Marjorie Matsushita Sperling
Nisei female. Born July 27, 1922, in Wapato, Washington. Grew up in Wapato, where family ran a farm. Was attending the University of Washington when the war broke out on December 7, 1941. Removed with family to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. While in camp, worked for the recreation department. Left camp and attended college in St. Paul, Minnesota. After the war, became very active in the field of recreation, as well as with community and educational groups. Involved in efforts to preserve the sites of the wartime incarceration camps.
Interviews
Marjorie Matsushita Sperling Interview — ddr-densho-1000-273
February 24, 2010.
Culver City, California.
01:58:51 — 32 segments.
01:58:51 — 32 segments.
