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Oral history interview with Stanley Akita 1996-03-10 part 1, tape 1, camera 1

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Title Number00204307Date (YYYY-MM-DD)1996-03-10PurposeCataloger Supplied TitleRelated TitleOral history interview with Stanley Akita 1996-03-10 part 1, tape 2, camera 2Oral history interview with Stanley Akita 1996-03-10 part 2, tape 1, camera 1Oral history interview with Stanley Akita 1996-03-10 part 2, tape 2, camera 2SummaryInterview with Stanley Akita, conducted by Mary Anne "Mimi" Nakano on March 10, 1996 at Leeward Community College for the Sons and Daughters of the 100th Infantry Battalion Oral History Project, footage from part one of interview, camera 1, tape 1. As a member of Co. C., Akita recalls crossing the country for basic training and his time as the president of Club 100 veterans. Topics include: his upbringing in Honomū, Hawaiʻi; work at Smile Cafe in Honolulu; basic training at Camp Shelby in Mississippi; a brief timeline of the 100th Battalion campaigns throughout Europe; and camaraderie amongst 100th Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team veterans.MediumMoving ImageSub-mediumVideotapeCollection100th Infantry Battalion Legacy OrganizationParent Collection100th Infantry Battalion Legacy Organization

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SubjectMilitary serviceSoldiersVeteransOral history

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LanguageEnglishColorColorSoundYesDuration00:57:15Preservation Supported ByNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

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NameStanley AkitaRoleInterviewee

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Oral history interview with Stanley Akita 1996-03-10 part 1, tape 1, camera 1

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