Joe Yamakido

Nisei male. Born March 3, 1922, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in various cities in California, and was living in Harbor City, California, when Pearl Harbor was bombed on December 7, 1941. Removed to Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and then to Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Later moved to the Jerome concentration camp in Arkansas, where he was arrested and served time in prison for draft resistance. Served in the army following World War II.

Interviews

Joe Yamakido Interview — ddr-densho-1000-167
July 4, 2004. Klamath Falls, Oregon.
01:20:40 — 15 segments.
An oral history with Joe Yamakido — ddr-csujad-29-67
12/7/2003. Half Moon Bay, California; Arcadia, California; Denson, Arkansas.
2:54:21 — 1 segments.
Joe Yamakido
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