Hiroshi Terry Terakawa Interview Segment 21

Origins of name: taking the name "Terry" in the military (ddr-jamsj-2-12-1) - 00:03:11
Born in Japan; fond memories of grandfather (ddr-jamsj-2-12-2) - 00:05:11
Description of father (ddr-jamsj-2-12-3) - 00:01:29
Mother's family background (ddr-jamsj-2-12-4) - 00:02:39
A tragic accident involving friend (ddr-jamsj-2-12-5) - 00:05:05
Fond memories of Walnut Grove: ghost stories, baseball games (ddr-jamsj-2-12-6) - 00:06:10
Moving to Marysville, California (ddr-jamsj-2-12-7) - 00:02:59
Expectations as the son of a Buddhist minister (ddr-jamsj-2-12-8) - 00:04:15
Father's assignment to Salt Lake City (ddr-jamsj-2-12-9) - 00:04:00
Experiencing discrimination in Salt Lake City, protected by Mormons and the police (ddr-jamsj-2-12-10) - 00:07:40
Meeting Japanese Americans from camp (ddr-jamsj-2-12-11) - 00:06:35
Father's arrest by FBI despite serious health problems (ddr-jamsj-2-12-12) - 00:03:37
Receiving support by church congregation in father's absence (ddr-jamsj-2-12-13) - 00:03:52
Reuniting with father (ddr-jamsj-2-12-14) - 00:06:11
Connecting with father on long drives for ministry work (ddr-jamsj-2-12-15) - 00:09:49
Strained relationship with older brother (ddr-jamsj-2-12-16) - 00:05:06
Description of father's sermons (ddr-jamsj-2-12-17) - 00:04:55
Meeting Japanese Americans originally from the West Coast (ddr-jamsj-2-12-18) - 00:08:54
Drafted into the military despite being born in Japan (ddr-jamsj-2-12-19) - 00:06:43
Memories of military service (ddr-jamsj-2-12-20) - 00:09:01
Obtaining U.S. citizenship while in the military (ddr-jamsj-2-12-21) - 00:04:08
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ddr-jamsj-2-12-21 (Legacy UID: denshovh-thiroshi-01-0021)

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Obtaining U.S. citizenship while in the military

00:04:08 — Segment 21 of 21

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DATE

December 2, 2010

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Japanese American Museum of San Jose Collection

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Hiroshi Terry Terakawa

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Hiroshi Terry Terakawa Interview

01:51:30 — 21 segments

DATE

December 2, 2010

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San Jose, California

DESCRIPTION

Nisei male. Born January 3, 1929, in Kyoto, Japan. Came to United States as a young child with parents. Moved frequently as a child due to father's role as a Buddhist minister, living in places like Walnut Grove and Marysville, California. During World War II, was living in Salt Lake City. Drafted into the army and served in Japan and Korea after World War II. Received U.S. citizenship while in the military.

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Tom Ikeda, interviewer; Steve Fugita, interviewer; Dana Hoshide, videographer

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Japanese American Museum of San Jose Collection

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