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 [Okines' relatives, chrysanthemum flowers] (ddr-csujad-5-50)

A color negative. Photographed are probably Okines' relatives, Jokichi Yamakana, standing in a greenhouse of chrysanthemum flowers. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_06_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-50/

img [Japanese American woman] (ddr-csujad-5-331)

Photographed is a Japanese American woman standing in front of a tree and house. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album," page 2 (csudh_oki_0300). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_08_008_005

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img [Japanese American women] (ddr-csujad-5-39)

A photograph of two Japanese American women. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_05_024

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-39/

doc Letter from Masao Okine to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, March 30, 1946, [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-189)

A letter from Masao Okine to his parents, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. He writes from Japan where he is stationed as a Nisei soldier. In the letter, he writes about his duties in Japan, driving a truck. He also writes about the illness of his brother, Makoto, who is also stationed in Italy as a Nisei …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-189/

img [Dorothy Ai Okine] (ddr-csujad-5-313)

Photographed is Dorothy Ai Okine. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 3. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_08_003_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-313/

img [Japanese American women] (ddr-csujad-5-37)

A group photograph of four Japanese American women. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_05_022

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img [Japanese American woman, car] (ddr-csujad-5-51)

A color negative. Photographed is a Japanese American woman standing in front of a car. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_06_005

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img [Japanese American women] (ddr-csujad-5-36)

A photograph of two Japanese American women. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_05_021

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-36/

doc Letter from Masao Okine to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, February 18, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-190)

A letter from Masao Okine to his parents, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine, along with a note in English. He writes from Tokyo, Japan, where he is stationed as a Nisei soldier. The letter is mailed via San Francisco by the U.S. Postal Service. In the letter, Masao informs that he has been transferred from Sagamihara to …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-190/

img Mr. and Mrs. Hideo Murata, [wedding photograph] (ddr-csujad-5-66)

A wedding photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Hideo Murata taken at Toyo Miyatake photo studio in Los Angeles, California. The photograph is addressing "Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine" [Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine] signed from "Mr. and Mrs. Hideo Murata" on December 14, 1946. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

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img [Dorothy Ai and Seiichi Okine] (ddr-csujad-5-314)

Photographed are Dorothy Ai with her grandfather, Seiichi Okine. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 3. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_08_003_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-314/

img [Okines' relatives, chrysanthemum flowers] (ddr-csujad-5-61)

A black and white negative. Photographed are probably the Okines' relatives standing in a greenhouse of chrysanthemum flowers. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_06_015

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img [Japanese American soldiers] (ddr-csujad-5-20)

A photograph of three Japanese American soldiers taken in Silver Springs, Florida in June 1945. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_05_004

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doc Letter from Masao Okine to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine, April 3, [1946?] [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-273)

A letter from Masao Okine to his parents, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. He writes from Japan where he is stationed as a Nisei soldier. He thanks his parents for their letters and package containing Masao's requested items. He informs that he is doing well working as a truck driver, and is going to take ten days …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-273/

1st grade (ddr-csujad-5-309)

Photographed are 1st graders in an elementary school in Whittier, California. Includes Dorothy Ai Okine. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 2. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_08_002_002

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img [Japanese American women] (ddr-csujad-5-40)

A group photograph of five Japanese American women. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_05_025

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-40/

img [Playing basketball] (ddr-csujad-5-328)

Photographed are Japanese American men playing basketball. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 8. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_08_008_002

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doc Letter from Ayame Okine to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, July 2, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-154)

A letter from Ayame Okine in Chicago, Illinois to her father-in-law, Seiichi Okine in Whittier, California. She thanks her parents-in-law for their thoughtful letters. She is glad to know that Seiichi likes her gift for the Father's Day. She hopes that they will be able to celebrate the fourth of July by having fireworks this year. …

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doc Letter from Jokichi [Yamanaka] to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, June 16, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-149)

A letter from Jokichi Yamanaka in Hiroshima, Japan to his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. This letter is mailed by Masao Okine, who is stationed as a Nisei soldier in Japan, via the U.S. Army Postal Service. In the letter, Jokichi informs Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine that Masao Okine brought their letters and gifts …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-149/

Lowell School 2nd and 3rd grades (ddr-csujad-5-324)

A photograph of Lowell Elementary School 2nd and 3rd graders taken on February 13, 1939. Includes Dorothy Ai Okine. The handwritten notes on the backside read: Dorothy Okine, Miss Ethel Stone, Grade 2. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 6. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

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img Lowell School 2nd and 3rd grades (ddr-csujad-5-325)

A photograph of Lowell Elementary School 2nd and 3rd graders taken on March 1, 1940. Includes Dorothy Ai Okine. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 6. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_08_007_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-325/

doc Letter from Ayame Okine to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, September 23, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-161)

A letter from Ayame Okine in Chicago, Illinois, to her parents-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. In the letter, she expresses her excitement about her husband, Masao's returning home from Japan where he is stationed as a Nisei solder. She anticipates that she is going to go back to California where Seiichi and Tomeyo reside once Masao …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-161/

doc Envelope from H. Sugimoto to Mrs. Ayame Okine, July 8, [1945] (ddr-csujad-5-85)

An envelope mailed from Hidematsu Henry Sugimoto in Camp Blanding, Florida, to Ayame Okine in the Rohwer incarceration camp, Arkansas. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_23_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-85/

img [Okines' relatives, chrysanthemum flowers] (ddr-csujad-5-49)

A color negative. Photographed are probably the Okines' relatives, including Jokichi Yamanaka, standing in a greenhouse of chrysanthemum flowers. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_06_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-49/

doc Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association California: worldwide scope statewide service (ddr-csujad-5-67)

Bank of America LA Harra Branch savings account book for credit of Masao Okine and Seiichi Okine. It records deposits between April and November 1940. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_09_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-67/