Associations and organizations

The Issei (Japanese immigrants) established cultural, business, and religious organizations that supported ethnic enclaves. This early form of networking served more than social and economic interests -- it became a substitute for the extended-family and village systems left behind in Japan. Christian and Buddhist neighborhood churches, Japanese language schools, and sports leagues allowed the Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) to participate in organized social activities as well as form peer networks.

Community activities (871)
Associations and organizations (537)

Related articles from the Densho Encyclopedia :
Japanese associations, Manzanar Committee, National Coalition for Redress/Reparations, National Council for Japanese American Redress

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Tomio Moriguchi Interview II Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-60-16)
vh Tomio Moriguchi Interview II Segment 16 (ddr-densho-1000-60-16)
Community involvement: reflecting on different organizational styles and strengths
Tomio Moriguchi Interview II Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-60-18)
vh Tomio Moriguchi Interview II Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-60-18)
Continuity of culture, reflecting on the future of Japanese American organizations
Toru Sakahara - Kiyo Sakahara Interview II Segment 25 (ddr-densho-1000-77-25)
vh Toru Sakahara - Kiyo Sakahara Interview II Segment 25 (ddr-densho-1000-77-25)
Becoming involved in community organizations after the war

This interview was conducted over two days at the Sakaharas' home.

Frank Kitamoto Segment 37 (ddr-densho-1000-35-37)
vh Frank Kitamoto Segment 37 (ddr-densho-1000-35-37)
Activities of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC)
Bishop Matsukage (ddr-csujad-11-26)
img Bishop Matsukage (ddr-csujad-11-26)
This photograph depicts Bishop Matsukage dressed in traditional clothing along with a procession on Buddhist Day on Treasure Island near San Francisco. From page 13 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_13_001
Funny (ddr-csujad-11-45)
img Funny (ddr-csujad-11-45)
The captions read "Funny" and "N.A.Y.B.A. [North America Youth Basketball Association?] Prep Committee Outing." The outing took place on Treasure Island. From page 18 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_18_004
Bishop Ryotei Matsukage (ddr-csujad-11-24)
img Bishop Ryotei Matsukage (ddr-csujad-11-24)
A photograph of men dressed in suits sit together on the grass. Includes Bishop Ryotei Matsukage. From page 12 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_12_001
Delegates from afar (ddr-csujad-11-22)
img Delegates from afar (ddr-csujad-11-22)
A large crowd of people carrying flags and signs representing "South Central" and the "C.Y.B.L. [California Young Buddhist League] South Central Coast District." Other signs read, "Coast," and "Bay Southern." From page 11 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_11_001
Bay District (ddr-csujad-11-23)
img Bay District (ddr-csujad-11-23)
This photograph documents an event. The caption under the photograph reads, "Bay District," probably of California Young Buddhist League. From page 11 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_11_002
Negative (ddr-csujad-11-44)
img Negative (ddr-csujad-11-44)
The captions read "Negative" and "N.A.Y.B.A. [North America Youth Basketball Association?] Prep Committee Outing." The outing took place on Treasure Island. From page 18 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_18_003
Reverend Tansai Terakawa (ddr-csujad-11-25)
img Reverend Tansai Terakawa (ddr-csujad-11-25)
A photograph of men dressed in suits sit together on the grass. Includes Reverend Tansai K. Terakawa. From page 12 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_12_002
Feasting (ddr-csujad-11-47)
img Feasting (ddr-csujad-11-47)
The captions read "Feasting" and "N.A.Y.B.A. [North America Youth Basketball Association?] Prep Committee Outing." The outing took place on Treasure Island. From page 18 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_18_006
Pop Suzuki (ddr-csujad-11-89)
img Pop Suzuki (ddr-csujad-11-89)
A character from the "Little Kabuki" in Stockton, California. This photo is addressed from Suzuki to Tazu. From page 35 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_35_001
Relax (ddr-csujad-11-46)
img Relax (ddr-csujad-11-46)
The captions read "Relax"and N.A.Y.B.A. [North America Youth Basketball Association?] Prep Committee Outing." The outing took place on Treasure Island. From page 18 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_18_005
More? (ddr-csujad-11-43)
img More? (ddr-csujad-11-43)
The captions read, "More?' and "N.A.Y.B.A. [North America Youth Basketball Association?] Prep Committee Outing." The outing took place on Treasure Island. From page 18 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_18_002
Attentive (ddr-csujad-11-42)
img Attentive (ddr-csujad-11-42)
The captions read "Attentive" and "N.A.Y.B.A. [North America Youth Basketball Association?] Prep Committee Outing." The outing took place on Treasure Island. From page 18 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_18_001
Ochigo (ddr-csujad-11-27)
img Ochigo (ddr-csujad-11-27)
A parade for Buddhist Day on Treasure Island, California. The caption reads, "Ochigo." From page 14 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_14_001
Large group of people with a rope (ddr-csujad-11-179)
img Large group of people with a rope (ddr-csujad-11-179)
A large group of formally dressed men and women pose together holding a rope. From page 65 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_65_001
Stockton Y.W.B.A. choir (ddr-csujad-11-17)
img Stockton Y.W.B.A. choir (ddr-csujad-11-17)
The Y.W.B.A. [Young Women's Buddhist Association] choir performs at a large open-air stage. From page 9 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_09_002
Poston Community Enterprises remodling [remodeling] sale (ddr-csujad-16-1)
doc Poston Community Enterprises remodling [remodeling] sale (ddr-csujad-16-1)
Announcement for a "penny sale" held by the manager of Camp 1 Store 3, stating that Community Enterprises is soliciting people's patronage; includes a list of merchandise that customers' extra pennies would buy. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: JAIC_01-14_01
College summer service in a relocation center (ddr-csujad-18-5)
doc College summer service in a relocation center (ddr-csujad-18-5)
Call for college students to meet a "desperate need" by serving as group work leaders supporting community activities, arts and recreation, church vacation Bible schools, and boys and girls clubs in either the Gila River or Manzanar Incarceration Camp; flier states that such service would provide the students with the opportunity to "serve significantly in these …
Suggestions for resolutions about evacuees of Japanese ancestry (ddr-csujad-18-4)
doc Suggestions for resolutions about evacuees of Japanese ancestry (ddr-csujad-18-4)
Presents arguments and supporting "data" to assert that the claim that "America is a white man's country" is "un-American"; that the Government must make a greater effort to supply housing and financial aid for people who are resettling; that those opposing resettlement are "making a mockery of our war aim to ensure justice and freedom"; and …
ST. Paul extends a hand (ddr-csujad-19-74)
doc ST. Paul extends a hand (ddr-csujad-19-74)
This article written by Alice L. Sickels describes St. Paul living up to its traditions of hospitality and friendliness to all people of all nationalities by welcoming resettled Japanese Americans. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: WRA_02-23_05
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