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Albert A. Oyama

Nisei male. Born April 10, 1926, in Portland, Oregon. Grew up in Montavilla, Oregon, where father ran a Japanese-language newspaper. During World War II, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After the war, served in Korea in the U.S. military. Returned to Oregon and became a physician.

Interviews

Albert A. Oyama Interview — ddr-one-7-52
November 20, 2013. Lake Oswego, Oregon.
01:23:56 — 18 segments.
Albert A. Oyama
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