Associations and organizations

The Issei (Japanese immigrants) established cultural, business, and religious organizations that supported ethnic enclaves. This early form of networking served more than social and economic interests -- it became a substitute for the extended-family and village systems left behind in Japan. Christian and Buddhist neighborhood churches, Japanese language schools, and sports leagues allowed the Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) to participate in organized social activities as well as form peer networks.

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img Torao Masuda (ddr-densho-357-229)

Torao Masuda, delegate for the Young Men's and Women's Buddhist Association Summer Conference, sits in Berkeley Stadium.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-229/

img Young Men's Buddhist Association (ddr-densho-357-689)

Hanako Terakawa's caption: "Young Men's Buddhist Association Oakland Buddhist Church about 1928, 1. Rev. Washioka, 2. Giichi Yoshioka, 3. Roy Akiyoshi."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-689/

img Young Buddhist Association (ddr-densho-357-788)

Three reverends sit in the front row of their Young Buddhist Association gathering in Hunt, Idaho. Front row center, left to right: Reverend Gikan Nishinaga, Reverend Sugimoto, and Reverend Eiyu Terao.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-357-788/

img Lotus group entertainment (ddr-densho-38-25)

This program was held in the basement of the Seattle Buddhist Church, which was located at 1020 Main Street in Seattle's Nihonmachi area. The Seattle Buddhist Church is now known as the Seattle Buddhist Temple and is currently located at 1427 South Main Street. Lotus was an association for young church members.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-38-25/

img Lotus group entertainment (ddr-densho-38-26)

This program took place at the Nippon Kan Theatre in Seattle's Nihonmachi area. The Lotus group was affiliated with the Seattle Buddhist Church. Lotus was an association for young church members.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-38-26/

img Banquet (ddr-densho-411-5)

Photograph of a group attending a banquet. Imprinted on the photograph is "Banquet given Dr. R. Honda to honor his assignment of the Degree of Igaku-Hakushi from the Tokio Imperial University by the Southern California Japanese Med. Sch." Rikita Honda is standing at the head of the table.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-411-5/

doc Receipts and Expenditure for the Topaz Chapter of the American Red Cross (ddr-densho-423-449)

Address to Tomoyuki Nozawa

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-423-449/

img Group photo of Kibei club (ddr-densho-493-187)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-187/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, December 19, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-383)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on lumber, "retraction of work assignments", recreation conference, and motion pictures. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0385

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-383/

doc Rohwer Club Council (Program) (ddr-csujad-55-1939)

Program outlining the development of a central council for social and recreational clubs at Rohwer incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1942

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1939/

doc Preamble to the Constitution Gremlins Club (ddr-csujad-55-16)

Preamble, constitution, and by-laws of the Gremlins Club. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00018

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-16/

doc Heart Mountain unit reporter, vol. 1, no. 1 (October 5, 1943) (ddr-csujad-55-1095)

Newsletter of the Heart Mountain unit of the American Red Cross. Includes the following sections: "Heart Mountain Unit Ready for Action", "Junior Red Cross to Have Drive in November," "L. Anderson to Visit Center," "1632 Letter Orient-Bound," "First Aid Class Starts," "Class at Fire Station," and "Functional Swim and Water Safety Program." See this object in …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1095/

img Tokiwa Co. Men's Furnishing (ddr-csujad-55-1305)

Sepia-toned photograph depicting two men dressed in suits standing outside of Tokiwa Co. Men's and Boy's shop. The Japanese Association of Sacramento's offices are located upstairs. See also sac_jaac_1308. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1307

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1305/

doc P.T.C.C. (ddr-csujad-55-387)

Roster of members of the Parent Teacher's Coordinating Council (PTCC). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0389

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-387/

doc Records of the Young People's Christian Conference, Sacramento District (ddr-csujad-55-1986)

Meeting minutes and notes from the Young People's Christian Conference in Sacramento, California covering the years 1926 through 1934. Covers council meetings, programs, financial notes, elections, business meetings, committee appointments, and related notes. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1989

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1986/

img 4th annual tournament of Northern California Japanese Golf Association - Oak Knoll Golf and Country Club (ddr-csujad-55-1309)

Sepia-toned photograph depicting a group of golfers during the fourth annual tournament of the Northern California Japanese Golf Association at Oak Knoll Gold and Country Club. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1311

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1309/

doc List of old council and new council (ddr-csujad-55-995)

List of previous council members and new council members on the Heart Mountain Community Council. Includes handwritten notes. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0997

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-995/

img Second annual tournament of Northern California Japanese Golf Association (ddr-csujad-55-1308)

Sepia-toned photograph depicting a group of golfers during the second annual tournament of the Northern California Japanese Golf Association. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1310

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1308/

img 1941 Okayama Jr. Club Convention (ddr-densho-477-113)

Group photograph of the Okayama Jr. Club Convention. There is a paper marker that notes where Mitsuko (Nakahara) Isoshima is located in the center of the photograph. The caption along the bottom of the photo reads "Okayama Jr. Club Convention 5/18/41" in black ink on a paper strip. Written in the lower right corner of the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-477-113/

doc Scrapbook page with photo of Koniyo Club members (ddr-ajah-3-337)

Caption below page: Buddhist Temple of Alameda, CA 1933. Names of women identified

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-3-337/

img Group portrait of young women with Rev. Joshin Motoyoshi (ddr-ajah-3-258)

Caption below photo: Rev. Joshin Motoyoshi poses with what is likely a Young Women's Buddhist Association group from the Buddhist Temple of Alameda, CA - June 17, 1938

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-3-258/

doc Document with photos and clippings related to Komiyo Club (ddr-ajah-3-338)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-3-338/

img Ten girls in swim suits sitting in a row (ddr-ajah-3-335)

Caption below photo: Camping with the Komiyo Club, 1933 Buddhist Temple of Alameda, CA

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-3-335/

img Japanese Hall (ddr-densho-34-89)

Members of the Japanese American community on Bainbridge Island, Washington, pose outside the Japanese Hall on Grow Avenue.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-34-89/

img Berry Association Committee building (ddr-densho-34-64)

Mr. Geo T. Masukawa and his dog in front of the building where the Berry Association Committee met. The berry cannery would later occupy this site.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-34-64/