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Oral History Interview with John Brush, February 3, 1998
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John B. Brush. Brush graduated from Cornell in 1934 and went to work for Proctor and Gamble in Cincinnati, Ohio. In April, 1941, he took a position as chief engineer for P&G's Philippine operation in Manila. He mentions how unprepared he was for the Japanese invasion in December, 1941, and how unaware he was of any Japanese military intentions. He and his wife were caught in the invasion and captured in Manila and sent to the internment camp at Santo Tomas. Brush describes the establishment of the internment camp and its function. He also recalls various aspect of life within its confines: daily routine, cleaning rice, building shanties, etc. In June 1943, Brush was relocated to Los Banos. He was liberated from there in April 1945, returned to Cincinnati and resumed working for P&G.
Date:
February 3, 1998
Creator:
Brush, John B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ensemble: 1998-11-03 - Canticum Novum
Ensemble concert performed at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall.
Date:
November 3, 1998
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University of North Texas. Canticum Novum.
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The UNT Digital Library