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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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Lucius Horiuchi Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-202-11)
vh Lucius Horiuchi Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1000-202-11)
Discussion of Nisei nicknames
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-202-11/
Sue Takimoto Okabe Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-74-3)
vh Sue Takimoto Okabe Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-74-3)
Childhood memories of a desire to be around other Japanese Americans, and parents' emphasis on education
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Homer Yasui Interview Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-491-18)
vh Homer Yasui Interview Segment 18 (ddr-densho-1000-491-18)
Thoughts on the pressures of being Nisei
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Homer Yasui Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-491-2)
vh Homer Yasui Interview Segment 2 (ddr-densho-1000-491-2)
An eventful job as a "toilet inspector" in camp
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-491-2/
Roger Shimomura Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-142-15)
vh Roger Shimomura Interview Segment 15 (ddr-densho-1000-142-15)
Parents' and grandparents' values: disagreements about interracial dating
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-142-15/
Victor Ikeda Interview Segment 25 (ddr-manz-1-23-25)
vh Victor Ikeda Interview Segment 25 (ddr-manz-1-23-25)
Nisei nicknames
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Kenji Maruko Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1010-8-11)
vh Kenji Maruko Interview Segment 11 (ddr-densho-1010-8-11)
Mother's emphasis on speaking Japanese

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Katsugo Miho Interview III Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1022-3-13)
vh Katsugo Miho Interview III Segment 13 (ddr-densho-1022-3-13)
Relationship with Japan as a Nisei
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1022-3-13/
An Oral History with Norman Y. Mineta - Segment 1 (ddr-csujad-29-55-1)
vh An Oral History with Norman Y. Mineta - Segment 1 (ddr-csujad-29-55-1)
Japanese American congressman, representing the Thirteenth Congressional District of California, born and raised in San Jose, California, discusses his early life, graduation from the University of California, Berkeley, and receiving a commission and serving in the armed forces from 1953-1956. Recalls the removal, "relocation," and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II at the Heart …
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Kazuko Uno Bill Interview I Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-211-8)
vh Kazuko Uno Bill Interview I Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-211-8)
Adapting to "American ways" at school
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Takashi Hori - Yoshito Mizuta - Elmer Tazuma Segment 54 (ddr-densho-1000-25-54)
vh Takashi Hori - Yoshito Mizuta - Elmer Tazuma Segment 54 (ddr-densho-1000-25-54)
The origins of Japanese American nicknames: Fleezy, Popo, etc.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-25-54/
Hiroshi Kashiwagi Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-165-3)
vh Hiroshi Kashiwagi Interview Segment 3 (ddr-densho-1000-165-3)
Early memories of the difficulty of learning English
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-165-3/
The Northwest Times Vol. 5 No. 9 (January 31, 1951) (ddr-densho-229-270)
doc The Northwest Times Vol. 5 No. 9 (January 31, 1951) (ddr-densho-229-270)
"Father Murphy Appeals to the Nisei" (p. 1), "Northwest District Council Sets Conclave for Labor Day Holidays; Seattle to be Host" (p. 1).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-270/
Hayashi Family Portrait (ddr-densho-441-91)
img Hayashi Family Portrait (ddr-densho-441-91)
Photograph of three generations of the Hayashi family. Standing left to right: Norman Makoto Hayashi, Aiko Takimoto Hayashi, Henry Taro Hayashi, and Gerald Saburo Hayashi. Seated left to right: Kin (Nakayawa) Hayashi, Patrick Saburo Hayashi, and Hirokichi "Harry" Hayashi
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-441-91/
Sinking a well (ddr-densho-441-84)
img Sinking a well (ddr-densho-441-84)
Photograph of the digging of a well at the greenhouse site in Union City. From left to right: Henry Taro Hayashi holding Marilyn Hayashi, Norman Makoto Hayashi, Patrick Saburo Hayashi, unidentified worker, and Hirokichi "Harry" Hayashi. Written along the bottom of the image is "March 1950" in fading ink.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-441-84/
American-Born Japanese Deny They're Disloyal (March 12, 1938) (ddr-densho-56-482)
doc American-Born Japanese Deny They're Disloyal (March 12, 1938) (ddr-densho-56-482)
The Seattle Daily Times, March 12, 1938, p. 3
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-482/
The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 20 (March 18, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-7)
doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 20 (March 18, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-7)
"Fort Denies GI's in Town Saturday Night" (p. 1), "Pay Differences Peril Continuance of Salmon Industry" (p. 1), "Most Japanese Unaffected by Deportation Rule" (p. 2)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-7/
Japanese Group Pledges Total Evacuation Aid. League Praises Treatment Given Persons Removed to Interior; Meeting Observes Curfew Rule (April 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-760)
doc Japanese Group Pledges Total Evacuation Aid. League Praises Treatment Given Persons Removed to Interior; Meeting Observes Curfew Rule (April 19, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-760)
The Seattle Daily Times, April 19, 1942, p. 2
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Young Japanese Begin Parleys (September 4, 1936) (ddr-densho-56-464)
doc Young Japanese Begin Parleys (September 4, 1936) (ddr-densho-56-464)
The Seattle Daily Times, September 4, 1936, p. 14
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-464/
Nisei Reaffirm Loyalty to U.S. (February 20, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-640)
doc Nisei Reaffirm Loyalty to U.S. (February 20, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-640)
The Seattle Daily Times, February 20, 1942, p. 16
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-640/
Congress Is Asked To Aid Japanese (January 21, 1931) (ddr-densho-56-424)
doc Congress Is Asked To Aid Japanese (January 21, 1931) (ddr-densho-56-424)
The Seattle Daily Times, January 21, 1931, p. 7
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-424/
George Kida last will and testament (ddr-one-3-104)
doc George Kida last will and testament (ddr-one-3-104)
Photocopy of George Kida's last will and testament, dated June 3, 1998.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-3-104/
Circles of love: Rest of the man's life story told (ddr-one-3-105)
doc Circles of love: Rest of the man's life story told (ddr-one-3-105)
Newspaper clipping from "The Enterprise" newspaper from Bingen-White Salmon of George Kida's obituary, written by Keith McCoy, with the headline "Circles of love: Rest of the man's life story told". Published December 10, 1998. For the non-published typed copy please see ddr-one-3-106.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-3-105/
Letter from George Kida to mother Miyuki
doc Letter from George Kida to mother Miyuki "Kay" Kida (ddr-one-3-25)
Letter and envelope to Miyuki "Kay" Kida from George Kida. Describes work opportunities, conditions in the camp and surrounding area. Kenjiro is picking up potatoes and George is pitching bundles. Mentions someone named Satoshi (who he mentioned having bought a checker board with in a previous letter) who he is becoming friends with. Mentions having received …
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George Kida memorial card and obituary (ddr-one-3-102)
doc George Kida memorial card and obituary (ddr-one-3-102)
A funeral memorial card for George Kida for his funeral on Nov. 16, 1998. Includes a newspaper clipping of his obituary published November 18, 1998 and a photocopy of the newspaper clipping.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-3-102/
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