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George Fujimori oral history interview, November 29, 2002
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37 --- --- He begins by talking about his parents who were from Japan. He also talks about his grandfather, who was an acupuncturist in the states. --- acupuncture;farm;first son;Fresno;Fukuoka;grandfather;grapes;hospital;Issei parents;Japan;Little Tokyo;Los Angeles;NYU;Sacramento;Seattle --- Geographic communities--California--Los Angeles;Identity and values--Issei;Identity and values--Parents;Industry and employment--Agriculture --- --- --- --- ::: 350 --- --- He talks about his father's landscape gardening business in Beverly Hills. He describes what it was like going to celebrities' houses while his dad worked. --- Beverly Hills;Billie Dove;celebrities;Charlie Chaplin;father;landscape gardener;Los Angeles;movie actors;movies;silent movies --- Identity and values--Parents;Industry and employment --- --- --- --- ::: 657 --- --- He talks about Mickey Rooney, who he went to school with at a military academy. --- Black-Foxe Military Academy;classmates;comedy;Mickey Rooney;movies --- Arts and literature--Performing arts--Film;Education --- --- --- --- ::: 801 --- --- He describes his father as disciplinary but kind. His father was well-known in the Japanese American community. --- disciplinary;eldest son;farmers;father;grammar school;Japanese American community;Yamato Hall --- Identity and values--Family;Identity and values--Japanese American identity;Identity and values--Parents --- --- --- --- ::: 1020 --- --- He talks about Yamato Hall (gambling hall) that his father worked at. He also talks about the Yakuza, who tried to take over Yamato Hall. --- gambling;gambling hall;Little Tokyo;Los Angeles;New York;Vegas;Yakuza;Yamato Hall --- Geographic communities--California--Los Angeles --- --- --- --- ::: 1121 --- --- He talks about how many people (mostly women), from the community, went to his father for advice/guidance. His father also worked at the Japanese theater in Little Tokyo. He talks more about Little Tokyo -- restaurants, department stores, etc. --- acupuncture;chop suey restaurant;department stores;farmer;father;Fresno;Japanese theater;landscape gardener;Little Tokyo;Los Angeles;women;Yamato Hall --- Arts and literature--Performing arts--Theater;Geographic communities--California--Los Angeles;Identity and values--Parents --- --- --- --- ::: 1495 --- --- He describes what Nisei week is, and how it used to be when he was growing up in Little Tokyo. He also talks about taking judo lessons when he was younger. --- Boy Scout Troops;dojo;Japanese dance;judo;kimono;Little Tokyo;Nisei Princesses;Nisei Queen;Nisei week;Sensei;sumo --- Community activities--Festivals, celebrations, and holidays;Community activities--Sports--Judo;Identity and values--Japanese American identity;[Community activities--Festivals, celebrations, and holidays--Nisei week] --- --- --- ---
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George Fujimori oral history interview, part 1 of 7, November 29, 2002
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2002OH0014A_01_Fujimori
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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Fujimori discusses growing up in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. He describes his father and his involvement in the Japanese American community.
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Fujimori, George: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Subject
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Education--Primary education
Identity and values--Parents
Community activities--Associations and organizations
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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00:28:09
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
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2002-11-29
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Torrance, California
childhood
father
Japanese American community
judo
Little Tokyo
Yakuza
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Frank Mizufuka oral history interview, July 20, 2003
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36 --- --- --- Caucasians
high school
Japanese culture
Japanese school teacher
teenager --- --- --- --- --- --- ::: 432 --- --- --- black belt
high school
recreational activities --- --- --- --- --- --- ::: 602 --- --- --- All-American
basketball
high school
quarterback
Rose Bowl
sports
Stanford University
wrestling --- --- --- --- --- --- ::: 831 --- --- --- chastised
dancing
Japanese American community
music
school newspaper
troublemaker --- --- --- --- --- --- ::: 1061 --- --- --- Japanese community
Japanese culture
Japanese language school
judo
musical instrument --- --- --- --- --- --- ::: 1154 --- --- --- farming
higher education
language barriers
obligations
reparation --- --- --- --- --- --- ::: 1375 --- --- --- agriculture
business
graduation
high school
junior college --- --- --- --- --- --- ::: 1491 --- --- --- basic training
enlistment
European War
Nisei
overseas
Pacific Theater
Pearl Harbor
pre-war --- --- --- --- --- --- ::: 1716 --- --- --- Alhambra
barracks
Japan Town
Little Tokyo
Los Angeles
Pearl Harbor
Sunday morning --- --- --- --- --- ---
Index
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Yes
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Frank Mizufuka oral history interview, part 2 of 8, July 20, 2003
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2003OH0364_02_Mizufuka
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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Frank Mizufuka was a troublemaker in high school -- he dyed his hair red to fit in with his Caucasian classmates. He took judo lessons and wrestling, and also played football for Whittier High School. In high school, he was a part of student government, and enjoyed crashing parties with his friends so that he could be mentioned in the school newspaper. He had little aspirations of leaving home -- he intended to take over the family farm -- because that was all he knew. He attended Fullerton Community College and enlisted into the military before the war broke out. He describes what he was doing the day of the Pearl Harbor attack.
Creator
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Mizufuka, Frank: narrator
Wasserman, Steven: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Subject
The topic of the resource
Education--Secondary education
Social activities--Sports
Education--Higher education
World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath--Personal recollections
Type
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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00:30:34
Language
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eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2003-07-20
Spatial Coverage
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Torrance, California
Attack on Pearl Harbor
enlistment
football
high school
Japanese American community
judo
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Harry Abe oral history interview, May 4, 2003
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/348-Abe-Harry-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1916 Sep 04
Location of Birth
Seattle, Washington
Incarceration Facilities
Tule Lake Concentration Camp
Minidoka Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Robinson, Arkansas
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Napples-Foggia Campaign
Champagne Campaign
The Gothic Line
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Index
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Yes
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Harry Abe oral history interview, part 1 of 4, May 4, 2003
Creator
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Abe, Harry: narrator
Kunitomi, Darrell: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2003OH0348_01_Abe
Type
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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0:28:51
Language
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eng
Date
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2003 May 04
Spatial Coverage
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Manhattan, New York
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Abe talks about his early life, parents, and family. He goes on to discuss his experiences while growing up as a Japanese American in the Pacific Northwest. Abe explains what happened in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor. He briefly describes his enlistment. He also talks about his family's experiences in two American Concentration Camps. Abe also discusses discrimination in the military and the friendships he made while in the military.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Veteran history
World War II--Military service
World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath
Camp Robinson
discrimination
family
Japanese American community
Minidoka
Nisei
Seattle
Tule Lake
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Takeshi "Tak" Ota oral history interview, August 29, 2003
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/373-Ota-Takeshi-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Dec 04
Location of Birth
Dinuba, California
Incarceration Facilities
Salinas Temporary Detention Facility
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Tak
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Philippine Islands
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
Index
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Yes
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Takeshi "Tak" Ota oral history interview, part 4 of 4, August 29, 2003
Creator
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Ota, Takeshi: 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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2003OH0373_04_Ota
Type
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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0:13:26
Language
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eng
Date
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2003 August 29
Spatial Coverage
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San Jose, California
Description
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Ota discusses lessons he learned from his family and values to pass on to future generations, and talks about the Japanese American community past vs. present. Lastly, Ota describes and shows pictures taken at Fort Snelling, the NYK Building in Tokyo, and Hiroshima.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Veteran history
Allied Occupation of Japan
World War II--Military service--Basic training--Fort Snelling
Fort Snelling
future generations
Hiroshima
Japanese American community
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
NYK Building
values
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Christopher Keegan oral history interview, June 7, 1999
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/055-Keegan-Christopher-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1915 May 16
Location of Birth
Bronx (New York), New York
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Wolters, Texas
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
The Gothic Line
Southern France Campaign
Champagne Campaign
Naples-Foggia Campaign
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
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Christopher Keegan oral history interview, part 2 of 6, June 7, 1999
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Keegan, Christopher: narrator
Yahata, Craig: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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1999OH0055_02_Keegan
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Keegan discusses his trajectory becoming a commissioned officer assigned to the 442nd. He shares his recollections of the Pearl Harbor attack. He also talks about some of the hardships Nisei soldiers faced.
Subject
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World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team
Race--Military segregation
Race--Race relations
World War II--Department of Justice Internment Camps
World War II--Military service--Basic training--Camp Shelby
Type
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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0:27:29
Language
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eng
Date
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1999 June 07
Spatial Coverage
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Camp Shelby
Commissioned Officer
internment camp
Japanese American community
kibei
race relations
segregated unit
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Toshi Kadota Asahina oral history interview, September 8, 2006
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/710-Asahina-Lucy-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 Jul 21
Location of Birth
Santa Maria, California
Incarceration Facilities
Tulare Temporary Detention Facility
Gila River Concentration Camp
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Civilian
Nickname
Lucy
Index
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Yes
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Toshi Kadota Asahina oral history interview, part 2 of 3, September 8, 2006
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Asahina, Toshi Kodata: narrator
Leivici, Joanne: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2006OH0710_02_Asahina
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Asahina talks about her experiences at Tulare temporary detention facility including the living conditions; and describing the guards and guard towers. She then talks about her father's thoughts regarding the war; her experiences at Gila River Concentration Camp including the living conditions and her employment in a hospital; and discusses leaving Gila River to work in Chicago. Next, Asahina talks writing letters to her family; her brothers' military service; discusses how she met her husband; and talks about her husband's military unit and duties. Asahina then talks about her husband's personality and physical traits; her experiences with prejudice in the Japanese American community; getting married; corresponding with her husband while overseas; and her husband's parents and siblings. Lastly, Asahina talks about her family's post-war move to Chicago; her brother-in-law's military service; her husband's schooling and job coaching sports; and discusses her children and grandchildren.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--American Concentration Camps--Gila River
Social activities
World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Tulare
Identity and values--Family
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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0:54:13
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006 September 08
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Chicago
children
correspondence
Gila River Concentration Camp
husband
Japanese American community
living conditions
military service
prejudice
Tulare Temporary Detention Center
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Susumu Toyoda oral history interview, November 13, 1999
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/092-Toyoda-Susumu-7.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1919 Oct 03
Location of Birth
San Gabriel, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Sus
Location of Basic Training
Fort Lewis, Washington
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Bougainville
Luzon Campaign
Philippine Islands
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Susumu Toyoda oral history interview, part 7 of 7, November 12, 1999
Creator
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Toyoda, Susumu: narrator
Furuya, Kenny: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
US Army Center of Military History: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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1999OH0092_07_Toyoda
Description
An account of the resource
Toyoda discusses today's Japanese American community and the future of Japanese Americans. He gives a message to Nisei veterans. Toyoda also discusses the night of December 7, 1941.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Race--Post-war treatment
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
World War II--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
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0:15:00
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1999 November 12
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Gardena, California
Japanese American community
Nisei veterans
Pearl Harbor
Sansei
Yonsei
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Henry Kuwabara oral history interview, November 14, 1999
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/096-Kuwabara-Henry-6.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1919 Apr 21
Location of Birth
Malad, Idaho
Incarceration Facilities
Tulare Temporary Detention Facility
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Hank
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
India, Burma Campaign
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
Physical Media Notes
The condition of the physical media
Audio on right side only.
Index
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Yes
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Henry Kuwabara oral history interview, part 6 of 6, November 14, 1999
Creator
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Kuwabara, Henry: narrator
Demonteverde, Marie: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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1999OH0096_06_Kuwabara
Description
An account of the resource
Kuwabara describes his last assignment before retirement; and moving to Japan and getting a job at a public relations company as a translator. He also talks about the differences between civilian and military employment, his three marriages, and gives advice to Sansei and Yonsei regarding America. Lastly, he shares his thoughts about the Hanashi Project.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Japan--Post-World War II
World War II--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.
00:23:37
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1999-11-14
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Los Angeles, California
divorce
employment
Japan
Japanese American community
marriage
translator
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Yoshio Izumi oral history interview, November 20, 2004
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/515-Izumi-Yoshio-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1918 Sep 15
Location of Birth
South Pasadena, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Fort Ord, California
Fort Custer, Michigan
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
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Yoshio Izumi oral history interview, part 4 of 5, November 20, 2004
Creator
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Izumi, Yoshio: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Toyota: sponsor
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2004OH0515_04_Izumi
Description
An account of the resource
At Camp Savage, Yoshio Izumi is assigned to Headquarter Company and does clerical work. He is tasked with morning reports and supplies inventory. Yoshio recalls being inducted at the same time as John Aiso and seeing him at basic training at Fort Ord.
When the war starts, Camp Savage opens, Yoshio sees John again at the Military Intelligence Service Language School. The Military Intelligence Service is a top-secret unit. Yoshio credits them for their hard work and contributions.
The cold weather is the most memorable thing at Camp Savage for Yoshio. He wears long johns and heavy coats to get used to the cold. When Yoshio has free time, he goes to town to eat at a Chinese restaurant, USO, or watch movies.
In June 1944, Yoshio and his wife marry in Minneapolis. They have a dozen friends there. However, their family does not attend because they are in Manzanar. When Yoshio hears the war has ended, he hopes to go home soon. However, his wife is pregnant and cannot travel.
Yoshio's daughter was born in January 1945. They stay in Minneapolis, and he does odd jobs until they can travel to West Los Angeles. When Yoshio comes home, his home is full of people from Manzanar. After Manzanar, some people have nowhere to go. Yoshio discusses the internment camps, and he does not feel it is necessary.
After being placed in camp, Yoshio feels like the Japanese American community has to rebuild what they had. The Japanese American community bonded together and persevered.
Camp Savage
correspondence
dating
European Theater
evacuation
Executive Order 9066
family
friends
headquarters company
internment camp
Japanese American
Japanese American community
Japanese American soldiers
jobs
John Aiso
Manzanar
marriage
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Military Intelligence Service Language School
movies
Nisei
Nisei soldiers
post war
siblings
travel
USO
wife
World War Two
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William Ito oral history interview, August 24, 2000
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/140-Ito-William-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1914 Dec 16
Location of Birth
Portland, Oregon
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Bill
Location of Basic Training
Schofield Barracks, (Oahu) Hawaii
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Camp McCoy, Wisconsin
Unit of Service
1399th Engineer Construction Battalion
Index
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Yes
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William Ito oral history interview, part 1 of 4, August 24, 2000
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Ito, William: 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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2000OH0140_01_Ito
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Ito discusses growing up in Portland, Oregon including talking about attending school and playing sports; speaking mostly English at home; and talking about his parents, including his father's various jobs. He also talks about an incident in which his brother experienced racism, and what it was like for his family after his father was taken by the FBI and sent to New Mexico following Executive Order 9066. He recalls incidents in which he experienced discrimination while applying for internships after medical school, and discusses moving to Honolulu for employment. Lastly, Ito describes his experiences as chief medical officer in a Honolulu hospital during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Subject
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Education
Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath
World War II--American Concentration Camps--Minidoka
Industry and employment--Medicine
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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00:28:45
Language
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eng
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2000-08-24
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Hawaii
airplanes
casualties
Executive Order 9066
family
Japanese American community
Portland
prejudice
wounded
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Isao Kikuchi oral history interview, February 27, 2005
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/536-Kikuchi-Isao-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1921 Dec 09
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
Incarceration Facilities
Manzanar Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Southern France Campaign
The Gothic Line
Index
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Yes
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Isao Kikuchi oral history interview, part 1 of 6, February 27, 2005
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Kikuchi, Isao: narrator
Yamagami, Don: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2005OH0536_01_Kikuchi
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Kikuchi discusses his father including talking about his immigration to the United States, employment, and experiences in college. He then talks about attending Japanese language school, attending high school, growing up in Los Angeles, playing sports, and his swimming hobby. Next, Kikuchi talks about his relationship with his father; discusses childhood family activities; talks about celebrating holidays and food; and discusses his father and stepmother's involvement with Japanese American community activities. Lastly, Kikuchi talks about his childhood friendships; his forced removal to Manzanar Concentration Camp and his experiences working as a carpenter to construct the camp, as well as his first impressions of Manzanar and the living conditions there.
Subject
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Education
Identity and values--Family
World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath
World War II--American Concentration Camps--Manzanar
Type
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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0:27:38
Language
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eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2005 February 27
childhood activities
father
friendships
Japanese American community
Los Angeles
Manzanar Concentration Camp
sports
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Henry Shibata oral history interview, March 18, 2005
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/543-Shibata-Henry-3.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Nov 19
Location of Birth
Indio, California
Incarceration Facilities
Poston Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Rome-Arno Campaign
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Henry Shibata oral history interview, part 3 of 6, March 18, 2005
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Shibata, Henry: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
UPS: sponsor
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2005OH0543_03_Shibata
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H. Shibata discusses race relations in California's Coachella Valley circa 1930s-1940s. He talks about his school experiences in public school and Japanese school. He also talks about how the outbreak of World War 2 affected his family.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Education
Community activities
Law and legislation--Executive Order 9066
Race--Race relations
World War II--Mass Removal ("Evacuation")--Preparation
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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0:28:51
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2005 March 18
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Kauai, Hawaii
Curfew
educational experiences
evacuated
FBI arrest
friendships
Japanese American community
Pearl Harbor and aftermath
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Isamu Saito oral history interview, June 28, 2005
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/583-Saito-Isamu-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1925 Apr 27
Location of Birth
Seattle, Washington
Incarceration Facilities
Puyallup Temporary Detention Facility
Minidoka Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Sam
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Philippine Islands
Okinawa
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
Yokohama
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Isamu Saito oral history interview, part 1 of 6, June 28, 2005
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Saito, Isamu: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2005OH0583_01_Saito
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An account of the resource
Isamu "Sam" Saito was born on April 27, 1925, in Seattle, Washington. His parents are from Japan and immigrated to the United States for a better opportunity. Sam's parents are instrumental in shaping him in his informal years of education.
The values Sam's father instilled in him was live your own life and create your opportunities. Education is the key to success. Both Sam's father and mother instilled the values of hard work, education, and honestly.
Sam's mother was a missionary-educated person and spoke English. At home, English is the primary language to help his parents learn more English. To help Sam with his Japanese language, his mother has a private tutor for him. Later, Sam attended Japanese language school after primary school. At Japanese language school, he learns reading and writing. He attended Japanese language school for almost 12 to 13 years. Besides school, Sam enjoys baseball.
When the Great Depression happened, Sam recalls his father doing his best to provide for the family and the community coming together to help another. Moreover, Sam recalls Reverend Andrews, a supporter of the Japanese Americans during camp.
assembly center
baseball
childhood activities
English
Great Depression
Issei
Issei father
Issei parents
Japan
Japanese American
Japanese American community
Japanese language
Japanese language school
Nisei
religion
Seattle
siblings
Social activities
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Hideyoshi Horikawa oral history interview, August 31, 2001
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/197-Horikawa-Eddie-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 Aug 14
Location of Birth
Seattle, Washington
Incarceration Facilities
Tule Lake Concentration Camp
Heart Mountain Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Eddie
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Champagne Campaign
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Title
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Hideyoshi Horikawa oral history interview, part 1 of 6, August 31, 2001
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Horikawa, Hideyoshi: narrator
Demonteverde, Marie: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2001OH0197_01_Horikawa
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Horikawa discusses growing up in the Seattle area; talks about attending school; and discusses the Japanese American community including the employment of Issei at fishing canneries in Alaska. He then talks about his father including discussing his death; his immigration; and his employment. Next, Horikawa discusses his aunt including her immigration to the United States; discusses moving as a child; talks about his siblings; and discusses his mother. Lastly, Horikawa talks about high school recreational activities including his photography hobby and boating; and discusses attending Japanese language school and learning judo there.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Identity and values--Family
Education
Social activities
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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0:28:06
Language
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eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2001 August 31
Spatial Coverage
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Seattle, Washington
employment
Japanese American community
Japanese language school
judo
parents
Seattle
siblings
-
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Robert Arakaki oral history interview, October 31, 2001
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/214-Arakaki-Robert-4.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 May 28
Location of Birth
Waipahu (Oahu), Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Murphy
Location of Basic Training
Camp Hood, Texas
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (Combined)
Campaigns/Battles
Northern Apennines and Po Valley Campaigns
The Gothic Line
Index
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Yes
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Title
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Robert Arakaki oral history interview, part 4 of 4, October 31, 2001
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Arakaki, Robert: 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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2001OH0214_04_Arakaki
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Arakaki discusses being five points short of being able to go home at the end of the war, so he stayed in Europe and visited Switzerland, Venice, and Rome. He then talks about going to the Mainland and his experiences in New York before going back to Hawaii where he was discharged. Upon returning to Hawaii, Arakaki got a job as a stock clerk in an electronics company, went to trade school due to the G.I. Bill, and later started his own business in the electronics industry. He then talks about meeting his wife, discusses his children and their occupations, and talks about the contributions Nisei soldiers have made to the Japanese American community. Lastly, Arakaki provides a message to future generations regarding the importance of studying and respect, discusses martial arts and Japanese culture, and talks about how he met his wife on a blind date.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Child rearing
Identity and values
Industry and employment
Post World War II--Travel, leisure
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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00:26:10
Language
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eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2001-10-31
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Hawaii
children
employment
family
Hawaii
Japanese American community
Japanese culture
New York
Nisei soldiers
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Tokuji Yoshihashi oral history interview, February 23, 2002
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/248-Yoshihashi-Toke-7.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1923 Jan 08
Location of Birth
Pasadena, 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
Drafted
Nickname
Toke
Location of Basic Training
Camp Blanding, Florida
Unit of Service
100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (Combined)
Campaigns/Battles
Champagne Campaign
The Gothic Line
Index
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Yes
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Tokuji Yoshihashi oral history interview, part 7 of 7, February 23, 2002
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Yoshihashi, Tokuji: narrator
Tagami, Steve: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0248_07_Yoshihashi
Description
An account of the resource
T. Yoshihashi discusses his recollections event immediately before, and after, the attack on Pearl Harbor. He talks about the reactions of his parents and friends. He describes travels to, and experiences at, an assembly center and internment camp. He shares anecdotes regarding living conditions and work assignments.
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath--Personal recollections
World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath--Responses of non-Japanese Americans
Race--Race relations
World War II--American Concentration Camps--Work & Jobs
World War II--American Concentration Camps--Gila River
World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Tulare
Law and legislation--Executive Order 9066
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.
0:28:45
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2002 February 23
evacuation orders
Gila River Concentration Camp
Japanese American community
Pearl Harbor and aftermath
temporary detention center
working
-
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Sumio Frank Shimada oral history interview, March 23, 2002
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/263-Shimada-Frank-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1918 Apr 21
Location of Birth
Vacaville, California
Incarceration Facilities
Santa Anita Temporary Detention Facility
Heart Mountain Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Popsy
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
Rome-Arno Campaign
Rhineland Campaign-Maritime Alps
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Sumio Frank Shimada oral history interview, part 1 of 5, March 23, 2002
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Shimada, Sumio Frank: narrator
Yahata, Craig: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0263_01_Shimada
Description
An account of the resource
Sumio Frank Shimada was born on April 21, 1918, in Vacaville, CA. Later his family moved to Cordelia and then San Jose. Frank revisited Vacaville last year for a reunion. He described the changes in the town since his childhood.
Frank discusses his school years. In Vacaville, he attended primary school and Japanese Language School. Later, when the family moved to Cordelia, he went to a small grammar school and attended Sunday school at a Lutheran Church. After five years, Frank's family moved to San Jose. When Frank went overseas during wartime, he missed the valleys of San Jose the most. The valley was the most beautiful when the flowers were blooming.
In high school, Frank enrolled at a Prep Ministry school in Oakland. He graduated high school in 1936. Being the oldest son, Frank had responsibilities to the family. Therefore, he worked on the strawberry farm to help his parents. Later, Frank's family moved to Santa Clara and rented an area for farming.
In 1941, Frank moved to Los Angeles to help his half-brother in the trucking business. He recalls hearing the news about Pearl Harbor and shares his reaction to the event.
After President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, there were restrictions for the Japanese Americans. Frank's first reaction to Executive Order 9066 was the government could not do this to American citizens. He could only comply with the government orders because his parents taught him to respect authority.
Frank evacuated to Santa Anita Assembly Center with the Japanese Americans from Mountain View Palo Alto and later to Heart Mountain. Frank only took what he could carry to camp.
church
country
Curfew
December 7th
discrimination
education
employment
evacuation
Executive Order 9066
family
Farming
fishing
friend
Heart Mountain
Issei parents
Japanese American
Japanese American community
Japanese language school
Japanese values
Ministry of Education
Nisei
Pearl Harbor and aftermath
restrictions
Santa Anita
school
sports
swimming
travel order
travel permit
World War Two
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James Murata oral history interview, April 20, 2002
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/267-Murata-Jim-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1920 Aug 06
Location of Birth
San Jose, California
Incarceration Facilities
Tulare Temporary Detention Facility
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 Blanding, Florida
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
Tokyo
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James Murata oral history interview, part 2 of 5, April 20, 2002
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Murata, James: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0267_02_Murata
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An account of the resource
James Murata stopped attending Japanese Language School in high school to help his parents in the fields harvesting carrots. He discusses his obligation to help his parents in farming. If there were any family outings, the family would pay. Unlike American films, Japanese films only were released three to four times a year. The movie theater seating had no segregation. However, there was segregation at public community swimming pools. In high school, there was a swimming program that was not restricted. James did not see any discrimination in high school among the students.
In 1934, James' father passed away, and the family stuck together to survive. Although James lost his father and later his brother, he did not change until World War Two because he was separated from his family. James was living in Guadalupe when Pearl Harbor was attacked.
A few days later, the Army moved into the community to patrol the streets. He recalls an encounter with a soldier going home. James said he was used to seeing the soldiers around because, before Pearl Harbor, the National Guards would come through town for the summer practices. There was a National Guard Headquarters 30 miles away from the community.
James recalled the FBI coming to his house asking for his father. James informed them that his father passed away, and the FBI left. Other families James knew had a different experience with the FBI. James recalled there were curfews and travel restrictions. Several months later, there was an evacuation notice. The Japanese Americans had no power or rights regardless of how they felt. The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) could only listen to the government. The JACL was not able to make suggestions.
Assembly Center
James did own any treasures and only packed what he could carry to camp. James and his family evacuated to an Assembly Center. He described the living conditions and the guards posted at the gate. James would work inside the relocation center as an ambulance driver.
assembly center
Curfew
December 7th
discrimination
evacuation
Executive Order 9066
family
Farming
FBI
friends
guards
high school
Issei parents
Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)
Japanese American community
Japanese language school
Japanese values
job
living conditions
movies
National Guards
Nisei
Pearl Harbor
race tracks
relocation centers
restrictions
segregation
Social activities
swimming pool
travel restriction
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Shiyo Doiwchi oral history interview, April 20, 2002
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/269-Doiwchi-Shiyo-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1916 May 25
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
Incarceration Facilities
Santa Anita Temporary Detention Facility
Granada (Amache) Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Sho
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
522nd Field Artillery Battalion
Campaigns/Battles
Naples-Foggia Campaign
Southern France Campaign
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
Central Europe Campaign
Physical Media Notes
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start in the middle of conversation
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Yes
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Shiyo Doiwchi oral history interview, part 2 of 4, April 20, 2002
Creator
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Doiwchi, Shiyo: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0269_02_Doiwchi
Description
An account of the resource
Doiwchi discusses high school and graduation, the Japanese American community while growing up, childhood activities such as selling newspapers at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and attending Nisei dances; and discusses businesses located in Little Tokyo. He then talks about racial discrimination in high school, working at a gas station and nursery after high school, and meeting his wife. Doiwchi also talks about his whereabouts during the attack on Pearl Harbor, going to Granada (Amache) incarceration camp, and life at Santa Anita temporary detention facility. Lastly, Doiwchi discusses volunteering for the Army and going to Camp Shelby; and the birth of his daughter.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Social activities
World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath
Law and legislation--Executive Order 9066
World War II--American Concentration Camps--Granada (Amache) Amache, Colorado
World War II--Temporary Detention Facilities--Santa Anita
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.
0:29:11
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eng
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2002 April 20
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Torrance, California
Amache
high school
Japanese American community
Little Tokyo
Nisei
racial discrimination
Santa Anita Racetrack
wife
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Sukeo Oji oral history interview, May 26, 2002
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/285-Oji-Skeets-7.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1918 Feb 24
Location of Birth
Sacramento, California
Incarceration Facilities
Tulare Temporary Detention Facility
Gila River Concentration Camp
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Nickname
Skeets
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Campaigns/Battles
Post-war Occupation of Japan
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Sukeo Oji oral history interview, part 7 of 7, May 26, 2002
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Oji, Sukeo: narrator
Yee, Govan: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2002OH0285_07_Oji
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Sukeo “Skeets” Oji worked for 42 years in the military and federal civil service. His hard work was due to his parent's upbringing. Skeets' mother was a picture bride who immigrated to the United States. She gave birth to eight children and raised them to the best ability. Although she was busy with household chores, she made time for the kids. Skeets' father was a hard worker and showed him how to be disciplined. The family had some hard times together, but they worked together to thrive. Currently, Skeets works in his garden which reminds him of his father who was a farmer.
One of Skeets' immediate daughters completed school and worked at a successful accounting firm. The other daughter was like Skeets and worked on the personnel side in the military. Skeets' wife's daughters have jobs and a good life.
After their children are all grown up, Skeets and his wife are enjoying being grandparents to their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Skeets discusses a plan for going on a cruise with his grandchildren. Skeets' wife has been a wonderful companion and strength to him. After Skeets retired, they traveled to many places. Skeets and his wife plan to travel to Japan to visit relatives and friends.
Skeets was active with several organizations, one of them being the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). They want to educate others about the contribution of the Niseis during World War Two. MIS has prepared a teacher's guide and a film called Uncommon Courage to teach future generations.
For the next project, they were granted a large fund to establish a website to share over 200 interviews of the Nisei veterans with the public. The MIS Association in Northern California had been established 80 years now. They are planning to restructure the organization not as a veteran organization but as a social organization.
family
farmer
Farming
film
future generations
grandchildren
Great Depression
great grandchildren
Issei
Issei father
Issei parents
Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)
Japanese American community
Japanese values
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Nisei legacy
Nisei soldiers
Nisei veteran organizations
Nisei veterans
resisters
retirement
Sansei
siblings
travel (leisure)
World War Two
Yonsei
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Robert Katayama oral history interview, April 1, 2003
Oral History
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URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/336-Katayama-Robert-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1924 Oct 11
Location of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Location of Basic Training
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Unit of Service
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Campaigns/Battles
North Africa Deployment
Naples-Foggia Campaign
Champagne Campaign
The Gothic Line
Bruyeres, Belmont, Biffontaine
Rescue of the Lost Battalion
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indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Robert Katayama oral history interview, part 2 of 6, April 1, 2003
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Katayama, Robert: narrator
Dojiri, Michelle: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2003OH0336_02_Katayama
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Katayama talks about his recollections of the Pearl Harbor attack and the aftermath. He talks about how, and why, he volunteered for military service. He also shares anecdotes regarding: getting assigned to write a diary while at Schofield; how Farrington High School conducted a special graduation ceremony for enlisted students; and the Aloha Spirit.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Education--Secondary education
World War II--Hawaii
World War II--Laws and legislation--United States
World War II--Military recruitment
World War II--Military service--Travel
Type
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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0:24:27
Language
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eng
Date
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2003 April 01
Spatial Coverage
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Honolulu, Hawaii
diaries
Hawaiian history
Japanese American community
Japanese American unit
Pearl Harbor and aftermath
search and seizure
volunteer for service
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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)
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Edward Fujii oral history interview, part 1 of 3, September 7, 2008
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Fujii, Edward: 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_01_Fujii
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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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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 2 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_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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Masaru Funai oral history interview, November 21, 2008
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/947-Funaii-Masaru-2.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1930 Jun 25
Location of Birth
Paauilo, Hawaii
War or Conflict
Korean War, 1950-1953
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Volunteered
Nickname
Mas
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Index
indicates an oral history item with an XML file indexed in OHMS.
Yes
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Masaru Funai oral history interview, part 2 of 2, November 21, 2008
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Funai, Masaru: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0947_02_Funai
Description
An account of the resource
Funai discusses University of Hawaii and joining the National Guards. He works all the way through college, Due to his participation in Reserved Officer Training Corp (ROTC), he becomes a Commission Second Lieutenant and becomes part of the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). He recalls his journey how he became a lawyer and helps fund raise for the Memorial Monument. Also he shares a message for the future generations.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Industry and employment
Japanese Americans--Post-World War II
Education
Identity and values
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Extent
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1:02:02
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 November 21
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Glenview, Illinois
Higher education
Japanese American community
Japanese language
Korean War
Military Intelligence Service (MIS)
Nisei
Nisei legacy
race discrimination
-
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Tom Shigetoki Umeda oral history interview, June 5, 2008
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1916 Aug 25
Location of Birth
Los Angeles, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Civilian
Nickname
Tom
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Tom Shigetoki Umeda oral history interview, part 1 of 3, June 5, 2008
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Umeda, Tom Shigetoki: narrator
Yuge, Tim: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0864_01_Umeda
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An account of the resource
Tom Shigetoki Umeda was born on August 25, 1916, in Los Angeles, CA. Tom's parents met through an arranged marriage in Japan. Previously, Tom's father worked on a farm in Hiroshima, Japan. After moving to the United States, he started a fruit stand business and then a barbershop business.
Tom has two younger sisters, and they grew up in Los Angeles, CA, near Chinatown. Later the family moved to Boyle Heights, CA. Tom attended elementary school for eight years and participated in an athletic club. Later, he goes to Lincoln High School for four years.
childhood activities
education
employment
friends
Hawaii
immigration
Issei
Issei parents
Japan
Japanese American
Japanese American community
Japanese language
marriage
movies
news
Nisei
school
sports
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Daniel Akaka oral history interview, April 14 & 15, 2008
Oral History
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Subject Notes
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Asian-American Senators
World War II -- Military Service -- Army Corps of Engineers
Physical Media Notes
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Good audio and video
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Daniel Akaka oral history interview, part 2 of 2, April 14 & 15, 2008
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2008OH0848_02_Akaka
Creator
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Akaka, Daniel: narrator
Horsting, Robert: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
Description
An account of the resource
Senator Akaka focuses on the importance of recognition of Nisei soldiers and describes the role he played in upgrading awards and helping secure Medal of Honor designations for a group of Nisei veterans. Senator Akaka also discusses a book which focused on Nisei linguists and the role Japanese American forces played in occupied Japan. In concluding, Senator Akaka highlights the importance and impact Nisei soldiers had on the Asian American community and the lessons to be taken away from the Niseis during World War II.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath
Allied Occupation of Japan
Industry and employment--Educators
World War II--Awards, medals
World War II--Asiatic-Pacific Theater
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.
00:56:33
Language
A language of the resource
eng
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2008-04-15
Spatial Coverage
Spatial characteristics of the resource.
Washington, D.C.
incarceration camps
Japanese American community
linguists
Medal of Honor
MIS
Nisei soldiers
Nisei veterans
Occupied Japan
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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
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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1:02:36
Language
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eng
Date
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2007-01-25
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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
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Aratani, Sakaye Inouye: narrator
Yamazaki-Sato, Christine: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2007OH0744_01_Aratani
banking
family
Gila River
Japanese American community
Japanese American identity
marriage
philanthropy
Poston Incarceration Camp
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Kazuo Komoto oral history interview, April 16, 2005
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
URL
http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/557-Komoto-Kazuo-1.m4v
Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1918 Nov 09
Location of Birth
Sanger, California
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
Army
Entrance into Service
Drafted or Volunteered
Drafted
Location of Basic Training
Camp Savage, Minnesota
Unit of Service
Military Intelligence Service
Mars Task Force
Campaigns/Battles
Guadalcanal Campaign
New Georgia
China, Burma, India Theater
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Oral Histories
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video/m4v
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0:28:19
Language
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eng
Date
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2005-04-16
Spatial Coverage
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Fresno, California
Description
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Kazuo Komoto begins the interview with detailing his father's reasons for leaving Japan and then returning to Japan to find a bride before starting a family in the United States. Next, he discusses his mother's wishes for her children to get a Japanese education after seeing a lack of opportunities for Nisei in America. Lastly, he talks about his loneliness living with his grandparents in Japan, and how his grammar school music teacher helped him get through his early years in Japan.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Education--Japanese language schools
Education--Japan
Identity and values--Parents
Immigration and citizenship--Life in Japan and reasons for leaving
Industry and employment--Agriculture
Title
A name given to the resource
Kazuo Komoto oral history interview, part 1 of 6, April 16, 2005
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Komoto, Kazuo: narrator
Hawkins, Richard: interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2005OH0557_01_Komoto
grammar school
grandparents
high school
Identity and values--Family
Japan
Japanese American community
music teacher
parents
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Enoch Kanaya oral history interview, June 25, 2006
Creator
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Oral History
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Date of Birth
[YYYY-MM-DD]
1925-03-15
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Enoch Kanaya oral history interview, part 1 of 3, June 25, 2006
Creator
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Kanaya, Enoch; narrator
Yamagami, Don; interviewer
Go For Broke National Education Center; publisher
Type
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Oral Histories
Format
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video/m4v
Date
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2006-06-25
Source
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Go For Broke National Education Center
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2006OH0684_01_Kanaya
Description
An account of the resource
Enoch Kanaya was born March 14, 1925. His parents are from Okayama-ken, Japan, and immigrated to the United States. Enoch's parents were hard-working and loving parents. When the Great Depression happened, farming became difficult, and the Kanaya family moved to the city. Enoch remembers taking care of the horses and saving his earnings.
At school, there were not many Japanese American students. The first part of Enoch’s school years was at a country school. After moving to the city, he attended a city school district. Enoch also attends Japanese Language School briefly. On the weekends, Enoch helped his father at the family store.
Besides school and helping his father, Enoch had a carefree childhood enjoying cowboy movies and watching sports games. He describes having fun exploring different Naval ships during Navy Week in Portland. Moreover, Enoch was social in the Japanese Community through the Medothist Church.
On December 7, Enoch’s life changed like many other Japanese Americans. Soon after the Declaration of War, restrictions were issued for a curfew and turned in weapons and radios. Enoch was unsure of the future. In April 1942, Enoch and his family arrived at the Assembly Center. Enoch recalls hearing news about the draft and receiving his 4C card from the Draft Board in Minidoka.
4C classification
Army
assembly center
childhood activities
childhood employment
church
country
cowboy
Curfew
December 7th
Draft
enemy alien
evacuation
family
Farming
farming community
friends
Great Depression
Issei parents
Japanese American
Japanese American community
Japanese language school
methodist
Minidoka
movie
Nisei
Pearl Harbor
Portland
primary school
radio
restrictions
school
Social activities
sports
World War Two