Interview session 7, 1995 March 1
Scope and Contents
In the seventh and final interview session, conducted on March 1, 1995, Fujita discusses how the second generation of Japanese Americans differs culturally from the first generation, particularly regarding their views on marriage. He speaks further about his marriage to Kay Christine Kuntz; talks about her Catholic faith and about his Buddhism; and discusses raising their family. He also talks about Kay’s career as a piano teacher and calligrapher, about his love of fishing, and about his father’s love of mushroom hunting. He shares his experience being unemployed, then talks about working for other companies, including a dental products company where he developed fluoride treatments for children. He closes the interview by revisiting the topic of his political views.
Dates
- Creation: 1995 March 1
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
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