William Osaka oral history interview, part 1 of 3, February 26, 2006

0:00 - Brief introduction and discussing family

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Keywords: childhood activities; fishing; Issei parents; siblings

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4:47 - Discussing childhood

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Keywords: dog; education; Japanese language school; pet

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7:50 - Remembering December 7, 1941 and aftermath

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Keywords: fishing; friends; Pearl Harbor

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12:22 - Discussing Puyallup Temporary Detention Center

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Keywords: Japanese Americans; living conditions; music

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18:10 - Experiences at Minidoka Concentration Camp

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Keywords: American Concentration Camp; barracks; living conditions

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23:11 - Experiences at Minidoka Concentration Camp II

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Keywords: barracks; death; family; living conditions

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29:00 - Experiences at Minidoka Concentration Camp III and discussing family

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Keywords: brother; cannery; Clearfield Utah; sister; watch

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34:25 - Discussing joining the Army and experiences at basic training

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Keywords: Camp Blanding; drafted; Fort Douglas

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39:45 - Discussing experiences at basic training II

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Keywords: C Company; Camp Blanding; living conditions; military training

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44:09 - Discussing heading over seas and visiting family

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Keywords: Minidoka; ship; voyage

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49:03 - Discussing heading overseas II and early experiences in Europe

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Keywords: 442nd Regimental Combat Team; France; Glasgow; Le Harve; nickname; voyage

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