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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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, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-80/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-2/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-22/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-36/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-77/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-64/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-51/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-29/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-119/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-37/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-49/

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 …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-18/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-137/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-120/

doc Special meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, January 26, 1939 (ddr-csujad-44-125)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes reports on the Northern California District Council meeting, and disagreements between first- and second-generation Japanese immigrants about the anti-alien fishing bill. Discussion topics include changes to the composition of the Executive Board, delegate nominations, and payment of member dues. See this object in the California …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-125/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, August 28, 1941 (ddr-csujad-44-189)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes discussion of matters relating to the entertainment of soldiers, the need for additional fundraising, the special District Council meeting in Stockton, the women's auxiliary, and raising money with the support of the Issei. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-189/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-121/

img Japanese immigrants (ddr-csujad-42-198)

A photograph of Japanese male immigrants posing in a park. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_05_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-198/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, before August 14, 1942, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-60)

English translation of the letter: csudh_tak_0059. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_31_001_eng

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-60/

doc Alien registration receipt card, Form AR-3, Tomoye Takano (ddr-csujad-42-4)

An alien registration receipt card, Form AR-3, for Tomoye Takano. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_04_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-4/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, June 21, 1945, typescript (ddr-csujad-42-85)

Japanese typescript of the letter: csudh_tak_0083. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_40_001_jpn

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-85/

doc Certificate of social insurance award (ddr-csujad-42-33)

A certificate of social insurance award for Tomoye Takano issued on March 24, 1954. It is enclosed with another certificate of social insurance award for Itsuhei Takano (csudh_tak_0032) in the envelope (csudh_tak_0031). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_20_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-33/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, July 13, 1942, typescript (ddr-csujad-42-55)

Japanese typescript of the letter: csudh_tak_0053. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_29_001_jpn

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-55/

doc Postcard from K. Meguro to Mr. and Mrs. F. Takano, August 17, 1942 (ddr-csujad-42-65)

A postcard from Tsuruno Meguro to her son-in-law and daughter, Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano in the Santa Anita Assembly Center. She writes in a train during the trip to the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. She details the departure in the morning when she left the assembly center. English translation is found in item: csudh_tak_0066. Typescript …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-65/

doc Last will and testament (ddr-csujad-42-34)

Last will and testament prepared by Itsuhei and Tomeyo Takano. English translation is found in item: csudh_tak_0035. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_21_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-34/