Interview session 6, 1995 February 15
Scope and Contents
Tape 11 through Tape 14. In the sixth interview session, conducted on February 15, 1995, Fujita continues to discuss conducting research and teaching organic chemistry at the University of Oregon Medical School in Portland. He talks about other faculty members, and about his social life. He describes chemical compounds he developed during his research, discusses chemicals he worked with, and talks about the research of some of his colleagues. He also speaks about the service of 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a segregated Japanese American unit that fought during World War II. He discusses his interest in gambling, talks about Japan’s economic recovery after World War II, and speaks further about his relationship with his parents. He talks about his marriage to Kay Christine Kuntz, and discusses her history as a Catholic nun. He speaks further about his personal morals and political views.
Dates
- Creation: 1995 February 15
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
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
1200 SW Park Ave.
Portland OR 97205 United States
5033065204
5033065240
libreference@ohs.org