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Minoru Tajii

Nisei male. Born February 23, 1924, in Brawley, California. Grew up in El Centro, California, where parents ran a farm. During World War II, was removed to the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. Family signed "no-no" on the so-called "loyalty questionnaire" and transferred to the Crystal City internment camp, Texas, then to Japan. Lived and worked in Japan until 1950 before returning to the United States.

Interviews

Minoru Tajii Interview — ddr-densho-1000-394
February 14, 2012. Gardena, California.
02:50:28 — 33 segments.
Minoru Tajii
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