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Dublin Core
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Title
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George Tetsuo Aratani oral history interview, January 25, 2007
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/745-Aratani-George-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1917 May 22
Location of Birth
Gardena, California
Incarceration Facilities
Tulare Temporary Detention Facility
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Military Personnel
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
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George Aratani begins the interview by detailing his father's vocation in Japan, and then his immigration to the United States where he starts businesses in agriculture. Next, he discusses his mother, and his parents sending him to Japan to learn Japanese language and culture. Lastly, he describes his time in Japan and return to the US when his father becomes ill, transferring to Stanford University right before his father's death, and inheriting the family businesses.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Education--Japan
Law and legislation--Alien land laws--California
Industry and employment--Business
Industry and employment--Agriculture
Education--Higher education
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.
0:57:22
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2007-01-25
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Los Angeles, California
Title
A name given to the resource
George Tetsuo Aratani oral history interview, part 1 of 4, January 25, 2007
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Aratani, George Tetsuo: narrator
Yamazaki-Sato, Christine: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
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2007OH0745_01_Aratani
education
family business
father
Higher education
Issei parents
Japanese culture
Japanese language
mother
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Title
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George Tetsuo Aratani oral history interview, January 25, 2007
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/745-Aratani-George-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1917 May 22
Location of Birth
Gardena, California
Incarceration Facilities
Tulare Temporary Detention Facility
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Military Personnel
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
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George Aratani begins this interview part discussing how the bombing of Pearl Harbor prevented him from being able to completely take control of his father's businesses, and then arranging management of the businesses while in internment camp to an American owned company. Next, while in camp he is forced to sell his father's businesses, and gets recruited to become a Japanese language instructor with the Military Intelligence Service. Lastly, he talks about his role as instructor, student course schedule while in language school, and then recounts his marriage and starting an import business after the war.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Industry and employment--Importing
World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath
World War II--Military recruitment--Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Language School
World War II--Economic aspects
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
0:59:39
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2007-01-25
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Los Angeles, California
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Title
A name given to the resource
George Tetsuo Aratani oral history interview, part 2 of 4, January 25, 2007
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Aratani, George Tetsuo: narrator
Yamazaki-Sato, Christine: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2007OH0745_02_Aratani
business
Camp Savage
Fort Snelling
imports
Japanese language school teacher
marriage
Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS)
Presidio
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George Tetsuo Aratani oral history interview, January 25, 2007
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/745-Aratani-George-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1917 May 22
Location of Birth
Gardena, California
Incarceration Facilities
Tulare Temporary Detention Facility
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Military Personnel
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
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George Aratani recounts meeting two Nisei in prewar Japan and their subsequent experiences during WWII fighting for Japan. Next, he discusses the origins of the Mikasa chinaware company and how he managed to get Macy's to buy into the dinnerware. Lastly, he talks about starting up the AMCO and Kenwood companies, and gives his opinions on what were the keys to his businesses success.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japan--Pre-World War II
Industry and employment--Importing
Industry and employment--Business
Industry and employment--Medicine
Allied Occupation of Japan
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.
0:57:25
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2007-01-25
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Los Angeles, California
Title
A name given to the resource
George Tetsuo Aratani oral history interview, part 3 of 4, January 25, 2007
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Aratani, George Tetsuo: narrator
Yamazaki-Sato, Christine: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2007OH0745_03_Aratani
aeronautics
Burma
business
chinaware
importing
medical equipment
Nisei
speakers
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Dublin Core
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Title
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George Tetsuo Aratani oral history interview, January 25, 2007
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/745-Aratani-George-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1917 May 22
Location of Birth
Gardena, California
Incarceration Facilities
Tulare Temporary Detention Facility
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Military Personnel
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Dublin Core
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Description
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George Aratani continues his discussion on the keys to his business success, and then talks about the Military Intelligence Service Language School students. Next, he talks about his various philanthropic work in the Japanese American community. Lastly, he gives advice for future generations, and emphasizes the need to embrace the beautiful aspects of Japanese culture.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Community activities--Associations and organizations
Identity and values--American Japanese
Industry and employment--Business
World War II--Museums
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.
0:20:14
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2007-01-25
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Los Angeles, California
Title
A name given to the resource
George Tetsuo Aratani oral history interview, part 4 of 4, January 25, 2007
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Aratani, George Tetsuo: narrator
Yamazaki-Sato, Christine: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2007OH0745_04_Aratani
business
community organizations
future generations
Japanese culture
philanthropy
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Sakaye Aratani oral history interview, January 25, 2007
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/744-Aratani-Sakaye-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1919 Dec 11
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
Incarceration Facilities
Poston Concentration Camp
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Civilian
Dublin Core
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Type
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
1:02:36
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2007-01-25
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Los Angeles, California
Description
An account of the resource
Sakaye Aratani begins the interview by giving background information about her parents, and her childhood years growing up in Gardena and Los Angeles, California. Next, she describes life in Poston Concentration Camp and meeting, dating, marriage, and starting a family with George Aratani . She concludes the interview with discussions on her philanthropic activities, and gives a message for the younger Japanese American generations to learn about their Japanese ancestry.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Community activities
Identity and values--American Japanese
Industry and employment--Banking
Industry and employment--Homemaking
Social activities
Title
A name given to the resource
Sakaye Inouye Aratani oral history interview, part 1 of 1, January 25, 2007
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Aratani, Sakaye Inouye: narrator
Yamazaki-Sato, Christine: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Go For Broke National Education Center
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2007OH0744_01_Aratani
banking
family
Gila River
Japanese American community
Japanese American identity
marriage
philanthropy
Poston Incarceration Camp
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