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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Letter from Philip R. Ward Sr., Judicial, Fiscal, and Social Branch Civil Archives Division, National Archives and Records Administration to Mariko Hirashima, May 31, 1988 (ddr-csujad-42-145)

doc Letter from Philip R. Ward Sr., Judicial, Fiscal, and Social Branch Civil Archives Division, National Archives and Records Administration to Mariko Hirashima, May 31, 1988 (ddr-csujad-42-145)

A letter issued by Judicial, Fiscal, and Social Branch Civil Archives Division, National Archives and Records Administration to verify Mariko Morllie Hirashima's incarceration and release dates during the war. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_77_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-145/

doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, Fumio Fred Takano (ddr-csujad-42-106)

A notice of assignment issued by War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior. Fumio Fred Takano is assigned to Engineering Section as a plumber foreman. It includes the rate of pay (19.00 dollars) and entrance on duty date. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_55_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-106/

doc Claim for damage to or loss of real or personal property by a person of Japanese ancestry, Form no. CL. 1, Fumio Fred Takano (ddr-csujad-42-133)

Form no. CL. 1, Claim for damage to or loss of real or personal property by a person of Japanese ancestry. It appears to be a draft filled by Fumio Fred Takano. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_72_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-133/

img Leave permit identification card (ddr-csujad-42-109)

A leave permit identification card issued for Mariko Mollie Hirashima on April 19, 1945. It certifies that she "may travel and reside within the areas of Western Defense Command heretofore prohibited to persons of Japanese ancestry." Mariko is one of the daughters of Itsuhei and Tomoye Takano and incarcerated in the Manzanar incarceration camp during the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-109/

doc U.S. government freight waybill, WRA4-144-46-BL (ddr-csujad-42-114)

A U.S. government freight waybill which documents the shipment of Fumio Fred Takano's belongings. The shipment is ordered by the War Relocation Authority and two boxes are transported by Universal Carloading Co. from the Gila River incarceration camp in Arkansas to Chicago, Illinois, where Fumio is going to reestablish his life. See this object in the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-114/

doc Important things at funeral (ddr-csujad-42-39)

A note written by Itsuhei Takano. It lists things to be aware at funeral. English translation is found in item: csudh_tak_0038. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_22_002_eng

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-39/

doc Asunto (ddr-csujad-42-8)

A medical certificate issued by Dr. José Gómez García in Mexico. It certifies that Fumio Fred Takano has been diagnosed with appendicitis and necessitates the surgical intervention immediately. It appears that Fumio became ill when fishing Tuna in Mexico. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_08_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-8/

doc Settlement of escrow (ddr-csujad-42-13)

A settlement of escrow for the property in Los Angeles, California under the name of the new owner, Fumio Fred Takano. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_10_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-13/

Letter from Fumio Fred Takano to Interviewing Committee, War Relocation Authority, Gila River Relocation Project, June 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-91)

doc Letter from Fumio Fred Takano to Interviewing Committee, War Relocation Authority, Gila River Relocation Project, June 23, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-91)

A letter from Fumio Fred Takano to Interviewing Committee, War Relocation Authority, Gila River Relocation Project. It requests a reconsideration of his answers to the loyalty questions, 27 and 28. He claims that his answers to both questions were recorded in the negative and desires to change them in the affirmative. Listing his family's background information, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-91/

doc Mechanics hand tools, estimate (ddr-csujad-42-139)

A handwritten list of mechanics hand tools which presumably belong to Fumio Fred Takano. It itemizes his tools and the market value of those tools. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_74_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-139/

doc Letter from Fumio Fred Takano to Mrs. Florence Packer, August 18, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-74)

A letter from Fumio Fred Takano to Florence Packer in Los Angeles, California. Fumio writes from the Gila River incarceration camp. The letter requests Florence Packer to deliver Fumio's 1939 Chevrolet truck along with Mrs. Nakashima's personal items to the camp. It appears to be a draft letter. See item: csudh_tak_0075. See this object in the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-74/

Letter from Wayne Tracy, Judicial, Fiscal, and Social Branch Civil Archives Division, National Archives and Records Administration to Yoneko Takano, June 22, 1988 (ddr-csujad-42-146)

doc Letter from Wayne Tracy, Judicial, Fiscal, and Social Branch Civil Archives Division, National Archives and Records Administration to Yoneko Takano, June 22, 1988 (ddr-csujad-42-146)

A letter issued by Judicial, Fiscal, and Social Branch Civil Archives Division, National Archives and Records Administration to Yoneko Takano in response to her request for verification of her incarceration and release dates during the war. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_77_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-146/

Letter from B. Y. Read, Colonel, AGD, Adjutant General, Office of the Commanding General, Headquarters Western Defense Command to Mr. Fumio Fred Takano, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-128)

doc Letter from B. Y. Read, Colonel, AGD, Adjutant General, Office of the Commanding General, Headquarters Western Defense Command to Mr. Fumio Fred Takano, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-128)

A letter from B. Y. Read, Colonel, AGD, Adjutant General, Office of the Commanding General, Headquarters Western Defense Command to Fumio Fred Takano. It informs that Public Proclamation no. 24 revokes all individual exclusion orders and certifies that his exclusion is terminated. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_68_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-128/

doc Receipt from Southern Title Guaranty Company to Fumio Takano, February 8, 1938 (ddr-csujad-42-14)

A receipt issued by Southern Title Guaranty Company. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_10_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-14/

doc Letter from William M. Huso, Relocation Program Officer, to Interviewing Committee, June 16, 1943 (ddr-csujad-42-94)

A reference letter regarding Fumio Fred Takano. It is written by William M. Huso, Relocation Program Officer at the Gila River incarceration camp. It appears to be one of the references enclosed with the letter: csudh_tak_0091. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_48_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-94/

doc Evacuee property receipt (ddr-csujad-42-96)

A property receipt issued to Fumio Fred Takano. It lists one box and one crate. It appears to be a receipt for the shipment of Fumio's belongings from the Gila River incarceration. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_50_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-96/

doc Estimate of economic losses (ddr-csujad-42-138)

A draft estimating economic losses of presumably Fumio Fred Takano. It itemizes his properties to be sold prior to the forced evacuation, the expenses in the camp while incarcerated, and the costs after returning to home including repairs on his house and property damaged during the absence. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-138/

doc Last will and testament (ddr-csujad-42-35)

Last will and testament prepared by Itsuhei and Tomeyo Takano. Original document is found in item: csudh_tak_0034. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_21_001_eng

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-35/

doc Evacuation claims compromise settlement award sheet (ddr-csujad-42-140)

A carbon copy of an award sheet issued by Holmes Baldridge, Assistant Attorney General, Claims Division, Department of Justice, and signed by John A, Jenkins, Attorney. 641.33 dollars were awarded for Fumio Fred Takano's claim. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_75_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-140/

doc Diploma of trade proficiency (ddr-csujad-42-5)

A diploma of trade proficiency issued by Frank Wiggins Trade School. It certifies that Fumio Fred Takano has completed training in the Department of Automobile Repairing. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_05_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-5/

doc Letter from Robert K. Bratt, Reparations Administrator, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice (ddr-csujad-42-147)

A letter from Robert K. Bratt, Reparations Administrator, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice to the correspondent, presumably Yoneko Takano, who requests the information on restitution payments. Also includes a letter issued by National Archives and Records Administration to verify the detention of Fumio Fred Takano in the incarceration camp during the war. The …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-147/

doc Satisfaction of mortgage (ddr-csujad-42-22)

A satisfaction of mortgage form signed by Itsuhei Takano on March 30, 1942. It acknowledged that the mortgage was fully paid by Fumio Fred Takano. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_14_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-22/

doc Uniform express receipt (ddr-csujad-42-118)

A receipt issued by Railway Express Agency on December 14, 1945. It details the shipment that Fumio Fred Takano shipped from Chicago, Illinois, to Los Angeles, California, including three boxes, one tool box, one footlocker, and one carton. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_66_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-118/

doc Consignee memo (ddr-csujad-42-115)

A consignee memo issued by Universal Carloading and Distributing Co., Inc. on July 19, 1945. It documents the shipper, "WRA Gila River Relocation Center," Arizona, and the consignee, Fumio Fred Takano, Chicago, Illinois. The handwritten notes read: Deliver Monday 8-20 only. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_63_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-115/

doc Note for my funeral service (ddr-csujad-42-36)

A note written by Itsuhei Takano regarding his future funeral service. It lists what he wishes should be done. English translation is found in item: csudh_tak_0037. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_22_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-36/