Higher education

The Issei (first-generation Japanese immigrants) put great emphasis on education as a means of succeeding in the U.S. While many Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) obtained college degrees, they found professions closed to them. It was not uncommon for educated nisei to be forced to settle for menial jobs in the ethnic community. Frequently, Japanese Americans could find jobs commensurate with their education only by becoming independent professionals such as doctors and dentists providing services to the Japanese community. The World War II incarceration interrupted thousands of students' university educations.

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Reed College (ddr-one-1-358)
img Reed College (ddr-one-1-358)
Black and white photographic print of Ayame Ogimi and her brother Carlos Ogimi staring at a large document or drawing on a table in front of them. This photograph was taken at Reed College where Ayame and Carlos were both students. Negative ONLC 3178 (ddr-one-1-370).
Reed College (ddr-one-1-367)
img Reed College (ddr-one-1-367)
Black and white photographic negative of Ayame Ogimi playing ukulele for two unidentified friends in her dorm room at Reed College. Original print ONLC 3183 (ddr-one-1-365)
Letter from Albert W. Palmer to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-26)
doc Letter from Albert W. Palmer to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-26)
The University has sent a check for $35 for the Japanese Student Association, which Palmer holds in trust awaiting further instructions.
Carbon copy letter from Ai Chih Tsai to J.Y. Lai (ddr-densho-446-414)
doc Carbon copy letter from Ai Chih Tsai to J.Y. Lai (ddr-densho-446-414)
Responding to Mr. Lai's letter about the history of Christians in Taiwan. (3 pages)
Letter from Lloyd S. Ruland to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-320)
doc Letter from Lloyd S. Ruland to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-320)
Contact Rev. W.A. Cameron of General Missions Board of Presbyterian Church in Canada.
Ryo Morikawa Recollections (ddr-densho-446-349)
doc Ryo Morikawa Recollections (ddr-densho-446-349)
Autobiography: Ryo's parents, Life in San Diego, 11 months in Japan, Evacuation, Married Life
Letter from Jiu Su-iong to whom it may concern (ddr-densho-446-329)
doc Letter from Jiu Su-iong to whom it may concern (ddr-densho-446-329)
The South Formosa Synod requests Ai Chih Tsai to represent the synod: 1. to start working to establish a university, middle, and primary school; 2. to engage American professors, teachers, and missionaries to come to this new university; 3. to raise a relief fund for Formosan churches damaged by bombs.
Letter from Ernest Cadman Colwell to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-316)
doc Letter from Ernest Cadman Colwell to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-316)
Thank you for Christmas present. Letter of introduction to William Benton and Robert Strozier, International House University of Chicago, who may help with proposed university in Formosa.
RT Honorary Degree Citation (ddr-densho-446-456)
doc RT Honorary Degree Citation (ddr-densho-446-456)
In 2010 California State University awarded an honorary bachelor's degree from San Diego State University (SDSU) to Ryo Tsai and 20 other Nisei whose college years were disrupted by the evacuation of Japanese Americans in 1942.
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Ai-jin (ddr-densho-446-318)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Ai-jin (ddr-densho-446-318)
Exchange news. Ai Chih Tsai wrote to Chungking about getting a Chinese passport. Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai and Ai Chih Tsai are working on business contacts and possibilities for Ai-jin and contacting church boards and government officials to raise funds for educational activities in Formosa. Ai Chih Tsai needs financial help. Will send money to Chiong-hui's siblings …
Letter from Robert Cashman to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-9)
doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-9)
ACS will return to Chicago 28 Aug for fall quarter. RC admires ACS' Christian "life" and "keen business ability".
SDSU Alumni: Looking for 36 (ddr-densho-446-369)
doc SDSU Alumni: Looking for 36 (ddr-densho-446-369)
SDSU Turns to Family and Friends to Help Find Nisei Students
Letter from Robert Cashman to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-11)
doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-11)
Ri-San is beautiful. Send your photos to her now. Glad you saw Mr. Uratani in St. Louis.
Carbon copy letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Ng Boksu (ddr-densho-446-413)
doc Carbon copy letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Ng Boksu (ddr-densho-446-413)
Responding to Ng Boksu's inquiry about Taiwanese in the U.S. just before WWII. (5 pages)
Keisen 50th Anniversary Brochure (ddr-densho-446-433)
doc Keisen 50th Anniversary Brochure (ddr-densho-446-433)
Ryo is in the 1941 Picture of Nisei Graduates, second row, third from left on Page 4. She had another year of study to graduate but decided to leave Japan in June 1941 for fear of being stranded there if war broke out. (1979)
You're Invited...Nisei Honorary Degree Luncheon & Ceremony (ddr-densho-446-360)
doc You're Invited...Nisei Honorary Degree Luncheon & Ceremony (ddr-densho-446-360)
Invitation to attend the California Nisei Luncheon and Ceremony Honoring students affected by Executive Order 9066
Photo of Ai Chih Tsai with Keimer Shou (ddr-densho-446-378)
img Photo of Ai Chih Tsai with Keimer Shou (ddr-densho-446-378)
Ai Chih and his classmate from Doshisha and future brother-in-law, both waiters at the St Louis Country Club. The two of them were thought to have been the only Taiwanese in the US during the war.
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