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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img Miwa family portrait (ddr-densho-475-107)

Black and white negative of the Miwa family. Back row, left to right: Frank Hidenobu Miwa and Masaru Harry Miwa. Front row, left to right: Tama Miwa, Nobukichi Miwa, and Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki. (colorized photographic print: ddr-densho-475-246)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-107/

doc Renunciation of Japanese citizenship (ddr-csujad-55-2567)

It certifies Hideo Nakamura's renunciation of his Japanese citizenship. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2679

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2567/

doc B. Nakamura birth certificate (ddr-csujad-55-2566)

Official document stating B. Nokamura was born in Japan. He is a resident of State of California. He married Ita Mignasaki, at Marysville, County of Yuba. They had one male child named Hidao [Hideo] Nokamura (picture is enclosed). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2678

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2566/

img Yoshio Ichikawa, age 26, graduated from Stanford University (ddr-csujad-55-2220)

Black and white photograph depicting Yoshio Ichikawa in graduation cap and gown. Inscription reads, Yoshio Ichikawa' 25, Stanford University, June 1925. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2323

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2220/

doc Dealing with Japanese-Americans (ddr-csujad-55-1641)

Report by John F. Embree, Documents Section, Office of Reports, regarding cultural values of Nisei and Issei and incarceree attitudes towards authority, employment, incarceration, and the war. See also sac_jaac_1651. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1643

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1641/

doc Alien registration receipt card, Form AR-3, Misao Nakano (ddr-csujad-55-178)

Receipt card for Misao Nakano's alien registration. Includes information on Address Reports and Nakano's fingerprint. Form AR-3. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0180

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-178/

img Yoshio Ichikawa with his brother-in-law, Miki (ddr-csujad-55-2215)

Black and white formal portrait photograph of Yoshio Ichikawa, age 19, and his brother-in-law Miki upon their arrival in Sacramento, California from Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2318

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2215/

img Yoshio Ichikawa family (ddr-csujad-55-2221)

Black and white photograph of the Ichikawa family including (left to right) Harue, Hisae, Kikue, and Yoshio Ichikawa. Mr. Ichikawa presented this picture to Mr. Kambara at Meiji Jingu Gaien on April 3, 1932, celebration of the Emperor Jinmu. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2324

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2221/

img Wedding of Yoshio and Harue Ichikawa in Japan (ddr-csujad-55-2219)

Black and white formal portrait photograph of Yoshio and Harue Ichikawa on their wedding day. Harue is pictured, seated, in traditional kimono style wedding attire and Yoshio, standing, is dressed in a suit. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2322

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2219/

doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Shoji Nagumo (ddr-csujad-55-916)

Notice of work assignment for Shoji Nagumo as an Adult Activity Leader at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Form WRA-21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0918

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-916/

img Yoshio Ichikawa with his sisters and their husbands, Mr. Miki and Mr. Nakatani (ddr-csujad-55-2217)

Sepia-toned photograph depicting Yoshio Ichikawa, standing at left, Mrs. Miki, seated at left, Mr. Miki, standing center, Mrs. Nakatani, seated at right, and Mr. Nakatani, standing at right. The Mikis owned and operated the Lion Drug Store and the Nakatanis ran the Nippon Movie Theater. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2217/

Petitions from Temporary Council of Block Chairmen on behalf of the Japanese nationals of Heart Mountain Relocation Project (ddr-csujad-55-878)

doc Petitions from Temporary Council of Block Chairmen on behalf of the Japanese nationals of Heart Mountain Relocation Project (ddr-csujad-55-878)

Petition request for medical supplies, food for those on a special diet, release of non-propaganda Japanese films, clothing allowances, release and shipment of cameras and long-wave radios, increased vegetables, spending money, communication with relatives in Japan, equal treatment as Germans and Italians, and repatriation instructions. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-878/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, November 23, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-323)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on "cooperation between Issei and Nisei" and civil rights issues. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0325

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-323/

doc Note to Mary Tsukamoto, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-47)

Handwritten note, "Never to late to learn! Isseis went to English classes," to Mrs. Mary Tsukamoto expressing appreciation from the Issei adult English class students at the Fresno Assembly Center. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00051

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-47/

Petition from the Community Council of Heart Mountain War Relocation Center, on behalf of Japanese nationals, regarding petitions submitted (ddr-csujad-55-885)

doc Petition from the Community Council of Heart Mountain War Relocation Center, on behalf of Japanese nationals, regarding petitions submitted (ddr-csujad-55-885)

Petition on behalf of Japanese nationals at Heart Mountain incarceration camp regarding release of non-propaganda Japanese films, clothing allowances, food allowances, and equal treatment as Germans and Italians. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0887

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-885/

img Yoshio Ichikawa in Sacramento, California (ddr-csujad-55-2216)

Black and white formal portrait photograph of Yoshio Ichikawa, age 21, two years after his arrival in Sacramento, California from Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2319

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2216/

doc Certificate of registration (alien poll tax. pol. code sec. 3841) (ddr-csujad-55-2538)

Certificate of registration for Takaichi Tsukamoto for the Alien Poll Tax Policy. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2645

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2538/

doc Notice of Assignment, Form WRA-21, Shoji Nagumo (ddr-csujad-55-915)

Notice of work assignment for Shoji Nagumo as a Block Coordinator at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Form WRA-21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0917

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-915/

doc Alien registration receipt card, Form AR-3, Takaichi Tsukamoto (ddr-csujad-55-1288)

Alien Registration receipt card belonging to Takaichi Tsukamoto. Includes a message from the Director of Registration, information on change of address, and Tsukamoto's fingerprint. Form AR-3. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1290

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1288/

doc Bargain and sale deed (ddr-csujad-55-2570)

W. E. Schwarz, of San Francisco, California sold property to Hideo Nakamura of Marysville, California for ten dollars. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2682

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2570/

img Yoshio Ichikawa's 59th birthday (ddr-csujad-55-2225)

Black and white photograph depicting Yoshio Ichikawa's family in formal attire at Ichikawa's 59th birthday. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2328

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2225/

doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Shoji Nagumo (ddr-csujad-55-917)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-917/

doc DPA Series: Relocation of Japanese-Americans (ddr-csujad-55-2456)

Clipping from the Documentary Photo Aid series depicting a Nisei serviceman visiting his parents in the Minidoka incarceration camp. Includes text describing the service of Nisei in the armed forces during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2562

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2456/

img Portrait of Suzuki family (ddr-csujad-55-2671)

Black and white Suzuki family portrait. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2835

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2671/

doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Shoji Nagumo (ddr-csujad-55-629)

Notice of assignment for Shoji Nagumo as a chef at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Form WRA-21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0631

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-629/