(b.1912) Japanese Canadian Issei. Immigrated with husband to Canada in 1931
Issei female. Born March 27, 1912, in Binmanji, Japan. Grew up and married in Japan, before immigrating with husband to Canada in 1931, eventually settling in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Raised family in Saskatoon, working in fabric store established by husband. City street named in honor of the Wakabayashi family's contributions to the city over the years. (January 10, 2005)
*The full interview is available Denshō: The Japanese American Legacy Project.
This guide will give you the fundamental knowledge you will need to conduct your own oral history interview.
Discover Nikkei is a place to connect with others and share the Nikkei experience. To continue to sustain and grow this project, we need your help!
Journal feed