Copyright has been transferred to California State University, Fresno.
Description
Oral history interview with Sherman Kishi. The JACL-CCDC Japanese American Oral History collection contains oral histories capturing the experience of Japanese Americans, primarily Nisei, living in the San Joaquin Valley. Topics primarily include incarceration and post-war experiences.
Type
text
Format
Interviews; Oral histories 32 pages, 21.5 x 28 cm application/pdf
Reflections on the past Immigration and citizenship--Arrival Immigration and citizenship--Picture brides Community activities--Sports--Basketball Identity and values--Nisei Community activities--Sports--Baseball Education--Japanese language schools Community activities--Sports--Kendo Education--Primary education Education--Secondary education Community activities--Sports--Tennis World War II--Pearl Harbor and aftermath World War II--Non-Incarcerated Japanese Americans--'Voluntary evacuation World War II--Temporary Assembly Centers--Living conditions World War II--Incarceration camps--The journey World War II--Administration--Registration and 'loyalty questionnaire Religion and churches--Buddhism Religion and churches--Christianity World War II--Leaving camp World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team World War II--Military service--Military Intelligence Service Military service--Postwar occupation of Japan Education--Higher education Redress and reparations--Receiving redress check and apology Community activities--Associations and organizations--Japanese American Citizens League
Place
Livingston, California Temporary Assembly Centers--Merced Incarceration Camps--Granada (Amache)
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