Fred Shiosaki oral history interview, part 1 of 8, July 9, 2004

0:00 - Introduction; and discussing father

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Keywords: Canada; cook; employment; farmer; Japan; railroad; Washington

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2:46 - Father II- employment; and knowledge of English language

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Keywords: Canada; hotel; Japan; railroad; wages

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4:56 - Discussing parents marriage; and father's employment II

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Keywords: friend; Japan; laundromat; money

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7:00 - Father's employment III; and childhood home

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Keywords: Alien land laws; apartment; business; laundromat; railroad; shirts; sister

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9:11 - Discussing Alien land laws; citizenship; and treatment

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Keywords: California; Caucasian; employment; parents; West Coast

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11:15 - Father's physical traits; explanation of the term, Issei; and childhood discipline

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Keywords: height; immigration; Japanese language; Nisei

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13:07 - Discussing father's personality, demeanor, and friendships; and Japanese community groups and functions

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Keywords: business; customers; English; humor; social activities; Washington

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15:33 - Family cars; and viewing Japanese movies

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Keywords: Japanese; morals; Samurai; Seattle; social activities; Washington

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18:25 - Favorite memory of father; and fishing

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Keywords: boat; lake; picnic; social activities

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19:55 - Discussing mother; childhood discipline II; and siblings

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Keywords: death; employment; father; laundromat; personality; physical traits

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22:16 - Family religion

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Keywords: baptism; Buddhism; Christianity; church; Methodist; parents; temple

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24:04 - Favorite memory of mother; and childhood friendships

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Keywords: Army; neighborhood; railroad camp; school; segregation; siblings; volunteer

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26:44 - Attending school; friendships II; and decorations in family home

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Keywords: death; Japanese American; public school; Washington

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