Race--Discrimination]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Nishimoto, Sunny: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 April 17]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Fresno, California ]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Education--Primary education]]> Religion and churches]]> Social activities]]> Saito, Munetatsu: narrator]]> Dojiri, Michelle: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 April 02]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Honolulu, Hawaii]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Education]]> Industry and employment]]> Yoshii, Kiyoshi: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2003 June 29]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Alameda, California]]> Education]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Race--Discrimination]]> Matsuda, Don: narrator]]> Iwata, Joy: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1999 June 09]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Las Vegas, Nevada]]> Education]]> Identity and values--Family]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Minata, George: narrator]]> Yee, Govan: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2004 July 11]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Spokane, Washington ]]>
During the Great Depression, Yoshio does the grocery shopping for the family since he is one of the oldest of the brothers. Growing up, Yoshio has many responsibilities. He knows a few other kids in similar situations like him but is more concerned about his affairs.

When Yoshio has free time, he enjoys watching movies. He remembers trying to watch samurai movies with his friends. In high school, Yoshio likes watching high school football games. Once in a while, Yoshio goes to amusement parks with his friends. He recalls traveling to San Francisco for the World Fair and a football game in high school.

In the winter of 1938, Yoshio graduates high school at 19 years old. Then he briefly attends junior college because he has to help with the flower business. Yoshio feels he will continue the family business but hears the news about a draft in the Army.
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Izumi, Yoshio: narrator]]> Hawkins, Richard: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Toyota: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
World War II--European Theater--Rhineland Campaign, Maritime Alps]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Murakami, Tsukasa: narrator]]> Nakaishi, Russell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> UPS: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 March 17]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Lihue (Kauai), Hawaii]]> Education--Primary education]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Industry and employment--Small business]]> Social activities]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath--Martial law in Hawai'i]]> Kohashi, Wataru: narrator]]> Miyamoto, Phil: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> UPS: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 March 22]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Hilo, Hawaii]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Religion and churches]]> Social activities]]> Urata, James: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 July 24]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> Education]]> Industry and employment]]> Race--Discrimination]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Urata, James: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 July 24]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, California ]]> Allied Occupation of Japan]]> Japan--Post-World War II]]> World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service]]> Industry and employment--Educators]]> Urata, James: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 July 24]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Torrance, Califorina ]]> Japanese Americans--World War II]]> Military service]]> World War II--France]]> World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team]]> World War II--Nisei soldiers]]> Hayashi, Oliver: narrator]]> Kunitomi, Darrell: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 October 05]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Los Angeles, California]]> Education--Primary education]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Industry and employment--Agriculture]]> Education--Secondary education]]> Immigration and citizenship--Picture brides]]> Community activities]]> Imoto, Yoshio: narrator]]> Okitsu, Walter: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Toyota: sponsor]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2005 November 19]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> San Diego, California ]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath--Personal recollections]]> World War II--American Concentration Camps--Rohwer]]> World War II--Veteran history]]> Saiki, Teddy: narrator]]> Yamagami, Don: interviewer: ]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2006 May 06]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> California ]]>
In 1938, Nob graduates high school. When his younger brother Ace graduates high school a few years later, Ace gives Nob a chance for higher education. However, the war starts.

On December 7, Nob hears the news about Pearl Harbor. Nob says the community of Bell treated his family well. They did not experience any discrimination. In May 1942, Nob and his family go to Manzanar.

At Manzanar, Nob works and plays baseball to pass the time. Later he leaves Manzanar briefly to work on a sugar beet farm in Montana. When he returns to Manzanar, he takes a Military Intelligence Service (MIS) exam and passes.

Nob and ten others from Manzanar go to Camp Savage for six months of training. Nob training focuses on conversational Japanese, Japanese military terms, and kanji. After training, Nob goes overseas to New Guinea.

Nob discusses discrimination in the military and the lack of promotions with Japanese Americans. He recalls Ensign Sherman, an advocate for the MIS. Moreover, Nob describes his experiences with Prisoners of War (POWs) in New Guinea and Luzon, and the Philippines.





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Yamashita, Nobuo: narrator]]> Tanaka, Diane: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
World War II--Veteran history]]> Identity and values--Family]]> Industry and employment]]> Kozono, ArdAven: narrator]]> Tanaka, Diane: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002 February 03 ]]> eng ]]> Oral Histories]]> Identity and values--American Japanese]]> Identity and values--Parents]]> Social activities]]> Industry and employment--Small business]]> Oda, William: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2002-03-25]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]>
Lillian's father is Tsuyoshi Inouye, and her mother is Yayoi Inouye. They have six children in the family. Lillian grows up in a neighborhood that is primarily Japanese American and Chinese. Although Lillian's family is more westernized, she recalls some Japanese traditions practiced during New Year.

Lillian's husband is John Takehisa Matsudaira. He is born November 26, 1922, in Seattle, Washington. John's father is Tokohisa Matsudaira, and his mother is Hatori Umeda Matsudaira. John's parents are from Kanazawa, Japan. They have fourteen children. John is the oldest child in the family, and there is about a 20 year age gap between the siblings.

After school, Lillian helps out at the family restaurant. She rarely has free time. Lillian also attends Japanese School for six years. The neighborhood children are her friends.

John is a loner during his school years. He has many interests and enjoys reading books. John lived in Japan for about five years and started his artwork in Japan. He returns to the United States when he is 12 years old.

Lillian recalls December 7 and evacuation. She describes the atmosphere and preparations made for camp.]]>
Matsudaira, Lilian: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>

Later, Ko's father goes to Japan to get married and returns to the United States. Ko recalls his childhood in Los Angeles, CA. Ko's home life is minimalistic and his parent works hard to provide for their three children (Ko, Chiko, and Akira). Ko describes his father as the disciplinarian and his mother as nurturing. They are very proud of their children.

The success of Sameshima's produce market allows the family to travel to Japan during the Great Depression. For six months the Sameshima family live in Japan. Ko shares his experience of attending a Japanese School.

After returning from Japan, Ko's parents restart their produce market. Ko describes the Crenshaw district during that period. ]]>
Sameshima, Ko Stanley: narrator]]> Yuge, Tim: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]>

At an early age, Dan has many responsibilities beyond his years. He works in the family business and cares for his siblings. Life is a struggle, but Dan is grateful for the learning opportunities.

After the Pearl Harbor attack, the FBI takes away Dan's father to a detention center. Then evacuation orders are announced. Dan leaves the University of California, Berkeley, during his sophomore year and goes to camp with his mother. Dan and his mother go to Turlock and then Gila River. Dan's brother goes to Swarthmore College and his sister, Amy attends Boston University for a year.

Dan leaves camp to continue his education. He attends Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. He describes his college and Berkeley years and working part-time.

In camp, Dan is given a questionnaire. He explains the answers "no-no" and "yes-yes". Dan answers "yes-yes" and that makes him eligible for being drafted. Dan receives his draft notice when he is at Loras College. ]]>
Uchimoto, Dan: narrator]]> Garvey, John: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> Oral Histories]]>

Kenichi has the utmost respect and appreciation for his father. He says his father is hardworking to provide for the family. Kenichi comes from a family of nine siblings. Kenichi discusses his childhood and his school years in Gardena.

Life changes for Kenichi and his family Kenichi after the Pearl Harbor attack. He recalls the aftermath and the announcement of Executive Order 9066 (EO9066). The Muranaga family evacuates to Santa Anita Assembly Center and then Amache, CO.

Kenichi leaves camp to work at a few jobs before getting drafted into the Army. When Kenichi is in basic training, he receives news of his oldest brother, Kiyoshi's death overseas. ]]>
Muranaga, Kenichi: narrator]]> Horsting, Robert: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]>
Education]]> Hawaii-- Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Industry and employment--Small business]]> Japan--Pre-World War II]]> Identity and values--Issei]]> Race--Race relations]]> Hokama, Masatoshi: narrator]]> Mizouki: J.: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007 December 07]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Wailuku (Maui), Hawaii]]> ]]> Education--Higher education]]> Identity and values--Sansei]]> Identity and values--Issei]]> Industry and employment]]> War monuments]]> Abe, Victor: narrator]]> Sato, Christine: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1999-11-14]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Los Angeles, California]]> Education--Japanese language schools]]> Education--Secondary education]]> Identity and values--American Japanese]]> World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath]]> Identity and values--Issei]]> Togashi, John: narrator]]> Kawata, Ian: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1998-08-29]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Los Angeles, California]]> Education--Secondary education]]> Identity and values--American Japanese]]> Identity and values--Parents]]> Military service--Pre-World War II service]]> Tominaga, Mitsuo: narrator]]> Okura, John: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 1998-08-30]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Los Angeles, California]]> Education--Japan]]> Law and legislation--Alien land laws--California]]> Industry and employment--Business]]> Industry and employment--Agriculture]]> Education--Higher education]]> Aratani, George Tetsuo: narrator]]> Yamazaki-Sato, Christine: interviewer]]> Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher]]> Go For Broke National Education Center]]> 2007-01-25]]> eng]]> Oral Histories]]> Los Angeles, California]]>