Interview with Herbert S. Nishimoto

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1999
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Nishimoto, Warren
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Ninole-born man describes plantation life, including his parents and their contract sugarcane field and family grocery store. He describes his swimming workouts and other outdoor activities. He gives a detailed account of the 1946 tsunami: being dragged out to sea by the third wave, floating on makeshift raft, meeting two other survivors, climbing aboard a raft dropped from a plane and being rescued. He also talks about his recruitment into military service, Vietnam experience, and his philosophy based on the events of his life.
sugar plantation field worker, soldier; Japanese; male
Interview conducted in English.
Keywords
Military, Natural Disasters, North Hilo (district), Plantation Life, Schools
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53 min
18 pages
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Aiea, Oahu
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DU629 .H28 T78 2000
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