Hanashi oral history identifiers and catalog records.
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Jan 22
Location of Birth
Wilsonville, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Portland Temporary Detention Facility
Nyssa Farm Labor Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Fort Des Moines, Iowa
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Women's Army Corps
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Frances Ota oral history interview, part 2 of 3, September 7, 2008
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Ota, Frances: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0926_02_Ota
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John Ota and Frances Ota oral history interviews, September 7, 2008
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An account of the resource
John and Frances Ota are interviewed together, but have separate Hanashi oral history identifiers and catalog records.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Jan 22
Location of Birth
Wilsonville, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Portland Temporary Detention Facility
Nyssa Farm Labor Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Fort Des Moines, Iowa
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Women's Army Corps
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Frances Ota oral history interview, part 1 of 3, September 7, 2008
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Ota, Frances: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0926_01_Ota
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Edward Fujii oral history interview, September 7, 2008
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Apr 01
Location of Birth
Gresham, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Portland Temporary Detention Facility
Nyssa Farm Labor Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Fannin, Texas
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
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Title
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Edward Fujii and Aya Fujii oral history interview, part 3 of 3, September 7, 2008
Creator
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Fujii, Edward: narrator
Fujii, Aya: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0924_03_Fujii
Description
An account of the resource
Edward Fujii's interview is with his wife, Aya Fujii.
Aya Fujii discusses December 7 and her brothers Ike and Art serving in the Army. Aya and her parents are very proud of Ike and Art.
Edward and Aya describe the values of the Nisei generation. The Nisei legacy gives a foundation for future generations to stand up and speak up for civil rights issues.
Oral histories are a platform to share the Nisei story and educate future generations. Edward narrates photos from his war experience.
Camp Fannin
Draft
Fort Snelling
Japanese American
Japanese American soldiers
Minidoka
Nisei
Nisei legacy
Nisei veterans
photographs
values
World War Two
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Title
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Edward Fujii oral history interview, September 7, 2008
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Apr 01
Location of Birth
Gresham, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Portland Temporary Detention Facility
Nyssa Farm Labor Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Fannin, Texas
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
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Title
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Edward Fujii oral history interview, part 2 of 3, September 7, 2008
Creator
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Fujii, Edward: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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2008OH0924_02_Fujii
Description
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Edward Fujii's interview is with his wife, Aya Fujii.
When Edward Fujii receives his draft notice, he reports to Fort Dix, Utah, for his induction into the Army and then goes to Camp Fannin, TX, for basic training.
After basic training, Edward goes to Fort Snelling, MN, for Military Intelligence Service Language School. He spends six months at the language school. However, he spends most of his time as a truck driver.
At Camp Campbell, Edward is assigned to the Third Infantry Division, Signal Corps Company. He receives training in morse code and is a radio operator. During WWII, Edward's brothers are also serving in the military.
In November 1946, Edward is discharged from the Army. Post-war, Edward is active with the Nisei Veterans Club for 30 years. Edward is married to Aya Iwasaki, and they have three children and two grandchildren.
At the end of the interview, Aya discusses her camp and war experience. She shares advice on marriage and a message for future generations.
442nd
assembly center
basic training
brothers
citizenship
correspondence
dating
discharge
discrimination
Draft
driver
evacuation
Executive Order 9066
family
farm labor
farmer
farming community
fishing
Fort Snelling
infantry
Issei father
Issei parents
Japanese American
Japanese values
marching
marriage
Military Intelligence Service Language School
military service
Nisei
Nisei legacy
Nisei soldiers
Nisei veterans
post war
radio man
reunion
Sansei
siblings
veterans organizations
weapons training
World War Two
Yonsei
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Title
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Edward Fujii oral history interview, September 7, 2008
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Apr 01
Location of Birth
Gresham, Oregon
Incarceration Facilities
Portland Temporary Detention Facility
Nyssa Farm Labor Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Fannin, Texas
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Dublin Core
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Title
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Edward Fujii oral history interview, part 1 of 3, September 7, 2008
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Fujii, Edward: narrator
Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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2008OH0924_01_Fujii
Description
An account of the resource
Edward Harumi Fujii is born on April 1, 1923, in Troutdale, OR. Edward's father and mother are from Yamaguchi-Ken, Japan, and they immigrate to the United States. Edward has five brothers and two sisters.
The Fujii family lives in a farming community, and the family all works on the farm. Edward and his siblings attend Troutdale Grade School and Gresham High School.
On December 7, Edward and his family are working on the farm when they hear the news about Pearl Harbor. Edward discusses the aftermath of Pearl Harbor.
The Fujii family goes to the assembly center and later is relocated to Nyssa, OR. When Edward and his family return to Troutdale, he receives his draft notice from the Army.
assembly center
baseball
childhood activities
childhood employment
discrimination
Draft
evacuation
Executive Order 9066
Farming
farming community
friends
high school
high school diploma
Issei parents
Japanese American
Japanese American community
Japanese language school
kendo
living conditions
meals
Nisei
Pearl Harbor and aftermath
primary school
property
siblings
sugar beet
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