Roy Fujiwara oral history interview, part 1 of 4, September 26, 2006

Fujiwara talks about his birthplace. He describes his father's early life. He discusses his Japanese identity. He talks about his siblings. He explains how his father immigrated to the United States. He describes his father's family. Fujiwara explains how he communicated with his family who lived in Japan. He talks about where his parents worked to make money. He describes how Alien Land Laws impacted his family. He briefly discusses his Japanese language school. He explains how eminent domain caused his family to move. He describes his family farm. He describes Seattle, Washington during the Great Depression. Fujiwara talks about his mother's family. He discusses his uncle's immigration and his work on the family farm. He discusses his experiences in primary school. He talks about his involvement in sports. He describes his experiences in high school. He explains how his son got his name. He talks about mentors. He also talks about the Seattle Pilots. He discusses two near death incidents. He talks about his hobbies. Fujiwara explains the Japanese cultural concept of the oldest son. He talks about breaking the color barrier while working in a department store.

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