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Susumu Iwasaki

Nisei male. Born June 18, 1927, in Terminal Island, California. Grew up in Terminal Island before being removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California, during World War II. Joined the Military Intelligence Service, working as an interpreter in Japan during the U.S. occupation. Married in Japan and eventually returned to California.

Interviews

Susumu Iwasaki Interview — ddr-manz-1-63
April 11, 2009. Orange, California.
02:04:23 — 29 segments.
Susumu Iwasaki
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