Emi Somekawa
Nisei female. Born May 10, 1918, in Portland, Oregon. Grew up in the small town of Brooks, Oregon, where parents ran a farm. Prior to World War II, became a nurse, married, and had a child. During World War II, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Tule Lake concentration camp, California, and worked in the camp's hospital. Transferred for one year to the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After the war, eventually returned to Portland and resumed nursing career.
Interviews
Emi Somekawa Interview — ddr-densho-1000-378
November 21, 2011.
Seattle, Washington.
02:19:51 — 27 segments.
02:19:51 — 27 segments.
