Oral history interview with Mamaro Wakasugi, 1994 October 29

This oral history interview with Mamaro Wakasugi was conducted by George I. Azumano on October 29, 1994. The interview is part of the Japanese American Oral History Project, which was conducted by the Oregon Historical Society to preserve the stories of Japanese Americans in Oregon. In addition to the audio recording, this collection includes one color photograph taken at the time of the interview.

In this interview, Wakasugi discusses his family background and early life as a second-generation Japanese American on farms on Bainbridge Island, Washington, and in Banks, Oregon. He talks about the lives of his siblings, his recreational activities, and his involvement with the Republican Party. He shares his experiences farming in Ontario, Oregon, during World War II. He talks about his activities and life in Ontario after the end of the war, including his involvement in his local church and school district. He discusses the lives and careers of his children, talks about studying Japanese, and speaks about his marriage to Mary Yamada. He closes the interview by sharing his memories of the aftermath of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.