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 General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, February 17, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-102)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League meeting. Includes reports on profits from recent benefit shows, donations, and a request from the national headquarters that the Monterey Peninsula JACL reconsider its decision to drop out of the national chapter. Members vote in favor of remaining a part of the National Council and the Northern …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-102/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, June 17, 1937 (ddr-csujad-44-89)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Discussion topics include the Northern California District Council meeting, national dues and membership cards, the Fourth of July parade, the Feast of Lanterns boat parade, and committee appointments. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0088

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-89/

doc Executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, February 13, 1939 (ddr-csujad-44-126)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive board meeting. Topics discussed include profits from recent JACL-sponsored events, the "lawn proposition" for the Japanese Association Hall, and the anti-alien fishing bill. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0125

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-126/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, January 28, 1935 (ddr-csujad-44-60)

Minutes of the first general meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics addressed include the appropriation of funds to purchase a recording book, changes to club dues, and Social Director nominations. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0060

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-60/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, January 7, 1941 (ddr-csujad-44-174)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Includes discussion of sponsoring a skating party for the President's birthday, the installation of new officers, and the recommendation to distinguish between paid and unpaid members. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0173

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-174/

doc Executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, December 7, 1939 (ddr-csujad-44-142)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Topics discussed include the upcoming benefit show, donations from fishing boats for JACL's "sinking fund," the Christmas party, and nominations for chapter positions. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0141

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-142/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, May 9, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-155)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Topics discussed include the benefit drawing, Arbor Day program, membership drive, and contributions to the convention fund. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0154

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-155/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, November 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-171)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Includes discussion of the Pacific Citizen newspaper, revision of the JACL constitution, and preparations for the 1941 convention. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0170

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-171/

doc Executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, April 25, 1935 (ddr-csujad-44-67)

Minutes of the fifth executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics discussed include the agenda for the next general meeting, plans to increase membership in the chapter's various boards, and expatriation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0067

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-67/

doc Social committee appointed (ddr-csujad-46-45)

Document of Turlock Social Club, social committee appointed in 1935. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0045

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doc Turlock Social Club annual meeting minutes, February 7, 1937 (ddr-csujad-46-47)

Turlock Social Club annual meeting held in the Turlock Social Club hall. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0047

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doc Turlock Social Club meeting minutes, July 3, 1938 (ddr-csujad-46-50)

Turlock Social Club meeting discussing community activities. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0050

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doc Letter from Fumi Yaki to Japanese American Citizens League member chapters, April 3, 1942 (ddr-csujad-46-5)

Letter describing Fumi Yaki's leave of position due to first mass removal in California. She states turning her work over to Miss Mary Louise K. Seo. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0005

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doc Turlock Social Club regular meeting minutes, January 19, 1936 (ddr-csujad-46-46)

Turlock Social Club regular meeting held by president James Yoshino and secretary George Marimoto. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0046

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doc Turlock Social Club meeting minutes, June 5, 1938 (ddr-csujad-46-42)

Turlock Social Club meeting minutes led by President Jack Noda. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0042

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doc Turlock Social Club certificate of donation appreciation (ddr-csujad-46-33)

Turlock Social Club Certificate of Donation Appreciation. Inlcudes names of Japanese American indiciduals, Taiji or Yasuji Fujimoto and Nobutsugu or Shinji Tsuda. Documents in Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0033

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-46-33/

doc Turlock Social Club meeting minutes, February 4, 1934 (ddr-csujad-46-44)

Turlock Social Club meeting held by president James Yoshino and secretary Jack Noda, discussing finances. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0044

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-46-44/

doc Constitution of the Stanislaus-Merced Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (ddr-csujad-46-4)

Constitution of the Stanislaus-Merced Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League and chapter requirements. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-46-4/

doc Turlock Social Club meeting minutes, October 1, 1937 (ddr-csujad-46-48)

Turlock Social Club meeting discussing funds. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csus_nac_0048

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doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, November 14, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-119)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Includes discussion of matters relating to the Community Chest drive, Christmas party, and New Years dance. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0118

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-119/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, July 30, 1937 (ddr-csujad-44-92)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Features discussion of plans for the county fair, including the tea garden, parade, and barn dance. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0091

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-92/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, April 8, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-153)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics addressed include the dance class at the Bay View Grammar School, the JACL membership drive and rally, Dr. Inui's lecture at the church, and fundraising ideas. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0152

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-153/

doc Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, February 27, 1935 (ddr-csujad-44-62)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics addressed include the results of a recent benefit show, an upcoming tea party to introduce the JACL to the larger community, and the price of dues. A report on the joint meeting at Salinas is also given. See this object in the California State Universities …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-62/

doc Members of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, December 1937 (ddr-csujad-44-97)

List of the members of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0096

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doc Special meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, March 22, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-151)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes discussion of how much the chapter should donate toward the reconstruction of the "Nihon-jin-kai" (Nihonjinkai = Japanese Association) building, the location and date of Dr. Inui's lecture, and the voter registration deadline. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-151/