Misako Shigekawa

Nisei female. Born January 2, 1909, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in California, attending the University of Southern California before World War II and graduating with a degree in pharmacy. Married and was living in Terminal Island, California, when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. After being removed from Terminal Island, moved to Anaheim, California, before being removed to the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. Had several children in camp. Eventually returned to California.

Interviews

Misako Shigekawa Interview — ddr-manz-1-74
June 10, 2009. Santa Ana, California.
01:55:56 — 28 segments.
Misako Shigekawa
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