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Transcript of an oral history with Craig Kei Ihara, Sansei and California State University, Fullerton philosophy professor, born at the Rohwer incarceration camp, Arkansas discusses family history, focusing on religion, education, aspirations, and cultural heritage; and recent overnight stay at old Rohwer campsite. This oral history was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project for the Center for Oral and Public History, CSU Fullerton. Transcript is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0001. The Japanese American Oral History Project features oral histories with narrators who talk about their lives, pre and post World War II, but most specifically, about their experience being incarcerated in camps during World War II.
Geographic communities--California Geographic communities--Arkansas Religion and churches Reflections on the past Identity and values--Sansei World War II--Incarceration camps World War II--Economic losses World War II--Leaving camp--'Resettlement World War II--Mass removal ('Evacuation') Japan Immigration and citizenship--Law and legislation Immigration and citizenship Identity and values--Nisei
Place
Los Angeles, California McGehee, Arkansas Gardena, CA Incarceration Camps--Rohwer
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