The Japanese American Citizens League

The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) was organized in the late 1920s by a small group of young, professional nisei in response to the anti-Japanese fervor of the times. The organization was decidedly patriotic and dealt with discrimination by emphasizing American citizenship, loyalty, and assimilation. Because of their ideology, JACL members were recruited by the military to assist in carrying out the "evacuation" orders, and they urged Japanese Americans to cooperate with the government. The group inspired strong, mixed feelings among Japanese Americans during this time. However, in the years following the war, the JACL regained much of its former support by successfully overturning many legal barriers for Japanese Americans.

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doc Executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, January 23, 1939 (ddr-csujad-44-124)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive board meeting. Includes reports on the skating party for the President's Ball, the program for the District Council gathering, and the appropriation of funds for the Public Relations Board. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0123

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-124/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, August 1, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-163)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Includes discussion of the Japanese benefit show, the next edition of the "Tradewind," and prizes for the benefit drawing. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0162

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-163/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, February 1, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-101)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Topics discussed include donations to the president's ball skating party, and the Northern California District Council meeting in Sacramento. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0100

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-101/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, February 4, 1941 (ddr-csujad-44-176)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Features reports on the New Years dance, President's birthday party, and inaugural dinner. Topics discussed include membership dues, the membership drive, and suggestions for how to raise money. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0175

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-176/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, February 6, 1941 (ddr-csujad-44-177)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes reports on the Infantile Paralysis Fund, Minato basketball game, skating party, and March of Dimes drive. Discussion topics include membership dues, suggestions for the membership drive, the benefit movie screening, and the idea of co-sponsoring a picnic with the Japanese Association. The suggestion that the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-177/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, August 8, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-165)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Features discussion of the Women's auxiliary, the Pacific Citizen newspaper, and the San Francisco District Council meeting. Additional topics include the convention fund, the Japanese benefit show, tickets and prizes for the drawing, delegate selection for the National Convention, and a letter from Sonoma County asking …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-165/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, April 14, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-105)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Features discussion of the oratorical contest the JACL is organizing, including the names of contest judges, the cost of admission, the location of the event, and details about the dance after the contest. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-105/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, June 3, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-107)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Features discussion of social and recreational events, including a flower show, recital, and Fourth of July activities. Committee nominations are also included. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0106

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-107/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, June 11, 1941 (ddr-csujad-44-186)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Includes discussion of co-sponsoring the Boy Scouts troop with the church, the graduation party, the dance class at the Bay View Grammar School, the Fourth of July parade, donations collected from use of the chapter's American flag, and the San Francisco District Council meeting. See …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-186/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, June 14, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-159)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Discussion topics include the graduation party, the Fresno District Council meeting, a proposal for a women's auxiliary, participation in the Fourth of July parade, and expatriation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0158

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-159/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, February 18, 1937 (ddr-csujad-44-77)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes reports on the chapter's dues and debts, possible fundraising activities, and dance committee expenses. Additional topics include the election of Hal Higashi as chapter president, uniform membership cards, the Monterey JACL endowment fund, and the various anti-alien legislative bills. See this object in the California …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-77/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, December 3, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-172)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Features discussion of the Christmas party, the New Years dance, a letter from the Intermountain District Council, and the nomination committee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0171

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-172/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, March 6, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-149)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Topics discussed include JACL's participation in the Monterey Birthday Party event, the District Council meeting in San Jose, the suggestion to take a census of all who registered at the last election, and the anti-alien bills. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-149/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, September 10, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-166)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Includes discussion of the women's auxiliary, participation in the Monterey County Fair, and the anti-alien fishing bills. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0165

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-166/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, May 21, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-83)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes discussion of the upcoming barbecue the JACL is hosting in Carmel Valley, as well as reports from various JACL boards. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0082

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-83/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, March 11, 1937 (ddr-csujad-44-79)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics discussed include membership cards for keeping track of chapter members, and holding more social activities to generate interest in the JACL. President Higashi summarizes some of the goals of the chapter, which include gaining recognition from national headquarters, the first generation of Japanese immigrants in …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-79/

doc Executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, June 1, 1939 (ddr-csujad-44-134)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive board meeting. Topics covered include the statewide convention of Japanese farmers, held to promote "closer relationships among the Nisei farmers and to foster more effective cooperation between the first and second generation grower." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, August 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-164)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Features discussion of participation in the county fair, a letter requesting donation to the Portland convention fund, and alien registration. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0163

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-164/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, July 10, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-160)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Topics addressed include the Fourth of July parade and phonograph dance, the women's auxiliary, the talent show organized by the Salinas skeet club, postponement of the monthly dance class, purchase of a mimeograph, and election of an editor for the "Tradewind." See this object in …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-160/

doc Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, October 21, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-118)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes reports on the benefit show, Elk's Convention Parade, inaugural ball, and Community Chest drive. Also includes discussion of the county fair parade and outstanding bills. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0117

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-118/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, May 13, 1937 (ddr-csujad-44-82)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Features discussion of upcoming social events, including a raffle and barbecue. The various boards of the JACL also meet for further discussion. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0081

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-82/

doc Executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, April 3, 1935 (ddr-csujad-44-65)

Minutes of the fourth executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics addressed include JACL's petition to protest anti-Japanese legislation, policies and recommendations for future meetings, and plans for upcoming community events. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0065

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-65/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, January 14, 1941 (ddr-csujad-44-175)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Features discussion of the program for the inaugural dinner, the skating party for the President's birthday, and committee appointments. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0174

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-175/

doc Meeting of the Social Board of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League (ddr-csujad-44-85)

Meeting minutes of the Social Board of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Features discussion of the picnic barbecue, including price to charge per person and ingredients needed. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0084

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-85/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, February 28, 1941 (ddr-csujad-44-178)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Topics include the anti-alien fishing bill, the membership drive, and the suggestion to create a calendar of activities for the year to present to prospective members. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0177

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-178/