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.

Community activities (1956)

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1956 items
Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 34 (August 18, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-62)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 34 (August 18, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-62)
Selected article titles: "Back Kellogg Pact, Cancel War Debts: Urge Socialists" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Manchuria Essential to Japan as First Line National Defense, Also to Safeguard China's Integrity" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 48 (November 24, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-76)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 48 (November 24, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-76)
Selected article titles: "Official Message Read by Emperor is Now Given Out" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "J.S.C. to President Plays on Friday" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 553 (August 20, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-588)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 553 (August 20, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-588)
Selected article titles: "China-Japan Give Views" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Candidates File; Registration to Close Next Week" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 690 (April 5, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-725)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 690 (April 5, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-725)
Selected article titles: "Japanese Trade with U.S. Slumps" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Courier Baseball" (p. 3), "Two Teams Begin Chapter's Quest for Membership" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 563 (October 29, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-598)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 563 (October 29, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-598)
Selected article titles: "Folks Live Safely as Japan Rule" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Chapter Meeting Gets An Outline on Nov. 8 Ballot" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 243 (ddr-densho-96-275)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 243 (ddr-densho-96-275)
Selected article titles: "Big Mardi Gras as Fete Finale Slated Tonight" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 693 (April 26, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-728)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 693 (April 26, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-728)
Selected article titles: "Pact May Appease Japan and Russia" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Young Buddhist Convention Opens in Seattle with Good Attendance" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 657 (August 17, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-692)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 657 (August 17, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-692)
Selected article titles: "Hospitality Waits Confab Delegates" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Seattle Netters to Play for Annual Kumagai Trophy" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Now Seeking 100 Confab Boosters" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 121 (April 19, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-151)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 121 (April 19, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-151)
Selected article titles: "Three-Power Pact Forms Basis for Arms Reductions" (p. 1), "Last Inning Rally Gives Close Tilt to Waseda Nine" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Girls' Club Will Hold Declamation Meet Next" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 236 (ddr-densho-96-268)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 236 (ddr-densho-96-268)
Selected article titles: "Oriental Issues Slated on Bill for Big Confab" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 435 (May 16, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-470)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 435 (May 16, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-470)
Selected article titles: "U.S.-Nippon Amity is Key, Says Arita" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 185 (July 11, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-216)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 185 (July 11, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-216)
Selected article titles: "Politeness Helps Visitor to Enjoy Nippon's Wonders" (p. 1), "Courier Baseball League Plans Big Banquet, July 20" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 580 (February 25, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-615)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 580 (February 25, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-615)
Selected article titles: "Leaders Inducted by Five Chapters" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Bazaar Planned by JACL to Help in Welfare Work" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 229 (ddr-densho-96-261)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 229 (ddr-densho-96-261)
Selected article titles: "Citizen's League Forms Program for Funds Drive" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 724 (November 28, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-759)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 724 (November 28, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-759)
Selected article titles: "Asserts Japanese Lacking War News" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Roosevelt Bases Final Action on Japanese Fealty" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 220 (ddr-densho-96-252)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 220 (ddr-densho-96-252)
Selected article titles: "Japan Asia's Only Stabilizing Force, Declares Holden" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 15, No. 744 (April 17, 1942) (ddr-densho-96-779)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 15, No. 744 (April 17, 1942) (ddr-densho-96-779)
Selected article titles: "Big Progressive Evacuation Plan Favors Farmers" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Filipinos Active Over Land Deals" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 169 (March 21, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-200)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 169 (March 21, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-200)
Selected article titles: "Premier Appears Tired, May Resign; Government Upset" (p. 1), "W W. G., Bellevue to Play Title Game" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Open House Set by Girls Club" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 329 (May 5, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-363)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 329 (May 5, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-363)
Selected article titles: "Citizens Clear Way for Final Conclave Drive" (p. 1), "Komon Cup Match Set May 13; Local Lads Beat Tacoma" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 719 (October 24, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-754)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 719 (October 24, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-754)
Selected article titles: "Present Charges on Discrimination" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Great Parade of Ships Will Mark Annual Navy Day" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 172 (April 11, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-203)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 172 (April 11, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-203)
Selected article titles: "Pan-Pacific Union Desires Official Recognition Soon" (p. 1), "Lotus Jrs. Trim Pike A.C. Outfit in Overtime' Tilt" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Kenshu Wanifuchi Will Be Honored at Church Show" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 298 (September 23, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-331)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 298 (September 23, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-331)
Selected article titles: "Horst Refutes McClatchy View on Japan Quota" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 341 (July 28, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-375)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 341 (July 28, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-375)
Selected article titles: "Registration by Voters is Urged for Big Election" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 66 (March 30, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-95)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 66 (March 30, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-95)
Selected article titles: "Plans Are Made by San Francisco for Convention" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Taiyos to Offer Feature Acts on Coming Program" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 503 (September 4, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-538)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 503 (September 4, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-538)
Selected article titles: "Nipponese Side of Hostilities Given" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
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