Isao Kikuchi oral history interview, part 2 of 6, February 27, 2005
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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.
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video/m4v
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0:27:49
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2005OH0536_02_Kikuchi
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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
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Entrance into Service
Location of Basic Training
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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 April 20, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1051201.