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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Related articles from the Densho Encyclopedia :
Japanese associations, Manzanar Committee, National Coalition for Redress/Reparations, National Council for Japanese American Redress

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Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 96 (October 26, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-125)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 96 (October 26, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-125)
Selected article titles: "Premier Selects Japan Delegates to London Parley" (p. 1), "Gridiron Leaders in League Battle to Scoreless Tie" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Committee Heads Chosen at League Business Meeting" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 167 (March 7, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-198)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 167 (March 7, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-198)
Selected article titles: "High Living Cost vs. Labor Wages Japan's Problem" (p. 1), "W.W.G. Beat Jr. Girls in Thriller" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Taiyos Elect Roy Sakamoto as Head of Group for 1931" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 113 (February 22, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-143)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 113 (February 22, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-143)
Selected article titles: "Limitation Move Seems Likely at Arms Conference" (p. 1), "Jackson Supers Down Takahashis 38-26 in Battle" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Curtain Will Rise on Citizens' Great Program Tonight" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 71 (May 4, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-100)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 71 (May 4, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-100)
Selected article titles: "Equable Tonnage Plan Favored at Geneva Conclave" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Lotus Seinenkai to Give 'Memory Program' Soon" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 61 (February 23, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-90)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 61 (February 23, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-90)
Selected article titles: "Japan Standing at Crossroads, States Teusler" (p. 1), "Sports Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "J. S. C. to Throw Clubhouse Open to Public's Gaze" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 119 (April 5, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-149)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 119 (April 5, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-149)
Selected article titles: "Japan 'Envoys of Gratitude' Arrive in San Francisco" (p. 1), "Diamond Hits" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Library Plans to Stock More Oriental Books" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 106 (January 4, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-136)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 106 (January 4, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-136)
Selected article titles: "French Stand for League Policy at Naval Conference" (p. 1), "Fourteen Squads in Courier League Ready for Action" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Constructive Idea of Hell Offered at Youth League" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 101 (November 30, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-130)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 101 (November 30, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-130)
Selected article titles: "Japan to Demand '10-10-7 Basis' for Auxiliary Crafts" (p. 1), "Japanese Grid Stars to Flash at Civic Auditorium Tomorrow" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Taiyos Will Give Annual "Shibai" Tomorrow Night" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 107 (January 11, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-137)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 107 (January 11, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-137)
Selected article titles: "Dissolution Eve Sees Non-Partisan Move for Cabinet" (p. 1), "Initial Games of League Get Off to Flying Start" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Epsworth League Members to Give Vodvil on Feb. 8" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 89 (September 7, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-118)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 89 (September 7, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-118)
Selected article titles: "Parley Expected Soon to Arrange Russ-China Peace" (p. 1), "Nippons Winners Twice in Games at Vancouver, B.C." (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Junior Girls Club Elects Ogawa as Leader for Year" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 45 (November 3, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-73)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 45 (November 3, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-73)
Selected article titles: "Bay City League Holds Inaugural Banquet Tuesday" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Pupils Present Music Program" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 108 (January 18, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-138)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 108 (January 18, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-138)
Selected article titles: "Powers' Parley to be Faced by Four Big Issues" (p. 1), "Bachelors Down Waseda Seniors 32 to 20 in Tilt" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Tacoma Buddhist People Sponsor Interesting Show" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 581 (March 4, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-616)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 581 (March 4, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-616)
Selected article titles: "Joint Inaugural for Six Chapters" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Girls Club Will Welcome Friends with Doll Party" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 123 (May 3, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-153)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 123 (May 3, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-153)
Selected article titles: "Woman Suffrage Comes to Front as Nippon Issue" (p. 1), "Green Lake Wins from Wasedas in Thrilling Tussle" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Yurino Takayoshi Wins Girls' Club Declamation Cup" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Special Edition (January 1, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-188)
doc Japanese American Courier Special Edition (January 1, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-188)
Selected article titles: "Seattle Mindful of Japanese Aid to City Welfare" (p. 1), "Mutual Attitude of Japan and U.S. Influences Peace" (p. 2), "Wishes for Good Understanding is Past Year Theme" (p. 3), "Seattle Citizens Stage Conclave as '30 Highlight" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 102 (December 7, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-131)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 102 (December 7, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-131)
Selected article titles: "Boyden Defends Japanese Policy for 'Manchuria'" (p. 1), "Taiyo Eleven Scores Grid Victory Over Strong Nippon Aggregation, 7-0 at Civic Auditorium Sunday" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Father Muret of Maryknoll Will Speak to League? (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 228 (ddr-densho-96-260)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 228 (ddr-densho-96-260)
Selected article titles: "First President Lauded Man of Firm Character" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 157 (December 27, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-187)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 157 (December 27, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-187)
Selected article titles: "Japan Diet Opens for 159th Session on December 24" (p. 1), "Undefeated Fives to Meet Tonight for Class A Lead" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Kawasaki Chosen Lotus President for Second Year" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 92 (September 28, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-121)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 92 (September 28, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-121)
Selected article titles: "Lobbyist Actions Are Censured by Senate Members" (p. 1), "Courier Football League Organized with Four Teams" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Spiritual Guidance for Young People Youth League Aim" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 166 (February 28, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-197)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 166 (February 28, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-197)
Selected article titles: "Woman Suffrage Bill Said Unwise by Privy Council" (p. 1), "Bachelors Cop 2 Straight to Take Lead in Circuit" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Taiyos to Elect New Officers at Meeting Tonight" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 97 (November 2, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-126)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 97 (November 2, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-126)
Selected article titles: "Founding Marked by San Francisco Citizen's League" (p. 1), "League Gridsters Slated for Fifth Rung Encounters" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "'Immortality' is Subject of Open Group Discussion" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 109 (January 25, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-139)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 109 (January 25, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-139)
Selected article titles: "Impressive Rite Marks Start of Powers' Parley" (p. 1), "Takahashi Quintet Win Over Waseda's in Weird Contest" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Youth Problems to be Discussed by Consul Soon" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 95 (October 19, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-124)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 95 (October 19, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-124)
Selected article titles: "Japan is Willing to Join Parleys for Disarmament" (p. 1), "League's Leaders Will Vie for Top Place in Ladder" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Actors to Present One-Act Playlet, 'His Second Girl'" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 76 (June 8, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-105)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 76 (June 8, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-105)
Selected article titles: "Views of Powers on Big Reduction Asked by Hoover" (p. 1), "Triple Play by Taiyos Feature Play-Off Games" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Foujioka's Works to be Displayed at Art Institute" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 83 (July 27, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-112)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 83 (July 27, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-112)
Selected article titles: "Chinese, Soviets Show Inclination for Arbitration" (p. 1), "Shinko Shogyo to Clash with Stars in Classic Thurs" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Girls to Present Song, Dance Acts at Middies' Mixer" (p. 4)
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