Jack Takeshi Omatsu Interview
PARTNER
Densho
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OBJECT ID
ddr-densho-400-18
PARENT COLLECTION
South Bay JACL Oral History Collection
DESCRIPTION
Jack Takeshi Omatsu was born on March 8, 1929, in Torrance, California. He was raised in Torrance where his parents farmed and grew flowers. Omatsu worked on the family farm and attended local schools until his family moved to Utah to avoid imprisonment during World War II. After the war the family restarted the flower growing business. Omatsu joined the National Guard and served in Alaska during the Korean War. He returned to work at the farm and flower market and later at the family's liquor store.
This interview is part of the South Bay History Project created by the South Bay Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League.
2:14:26
OBJECT GENRE
Interviews
OBJECT FORMAT
Audio/Visual
TOPICS
FACILITY
CREATORS
- Jack Takeshi Omatsu (narrator)
- Dale Ann Sato (interviewer)
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CONTRIBUTOR
Densho
PREFERRED CITATION
Courtesy of South Bay JACL, Densho
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