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 Shozo Bobby Masukawa (ddr-csujad-38-234)

Photographed is Shozo Bobby Masukawa, an incarceree of the Poston camp in Arizona. The caption reads: Bob, 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_007

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-234/

img Block R's of Block 318 baseball team (ddr-csujad-38-190)

Photographed are members of Block R's of Block 318 baseball team of the high school at the Poston camp in Arizona. The caption reads: Blk R baseball team. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 4. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_04_009

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-190/

doc Postcard from Mat and Kiyo to Mitzi Naohara, June 2, 1945 (ddr-csujad-38-399)

A postcard from Mat and Kiyo who left the Poston camp in Arizona for Detroit, Michigan. It was sent to Mitzi Masukawa Naohara while she was incarcerated at the Poston camp. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page 28. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_03_29_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-399/

doc Card to Mitzi Naohara, May 18, 1945 (ddr-csujad-38-368)

An invitation card to a dance program, "Adios Amigos" held at 318 Mess Hall of the Poston camp in Arizona, on May 18, 1945. It was sent to "Mitsuko" who is Mitzi Masukawa Naohara incarcerated at the camp. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page 13. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-368/

doc Postcard from Irene Ibana to Mitzi Naohara, March 5, 1945 (ddr-csujad-38-400)

A postcard from Iye Irene Ibana who left the Poston camp in Arizona for Detroit, Michigan. She wrote from Salt Lake, Utah, during her trip. It was sent to Mitzi while she was incarcerated at the Poston camp. An item from: Mitzi Naohara scrapbook (csudh_nao_0400), page 28. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-400/

img Kindergarten (ddr-csujad-38-203)

Photographed are kindergarten teachers and children incarcerated at the Poston camp in Arizona. Includes Nisei teachers, Mitzi Masukawa Naohara and Sumi (Kamiya) Kango. The caption reads: Kindergarten, Poston, Ariz., 1945. Title from caption. "Photographed by Kunkle and Wilcox" stamped on the backside. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 6. See this object in …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-203/

img George Naohara photo album (ddr-csujad-38-1)

A photo album compiled by George Nobuo Naohara, a Kibei Nisei, who was incarcerated at Manzanar, Jerome, and Tule Lake incarceration camps during World War II. Included are photographs taken during/after World War II, depicting his farm labor experience in Idaho and Utah, incarceration in the Jerome incarceration camp, and Army language school training. See this …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-1/

img Shozo Boddy Masukawa (ddr-csujad-38-181)

Photographed are two Nisei men, including Shozo Boddy Masukawa (on the right), at the Poston camp in Arizona. One of the men is bicycling. The caption reads: Bob. 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_011

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-181/

img Kazumasa Sasaki (ddr-csujad-38-40)

A photo of Kazumasa Sasaki, who married to George Naohara's cousin, Yoshiye Dorothy Naohara. The caption includes description of him, including his gambling habit. A photo from "George Naohara photo album" (csudh_nao_0001), page 11. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_01_11_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-40/

img High school friend (ddr-csujad-38-304)

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_005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-304/

img Sunny Kitahata (ddr-csujad-38-221)

Photographed is Sunny Kitahata, an incarceree at the Poston camp in Arizona. Autographed by Sunny. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 9. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_09_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-221/

img 324 nursery group picture (ddr-csujad-38-192)

Photographed are a teacher (Mitzi Masukawa Naohara) and children of 324 nursery at the Poston camp in Arizona, including Tom Yonekura, Minoru Hosaka, Akira Haraguchi, Emiko Satake, Masa__ Seki, Ja__ Mo__, and Tomiko Yabuta. The caption reads: 324 nursery group picture, March 1944. Title from caption. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 5. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-192/

img Masukawa family (ddr-csujad-38-311)

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_012

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-311/

img Masukawa family (ddr-csujad-38-321)

Photographed is the Masukawa family, including Mitzi Masukawa Naohara. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 20. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_20_006

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-38-321/

doc Letter from Fumio Fred Takano to Mrs. Florence Packer, August 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-75)

A letter from Fumio Fred Takano to Florence Packer, his appointed attorney in Los Angeles, California. Fumio writes from the Gila River incarceration camp, requesting Florence Packer to deliver Fumio's 1939 Chevrolet truck along with Mrs. Nakashima's personal items to the camp. The draft letter is found in item: csudh_tak_0074. The power of attorney is found …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-75/

doc Letter from Hoyt A. Martin, Mfg. Supt., Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, July 22, 1944 (ddr-csujad-42-99)

A reference letter regarding Fumio Fred Takano. It is written by Hoyt A. Martin, Manufacturing Superintendent, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_51_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-99/

doc Letter from Firman H. Brown, Deputy Project Director, to G. Raymond Booth, Relocation Officer, July 17, 1944 (ddr-csujad-42-95)

A reference letter regarding Fumio Fred Takano, who is leaving the Gila River incarceration camp for Chicago, Illinois. It is written by Firman H. Brown, Deputy Project Director to G. Raymond Booth, Relocation Officer in Chicago, Illinois and also addresses Fumio's answers to the "loyalty questionnaire" questions 27 and 28. See this object in the California …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-95/

doc Uniform straight bill of lading (ddr-csujad-42-107)

An uniform straight bill of lading issued by Southern Pacific Lines in Reno, Nevada. It provides the information on the shipment that one box containing mechanical hand tools is shipped from Tom Nakashima to Fumio Fred Takano in the Gila River incarceration camp. The destination is listed as Casa Grande, Arizona. See also item: csudh_tak_0108. See …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-107/

doc Declaration of homestead: Head of family (ddr-csujad-42-27)

A declaration of homestead signed by Fumio Fred Takano for the property, Lot 21 in Block 11 of G. W. Morgan's Sycamore Grove Tract, Los Angeles. It is notarized by Nisuke Mitsumori. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_16_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-27/

doc In loving memory of Mr. Fumio Fred Takano (ddr-csujad-42-42)

A memorial service announcement card for Fumio Fred Takano. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_24_001

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

doc War ration book four, OPA form R-145, Fumio Takano (ddr-csujad-42-125)

A ration book issued to Fumio Fred Takano incarcerated at the Gila River camp in Arizona. Includes the instructions for use. Unused stamps remain. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_67_007

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-125/

doc Letter from War Relocation Authority, U.S. Department of the Interior, to Mr. Fumio Fred Takano, April 16, 1946 (ddr-csujad-42-131)

A letter from War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, enclosing a check for 34 dollars. It is a final paycheck for Fumio Fred Takano's employment. A note from Claims Division, Department of Justice is attached. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_71_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-131/

doc Policy of title insurance (ddr-csujad-42-12)

Title insurance policy which insures Fumio Fred Takano and Robert John Landry, Jr. on the property, Lot 21 in Block 11 of G. W. Morgan's Sycamore Grove Tract, Los Angeles, owned by Fumio Fred Takano. Issued by Southern Title Guaranty Company. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_10_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-12/

doc Letter from W. S. Hislop, Associate Construction Superintendent, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, April 23, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-110)

A letter from W. S. Hislop, Associate Construction Superintendent, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior. It appears that the shipment from Tom Nakashima in Reno Nevada has arrived at the Gila River incarceration camp and been inspected. The letter certifies that the shipment contains mechanic hand tools which belong to …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-110/

doc Power of attorney: general (ddr-csujad-42-23)

A general power of attorney form created prior to Fumio Fred Takano's incarceration. It appoints Florence Packer as his attorney and allows her to have control to make financial decisions on his behalf during his incarceration. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_15_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-23/