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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img Well, Tomi (ddr-csujad-11-18)

The captions read, "well, Tomi," and "It happened one Sunday..." Five women stand together in a circle on the street. From page 10 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_10_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-18/

img Day at the Fair, Sayo (ddr-csujad-11-76)

A photograph of Sayo taken during the World's Fair held on San Francisco's Treasure Island. From page 30 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_30_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-76/

img At the Fair (ddr-csujad-11-15)

Three women identified as Miyoshi, Yone, and Taz [Tazu Kawamoto] are pictured together. From page 8 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_08_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-15/

img Pause-pose (ddr-csujad-11-21)

The captions read, "Pause-pose" and "It happened one Sunday..." Women pose together in front of a building. From page 10 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_10_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-21/

img Duke, Mas, Min, and Jack (ddr-csujad-11-38)

The men in this photograph are identified as Duke, Mas, Min, and Jack. The caption reads "Foursome." From page 16 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_16_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-38/

img City of Santa Cruz (ddr-csujad-11-121)

A photograph of three people taken while visiting Santa Cruz. They appear to be at the Santa Cruz Pier. The woman on the left is probably Tazu Kawamoto. From page 45 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_45_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-121/

img Sayo, Yonk, Taz (ddr-csujad-11-139)

A photograph of Sayo, Yonk, and Tazu Kawamoto walking down a street. The caption reads "How we spent our Sunday afternoon, at Palo Alto." From page 50 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_50_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-139/

img Sisters and brother, Atsumu and Tayeko (ddr-csujad-11-171)

A photograph of Tayeko Kawamoto and Atsumu. From page 61 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_61_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-171/

img Sisters and brother, Shiyeko (ddr-csujad-11-170)

A photograph of Shiyeko Jean Kawamoto. From page 61 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_61_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-170/

img Aya and Jack (ddr-csujad-11-13)

Two people identified as Aya and Jack pose for a photo. The caption reads, "something must be funny." From page 7 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_07_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-13/

img Family photo (ddr-csujad-11-182)

A photograph including Tazu Kawamoto. From page 67 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_67_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-182/

img Taye and Mas (ddr-csujad-11-113)

Photographed are Taye [Tayeko Kawamoto] and Mas siting on the porch steps. The caption reads, "Now, what's up?" From page 42 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_42_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-113/

img Funny (ddr-csujad-11-45)

The captions read "Funny" and "N.A.Y.B.A. [North America Youth Basketball Association?] Prep Committee Outing." The outing took place on Treasure Island. From page 18 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_18_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-45/

img Tazu (ddr-csujad-11-50)

A photograph of Tazu Kawamoto. From page 19 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_19_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-50/

img Taz and Beth (ddr-csujad-11-98)

Two women identified as Taz [Tazu Kawamoto] and Beth pose together outside of a house. Tazu Kawamoto is on the left. From page 38 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_38_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-98/

img Wading, Yonk (ddr-csujad-11-110)

Photographed is a woman identified as "Yonk." The caption reads, "How to cross a river." From page 41 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_41_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-110/

img Picnicking (ddr-csujad-11-97)

This photograph of people picnicking on the beach. The caption reads, "Playtime." Includes Tayeko Kawamoto. From page 37 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_37_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-97/

img Mission San Jose de Guadalupe (ddr-csujad-11-122)

Photographed are three people visiting the Mission San Jose de Guadalupe located in Fremont, California. From page 45 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_45_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-122/

img Family "portraits," sisters (ddr-csujad-11-158)

Photographed are Tazu Kawamoto is on the left, her sister, Saye Selly Kawamoto. The caption reads "Family portraits." From page 57 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_57_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-158/

img Sophie Abe (ddr-csujad-11-134)

A photograph of Sophie Abe and Tazu Kawamoto taken aboard the S.S. Kamakura Maru off the coast of San Francisco. From page 49 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_49_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-134/

img Hiroshi (ddr-csujad-11-188)

Two men pose together by a truck. Written on the photograph is a note that reads, "For Tazu, Hiroshi." From page 71 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_71_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-188/

img Kay Yamaguchi (ddr-csujad-11-123)

A portrait of Kay Yamaguchi in formal wear. She addresses this photograph to, "Dearest Tazu." From page 46 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_46_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-123/

img Yone (ddr-csujad-11-52)

A photograph of Yone Nakayama. From page 19 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_19_005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-52/

img Parade (ddr-csujad-11-154)

Photographed are three men participating in the Fourth of July parade in Monterey, California. From page 56 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_56_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-154/

img [Tazu Kawamoto] (ddr-csujad-11-48)

A photograph of three women, including Tazu Kawamoto, siting together. The caption reads, "Trio." Tazu Kawamoto is the woman on the right. From page 19 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_19_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-48/