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 (ddr-csujad-55-2293)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American woman standing outside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2398

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2293/

doc Japanese American student relocation: an American challenge (ddr-csujad-55-366)

Pamphlet covering the work and goals of the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council. Includes roster of council members. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0368

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-366/

img Photographs of Suzuki family (ddr-csujad-55-2648)

Six black and white photographs of Suzuki family women in brown photograph album with house on cover. See also sac_jaac_2813. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2812

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2648/

doc Your job and mine (ddr-csujad-55-1909)

Speech given by Sadame Kageta at the commencement ceremony for Tri-State High School, Tule Lake, covering the challenges and responsibilities facing Nisei. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1912

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1909/

img Japanese American woman (ddr-csujad-55-2298)

Hand-colored photograph of a Japanese American woman standing in a park. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2403

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2298/

img Photograph of Suzuki family member at Sacramento State Fair (ddr-csujad-55-2669)

Photograph of Suzuki family member at Sacramento State Fair. See also sac_jaac_2831. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2833

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2669/

img Japanese American serviceman and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2284)

Black and white photograph depicting a Japanese American serviceman and woman. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2389

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2284/

img Japanese American woman (ddr-csujad-55-2295)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American woman seated. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2400

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2295/

doc Letter from Thomas Shuzo Yamamoto to Mr. Henri Waegell, May 20, 1947 (ddr-csujad-55-2314)

Correspondence from Tom Yamamoto [= Thomas Shuzo Yamamoto] to Henri Waegell regarding Yamamoto's personal information, future education plans, current politics in the San Francisco bay area. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2420

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2314/

img Photograph of Yoneo Suzuki at West Side Garage (ddr-csujad-55-2656)

One black and white photograph of Yoneo Suzuki at West Side Garage in brown photo album. See also sac_jaac_2821. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2820

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2656/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, special session, February 17, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-423)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on "loyalty questionnaire" and Nisei. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0425

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-423/

img Japanese American individuals in a park (ddr-csujad-55-2274)

Black and white photograph depicting two Japanese American individuals in a park. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2379

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2274/

img Photograph of Lincoln at West Fresno Drug Company (ddr-csujad-55-2660)

Photograph of Lincoln at West Fresno Drug Company in brown photo album. See also sac_jaac_2825. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2824

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2660/

img Japanese American serviceman and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2301)

Black and white photograph of two Nisei servicemen and woman standing in front of a city building. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2406

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2301/

img Women in winter (ddr-csujad-55-2278)

Black and white photograph depicting two women in front of a church in winter. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2383

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2278/

doc Dealing with Japanese-Americans (ddr-csujad-55-1641)

Report by John F. Embree, Documents Section, Office of Reports, regarding cultural values of Nisei and Issei and incarceree attitudes towards authority, employment, incarceration, and the war. See also sac_jaac_1651. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1643

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1641/

img Photographs of Yoneo Suzuki at store (ddr-csujad-55-2663)

One page of brown photo album with two photographs of Yoneo Suzuki at store. See also sac_jaac_2828 and sac_jaac_2829. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2827

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2663/

img Photograph of Yoneo Suzuki at store (ddr-csujad-55-2662)

One black and white photograph of Yoneo Suzuki at store in brown photo album. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2826

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2662/

img Japanese American serviceman (ddr-csujad-55-2281)

Black and white photograph depicting a Japanese American serviceman kneeling in a park. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2386

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2281/

img Photograph of Yoneo Suzuki in front of a pharmacy store (ddr-csujad-55-2673)

Black and white photograph from ornate brown photo album of Yoneo Suzuki in front of a pharmacy store. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2837

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2673/

img Photograph of Suzuki family member at Sacramento State Fair (ddr-csujad-55-2670)

Photograph of Suzuki family member at Sacramento State Fair. See also sac_jaac_2831. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2834

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2670/

img Japanese American men and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2299)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American woman and two Japanese American men standing in a neighborhood. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2404

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2299/

img Photographs of Suzuki family at 1928 Sacramento State Fair (ddr-csujad-55-2650)

Four black and white photographs of Suzuki family at 1928 Sacramento State Fair in brown photo album. See also sac_jaac_2815 through sac_jaac_2818. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2814

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2650/

img Japanese American serviceman (ddr-csujad-55-2303)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American serviceman. From scrapbook page titled: The Kay Ryugos, Missouri. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2408

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2303/

doc Commencement speech (ddr-csujad-55-1910)

Speech given by Jiro Enomoto at the commencement ceremony for Tri-State High School, Tule Lake, covering the challenges and responsibilities facing Nisei. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1913

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1910/