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 photo from conference, left side (ddr-densho-341-30)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-341-30/

img DJ (ddr-one-1-651)

Black and white photographic negative of three Nisei behind a table acting as DJs. The sign on the table reads "Buzz Record Sh, Request 5 ¢." From left to right: Betty Nakashimada, Rupert Fujii, and Aki (Shiraishi) Dong. Standing front of the table looking at his hands is Henry Matsunaga.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-651/

img Walter Matsuoka and a companion stand in profile (ddr-densho-390-57)

Walter and a companion, dressed in blue jeans, stand looking off camera and smiling.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-57/

img Walter Matsuoka and two companions jokingly pose in a Walla Walla Jail mock up (ddr-densho-390-70)

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-390-70/

img [Kawase family] (ddr-csujad-56-251)

Kawase family members in May 1997. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-03-060

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-56-251/

img Hop on the truck (ddr-csujad-56-136)

Family photo of the Kameokas in the back of a truck in front of a train. Photo provided by Tak Kameoka. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-02-003

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-56-136/

img [Group portrait of the Kawase family] (ddr-csujad-56-254)

Portrait of the Kawase family with Great Grandma Holly in the middle. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-03-063

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-56-254/

img [Women in the lab] (ddr-csujad-56-138)

Five women working in a lab. Photo provided by Tak Kameoka. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-02-005

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-56-138/

img [Surgery] (ddr-csujad-56-137)

Surgical procedure in progress. Photo provided by Tak Kameoka. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-02-004

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-56-137/

img [Kawase family photo] (ddr-csujad-56-248)

Portrait of the Kawase family. Appears to be before World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-03-057

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-56-248/

img [Kawase family, onion fields] (ddr-csujad-56-256)

Members of the Kawase family work in their onion field. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-03-065

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-56-256/

img Hold your breath! (ddr-csujad-56-139)

Photo of x-ray technician and x-ray machine. Photo provided by Tak Kameoka. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-02-006

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-56-139/

img [Kawase family photo] (ddr-csujad-56-250)

Portrait of the Kawase family in color. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-03-059

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-56-250/

img [50th anniversary reunion] (ddr-csujad-56-246)

50th anniversary reunion of incarcerees from Camp Amache are featured in this color photo. [Haruo kawase] See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nbea08-03-055

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-56-246/

img World Friendship Group (ddr-csujad-29-22)

Photograph of Sakaye Shigekawa with the World Friendship Group. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 2490_P16

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-22/

img Commemorating Seytsu Takahashi's 45 year anniversary as Archbishop of Shingon Buddhist Mission (ddr-csujad-29-15)

Postcard photo commemorating Seytsu Takahashi's 45 year anniversary as Archbishop of Shingon Buddhist Mission. Oral history interview transcript and audio are found in items: csufccop_jaoh_0027 and csufccop_jaoh_0029. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 1616_P01

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-15/

doc An Oral History with Mitsuo Nitta (ddr-csujad-29-4)

Oral history with Nisei farmer/businessman from pioneering Orange County, California family gives prewar biographical information with emphasis on Japanese Americans in Orange County. Discusses World War II forced removal, experiences in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the role of the Japanese American Citizens League before and after World War II. This oral history was conducted …

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-4/

doc Administrative circular (War Relocation Authority), no. 1 (1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1719)

Report on the structure and operation of the Community Activities Division including an organizational chart, scope, organizational structure, and relation to community councils. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1721

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1719/

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

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

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.

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