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Interviewee: Harry Yonemura
Relationship to Nikkei gardeners: His father, Frank Yonemura, began the ABC Nursery in 1934, which Harry continues to operate.
Date: July 17, 2007
Location: Japanese American National Museum
Brief Description: Harry discusses how his family nursery, ABC Nursery, was started.
Transcription
Well, my name is Harry Yonemora, and, my involvement is with the family nursery. My father began in 1934. He began his own place, and that was in Gardena. So, ABC Nursery was started in 1934. My dad was very very instrumental in teaching in various things regarding horticulture and things like that.
See part 2 and part 3 of this interview.
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This interview was conducted as part of the Opening Day activities for the exhibition Landscaping America: Beyond the Japanese Garden.
eishida — 更新日 5月 24 2012 7:29 a.m.
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