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Description
Transcript of oral history with Nisei farmer/businessman from pioneering Orange County, California family gives prewar biographical information with emphasis on Japanese Americans in Orange County. Discusses World War II forced removal, experiences in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the role of the Japanese American Citizens League before and after World War II. This oral history was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project, Oral History Program, CSU Fullerton; interviewer was Rolf Janssen. 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 Identity and values--Nisei Industry and employment--Agriculture World War II--Mass removal ('Evacuation') World War II--Military service--442nd Regimental Combat Team Geographic communities--Arizona World War II--Incarceration camps World War II--Japanese American Citizen League activities Identity and values--Japanese American identity Education Community activities Immigration and citizenship--Law and legislation--Discriminatory laws Religion and churches Identity and values--Sansei Industry and employment--Agriculture--Chick sexing
Place
Villa Park, California Santa Ana, California Parker, Arizona Incarceration Camps--Poston (Colorado River)
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