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Mae Hada

Nisei female. Born July 5, 1922, in Portland, Oregon. Grew up in Portland where father owned a clothing store. During World War II, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, lived for a time in Ames, Iowa, and Detroit, Michigan, before returning to Oregon and raising a family.

Interviews

Mae Hada Interview — ddr-one-7-20
June 18, 2003. Hillsboro, Oregon.
01:19:55 — 17 segments.
Mae Hada
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