Bruce T. Kaji
Nisei male. Born May 9, 1926, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in Los Angeles and was in high school when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. During the war, removed to the Manzanar concentration camp, California. Left camp to attend Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, then was inducted into the army. Joined the Military Intelligence Service and served in Japan during the U.S. occupation as an interpreter for the war crimes trials. Returned to Los Angeles and established Merit Savings Bank, later becoming involved in the redevelopment of Little Tokyo. Mr. Kaji is one of the key founders of the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles.
Interviews
Bruce T. Kaji Interview I — ddr-densho-1000-289
July 28, 2010.
Los Angeles, California.
02:59:42 — 30 segments.
02:59:42 — 30 segments.
Bruce T. Kaji Interview II — ddr-densho-1000-300
September 1, 2010.
Los Angeles, California.
02:45:06 — 20 segments.
02:45:06 — 20 segments.
