Louie Watanabe

Nisei male. Born August 22, 1925, in Walnut Grove, California. Grew up in Walnut Grove, where parents owned and operated a restaurant and rooming house. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, removed to the Merced Assembly Center, California, and Granada concentration camp, Colorado. Left camp for Chicago, Illinois, and worked in various places, including Colorado Springs and Oklahoma City. Eventually returned to Walnut Grove.

Interviews

Louie Watanabe Interview — ddr-densho-1010-1
December 8, 2009. Sacramento, California.
02:48:50 — 47 segments.
Louie Watanabe
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