Yoji J. Matsushima
Nisei male. Born January 31, 1933, in Portland, Oregon. Grew up in Portland, where parents ran a general merchandise store. During World War II, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Left camp for the East Coast because parents wanted to repatriate to Japan. Did not secure a place on the USS Gripsholm, so remained in the United States and went to the Crystal City internment camp, Texas. After the war, returned to Portland.
Interviews
Yoji J. Matsushima Interview — ddr-one-7-54
November 15, 2013.
Portland, Oregon.
01:33:33 — 18 segments.
01:33:33 — 18 segments.
