Issei

The earliest wave of Japanese immigrants, the Issei (first generation), had a strong sense of their ethnic identity and retained the values and traditions of their country of birth. Most came to the United States as sojourners and planned to return to Japan after earning their fortunes. In addition, discriminatory laws forbade them from becoming American citizens and from exercising other basic rights, such as owning or leasing land. Since they were thus prevented from fully taking part in American life, it is not surprising that many still identified strongly with the culture of their homeland.

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Application for certificate of identification (aliens of enemy nationalities), Form AR-AE-22, Itsuhei Takano (ddr-csujad-42-86)
doc Application for certificate of identification (aliens of enemy nationalities), Form AR-AE-22, Itsuhei Takano (ddr-csujad-42-86)
An application for certificate of identification, Form AR-AE-22, filled by Itsuhei Takano. The United States Government requires all aliens of enemy nationalities, including Italy, Germany, and Japan, to apply at a post office in February 1942. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_41_001
Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, before August 14, 1942, typescript (ddr-csujad-42-61)
doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, before August 14, 1942, typescript (ddr-csujad-42-61)
Japanese typescript of the letter: csudh_tak_0059. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_31_001_jpn
Trust agreement (ddr-csujad-42-30)
doc Trust agreement (ddr-csujad-42-30)
A trust agreement exchanged between Fumio Fred Takano and Fukui Mortuary, Inc. regarding Tomoye Takano's funeral, burial, and other expenses. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_19_001
Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Yoneko Takano, June, 1942 (ddr-csujad-42-50)
doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Yoneko Takano, June, 1942 (ddr-csujad-42-50)
A letter from Tsuruno Meguro in the Pomona Assembly Center to her daughter, Yoneko Takano in the Santa Anita Assembly Center. In the letter, Tsuruno describes the lives and conditions in the camp, including the hot weather, classes and entertainment, church, allowance and wages, and other incarcerees who she met in the camp. She writes about …
Claim for damage to or loss of real or personal property by a person of Japanese ancestry, Form no. CL. 1, Itsuhei Takano, copy (ddr-csujad-42-136)
doc Claim for damage to or loss of real or personal property by a person of Japanese ancestry, Form no. CL. 1, Itsuhei Takano, copy (ddr-csujad-42-136)
A copy of the claim form, "No. CL. 1, Claim for damage to or loss of real or personal property by a person of Japanese ancestry," prepared by Japanese American Citizens' League as an informational worksheet. It claims Itsuhei Takano's damage and loss. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …
Letter from Kumaji and Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, January 30, 1945, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-78)
doc Letter from Kumaji and Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, January 30, 1945, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-78)
English translation of the letter: csudh_tak_0077. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_38_001_eng
Last will and testament (ddr-csujad-42-35)
doc Last will and testament (ddr-csujad-42-35)
Last will and testament prepared by Itsuhei and Tomeyo Takano. Original document is found in item: csudh_tak_0034. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_21_001_eng
Imperial Japanese Government passport, Itsuhei Takano (ddr-csujad-42-1)
doc Imperial Japanese Government passport, Itsuhei Takano (ddr-csujad-42-1)
A Japanese passport issued for Itsuhei Takano from Yamanashi, Japan. English and French translations attached. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_01_001
Postcard from K. Meguro to Mr. and Mrs. F. Takano, August 17, 1942, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-66)
doc Postcard from K. Meguro to Mr. and Mrs. F. Takano, August 17, 1942, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-66)
English translation of the letter: csudh_tak_0065. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_33_001_eng
Gila River Japanese Parents' Association meeting (ddr-csujad-42-224)
img Gila River Japanese Parents' Association meeting (ddr-csujad-42-224)
Photographed are attendees at the Gila River Japanese Parents' Association meeting. The handwritten note on the back side reads: Gila River Japanese Parents' Association meeting. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_06_006
Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, May 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-80)
doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, May 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-80)
A letter from Tsuruno Meguro in the Heart Mountain incarceration camp to her son-in-law and daughter, Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano in the Gila River incarceration camp. She informs them that she is leaving the camp with Kumaji on Friday, May 11, and planning to rent Mr. Shimazu's house in Los Angeles, California. Her other daughters, …
Marriage license (ddr-csujad-42-2)
doc Marriage license (ddr-csujad-42-2)
A marriage license of Istuhei Takano and Tomoye Kodama. Issued by County of Los Angeles, California on August 23, 1913. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_02_001
Satisfaction of mortgage (ddr-csujad-42-22)
doc Satisfaction of mortgage (ddr-csujad-42-22)
A satisfaction of mortgage form signed by Itsuhei Takano on March 30, 1942. It acknowledged that the mortgage was fully paid by Fumio Fred Takano. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_14_004
Note for my funeral service (ddr-csujad-42-36)
doc Note for my funeral service (ddr-csujad-42-36)
A note written by Itsuhei Takano regarding his future funeral service. It lists what he wishes should be done. English translation is found in item: csudh_tak_0037. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_22_001
Letter from Kumaji and Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, January 30, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-77)
doc Letter from Kumaji and Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, January 30, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-77)
A letter from Kumaji and Tsuruno Meguro incarcerated in the Heart Mountain camp to their son-in-law and daughter, Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano in the Gila River incarceration camp. In the letter, Kumaji thanks them for a letter along with tobacco for his birthday. He states that the incarcerees have to leave the camp sometime within …
Postcard from Tsuruno Meguro to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Takano, August 14, 1942, typescript (ddr-csujad-42-64)
doc Postcard from Tsuruno Meguro to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Takano, August 14, 1942, typescript (ddr-csujad-42-64)
Japanese typescript of the letter: csudh_tak_0062. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_32_001_jpn
Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Yoneko Takano, June 1942, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-51)
doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Yoneko Takano, June 1942, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-51)
English translation of the letter: csudh_tak_0050. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_28_001_eng
Warranty deed (ddr-csujad-42-29)
doc Warranty deed (ddr-csujad-42-29)
A warranty deed signed between Kokusai Lodge no. 15, Free and Accepted Masons. It documents that Tomoe [Tomoye] Takano's property in Tokyo, Japan has been transfer to Kokusai Lodge no. 15, Free and Accepted Masons for 1,000 yen. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_18_001
War ration book no. 3, OPA form no. R-130, Itsuhei Takano (ddr-csujad-42-119)
doc War ration book no. 3, OPA form no. R-130, Itsuhei Takano (ddr-csujad-42-119)
A ration book issued to Itsuhei Takano incarcerated at the Gila River camp in Arizona. Includes the instructions for use. Unused stamps remain. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_67_001
Note for my funeral service (ddr-csujad-42-37)
doc Note for my funeral service (ddr-csujad-42-37)
A note written by Itsuhei Takano regarding his future funeral service. It lists what he wishes should be done. English translation is found in item: csudh_tak_0036. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_22_001_eng
Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Yoneko Takano, May 30, 1942, Japanese typescript (ddr-csujad-42-49)
doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Yoneko Takano, May 30, 1942, Japanese typescript (ddr-csujad-42-49)
Japanese typescript of the letter: csudh_tak_0047. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_27_001_jpn
Joint tenancy grant deed (ddr-csujad-42-18)
doc Joint tenancy grant deed (ddr-csujad-42-18)
A joint tenancy grant deed issued by Title Insurance and Trust Company on the property, Lot 21 in Block 11 of G. W. Morgan's Sycamore Grove Tract, Los Angeles. It ensures Itsuhei and Tomeyo Takano co-ownership of the property in 1952. It was created when the Alien Land Laws were invalidated. See this object in the …
Takano, Itsuhei, evacuation statement of claim (ddr-csujad-42-137)
doc Takano, Itsuhei, evacuation statement of claim (ddr-csujad-42-137)
A statement of claim for property losses of Itsuhei Takano. It details the losses of his retail business and itemizes other the cost caused by the forced evacuation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_73_002
War ration book four, OPA form R-145, Itsuhei Takano (ddr-csujad-42-120)
doc War ration book four, OPA form R-145, Itsuhei Takano (ddr-csujad-42-120)
A ration book issued for Itsuhei Takano incarcerated at the Gila River camp in Arizona. Includes the instructions for use. Unused stamps remain. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_67_002
War ration book four, OPA form R-145, Tomeyo Takano (ddr-csujad-42-121)
doc War ration book four, OPA form R-145, Tomeyo Takano (ddr-csujad-42-121)
A ration book issued to Tomoye Takano incarcerated at the Gila River camp in Arizona. Includes the instructions for use. Unused stamps remain. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_67_003
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