Oral History Interview with Elaine Osborn, January 31, 2019
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Elaine Osborn. Osborn was born in 1932 in Freeman, South Dakota and had just turned 9 years old when World War II began. She shares memories of civilian life during the war, and living in a Mennonite Community during the Great Depression. She had 5 uncles and 2 cousins in the service. Osborn recalls community building between farmers to help feed and care for one another. Additionally, she notes that her Japanese American college…
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Date:
January 31, 2019
Creator:
Osborn, Elaine
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation