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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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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)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-71/

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)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-301/

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)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-207/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 79 (June 29, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-108)

Selected article titles: "Clouds Clear as Japan Sanctions Anti-War Treaty" (p. 1), "Shinko Shogyo Nine Will Play Against Courier All Stars" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Pave Pathway for Third Generation, Declares Shibata" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-108/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 178 (May 23, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-209)

Selected article titles: "Military Council of Japan Plans Arms Reduction" (p. 1), Taiyo Reds Score Win Over Waseda in Class A Tilt" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Yurino Takayoshi Wins Girls Club Declamation Cup" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-209/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 150 (November 8, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-180)

Selected article titles: "Franco-Ital Feud Held as Subject of Deep Concern" (p. 1), "Local Grid Team to 'Tell' Tacoma Marines at Park" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Colorful Booths Will Deck Walls at Carnival Soon" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-180/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 161 (January 24, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-192)

Selected article titles: "Baron Shidehara Opens 59th Diet Following Rest" (p. 1), "Saki Arai Highest Scorer as Nippons Drop Fast A Tilt" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Program Slated by Members of Taiyo Club Soon" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-192/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 128 (June 7, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-158)

Selected article titles: "Forbes Appointed by President as Envoy to Nippon" (p. 1), "Ginseis Win, 10-4 Over Taiyo Reds in Stiff Battle" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Taiyos Postpone Community Picnic at Rolling Beach" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-158/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 270 (March 11, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-303)

Selected article titles: "Japanese Army Now in Control of Jehol Wall" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-303/

img Young Buddhist League Convention Queen (ddr-one-1-25)

Black and white photographic print of the Fourth Annual Northwest Young Buddhist League's Convection Queen: Mary (Nakata) Fujii of Portland, Oregon. She is dressed in a dark formal gown, wearing a jeweled tiara and velvet robe. The photograph was found in Frank Hirahara's memorabilia of his time in Portland.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-25/

img Billiard Room March 1930 (ddr-densho-474-2)

Group photo of 9 men in billiard room with packages and trophy

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-2/

img Front row 6th from left Michi Marita Miyamoto (ddr-densho-474-3)

Group photo of 72 women with one girl

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-3/

doc The New Japanese American News 1949 Yearbook (ddr-densho-474-54)

Postwar directory of Japanese Americans living across the United States published by Shin Nichibei (Los Angeles Japanese newspaper). Names and community organizations are listed alphabetically by geographic region (states listed generally from west to east followed by Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Caribbean Islands, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and South America). Includes 220-page photographic advertising section for Japanese-owned businesses …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-54/

img Model shot (ddr-one-1-457)

Color slide of an unidentified white woman sitting on bales of straw for the annual Oregon Camera Club's Festival of Models photo shoot. According to donor processed on September 12, 1952. For black and white negative please see ONLC 5187

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-457/

doc Joseph Ishikawa Resume (ddr-densho-468-92)

Covers dates from 1965 through 1987+

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-92/

img Young Buddhist League Convention Court and Queen (ddr-one-1-26)

Black and white photographic print of the Fourth Annual Northwest Young Buddhist League's Convection Court and Queen. Left to Right: Mae (Okazaki) Sasaki of Tacoma, Washington; Margaret Tomoguchi of Seattle, Washington; Mary (Nakata) Fujii of Portland, Oregon (Queen); Sumi (Hashimoto) Kurokawa, and Takako Nitta of Spokane, Washington. This photograph was found in Frank Hirahara's memorabilia of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-26/

img Indoor Carnival Fundraiser- Bingo (ddr-one-1-88)

Black and white photographic negative of an indoor carnival fundraiser possibly hosted by the Sorelles or Adelphons (Japanese American young women's groups). People sitting and playing bingo, watchers stand behind. Sitting left to right: Joe Namba, Nobi Saito, Henry "Wimpy" Kawata, George Kasahara, Terry Mishiro, Diane (Ando) Harder, and Minoru "Bob" Ando. Standing in front of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-88/

img Indoor Carnival Fundraiser- Bingo (ddr-one-1-86)

Black and white photographic negative of an indoor carnival fundraiser possibly hosted by the Sorelles or Adelphons (Japanese American young women's groups). Prizes laid out in foreground surrounded by bingo players. Background has other games with players out front including: Penny Pitch, Balloon Darts, and Nickel Toss. Bingo players from left to right: Mieko Fujita, Shiz …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-86/

img Indoor Carnival Fundraiser- Bingo (ddr-one-1-87)

Black and white photographic negative of an indoor carnival fundraiser possibly hosted by the Sorelles or Adelphons (Japanese American young women's groups). People sitting and playing bingo, watchers stand behind. Sitting left to right: Henry "Wimpy" Kawata, George Kasahara, Terry Mishiro, Diane (Ando) Harder, Minoru "Bob" Ando, unidentified woman, Betty (Hiuga) Nishimura, Tomo Saito, Fumi (Nunotani) …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-87/

img Indoor Carnival Fundraiser- Balloon Darts (ddr-one-1-90)

Black and white photographic negative of an indoor carnival fundraiser possibly hosted by the Sorelles or Adelphons (Japanese American young women's groups). Group of men watch an unidentified Issei throw a dart. Identified on the far left hand side is Walt Asakawa, sitting behind the dart thrower is Mr. Murahashi, standing on the far right wearing …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-90/

img Indoor Carnival Fundraiser- Penny pitch (ddr-one-1-89)

Black and white photographic negative of an indoor carnival fundraiser possibly hosted by the Sorelles or Adelphons (Japanese American young women's groups). Young men pitching pennies. Left to right: Ko Hirata, Thomas "Tom" Fujita, Ko Tambara, Frank Furukawa Jr.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-89/

img Organization group photograph (ddr-densho-359-1210)

The date is written on the bottom of the photograph "May 17, 1964". Eddie Otsuka is in top rw, second from right; Jeanette tsuka is in middle row, 5th from left.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1210/

img 10th Annual 4H Club camp 1931 (ddr-densho-359-7)

Group photograph of the attendess of the 4H Club Camp in 1931 at State College of Washington in Pullman, Washing. Written on the back of the photograph "Mrs. Pearl Munn Leland, Wash. Jefferson Co. Staying at Stevens hall. 10 annual Alice Kawamoto".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-7/

img Formal meal (ddr-densho-359-1023)

A group of men pose for a photograph during a formal meal. An accompanying paper lists the names of those attending with the group's name in Japanese. Hidegoro Otsuka is in first row, far right.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1023/

img Organization group photograph (ddr-densho-359-1202)

Jeanette Otsuka is in middle row, 6th from the left. Eddie Otsuka is in top row, 5th from left.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-359-1202/