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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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Ryo Tsai Draft Narrative re: Origin of NKHA Exhibit (ddr-densho-446-448)
doc Ryo Tsai Draft Narrative re: Origin of NKHA Exhibit (ddr-densho-446-448)
Ryo Tsai explained how the Nippon Kan Heritage Association (NKHA) Exhibit was conceived and implemented. It was shown at Nippon Kan on Mar 17, 1985 and later at the Seattle Public Library.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-448/
Group Photo of Ryo with Uncle's family (ddr-densho-446-430)
img Group Photo of Ryo with Uncle's family (ddr-densho-446-430)
Ryo lived with her Uncle's (Kennoshin Fujiwara) family while attending Keisen. (circa 1940 or 1941)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-430/
Letter from Stephen L. Weber to Bilin Tsai (ddr-densho-446-365)
doc Letter from Stephen L. Weber to Bilin Tsai (ddr-densho-446-365)
Follow-up letter on Nisei Honorary Degree
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-365/
Carbon copy letter from Ai Chih Tsai to J.Y. Lai (ddr-densho-446-414)
doc Carbon copy letter from Ai Chih Tsai to J.Y. Lai (ddr-densho-446-414)
Responding to Mr. Lai's letter about the history of Christians in Taiwan. (3 pages)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-414/
Program for Nisei Honorary Degree Ceremony (ddr-densho-446-362)
doc Program for Nisei Honorary Degree Ceremony (ddr-densho-446-362)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-362/
Point Loma High School Commencement Program 1939 (ddr-densho-446-425)
doc Point Loma High School Commencement Program 1939 (ddr-densho-446-425)
Ryo Morikawa's graduation program. She was one of the few Nisei in her class of 144 student.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-425/
Pages from San Diego State University yearbook (ddr-densho-446-366)
doc Pages from San Diego State University yearbook (ddr-densho-446-366)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-366/
Keisen 50th Anniversary Brochure (ddr-densho-446-433)
doc Keisen 50th Anniversary Brochure (ddr-densho-446-433)
Ryo is in the 1941 Picture of Nisei Graduates, second row, third from left on Page 4. She had another year of study to graduate but decided to leave Japan in June 1941 for fear of being stranded there if war broke out. (1979)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-433/
You're Invited...Nisei Honorary Degree Luncheon & Ceremony (ddr-densho-446-360)
doc You're Invited...Nisei Honorary Degree Luncheon & Ceremony (ddr-densho-446-360)
Invitation to attend the California Nisei Luncheon and Ceremony Honoring students affected by Executive Order 9066
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-360/
Bride and Groom Photo (ddr-densho-446-388)
img Bride and Groom Photo (ddr-densho-446-388)
Wedding photo of Ai Chih and Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-388/
Group Photo of wedding reception (ddr-densho-446-391)
img Group Photo of wedding reception (ddr-densho-446-391)
People in photo identified by Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai on back and included Harry Shigeta who exchanged letters with Ai Chih Tsai.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-391/
Group Photo with Ryo aboard TSS Yawata Maru (ddr-densho-446-431)
img Group Photo with Ryo aboard TSS Yawata Maru (ddr-densho-446-431)
Passengers and crew of last ship to leave Yokohama for the US before the war. (June 1941)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-431/
Girl Scout Membership Card (ddr-densho-446-354)
doc Girl Scout Membership Card (ddr-densho-446-354)
Ryo Morikawa's Girl Scout membership card
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-354/
Oral Memoirs of Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-94)
doc Oral Memoirs of Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-94)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-94/
Nonfiction manuscript:
doc Nonfiction manuscript: "Road to Freedom" with submission letter and rejection letter (ddr-densho-468-158)
Manuscript of nonfiction narrative describing experience as Japanese-American seeking student leave from World War II incarceration. The manuscript incorporates letters to various college admission staff. Page one is a submission letter to the Yale Review. Page two is a rejection slip.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-158/
Draft:
doc Draft: "I am not a typical Nisei" (ddr-densho-468-179)
Draft of essay or diary entry with thoughts on identity, race, deculturalization, and friendship
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-179/
Notes for didactic novel
doc Notes for didactic novel "Johnny Obata" (ddr-densho-468-76)
Sketches of ideas for novel involving Johnny Obata character from ddr-densho-468-75. Author comments on his relationship to Nisei group and expresses concern for Nisei individuals (but not the group as a whole).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-76/
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (ddr-densho-446-451)
doc Seattle Post-Intelligencer (ddr-densho-446-451)
Selected articles: Seattle woman's saga captured in photo (p.1-2); Club Asia (p. 2)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-451/
SDSU NewsCenter: CSU Seeks to honor WWII internees (ddr-densho-446-367)
doc SDSU NewsCenter: CSU Seeks to honor WWII internees (ddr-densho-446-367)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-367/
Third Annual Oregon Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance (ddr-one-1-118)
img Third Annual Oregon Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance (ddr-one-1-118)
Black and white photographic negative of unidentified couples dancing at the Third Annual Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance at McElroy's Ballroom in Portland, Oregon. To the far right in front of the stage in black heels and light color skirt and jacket is Kathleen Sasaki dancing with an unidentified man.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-118/
Frank in cabin window (ddr-one-1-571)
img Frank in cabin window (ddr-one-1-571)
Black and white photographic negative of Frank Hirahara leaning out a log cabin window.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-571/
Lotus Bazaar (ddr-one-1-595)
img Lotus Bazaar (ddr-one-1-595)
Black and white photographic negative of nine unidentified Japanese Americans standing around a game booth at the Annual Lotus Bazaar. One girl is throwing something.Black and white photographic negative of nine unidentified Japanese Americans standing around a game booth at the Annual Lotus Bazaar. One girl is throwing something.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-595/
Sitting on a Wall (ddr-one-1-646)
img Sitting on a Wall (ddr-one-1-646)
Black and white photographic negative of an unidentified Nisei man sitting on a wall in front of a parked car at the Oregon Coast. For original print please see ONLC 4874 (ddr-one-1-645)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-646/
Young Buddhist League Convention Court and Queen (ddr-one-1-26)
img Young Buddhist League Convention Court and Queen (ddr-one-1-26)
Black and white photographic print of the Fourth Annual Northwest Young Buddhist League's Convection Court and Queen. Left to Right: Mae (Okazaki) Sasaki of Tacoma, Washington; Margaret Tomoguchi of Seattle, Washington; Mary (Nakata) Fujii of Portland, Oregon (Queen); Sumi (Hashimoto) Kurokawa, and Takako Nitta of Spokane, Washington. This photograph was found in Frank Hirahara's memorabilia of …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-26/
Reed College (ddr-one-1-359)
img Reed College (ddr-one-1-359)
Black and white photographic negative of Ayame Ogimi and her brother Carlos Ogimi staring at a large document or drawing on a table in front of them. This photograph was taken at Reed College where Ayame and Carlos were both students. Original print ONLC 3175 (ddr-one-1-357).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-359/
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