Misa (Oiye) Mihara Interview Segment 16

Born in Tacoma, Washington (ddr-densho-1000-547-1) - 0:01:41
Description of maternal grandparents (ddr-densho-1000-547-2) - 0:07:53
Father's family background: running a restaurant (ddr-densho-1000-547-3) - 0:09:56
Father's experience in Tule Lake (ddr-densho-1000-547-4) - 0:02:02
Mother's family background, parents' arranged marriage (ddr-densho-1000-547-5) - 0:07:08
Mother's work as a bank teller and waitress (ddr-densho-1000-547-6) - 0:07:57
Parents' interest in horse racing (ddr-densho-1000-547-7) - 0:03:56
Mother's marriage at a young age (ddr-densho-1000-547-8) - 0:02:06
Description of siblings (ddr-densho-1000-547-9) - 0:04:10
Family's experiences in camp (ddr-densho-1000-547-10) - 0:03:32
First exposure to music in camp (ddr-densho-1000-547-11) - 0:03:01
Interest in music at an early age (ddr-densho-1000-547-12) - 0:02:42
Childhood memories and family heirlooms (ddr-densho-1000-547-13) - 0:04:01
Memories of leaving camp (ddr-densho-1000-547-14) - 0:04:41
Mother's experience giving birth in camp (ddr-densho-1000-547-15) - 0:04:57
Difficult family dynamics after camp (ddr-densho-1000-547-16) - 0:08:32
Adjusting to elementary school, speaking English (ddr-densho-1000-547-17) - 0:07:00
Learning to play the violin in elementary school (ddr-densho-1000-547-18) - 0:03:49
Living with family members after leaving camp (ddr-densho-1000-547-19) - 0:52:56
Making close friends as children (ddr-densho-1000-547-20) - 0:04:06
Close relationship with brother (ddr-densho-1000-547-21) - 0:05:50
A frightening incident while walking to church (ddr-densho-1000-547-22) - 0:04:26
Moving to a diverse neighborhood (ddr-densho-1000-547-23) - 0:11:13
Feeling disconnected from the Japanese American community (ddr-densho-1000-547-24) - 0:04:57
First learning to play the violin (ddr-densho-1000-547-25) - 0:04:17
Studying music with an influential instructor (ddr-densho-1000-547-26) - 0:06:32
Studying music at the University of Washington (ddr-densho-1000-547-27) - 0:04:43
Teaching music in the Seattle Public Schools (ddr-densho-1000-547-28) - 0:06:04
Experiencing racism and sexism over the years (ddr-densho-1000-547-29) - 0:08:46
Enjoying career as a music teacher (ddr-densho-1000-547-30) - 0:04:11
Early musical influences (ddr-densho-1000-547-31) - 0:06:44
Getting married (ddr-densho-1000-547-32) - 0:05:57
Description of children (ddr-densho-1000-547-33) - 0:06:41
Relationship with parents (ddr-densho-1000-547-34) - 0:07:56
Hearing about family members' camp experiences (ddr-densho-1000-547-35) - 0:06:11
Effects of World War II camp experiences on parents (ddr-densho-1000-547-36) - 0:07:28
Impact of the redress movement and reparations (ddr-densho-1000-547-37) - 0:06:56
Attending a camp pilgrimage (ddr-densho-1000-547-38) - 0:04:39
Finding out that parents had renounced their U.S. citizenship in camp (ddr-densho-1000-547-39) - 0:05:15
Reflections on Japanese American identity (ddr-densho-1000-547-40) - 0:08:17
Feeling that parents were role models in life (ddr-densho-1000-547-41) - 0:08:26
Becoming a Mormon (ddr-densho-1000-547-42) - 0:08:17
Importance of sharing experiences (ddr-densho-1000-547-43) - 0:03:39
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Difficult family dynamics after camp

0:08:32 — Segment 16 of 43

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July 26, 2024

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Misa (Oiye) Mihara

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Misa (Oiye) Mihara Interview

4:11:10 — 43 segments

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July 26, 2024

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Seattle, Washington

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Sansei female. Born November 20, 1941, in Tacoma, Washington, where parents ran a restaurant. Spent early years at the Tule Lake concentration camp, California, where family was held. After leaving camp, moved to Seattle, Washington. Became an accomplished violinist, performing at an early age. Studied music at the University of Washington, then went on to become a music teacher in the Seattle Public Schools.

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Virginia Yamada, interviewer; Caitlin Oiye Coon, interviewer; Dana Hoshide, videographer

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