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vh George Azumano Interview (ddr-one-7-32)

Nisei male. Born June 9, 1918, in Portland, Oregon. Grew up in Portland where parents ran a hotel and grocery business. Was drafted into the army prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and was transferred to the army reserves. During World War II, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, …

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doc Testimony of George I. Azumano (ddr-densho-67-234)

Written testimony of George I. Azumano of Portland, Oregon. Incarcerated at the North Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. This testimony was presented at the CWRIC hearing in Seattle, Washington, on Friday, September 11, 1981, in the section titled "Discrimination Incurred as Veteran and Citizen."

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doc PNWDC Meeting Notice (ddr-densho-277-176)

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Narrator George Azumano

Nisei male. Born June 9, 1918, in Portland, Oregon. Grew up in Portland where parents ran a hotel and grocery business. Was drafted into the army prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and was transferred to the army reserves. During World War II, removed to the Portland Assembly Center, Oregon, and the Minidoka concentration camp, …

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 10 (ddr-one-7-32-10)

Working at family's store after college

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 18 (ddr-one-7-32-18)

First impressions of Minidoka: "it was a very unwelcome arrival"

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 5 (ddr-one-7-32-5)

Prewar recreational activities and sports

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 12 (ddr-one-7-32-12)

Being drafted into the army before the bombing of Pearl Harbor

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 8 (ddr-one-7-32-8)

Parents' values: importance of education

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 9 (ddr-one-7-32-9)

Attending college

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 4 (ddr-one-7-32-4)

Memories of Japanese language school

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 3 (ddr-one-7-32-3)

Attending elementary school

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 11 (ddr-one-7-32-11)

Attending church

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 21 (ddr-one-7-32-21)

Returning to Portland

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 13 (ddr-one-7-32-13)

Hearing about the bombing of Pearl Harbor while serving in the army

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 24 (ddr-one-7-32-24)

Reflections

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 14 (ddr-one-7-32-14)

Father's arrest by the FBI: "We were bitter about it"

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 19 (ddr-one-7-32-19)

Passing the time in camp

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 23 (ddr-one-7-32-23)

Starting a travel agency

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 22 (ddr-one-7-32-22)

Raising a family

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 1 (ddr-one-7-32-1)

Family background

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 20 (ddr-one-7-32-20)

Working outside of camp

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 17 (ddr-one-7-32-17)

The train ride to Minidoka

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 16 (ddr-one-7-32-16)

Living conditions at the Portland Assembly Center

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vh George Azumano Interview Segment 7 (ddr-one-7-32-7)

Fond memories of high school

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