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Akiko Okuno

Nisei female. Born 1926 in Gilroy, California. Grew up in the Gilroy area, where parents ran a farm. During World War II, removed to the Salinas Assembly Center, California, and Poston concentration camp, Arizona. Left camp to attend university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, eventually becoming a medical technician. After the war, returned to California.

Interviews

Akiko Okuno Interview — ddr-manz-1-133
January 30, 2013. Saratoga, California.
04:51:31 — 46 segments.
Akiko Okuno
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