Shigeki Sugiyama Interview Segment 11

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Transferring to Topaz and attending school

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April 16, 2010

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Shigeki Sugiyama

Shigeki Sugiyama Interview

01:59:39 — 15 segments

April 16, 2010

Richmond, California

Nisei male. Born December 19, 1927, in Alameda, California. Grew up in Alameda. During World War II, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. While in camp, worked at the camouflage net factory and in the camp's hospital. Transferred with family to the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. After leaving camp, was drafted into the U.S. military and served as an interpreter in Japan.

Richard Potashin, interviewer; Kirk Peterson, videographer

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