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 [Japanese American woman, Christmas] (ddr-csujad-5-62)

A black and white negative. Photographed is a Japanese American woman sitting on a chair next to a Christmas tree in a room. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_06_016

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-62/

doc Letter from [Ayame] May Okine to Mr. Makoto Okine, October 22, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-173)

A letter from Ayame May Okine in Chicago to her brother-in-law, Makoto Okine in Whittier, California. She expresses her delight about her husband's returning home from Japan and updates on their lives including traveling to New York and visiting her sister in New Jersey. She also expresses that she is awaiting for the day when Masao …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-173/

George and Kuni Yamanaka [wedding photograph] (ddr-csujad-5-1)

A wedding photograph of George and Kuni Yamanaka taken at a Buddhist temple by Fred Jumura Studios in San Jose, California. Includes Seiichi, Tomeyo, and Masao Okine, and Jokichi Yamanaka. On the backside of the photograph, there is a note that addresses the photograph to "Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine" [= Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine] and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-1/

doc Western Union telegraph from Makoto Okine to S. Okine. August 20, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-157)

A Western Union telegram from Makoto Okine to his father Seiichi Okine in Whittier, California. It notifies of Makoto's arrival to Beale Air Force Base, California from Europe where he has been stationed as a Nisei soldier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_07_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-157/

doc Letter from Masao Okine to Mr. and Mrs. Okine, September 7, 1945 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-88)

A letter from Masao Okine in Fort Snelling, Minnesota to his parents, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine, in the Rohwer incarceration camps. Masao writes about Military Intelligence Service Language School in Fort Snelling and informs that he is finishing the language training in February 2, 1946. He also talks about his trip to Chicago, visiting their relatives …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-88/

img [Japanese American man] (ddr-csujad-5-27)

Photographed is a Japanese American man. On the backside, the date, "Jan. __, 1943," is recorded. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_05_012

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img [Japanese Americans women] (ddr-csujad-5-31)

A photograph of two Japanese American women. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_05_016

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img [Japanese American women, car] (ddr-csujad-5-52)

A color negative. Photographed are two Japanese American women standing in front of a car. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_06_006

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-52/

doc Letters from Masao Okine to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, December 23, 1945 (ddr-csujad-5-185)

Contains one envelope, two letters written by Masao Okine to his parents, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine, one note, and one Japanese yen bill. All are enclosed in the same envelope and mailed by Masao Okine from Japan where he is stationed as a Nisei soldier. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-185/

img [Japanese American women, car] (ddr-csujad-5-54)

A color negative. Photographed is a Japanese American woman siting in a car. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_06_008

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-54/

img Lowell School 2nd and 3rd grades (ddr-csujad-5-326)

A photograph of Lowell Elementary School 2nd and 3rd graders taken on March 17, 1941. Includes Dorothy Ai Okine. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 7. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_08_007_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-326/

img Mr. and Mrs. Masao Okine [wedding photograph] (ddr-csujad-5-337)

A wedding photograph of Masao and Ayame May Okine with the Okine and Tanimoto family members. The wedding is held in the Rohwer incarceration camp while they are incarcerated. The handwritten notes on the backside read: "Mr. and Mrs. Masao Okine, Nov. 11, 1944." A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 10. See …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-337/

img [Okines' relatives, chrysanthemum flowers] (ddr-csujad-5-60)

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_014

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-60/

doc Letter from Ayame [Okine] to Mr. and Mrs. Okine, January 6, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-117)

A new year's greeting letter from Ayame Okine in Bartlett, Illinois, to her parents-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okines in Hawthorne, California. This letter is mailed from Fred S. Tange's place where Ayame stays. In the letter, she appreciates the monetary gift from her parents-in-law while she feels ashamed to have them to still worry about her …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-117/

doc Letter from Masao Okine to Mr. and Mrs. Okine, June 10, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-148)

A letter from Masao Okine to his parents, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. Masao Okine writes from Japan where he is stationed as a US Army soldier. This letter is mailed via San Francisco by the U.S. Army Postal Service. The letter includes updates, informing of the arrival of his parents' four letters written on May 20, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-148/

Makoto Okine (ddr-csujad-5-22)

A photograph of Makoto Okine in the US Military uniform. The photograph is addressing his parents, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine and signed from Makoto Okine. It is taken by American Red Cross Photography Shop in Livorno, Italy, where Makoto is stationed as a US Army soldier. The note on the backside records the arrival of the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-22/

doc Masao's check application number (ddr-csujad-5-83)

Notes probably written by Seiichi Okine recording the military family allowance application number. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_21_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-83/

img [Okine family] (ddr-csujad-5-316)

Photographed are Makoto at age 20, Hatsuno Hotty at age 17, Dorothy Ai at age 9, Seiichi at age 63, Tomeyo at age 55, and Masao at age 21 standing in front of their car which was purchased before the forced removal and incarceration. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 4. See …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-316/

doc Letter from Hotty Befu to Mr. Masao Okine, November 20, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-175)

A letter from Hatsuno Hotty Befu to her brother Masao Okine. She talks about her friend, Mary Hidaka, and her family in Boyle Heights, California. She also writes about her plan during the holiday seasons. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_20_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-175/

doc Letter from Ayame Okine to Mr. and Mrs. Okine, December 13, 1945 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-112)

Ayame Okine writes from Bartlett, Illinois, to her parents-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine in Hawthorne, California. She states that she is glad to hear that they have returned to California safely and would be able to spend winter holidays at home. She also describes the Japanese community in Chicago, making mochi for new year's day. The …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-112/

doc Letter from H. N. Gilbert, Brigadier General, United States Army Director to Masao Okine, May 3, 1945 (ddr-csujad-5-78)

An official letter from Office of Dependency Benefits of the U.S. Army Service Forces, Office of the Fiscal Director. It requests the documentary evidence to support the application for family allowance. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_17_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-78/

[Photograph of the Okine family] (ddr-csujad-5-320)

Photographed are Makoto, Hatsuno Hotty, Seiichi, Masao, Dorothy Ai, and Tomeyo Okine standing in front of their car which was purchased before the forced removal and incarceration. The handwritten notes on the backside read: Taken by [Jokichi] Yamanaka on June 28, 1941 [in Japanese]. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 5. See …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-320/

[Seiichi Okine, chrysanthemum flowers] (ddr-csujad-5-42)

A photograph of Japanese and Japanese Americans taken in the chrysanthemum flower field. Stamped on the backside: Kodacolor print made by Eastman Kodak Company, T.M. Regis. U.S. Pat. Off., week of Nov. 5, 1951. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_05_027

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

doc Letter from Masao Okine to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, May 19, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-186)

A letter from Masao Okine to his parents, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. He writes from Japan where he is stationed as a Nisei solder. The letter is mailed via San Francisco by the U. S. Army Postal Service. In the letter, he informs that he has received letters from his sister, Hatsuno, his wife, Ayame, and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-186/

img [Japanese American man] (ddr-csujad-5-28)

Photographed is a Japanese American man. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_05_013

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-28/