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David Matsuoka

Nisei male. Born December 21, 1929, in Walnut Grove, California. Grew up in Walnut Grove where father owned and operator a shoe sales and repair business. During World War II, removed with family to the Merced Assembly Center, California, and Granada concentration camp, Colorado. Returned to California as a high school student.

Interviews

David Matsuoka Interview — ddr-densho-1010-5
December 10, 2009. Sacramento, California.
01:34:56 — 30 segments.
David Matsuoka
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