Partial Transcript: In high school, Harold enjoys playing basketball. In Seattle, Harold plays basketball for the Fieldhouse Team as a center. Harold plays basketball in the Japanese American Community too. Harold explains the Fieldhouse is part of the City Recreation Program. Besides basketball, Harold plays softball. Harold says there is a girls' team for basketball and both girls' and boy's team participates in tournaments.

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Keywords: high school; Japanese Americans; Nisei; travel; youth organizations

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Partial Transcript: Harold explains the girls' basketball team is divided into thirds. In school, Harold recalls doing the Pledge of Allegiance and singing the Star-Spangled Banner every morning. Harold considers himself American.

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Keywords: Americans of Japanese Ancestry; high school; Japanese Americans; Nisei; primary school; youth organizations

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Partial Transcript: In 1938, Harold graduates high school and goes to the University of Washington. After his second year at college, Harold leaves school and helps his parents at the grocery store. When the war starts, Harold's parents are concern about the situation. His brother is still in Japan studying abroad. However, Harold's brother makes it back to the United States on the last ship to Seattle. Harold discusses traveling to Japan and relatives. His father passes away in 1954, and his mother passes away in 1955.

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Keywords: family; high school; higher education; Issei; Issei parents; Japanese Americans; Nisei; Pearl Harbor; siblings; travel

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Partial Transcript: Harold's brother, Masanori, is still in Japan studying abroad. However, Masanori makes it back to the United States on the last ship to Seattle. Harold's mother is happy that Masanori makes it home safely. Harold recalls December 7. He is returning home from Mount Rainier and hears the news about Pearl Harbor on the radio. The Horiuchi family is numb about the attack and not sure what the future holds. Harold discusses the effects of Pearl Harbor and the family's grocery store.

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Keywords: curfew; higher education; Issei parents; Japanese Americans; Nisei; Pearl Harbor; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: After Pearl Harbor, a few of the clients of the grocery store did not return. However, some loyal clients continue business with Harold's father. Harold discusses the curfew and signage.

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Keywords: curfew; discrimination; employment; Executive Order 9066; Harry S. Truman; Issei parents; Japanese Americans; Nisei; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Harold recalls evacuation orders and going to the Assembly Center. There are only a few months to get affairs in order before evacuation. Harold says the Army helps store some of their belongings like furniture. After camp, Harold is surprised their belongings are returned to them. The more valuable items Harold's family left with their customers to hold for them. Harold says the family gets all their belongings back. One item Harold recalls getting rid of is a samurai sword.

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Keywords: discrimination; Executive Order 9066; Issei; Issei parents; Japanese Americans; Nisei; Pearl Harbor; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Before going to camp, Harold's father sells the family car and business trucks. The customer that buys Harold's family car drives them to Puyallup Detention Center. Later the family goes to Minidoka Concentration Camp by train.

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Keywords: "evacuation"; discrimination; Executive Order 9066; Harry S. Truman; Japanese Americans; Nisei; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Harold describes Puyallup and the living conditions. Each living quarter is a horse stall. Harolds parents, sister, and himself shared a stall. The floor is covered in hay and smells like a horse. The dining hall is like a big barn. The food served are beef hearts, livers, and sausages. In August 1942, the family travels to Minidoka by train.

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Keywords: "evacuation"; discrimination; Executive Order 9066; Issei; Japanese Americans; living conditions; Nisei; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Harold travels by coal train to Minidoka, and there are Army guards. He wears his dress shirt and slacks. At camp, Harold orders casual clothing from the Sears catalog. He describes the amenities and the living conditions at Minidoka.

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Keywords: "evacuation"; Executive Order 9066; Issei; Japanese Americans; living conditions; Minidoka; Nisei; Puyallup; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: When Harold arrives at Minidoka, he says this is the first time he sees the desert. There are many sagebrush and salt rocks. He remembers the first night, he leaves a bucket of water outside, and the water is frozen. Harold describes the block system at Minidoka. He also mentions meeting his wife at camp.

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Keywords: barracks; dating; discrimination; Executive Order 9066; family; Issei; Japanese Americans; living conditions; Nisei; siblings; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: At Minidoka, there are barb wires around the campground and guard towers. Harold shares a story about an irrigation ditch and going swimming. Sometimes Harold's father goes fishing at a river outside of camp. Harold says the security is somewhat laidback.

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Keywords: Executive Order 9066; fishing; Issei; Japanese Americans; living conditions; Nisei; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: After three months at Minidoka, Harold goes to harvest crops in Twin Falls. During the week, he works and lives on the farm. He says the area is similar to the relocation camp. On the weekends, Harold goes back to Minidoka. At Twin Falls, there are social events like dances.

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Keywords: employment; Executive Order 9066; farming; Issei; Japanese Americans; living conditions; Minidoka; Nisei; social activities; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Harold signs up to volunteer for the 442nd when the Army asks for volunteers. He discusses his test results. Harold leaves Minidoka and goes to Denver, CO, for work. In Denver, Harold receives a draft notice from the Army. He is inducted at Fort Douglas, Utah.

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Keywords: 442nd; discrimination; Executive Order 9066; Japanese Americans; Minidoka; Nisei; siblings; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Harold signs up to volunteer for the 442nd when the Army asks for volunteers. Harold signs up with his friends. Harold names a few of his friends Terri Kurimura, Okazaki boys, and Shiro "Kash" Kashino. Harold knows Kash from high school. Harold says Kash is in a different grade than him, and he plays on the school football team. Kash is outgoing and outspoken. After trying to volunteer for the 442nd, Harold leaves Minidoka and goes to Denver to work. He gets married and works at an instrument company in the shipping and receiving department. Finding housing is difficult due to the restrictions in Denver.

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Keywords: 442nd; employment; Japanese Americans; Minidoka; Nisei; wedding; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: April 12, 1943, Harold and his wife get married in Twin Falls. In Denver, finding housing is difficult due to the restrictions of the war. Harold is working at an instrument company, and his wife finds a job as a housekeeper at a Country Club district. Harold and his wife live at the employers' home and receives housing and meals.

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Keywords: discrimination; employment; Japanese Americans; living conditions; Nisei; wedding; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: During World War Two, Governor Ralph Carr welcomes all Japanese Americans to Colorado. Harold decides to move to Colorado because his brother is there. Also, Harold's wife's brother and his wife are in Colorado. Harold's wife's brother is on leave from Fort Benjamin Harrison. Harold and his wife decide to get married. Harold's wife is outgoing. They enjoy skiing, fishing, and dancing together.

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Keywords: dating; Japanese Americans; Nisei; siblings; wedding; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Harold's wife, Edith's older brother, Ben Ito, is in service. He is one of the first draftees to go into service in 1939. Ben is a good baseball player and plays for the Posts.

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Keywords: draft; Japanese Americans; Nisei; sports; World War Two

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Partial Transcript: Harold is in Denver for six months before receiving a draft notice for the Army. Harold and Edith go back to Minidoka until Harold has to leave for service. In June 1944, Harold is inducted at Fort Douglas, Utah. In August, he goes to Camp Shelby. The 100th and 442nd are overseas. There is only the Cadbury at Shelby.

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Keywords: 100th; 442nd; basic training; Camp Shelby; Japanese Americans; Minidoka; Nisei

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