John Y. Hayakawa Interview Segment 14

Origins of name (ddr-densho-1000-401-1) - 00:04:02
Father's family background (ddr-densho-1000-401-2) - 00:06:15
Mother's family background: immigrating to the U.S. as a "picture bride" (ddr-densho-1000-401-3) - 00:07:21
Childhood memories of San Jose (ddr-densho-1000-401-4) - 00:05:04
Father moves between several jobs prewar (ddr-densho-1000-401-5) - 00:05:41
Helping to lease land for father (ddr-densho-1000-401-6) - 00:05:36
Helping father to establish a successful farming and produce business (ddr-densho-1000-401-7) - 00:09:46
Continuing to sell produce after the bombing of Pearl Harbor (ddr-densho-1000-401-8) - 00:05:55
Answering questions as a member of the JACL after the bombing of Pearl Harbor (ddr-densho-1000-401-9) - 00:08:38
Preparing for mass removal: selling belongings (ddr-densho-1000-401-10) - 00:05:49
Working with the JACL during the time of mass removal (ddr-densho-1000-401-11) - 00:09:17
The uncertainty in the Japanese American community during the time of mass removal (ddr-densho-1000-401-12) - 00:03:43
Leaving for camp (ddr-densho-1000-401-13) - 00:05:00
Working in the fire department in camp (ddr-densho-1000-401-14) - 00:09:48
Reuniting with girlfriend in camp (ddr-densho-1000-401-15) - 00:11:31
Getting married in camp (ddr-densho-1000-401-16) - 00:04:57
Having a child in camp (ddr-densho-1000-401-17) - 00:05:00
Planting a tree outside barracks in camp (ddr-densho-1000-401-18) - 00:03:38
Hearing about the end of the war and sounding the fire department siren (ddr-densho-1000-401-19) - 00:02:07
Thoughts on the Heart Mountain draft resisters (ddr-densho-1000-401-20) - 00:07:42
Leaving camp and returning home (ddr-densho-1000-401-21) - 00:04:29
Reflections: raising a family (ddr-densho-1000-401-22) - 00:04:53
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Working in the fire department in camp

This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.

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March 21, 2012

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John Y. Hayakawa

John Y. Hayakawa Interview

02:16:12 — 22 segments

March 21, 2012

San Jose, California

Nisei male. Born April 2, 1918, in San Francisco, California. Grew up in San Jose, California, where father ran a farm. Was an active member of the Japanese American Citizens League and helped to run the San Jose office after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Heart Mountain concentration camp, Wyoming. After the war, returned to San Jose.

(This material is based upon work assisted by a grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.)

Tom Ikeda, interviewer; Dana Hoshide, videographer

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