June T. Watanabe Interview Segment 1

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October 15, 2014

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June T. Watanabe

June T. Watanabe Interview

01:43:26 — 18 segments

October 15, 2014

Anaheim, California

Nisei female. Born 1924 in Venice, California. Grew up in Lawndale, California, where parents farmed. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Rohwer concentration camp, Arkansas. After leaving camp, married and moved to Bloomington, Minnesota, while husband served in the military. Eventually returned to California.

Kristen Luetkemeier, interviewer; Kristen Luetkemeier, videographer

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