Does anyone know where the Japanese-Americans of Eatonville were sent during World War II? I'm visiting the so-called "segregation camp" near Tulelake, California and...
Donna M. replied:
Kevin Bacher, I validate what Chris said. My folks had a very good friend, William Ashioka (sp), whom they reconnected with in 1996, which was Mom's 50 th class reunion. William was the grand Marshall for Eatonville ' s 100 th anniversary. He passed away a few years ago. I believe his wife Ruth is still living in CA. They had property at Potlatch, and many visits were enjoyed there. Dixie Walters did a story about him at that time in Eatonville news.net. He was a successful businessman, and quite a baseball player for the Cruisers before internment.
Abbi W. replied:
Yes. Camp Minidoka in Eden Idaho. http://eatonvillejapanese.blogspot.com/p/eatonville-evacuation-internment-of.html?m=1
Julie S. replied:
There is some.great info and personal.stories at eatonvillejapanese.blogspot.com try there