ddr-densho-1000-396-1 (Legacy UID: denshovh-ymaurice-01-0001)

Family background: parents from Okinawa, lived for a time in Peru

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February 20, 2012

Densho Visual History Collection

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Maurice H. Yamasato

Maurice H. Yamasato Interview

01:07:42 — 11 segments

February 20, 2012

Honolulu, Hawaii

Nisei male. Born June 2, 1942, in Lima, Peru. Parents had originally immigrated to Peru from Okinawa, Japan. During World War II, removed with family to Crystal City internment camp, Texas. After leaving Crystal City, moved to Kauai, Hawaii. Established a successful career as an architect.

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Kelli Nakamura, interviewer; Mathew Medeiros, videographer

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