Nisei

The Nisei (second generation) felt the pull of two cultures. American born, attending public schools, and influenced by American popular culture, they shared the same idols, favorite songs and sports heroes as most other children of their generation. Wanting to fit in, many Nisei with Japanese first names dropped them for Western ones that their non-Japanese friends could easily pronounce. Yet, most grew up in Japanese neighborhoods, and their parents taught them the customs and values of the old country.

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doc Card from George Naohara to Mitzi Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-387)

A Christmas greeting card from George Naohara to Mitzi Masukawa Naohara. He probably writes from the Jerome camp in Arkansas to her while she is incarcerated at the Poston camp in Arizona. George's photograph is attached. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page 22. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

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img Peeking Tom? Kayoko and Hisa (ddr-csujad-38-179)

Photographed are incarcerees in the Poston camp in Arizona. A woman is drinking water from a water fountain and a man is looking into a room from the door. The caption reads: "Peeking Tom?," Kazuko and Hisa. Title from caption. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 3. See this object in the California …

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img High school friend (ddr-csujad-38-305)

A photograph of Mitzi Masukawa Naohara's high school friend. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 19. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_19_006

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doc Nursery schools (ddr-csujad-38-578)

Mitzi Masukawa's notebook for nursery schools. It appears that she attended a training course for preschool teachers at the Poston camp in Arizona. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_16_001

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img John and friends climbing ladder (ddr-csujad-38-172)

Photographed are Katashi Johnny Masukawa and his friends climbing a ladder at the Poston camp in Arizona. The caption reads: John and friends climbing ladder. Title from caption. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 3. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_03_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-172/

img Nisei soldier at U.S. Army language school (ddr-csujad-38-117)

Photographed is a Nisei soldier at U.S. Army language school in Presidio of Monterey, California. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 27. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_01_27_001

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img Block R's of Block 318 (ddr-csujad-38-189)

Photographed are Todd, Tosh, Ben, and John, who are members of "Block R's of Block 318," a Nisei men's club of the high school, at the Poston camp in Arizona. The caption reads: Block R's of Block 318, 1943, Poston, Ariz. Title from caption. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 4. See this …

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img Masukawa family (ddr-csujad-38-213)

Photographed are Tsutomu and Yukie Masukawa with their children, Keiko Kay and Junko June standing in front of barracks at the Poston camp in Arizona. The caption reads: March 1944. "Hammond Photo Service, Meridian, Miss., Mar 15, 1944" stamped on the back side. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 7. See this object …

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img 318 Sigma Debs (ddr-csujad-38-212)

Photographed are members of a Nisei women's club, 318 Sigma Debs, at the Poston camp in Arizona. They were also baseball players. The caption reads: 318 Sigma Debs. Title from caption. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 7. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_07_008

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img Ujita and Masukawa family (ddr-csujad-38-241)

A photograph of the Ujita and Masukawa family incarcerated at the Poston camp in Arizona. Includes Hatsumi Barbara Unjita, Joy Masako Ujita, Yukie Masukawa, and Kazuki Masukawa. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 11. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_11_006

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img Yukie Masukawa and her children at the Poston camp (ddr-csujad-38-206)

Photographed are Yukie Masukawa and her young children, Keiko Kay and Junko June incarcerated at the Poston camp in Arizona. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 7. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_07_002

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img Helen Ida and Sally Sakaye Sasaki (ddr-csujad-38-267)

Photographed are Helen Ida and Sally Sakaye Sasaki, incarcerees at the Jerome camp in Arkansas. The photo was sent from Sally Sakaye Sasaki at the Jerome camp to Mitzi Masukawa Naohara at the Poston camp in Arizona. The caption reads: Mrs. Iida [Ida] and Sada. The handwritten note on the back side reads: Mrs. Helen Ida …

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img Hatsumi Barbara Ujita (ddr-csujad-38-238)

Photographed are Hatsumi Barbara Ujita and her child at the Poston camp in Arizona. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 11. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_11_003

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img Colorado River (ddr-csujad-38-168)

Photographed are two Nisei men, Fred Yutaka Masukawa and Willie Tateishi, rowing a boat in the Colorado River. Fred Masukawa made the boat. The caption reads: Colorado River. Title from caption. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 2. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_02_003

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doc Card from Dorothy Yoshiye Noahara to Mitzi Naohara, March 1945 (ddr-csujad-38-395)

A birthday card from Dorothy probably Yoshiye Naohara in the Jerome camp in Arkansas to Mitzi Masukasa for her 22nd birthday. It was sent to her when Mitzi was incarcerated at the Poston camp in Arizona. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page 26. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

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img Katashi Johnny Masukawa (ddr-csujad-38-219)

Photographed is Katashi Johnny Masukawa, an incarceree at the Poston camp in Arizona. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 1. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_08_004

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img Katashi Johnny Masukawa (ddr-csujad-38-178)

Photographed is Katashi Johnny Masukawa at the Poston incarceration camp in Arizona. The caption reads: John. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 3. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_03_008

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doc Card from Fusaye Janet Tateishi to Mitizi Naohara, October 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-38-342)

A card from Fusaye Janet Tateishi to Mitizi Masukawa Naohara, inviting to Sadako Uyeda's wedding shower held on October 23, 1943 at the Poston camp in Arizona. The caption reads: Sadako Uyeda's shower given by Janet T. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page 1. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

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doc Card from George Naohara to Mitzi Naohara (ddr-csujad-38-380)

A Valentine's Day card from George Nobuo Naohara to Mitzi Masukawa Naohara. It was probably sent to Mitzi while she was incarcerated at the Poston camp in Arizona. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page 19. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_03_20_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-380/

img Miyo Sasaki (ddr-csujad-38-196)

Photographed is Miyo Sasaki, an incarceree at the Poston camp in Arizona. The caption reads: Miyo Sasaki. Title from caption. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 5. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_05_006

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img Sgt. Tamura and Sgt. Uyekawa (ddr-csujad-38-492)

A photograph of Sgt. Tamura and Uyekawa standing under apple trees. The caption reads: Sgt. Tamura is shaving his face by an electric shaver while Sgt. Uyekawa is guarding Sgt. Tamura. Item from: George Naohara scrapbook: Korean War and before leaving Japan (csudh_nao_0600). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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img Matsubara, Nisei soldier at U.S. Army language school (ddr-csujad-38-133)

Photographed is a Nisei soldier at U.S. Army language school in Presidio of Monterey, California. The caption reads: Matsubara. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 29. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_01_29_005

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img Fred Yutaka Masukawa (ddr-csujad-38-235)

Photographed is Fred Yutaka Masukawa, an incarceree of the Poston camp in Arizona. The caption reads: Fred, 1944. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 10. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_10_008

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doc Part IV. Collective adjustments to the relocation center, chapter I: social structure of the community (ddr-csujad-26-5)

Description of camp social structures including "Caucasian-Japanese relations" highlighting tension and hostility by three groups that most directly involve Japanese Americans and the incarceration: The War Relocation Authority (WRA), the US Army and the American public. Using case - studies, the manuscript examines these relationships and discusses the circumstances of incarceration contributing to differences in social …

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doc Personality cards (ddr-csujad-26-38)

Journal entries written by high school students discussing their observations and perspectives on a variety of topics including classes, class discussions, assignments, grades, exams, homework and studying, interclass sports, graduation, dances, and a carnival fundraiser for yearbook. Each entry includes the full date and student name. The entries were part of a class assignment and collected …

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