Community activities

Japanese Americans of the pre-World War II era, urban and rural dwellers alike, lived in tight-knit communities bound together by a wide variety of shared associations and institutions. In an era marked by pronounced anti-Asian racism, Japanese Americans in cities tended to live in segregated ghettoes. While discrimination was the reason for isolated Japanese American neighborhoods, the well-organized and tight-knit community provided a rich social and cultural foundation for the Japanese immigrants and their children.

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img Group of men in suits and military uniforms (ddr-densho-395-104)

A group of men in suits and military uniforms pose below a sign with Japanese text. Seiso Bitow fourth from left, second row.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-104/

img Group photograph at a banquet table (ddr-densho-395-96)

A group of men, women, and children pose next to a banquet table lined with meals. Seiso Bitow is standing near the back, second from the left.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-96/

doc Bitow photograph album (ddr-densho-395-1)

A collection of 111 photographs of community events and family portraits from the Bitow and Maeda families.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-1/

img Attendees fill a banquet hall (ddr-densho-395-100)

Attendees crowd into a large room decorated with American and Japanese flags and lined with banquet tables. Accompanying materials indicate that the venue is "possibly Nippon Kan Theater" but is more likely Washington Hall.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-100/

img Group of young men (ddr-densho-395-31)

A large group of young men pose for a photograph outside of a building. An attached note indicates that Leonard Masahiko Bitow is in the photograph.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-31/

img Group photograph (ddr-densho-395-32)

A group of men, women, and children pose on a grassy lawn. Some of the men are wearing matching hats. Seiso Bitow in on the front row, eighth from the right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-32/

img Group photograph at a dinner (ddr-densho-395-33)

Men and women, with ribbons pinned to their lapels, stand behind banquet tables. Seiso Bitow is on the back row, second from the right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-33/

img Group of men outside the Japanese Cultural Community Center (ddr-densho-395-105)

A group of men in suits pose for a photograph outside the Japanese Cultural Community Center of Washington. Seiso Bitow is standing on the second row, first from the right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-105/

img Group photograph on Grant and 5th (ddr-densho-395-60)

Group photograph outside a church, possibly Spokane Methodist Church, on the corner of Grant Street and 5th Avenue. The group is primarily women in winter coats with ribbons pinned to their lapels. Seiso Bitow is possibly standing on the second row, second from the right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-60/

img Kimiko and Seiso Bitow dine at a table (ddr-densho-395-93)

Kimiko passes a dish while seated next to Seiso, possibly at a wedding reception.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-93/

img Seiso Bitow stands near a table (ddr-densho-395-92)

Seiso Bitow stands near a table in a crowded room, possibly about to give a speech at a wedding.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-92/

img Attendees fill a banquet hall (ddr-densho-395-86)

Attendees crowd into a large room lined with banquet tables. On a stage, large American and Japanese flags are displayed side by side. Accompanying materials indicate that the venue is "possibly Nippon Kan Theater" but it is more likely Washington Hall.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-395-86/

img Photo album (ddr-densho-326-371)

Photos of Matsu Sakagami, friends and baseball teammates travelling in Washington, Oregon and California, Buddhist Community events.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-326-371/

img Photo Album (ddr-densho-326-72)

Photos of Matsu Sakagami and baseball team on trip to Japan, sailing from Vancouver. Including photos of family members in Japan and photos taken aboard ship.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-326-72/

img Hands bound behind the back (ddr-densho-348-54)

Picture of 8 men in an open field struggling with their hands bound behind their backs. The man on the far right takes off running

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-348-54/

img Group photograph at the Bellevue Community Center Dedication (ddr-densho-347-1)

The Bellevue Community Center was located at NE 8th Street, just north of the current Bellevue Square Mall.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-347-1/

img Digging for clams (ddr-densho-348-41)

Photograph of what appears to be a group of people off in the distance digging for clams.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-348-41/

img Men in a race (ddr-densho-348-49)

Picture of what appears to be a race in progress. Four men in the race run across a field while a crowd of onlookers watch

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-348-49/

img Group of people in front of tree (ddr-densho-402-19)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-402-19/

img Bridge over greenery (ddr-densho-404-51)

View of a bridge over a roped off area filled with greenery. A figure walks on a rock path in the background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-404-51/

img Auditorium with a stage and basketball court (ddr-densho-404-182)

An auditorium with a stage and basketball court. The mezzanine level is decorated with streamers. Written on photograph: 30.743 - GYM - 1936-37 - HARRINGTON, WASH.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-404-182/