Interview session 5, 1995 February 8
Scope and Contents
Tape 10. In the fifth interview session, conducted on February 8, 1995, Fujita discusses his college grades, particularly in his chemistry classes. He talks about working as a research chemist in Portland after graduating, and about researching poisonous gases. He shares his thoughts about the U.S. bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, and also about the beatnik and hippie subcultures. He talks about conducting research and teaching organic chemistry at the University of Oregon Medical School in Portland.
Dates
- Creation: 1995 February 8
Creator
- From the Collection: Fujita, Tom S. (Thomas Shigeru), 1931-2012 (Interviewee, Person)
- From the Collection: Strassmaier, James (Interviewer, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (17 audiocassettes (15 hr., 14 min., 23 sec.) + 4 photographs (color))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Tape 10 has speed issues that affect audio quality.
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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