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
(1964)
1964 items
1964 items
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Crossroads Vol. IV, No. 17 (September 21, 1951) (ddr-densho-507-2)
Selected article titles: “Just Browsing” (p. 2), “Profile” (p. 3), “Society” (p. 4), “Social Silhouettes” (p. 5), “Club Notes” (p. 6), “Church Notices” (p. 6), “Sports” (p. 7), “Professional Directory” (p. 8)
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Crossroads Vol. V, No. 16 (September 12, 1952) (ddr-densho-507-3)
Selected article titles: “One Issei’s Opinion” (p. 2, 8), “Th Nisei Seek Election” (p. 3), “Society” (p. 4), “Club Notes” (p. 6), “Church Notices” (p. 6), “Sports” (p. 7), “Professional Directory” (p. 8)
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Certificate from State of Hawaii House of Representatives (ddr-densho-422-410)
Presented to Henri and Tomoye Takahashi in honor of the dedication of a mural and opening of the Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Nisei Community Hall in San Francisco
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Two Japanese American men on stoop (ddr-densho-255-152)
Two unidentified Japanese American men sitting on a stoop in front of a doorway.
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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 …
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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
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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
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Certificate of Service (ddr-ohs-1-47)
Certificate awarded to Miyuki Yabe by Virgil Junior High School.
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Kentsu's Chronology (ddr-ohs-1-65)
Genealogy of the Yabe family who were originally from Okinawa and immigrated to California during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Four women standing with a car (ddr-densho-353-200)
Captioned: "Four ladies dressed for a Sunday drive."
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A group gathered behind a table (ddr-densho-353-314)
The farewell banquet for the Rev. Yuzuru Yamaka at the Japanese Methodist Church.
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Groundbreaking event for the Japanese Language School (ddr-densho-353-288)
The school would be located on Weller Street.
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Invitation from Joe Medeiros (ddr-densho-433-471)
An invitation from Joe Medeiros to organize a dinner for Jess Unruh.
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Alameda county fair and agricultural exhibits (ddr-densho-433-241)
Program for horse races at the Alameda county fair.
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Letter from Kimi Fujii to Nicholas Petris (ddr-densho-433-375)
Kimi Fujii writes to State Senator Nicholas Petris to invite him to the Southern Alameda County Women's Division Spring Luncheon. Also included is a flyer denying endorsement of Dan Cooper by Vern Blichfeldt and George Oakes.
