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. 9, No. 418 (January 18, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-453)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 418 (January 18, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-453)
Selected article titles: "All JACL Groups Eye Los Angeles Chapter Election" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 26 (June 23, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-54)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 26 (June 23, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-54)
Selected article titles: "Grand Union Team Feted at Banquet of Courier League" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Japanese Trade Shows Excess in Exports for '28" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 249 (ddr-densho-96-281)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 249 (ddr-densho-96-281)
Selected article titles: "N.W. Board Has Meeting Billed for Plans Talk" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 165 (February 21, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-196)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 165 (February 21, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-196)
Selected article titles: "Clash Foreseen in Japanese Diet on Budget Issue" (p. 1), "Vagabond and Dad Wins Tie Up Race for Class A Title" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Seinen-Kais Elect Zanjiro Okubi to Lead Federation" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 449 (August 22, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-484)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 449 (August 22, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-484)
Selected article titles: "Nippon Preparing for '40 Exposition" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Baseball Congress Getting Organized; Tournament Slated" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 139 (August 23, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-169)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 139 (August 23, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-169)
Selected article titles: "Nippon's Position in World Affairs Told at Institute" (p. 1), "T. Konishi Scores 235 for 54 Holes to Cop Golf Open" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Geisha Girls Life of 'Miyako Odori' Festival in April" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 460 (November 7, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-495)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 460 (November 7, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-495)
Selected article titles: "JACL Will Plan Policy to Guide New Work Slate" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 6 (February 4, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-34)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 6 (February 4, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-34)
Selected article titles: "Clarence T. Arai Elected Head of Citizens' League" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "American Spirit Shown by Many Daring Ventures" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 266 (February 11, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-299)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 266 (February 11, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-299)
Selected article titles: "Editor Asserts Need of Facing Facts in Orient" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 318 (February 17, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-352)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 318 (February 17, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-352)
Selected article titles: "Candidates Will Appear Tonight Before Citizens" (p. 1), "Schedules" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 145 (October 4, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-175)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 145 (October 4, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-175)
Selected article titles: "Emperor Hirohito Writes Signature on Approved Pact" (p. 1), "Uno to Lead Fast Eleven in Opener with Georgetown" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "'U' Opens Doors, Many New Faces Seen on Campus" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 15, No. 731 (January 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-96-766)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 15, No. 731 (January 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-96-766)
Selected article titles: "State Department Lauds Rally Plan" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Heads Names for Various Lines in Seattle Chapter" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 186 (July 18, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-217)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 186 (July 18, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-217)
Selected article titles: "Choices of Ugaki and Uchida Join Divided District" (p. 1), "Dugdale to Speak at Baseball Fete to Honor Champs" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 403 (October 5, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-438)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 403 (October 5, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-438)
Selected article titles: "Noted Japanese for Real Amity" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 479 (March 20, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-514)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 479 (March 20, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-514)
Selected article titles: "South California Will Oppose Bills" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 43 (October 20, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-71)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 43 (October 20, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-71)
Selected article titles: "Citizen's Society in San Francisco to Pick Officers" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Down Main Street" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 371 (February 23, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-406)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 371 (February 23, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-406)
Selected article titles: "Consul Derides Soviet-Japanese War Prediction" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 196 (September 26, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-227)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 196 (September 26, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-227)
Selected article titles: "Japan to Recall Troops Occupying Manchu Positions" (p. 1), "Nippon, Taiyo Nines Mix Tomorrow Night in First Go of Title Series" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 14 (March 31, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-42)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 14 (March 31, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-42)
Selected article titles: "Safeguard World for Democracy Says Premier" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Down Main Street" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 268 (February 25, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-301)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 268 (February 25, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-301)
Selected article titles: "Tokio Delegation Stands Firm Against League Body's Report" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 406 (October 26, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-441)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 406 (October 26, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-441)
Selected article titles: "Sakakihara Asks Hawaii Statehood" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 176 (May 9, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-207)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 176 (May 9, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-207)
Selected article titles: "May 1 Observed Without Rioting by Japan Labor" (p. 1), "White River Nine Vanquish Taiyos to Head League" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Saving Plan of New Association Draws 50 Names" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 222 (ddr-densho-96-254)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 222 (ddr-densho-96-254)
Selected article titles: "L.A. Citizens Plan Big Kick-Off Event for Finance Drive" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 174 (April 25, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-205)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 174 (April 25, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-205)
Selected article titles: "New Stimson Policy Toward Nicaragua Arouses Criticism" (p. 1), "Auburn Boys Win Over Bellevue in Feature Contest" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "O'Brien Gym Set Scene for White River's Operetta" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 700 (June 14, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-735)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 700 (June 14, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-735)
Selected article titles: "Japan-U.S. Peace Hope Voiced as Group Fetes Adm. Nomura" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Will Scan Plans for Fall Confab" (p. 4)
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