This interview with Ida Hasegawa (née Jorgensen) was recorded in the mid 1980s. Ida Hasegawa was married to Leo Hasegawa. The interview is conducted by an unknown researcher from Deakin University, Victoria.
Ida is Nikkei Australia member, Andrew Hasegawa’s grandmother.
Other stories about the Hasegawa family:
Nikkei Australia’s Elysha Rei’s new exhibition Yohaku no bi
Nikkei Australia’s Dr Yuriko Nagata receives Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation 2024
Audio Documentary about Japanese war brides featuring Nikkei Australia members
Nikkei Australia’s Sophie Constable to exhibit artworks in South Korea
A book of essays about the music of migrant minorities in Japan
wow interesting my grandfather although i never met him was THOMAS NAGAII have you got any info of him…his name is mentioned in a book..cant think of name of hand..he worked for dame nellie melba..
I think I met your sister who told me the family story and also had a copy of the letter of recommendation written by Dame Nellie.