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 Photograph of Suzuki family at 1928 Sacramento State Fair (ddr-csujad-55-2651)

Photograph of Suzuki family at Sacramento State Fair 1928 in brown photo album. See also sac_jaac_2814. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2815

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2651/

img Yoneo Suzuki at store (ddr-csujad-55-2665)

One black and white photograph of Yoneo Suzuki at Store in brown photo album. See also sac_jaac_2827. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2829

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2665/

doc From camp to college (ddr-csujad-55-365)

Pamphlet on the formation and activities of the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council, military regulations for students, colleges accepting Nisei, financial aid, and closure of the camps. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0367

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-365/

img Japanese American woman and child (ddr-csujad-55-2279)

Black and white photograph depicting a Japanese American woman playing with a child in a wagon. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2384

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2279/

img Photographs of Suzuki Family members at Sacramento State Fair (ddr-csujad-55-2667)

One page of three photographs of Suzuki Family members at Sacramento State Fair in red photo album. See also sac_jaac_2832 through sac_jaac_2833. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2831

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2667/

img Japanese American woman (ddr-csujad-55-2294)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American woman seated near a pond. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2399

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2294/

img Women on the street (ddr-csujad-55-2275)

Black and white photograph of three women on the street. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2380

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2275/

img Japanese American woman (ddr-csujad-55-2287)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American woman seated outside in a backyard. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2392

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2287/

img Japanese American woman (ddr-csujad-55-2288)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American woman standing outside of a house. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2393

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2288/

img Photograph of Suzuki family members at 1928 Sacramento State Fair (ddr-csujad-55-2653)

One black and white photograph of Suzuki family members rowing boat at 1928 Sacramento State Fair in brown photo album. See also sac_jaac_2814. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2817

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2653/

img 1937 January class (ddr-csujad-55-2265)

Black and white portrait photograph of a group of young women. Most names on verso are cut off, legible names include: Garfunkle, Gloria Barros, Shizuko Koyama, Dorothy Murakami, and Sachiko Higoshi. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2369

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2265/

doc United we stand (ddr-csujad-55-2466)

Bulletin including news clippings, quotes, and propaganda regarding the efforts of Nisei in the military during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2572

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2466/

img Japanese American serviceman and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2297)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American serviceman and woman standing in a park. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2402

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2297/

doc Nisei in the war against Japan (ddr-csujad-55-330)

Collection of reprinted newspaper articles on Nisei serving in the armed forces in the war against Japan. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0332

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-330/

img Photographs of Karl Nagata, Yoneo Suzuki, and Lincoln at West Fresno Drug Company (ddr-csujad-55-2661)

One photo album page of three photographs of Karl Nagata, Yoneo Suzuki, and Lincoln at West Fresno Drug Company. See also sac_jaac_2822 through sac_jaac_2824. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2825

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2661/

doc Tule Lake interlude (ddr-csujad-55-368)

Pamphlet commemorating the first anniversary of Tule Lake incarceration camp. Includes articles on "various aspects of evacuee life as experienced by the nisei" during 1942-1943. Includes essays, poetry, and illustrations by incarcerees, primarily covering daily life at Tule Lake incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0370

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-368/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, November 23, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-323)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on "cooperation between Issei and Nisei" and civil rights issues. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0325

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-323/

img Photograph of Suzuki family member at 1928 Sacramento State Fair (ddr-csujad-55-2652)

One black and white photograph of Suzuki family member rowing boat at 1928 Sacramento State Fair in brown photo album. See also sac_jaac_2814. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2816

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2652/

img Photographs of Yoneo Suzuki in Sacramento, California (ddr-csujad-55-2672)

Three photographs from brown photograph album of Yoneo Suzuki in Sacramento, California. One photograph is entitled, "Jap Alley." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2836

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2672/

img Yoneo Suzuki (ddr-csujad-55-2666)

One photograph of Yoneo Suzuki in last page of brown photo album. Written on the photograph is: To my dearest friend Karl Nagata, Yoneo Suzuki. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2830

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2666/

doc Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waegell, February 26, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2559)

Postcard from a Japanese American Nisei to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waegell regarding the fact that he is waiting for the Challenger to take him to Salt Lake City so he can buy a ticket to NYC. He is taking the middle route to St. Louis, Chicago, NY. See this object in the California State Universities …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2559/

img Japanese American serviceman and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2300)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese serviceman and woman standing in front of a city building. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2405

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2300/

doc Program for America (ddr-csujad-55-1826)

Published by 6th and 7th Senior Core, Poston High School. Essay and prose on topics relating to children and youth including health, education, housing, family, leisure, liquor, juvenile delinquency, natural resources, labor vs. capital, unemployment, youth, old age, free press, and war. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1829

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1826/

doc Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waegell, February 26, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2560)

Postcard from a Japanese American Nisei to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waegell regarding the fact that he landed at Chicago Illinois about 2 p.m. He is staying in Chicago for a few days and then going to New York City. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2668

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2560/

img Rolla (ddr-csujad-55-2285)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American woman, seated. Verso reads: Rolla 21 years. Title from caption on verso. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2390

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2285/