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 Nakayama sisters (ddr-csujad-11-51)

The two Nakayama sisters, including Yone Nakayama, are photographed. 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_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-51/

img Golden Gate International Exposition (ddr-csujad-11-80)

Snapshots 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_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-80/

img Duke and Jessie (ddr-csujad-11-83)

A photograph of Duke and Jessie. The caption reads "Personalities." From page 32 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_32_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-83/

img Sisters and brother, Saye (ddr-csujad-11-172)

A photograph of Saye Selly 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_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-172/

img Tazu Kawamoto (ddr-csujad-11-104)

Photographed is probably Tazu Kawamoto. 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_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-104/

img Window shopping (ddr-csujad-11-138)

A photograph of Tazu Kawamoto and Yonk walking down a street. The captions reads, "How we spent our Sunday afternoon, at Palo Alto" and "Window shopping." 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_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-138/

img Relaxing (ddr-csujad-11-135)

A photograph of two women, including Sophie Abe, relaxing on lounge chairs aboard the S.S. Kamakura Maru ship. 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_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-135/

img Mission San Jose de Guadalupe (ddr-csujad-11-119)

Photographed are three people visiting the Mission San Jose de Guadalupe located in Fremont, California. The woman on the far right appears to be Tazu Kawamoto. 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_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-119/

img Delegates (ddr-csujad-11-144)

Photographed are "delegates." The caption reads, "At the L.A. Confab." From page 52 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_52_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-144/

img Grace and Taye (ddr-csujad-11-105)

Photographed are two women, dressed in kimono, being identified by a caption as Grace and Taye [Tayeko Kawamoto]. 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: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-105/

img Something funny (ddr-csujad-11-19)

The captions read, "Something funny" and "It happened one Sunday..." A group of women stand together and pose for a picture 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_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-19/

img Parade (ddr-csujad-11-155)

Three women are photographed at 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_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-155/

img Jack Mizono and Min Isoye (ddr-csujad-11-39)

The caption reads, "Feet first." The two men are identified as Jack Mizono and Min Isoye. 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_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-39/

img One afternoon (ddr-csujad-11-112)

Photographed are Tazu and Tayeko Kawamoto standing on porch steps. The caption reads, "Look, who's coming?" 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_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-112/

img Returning (ddr-csujad-11-130)

Photographed are a group of people aboard a ship. The caption reads "returning." 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_005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-130/

img Relax (ddr-csujad-11-46)

The captions read "Relax"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_005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-46/

img Yoshiye Yuki (ddr-csujad-11-177)

A photograph of Yoshiye Yuki [?] taken in Washington. Addressed to "Tazuko-san" [Tazu Kawamoto]. From page 63 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_63_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-177/

img More? (ddr-csujad-11-43)

The captions read, "More?' 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_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-43/

img Taye and Mas (ddr-csujad-11-147)

Photographed are Taye [Tayeko] Kawamoto and Mas riding bikes together. The caption reads: Bicycling. From page 53 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_53_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-147/

img Day at the Fair with Father (ddr-csujad-11-94)

A man and two women are photographed together. The woman to the left of the man is most likely Tazu Kawamoto. The man is therefore her father, Sadaichi Kawamoto, as the caption reads: Day at the Fair with Father. The fair she is referring to is the 1939 San Francisco World's Fair. The woman to the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-94/

img Tazu Kawamoto (ddr-csujad-11-37)

The caption reads, "Shatter?" The woman on the left appears to be Tazu Kawamoto. 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_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-37/

img Parade (ddr-csujad-11-156)

Photographed are a group of men carrying a banner [?] as part of 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_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-156/

img Attentive (ddr-csujad-11-42)

The captions read "Attentive" 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_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-42/

img One Sunday afternoon, Taz, Louise, Taye (ddr-csujad-11-108)

Photographed are Tazu Kawamoto, Louise, and Taye [Tayko Kawamoto]. From page 40 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_40_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-108/

img Back in Monterey (ddr-csujad-11-141)

A photograph of two woman, including Tazu Kawamoto. From page 51 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_51_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-141/