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Interview session 2, 1992 April 25

 Item — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

In the second interview session, conducted at the Benton County Historical Museum in Philomath, Oregon, on April 25, 1992, Nyls continues discussing his early life in Portland and Wauna, including his memories of the amusement park at Jantzen Beach, his social life during his teenage years, and his relationship with his step-father. He speaks about his step-father’s work as a sawyer at sawmills in the company town of Wauna, describes the town, and discusses his education. He describes the houses he lived in, speaks about his recreational activities and childhood games, and discusses the Japanese American population in Wauna. He then looks at photographs of Wauna and talks about them, as well as a fire that burned down the town’s school house.

Dates

  • 1992 April 25

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: .1 Cubic Feet (13 audiocassettes (10 hr., 52 min., 15 sec.))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

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