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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Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 616 (November 4, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-651)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 616 (November 4, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-651)
Selected article titles: "Vegetable Group Will Rebuild Soil" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Chapter Benefit Opening Tonight to Draw Throngs" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 163 (February 7, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-194)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 163 (February 7, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-194)
Selected article titles: "Seiyukai Too Weak to Oppose Policy of Minsei Cabinet" (p. 1), "Dads Cop Upset From Weakened Vagabonds in 'A'" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Music and Drama to Rule as Taiyo Bill Year's Shiba" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 276 (April 22, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-309)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 276 (April 22, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-309)
Selected article titles: "Matsuoka Says U.S. Opinions Sound on Far East Situation" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 475 (February 20, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-510)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 475 (February 20, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-510)
Selected article titles: "Japan's Economic Expansion Shown" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 577 (February 4, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-612)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 577 (February 4, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-612)
Selected article titles: "League Topic Set at San Francisco" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Advance Session Offers Welcome to All Students" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 607 (September 2, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-642)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 607 (September 2, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-642)
Selected article titles: "Gen. Abe Chosen for Japan's New Premier" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Last Late Plans on Tacoma Meet" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 151 (November 15, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-181)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 151 (November 15, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-181)
Selected article titles: "Premier of Japan Shot by Assassin, Likely to Recover" (p. 1), "Japanese, Rainier Teams to Battle for First Victory" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Carnival Booths to Display Goods from 7 Tonight" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 342 (August 4, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-376)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 342 (August 4, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-376)
Selected article titles: "Deans Moot Opportunities Open to U.S.-Born in Japan; Students Cover Topics of World Import" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 663 (September 28, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-698)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 663 (September 28, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-698)
Selected article titles: "Information for People Affected by Conscription" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Famous Educator Urges Students to be Good Citizens" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 356 (November 10, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-390)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 356 (November 10, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-390)
Selected article titles: "Education Move in Japan Shows Definite Results" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 521 (January 8, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-556)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 521 (January 8, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-556)
Selected article titles: "Public Resuming Orderly Ways in Sector of Peking" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Young Japanese Plan Service at First Methodist" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 111 (February 8, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-141)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 111 (February 8, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-141)
Selected article titles: "Naval Conference Forging Ahead on Major Problems" (p. 1), "Lotus Srs. Upset Dope by Downing Takahashi Squad" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Varied Numbers Set for Epworth League Program" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 527 (February 19, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-562)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 527 (February 19, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-562)
Selected article titles: "No. Calif. Council Begins 1938 Work" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Pres. Nishimura Takes Charge of Seattle Chapter" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 510 (October 23, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-545)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 510 (October 23, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-545)
Selected article titles: "Assimilation of Races in United States is Urged" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 81 (July 13, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-110)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 81 (July 13, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-110)
Selected article titles: "Hamaguchi Faces Large Opposition in Japanese Diet" (p. 1), "Courier All Stars Will Play Hi-Line in Contest Sunday" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Church Federation Sponsors Classes at Whidbey Island" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 133 (July 12, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-163)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 133 (July 12, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-163)
Selected article titles: "British Admiral Knocks Singapore Base as Useless" (p. 1), "Errors Marr Tilt as Yakima Trims Champion Ginseis" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Travellers [sic] Find East, West Meet in Modern Takio" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 523 (January 22, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-558)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 523 (January 22, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-558)
Selected article titles: "Wage Gain Helps Japan's Welfare" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Nishimura Made Leader for JACL Seattle Chapter" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 335 (June 16, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-369)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 335 (June 16, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-369)
Selected article titles: "2 Articles Reprinted to Clear Misunderstanding on Viewpoints" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 264 (January 28, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-297)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 264 (January 28, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-297)
Selected article titles: "Finance Leader Asserts Budget Crisis Will End" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 203 (November 14, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-234)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 203 (November 14, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-234)
Selected article titles: "10,000 New Shares Issued This Week to Raise $250,000" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 275 (April 15, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-308)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 275 (April 15, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-308)
Selected article titles: "Education Plan to Come Up at Civic Gathering" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 602 (July 29, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-637)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 602 (July 29, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-637)
Selected article titles: "Gov. Olson Blasts Anti-Relief Bill" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Chapters Set to Stage Big Picnic at Beach Sunday" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 560 (October 8, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-595)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 560 (October 8, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-595)
Selected article titles: "Noted Old Peking Starts Life Anew" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Chairman Called to Ponder Plans of Youth Session" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 316 (February 3, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-350)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 316 (February 3, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-350)
Selected article titles: "New N.W. Board Meeting Tonight with Old Body" (p. 1), "Hang-overs" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 187 (July 25, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-218)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 187 (July 25, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-218)
Selected article titles: "Nanking Seeks to Get Canton Help Against Japanese" (p. 1), "Baseball Steered to Popularity by Honesty, Says Dug" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
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