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 Ken and Mas (ddr-csujad-11-100)

Two men, identified as Ken and Mas, are photographed together by a body of the ocean. 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_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-100/

img Day at the Fair (ddr-csujad-11-77)

A photograph of Tazu Kawamoto taken during the World's Fair located on San Francisco's Treasure Island in 1939. 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_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-77/

img Just strolling along (ddr-csujad-11-41)

A photograph of two ladies strolling together. "Treasure Island San Francisco, California, 1939," is printed. From page 17 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_17_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-41/

img Mission San Jose de Guadalupe (ddr-csujad-11-118)

Photographed are three people visiting the Mission San Jose de Guadalupe located in Fremont, California. From page 44 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_44_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-118/

img Three women (ddr-csujad-11-128)

Photographed are three women on the street, perhaps after shopping. The woman on the left appears to be Tazu Kawamoto. From page 48 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_48_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-128/

img Carmel River (ddr-csujad-11-70)

Photographed are Tazu Kawamoto, Mass, and Kiyoshi who go crabbing together in the Carmel River, located in Monterey County on the Central California Coast. From page 28 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_28_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-70/

img Tazu and Chisano Kawamoto (ddr-csujad-11-199)

Photographed are Tazu Kawamoto posing with another woman, perhaps her mother, Chisano Kawamoto. This photograph might have been taken at the Gila River incarceration camp, Arizona. From page 80 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_80_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-199/

img Foggy (ddr-csujad-11-114)

Photographed are three people sitting on the porch steps together. The woman on the left appears to be Tazu Kawamoto. From page 43 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_43_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-114/

img Family "portraits," Mother and daughter (ddr-csujad-11-160)

Photographed are Tazu Kawamoto and her mother, Chisono Kawamoto, standing in front of their house. 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_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-160/

img Treasure Island (ddr-csujad-11-102)

This photograph was taken at the San Francisco World's Fair on Treasure Island in 1940. Includes Saye Selly Kawamoto on the left and Tazu Kawamoto on the right. From page 39 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_39_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-102/

img Day at the Fair, we (ddr-csujad-11-75)

Photographed are Yone Nakayama, Sayo, and Tazu Kawamoto taken at the World's Fair located on San Francisco's Treasure Island in 1939. 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_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-75/

img Gila River (ddr-csujad-11-185)

A group photo taken at the Gila River incarceration camp, Arizona. Includes Tazu Kawamoto. From page 69 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_69_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-185/

img Invitation to the reception and tea (ddr-csujad-11-55)

An invitation from Toshito Satow, the Consul General of Japan to Miss Tazu Kawamoto to attend a reception and tea in honor of Kensuke Horinouchi, the Japanese Ambassador to the United States, presumably as part of the Japan Day celebration. From page 21 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-55/

img Saye (ddr-csujad-11-101)

This woman, identified as Saye [Saye Selly Kawamoto], sits by a fountain. This photograph is most likely taken at the San Francisco World's Fair on Treasure Island in 1940. From page 39 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_39_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-101/

img Golden Gate International Exposition (ddr-csujad-11-78)

A photo from the Golden Gate International Exposition, also known as the World's Fair of 1939, which took place on Treasure Island in San Francisco. Includes Yone Nakayama and Sayo. From page 31 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_31_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-78/

img On board S.S. Yawata Maru (ddr-csujad-11-126)

A group of people are photographed on a ship. The caption reads, "On board S.S. Yawata Maru." From page 48 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_48_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-126/

img Ruby (ddr-csujad-11-106)

A photograph of a woman being identified as Ruby. It is most likely taken at the San Francisco World's Fair on Treasure Island in 1940. From page 39 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_39_006

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-106/

img Chizu Kanda (ddr-csujad-11-124)

A portrait of Chizu Kanda. 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_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-124/

img Tazu Kawamoto and friend (ddr-csujad-11-191)

A photograph of Tazu Kawamoto sitting in the grass with another friend. This photograph appears to be taken inside the Gila River incarceration camp. From page 74 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_74_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-191/

img Barefoot woman walking on stones (ddr-csujad-11-175)

A cut-out profile of an unnamed woman. From page 62 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_62_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-175/

img Aya, Jack, and friend (ddr-csujad-11-14)

A photograph of Aya and Jack, posing with another friend. 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_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-14/

img Negative (ddr-csujad-11-44)

The captions read "Negative" 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_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-44/

img Golden Gate International Exposition (ddr-csujad-11-82)

A photo from the Golden Gate International Exposition, also known as the World's Fair of 1939, which took place on Treasure Island in San Francisco. Includes Tazu Kawamoto and Sayo. From page 31 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_31_005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-82/

img Tazu with a dog (ddr-csujad-11-136)

Photographed is Tazu Kawamoto aboard the S.S. Kamakura Maru with a dog. The caption reads, "Chums." 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_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-136/

img Tazu Kawamoto (ddr-csujad-11-189)

Tazu Kawamoto is photographed sitting in the sun. This photo might have been taken at the Gila River incarceration camp. From page 72 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_72_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-189/