Isao Kikuchi oral history interview, part 2 of 6, February 27, 2005

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Description

Kikuchi describes Manzanar Concentration Camp including discussing the living conditions, barracks, food, and his job as a lifeguard. He then talks about his parents' jobs at Manzanar; discusses the riots; tells a story in which he escaped but eventually returned to Manzanar; and discusses social activities and schools at Manzanar. Next, Kikuchi provides some thoughts regarding his incarceration; discusses the loyalty questionnaire; and talks about leaving Manzanar for Chicago. Lastly, Kikuchi talks about traveling to Chicago and his experiences there including his housing, work, and getting an apprenticeship at an artist studio.

Format

video/m4v

Extent

0:27:49

Language

Identifier

2005OH0536_02_Kikuchi

Oral History Item Type Metadata

URL

http://www.goforbroke.org/oral_histories/mp4/536-Kikuchi-Isao-2.m4v

Date of Birth

1921 Dec 09

Location of Birth

Incarceration Facilities

War or Conflict

Branch of Service

Entrance into Service

Location of Basic Training

Index

Yes

Citation

Kikuchi, Isao: narrator, Yamagami, Don: interviewer, and Go For Broke National Education Center: publisher, “Isao Kikuchi oral history interview, part 2 of 6, February 27, 2005,” Japanese American Military History Collective, accessed December 22, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1051201.