TANIGUCHI, Alan (b. 1922) | Oral History

TANIGUCHI, Alan (b. 1922)

Profession: Architect

Oral Histories

Architect. His experiences as a Japanese-American internee at the Gila River, Arizona, relocation camp during World War II. Pre-war anti-Japanese sentiment around Fort Stockton, California; his father’s activities with Japanese patriotic organizations; liquidation of farm property; relocation to Gila River; camp life at Gila River; resettlement to Detroit; conflict with his father over voluntary repatriation to Japan.
Date of Interview: March 18, 1995

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