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vh Michiko Frances Chikahisa Interview (ddr-densho-1000-347)

Nisei female. Born January 9, 1929, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in Los Angeles where father ran a successful produce business. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Rohwer concentration camp, Arkansas. After leaving camp, returned to Los Angeles and attended college, eventually earning a master's degree in …

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vh Jane Hidaka Interview (ddr-densho-1000-346)

Nisei female. Born August 18, 1933, in La Jolla, California. During World War II, removed to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, California, and the Jerome and Rohwer concentration camps, Arkansas. After leaving camp, moved to Chicago, Illinois. Eventually became involved with the Chicago Nisei Athletic Association (CNAA).

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vh Richard Iwao Hidaka Interview (ddr-densho-1000-345)

Nisei male. Born April 11, 1928, in Modesto, California. Grew up in Modesto, where parents ran a laundry business and then a farm. During World War II, removed to the Merced Assembly Center, California, and the Granada (Amache) concentration camp, Colorado. After leaving camp, finished school in Chicago, Illinois, and served in the National Guard. Remained …

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vh Margaret Junko Morita Hiratsuka Interview (ddr-densho-1000-342)

Nisei female. Born July 22, 1928, in Seattle, Washington. Father ran a prominent hotel which was frequently patronized by visiting Japanese dignitaries. Father was picked up by the FBI on December 7, 1941. During the war, removed with family to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After leaving camp, moved to …

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vh Atsumi Ozawa Interview (ddr-densho-1000-348)

Nisei female. Born May 25, 1928, in Huancayo, Peru. Grew up in Huancayo, where father ran a successful store. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, father went into hiding in an attempt to avoid being picked up by the Peruvian government. He was eventually found and picked up, and was reunited with family on the ship …

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vh Frank Hiratsuka Interview (ddr-densho-1000-341)

Nisei male. Born July 16, 1926, in Alviso, California. Lived in various places in California as a child. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, family moved to Reedley, California, in an attempt to avoid incarceration, but were removed when the exclusion zone extended to Reedley. Sent to the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. …

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vh Betty Tanakatsubo Interview (ddr-densho-1000-343)

Nisei female. Born June 15, 1925, in Sacramento, California. During World War II, removed to the Sacramento Assembly Center, California, and the Tule Lake concentration camp, California. Transferred to the Granada (Amache) concentration camp, Colorado. Left camp for Cleveland, Ohio, and worked for the War Relocation Authority. Eventually settled in Chicago, Illinois.

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vh Kiyo Yoshimura Interview (ddr-densho-1000-344)

Nisei female. Born July 31, 1924, in Berkeley, California. Grew up in Richmond, California, where father worked for the Santa Fe railroad company. During World War II, removed to the Tanforan Assembly Center, California, and the Topaz concentration camp, Utah. Left camp for Chicago, Illinois. Remained in Chicago, becoming a social worker, and getting involved with …

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vh Michiko Frances Chikahisa Interview Segment 19 (ddr-densho-1000-347-19)

Social activities in camp

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vh Michiko Frances Chikahisa Interview Segment 10 (ddr-densho-1000-347-10)

The increasing militarism of Japan

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vh Michiko Frances Chikahisa Interview Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-347-16)

Sister's serious illness in camp

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vh Michiko Frances Chikahisa Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-347-3)

Parents' arranged marriage

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vh Michiko Frances Chikahisa Interview Segment 22 (ddr-densho-1000-347-22)

Working as a social worker in the Japanese American community

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vh Michiko Frances Chikahisa Interview Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-347-18)

Continuing to practice religion in camp

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vh Michiko Frances Chikahisa Interview Segment 25 (ddr-densho-1000-347-25)

The challenges of providing mental health care to Japanese American communities

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vh Michiko Frances Chikahisa Interview Segment 17 (ddr-densho-1000-347-17)

Attending school in camp

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vh Michiko Frances Chikahisa Interview Segment 23 (ddr-densho-1000-347-23)

Setting up a social work practice in Chicago

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vh Michiko Frances Chikahisa Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-347-15)

Preparing for mass removal

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vh Michiko Frances Chikahisa Interview Segment 20 (ddr-densho-1000-347-20)

Returning home, attending college

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vh Michiko Frances Chikahisa Interview Segment 21 (ddr-densho-1000-347-21)

Earning a master's degree in social work

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vh Michiko Frances Chikahisa Interview Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-347-7)

Father's prewar business

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vh Michiko Frances Chikahisa Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-347-2)

Father's early life in the U.S.: entrepreneurial spirit

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vh Michiko Frances Chikahisa Interview Segment 5 (ddr-densho-1000-347-5)

Description of siblings

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vh Michiko Frances Chikahisa Interview Segment 1 (ddr-densho-1000-347-1)

Father's family background

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vh Michiko Frances Chikahisa Interview Segment 6 (ddr-densho-1000-347-6)

Growing up in an ethnically diverse neighborhood

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