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Nakagawa,Mako

Not recognizing father after reunion at Crystal City, Texas

Mako Nakagawa May 27, 1998

…and next thing you know we pull into the campground. And these men are milling …

Nakagawa,Mako

Living conditions at Crystal City, Texas

Mako Nakagawa May 27, 1998

We went to Japanese school after American school, and then we went to Japanese school …

Nakagawa,Mako

A child's memories of activities at Crystal City, Texas

Mako Nakagawa May 27, 1998

Oh, night and day, just night and day. For one, our family was back together. …

Nakagawa,Mako

Thoughts on relationship between Japanese Peruvians and Japanese Americans at Crystal City, Texas

Mako Nakagawa May 27, 1998

I don't remember any animosities or any breakouts or any kind of a conflict, but …

Yamashiro,Michelle

Grandfather loved to tell her stories of her great-grandfather Arakaki

Michelle Yamashiro August 30, 2018

So he told me my grandma Arakaki’s side, that’s the grandpa that was college educated, …

Naganuma,Jimmy

Family welcomed at Crystal City

Jimmy Naganuma September 20, 2019

We had a warm welcome. A warm welcome as we approached the main gate, the …

Naganuma,Jimmy

First meal at Crystal City

Jimmy Naganuma September 20, 2019

The first thing I recognized was a can of plum or fruit with syrup in juice, …

Naganuma,Jimmy

Enjoying undokai and sports in Crystal City

Jimmy Naganuma September 20, 2019

While we were there, there were all kinds of events. One that I really enjoyed …

Naganuma,George Kazuharu

Thunder in Crystal City

George Kazuharu Naganuma September 20, 2019

I remember the weather in Texas, in Crystal City, it was terrible, wow. That's the …

Naganuma,George Kazuharu

Kids activities in Crystal City

George Kazuharu Naganuma September 20, 2019

I remember playing with my friends, I guess, we would go out and collect lizards …

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