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 The Salvation Army Fresh Air Camp (ddr-densho-353-362)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-362/

img First Hill drum and bugle corps (ddr-densho-353-360)

The Corps performed at the national Japanese American Citizens League convention.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-360/

img Children and dignitaries meet at the consul's home (ddr-densho-353-320)

A note on the back identifies Miss Matsuda in the front, Rev. Okazaki to the left of the post, and Principal Takatataka to the right of the post in the second row.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-320/

img A cooking class taught in the Fujin Home (ddr-densho-353-272)

The Fujin Home was a women's home organized by the Japanese Baptist Church. It was used as a shelter and a classroom.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-272/

img A Japanese Association meeting in the Maneki Restaurant garden (ddr-densho-353-323)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-323/

img Yamaguchiken members meet at the Maneki Restaurant garden (ddr-densho-353-321)

The Hotel Astra is visible on the hill in the background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-321/

img Seattle Japanese Girls' Club (ddr-densho-353-373)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-373/

img A group of boys at the Salvation Army camp (ddr-densho-353-361)

Captioned: "Boys from Seattle enjoy a summer interlude."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-353-361/

doc Crystal City class reunion mini-yearbook (ddr-densho-537-130)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-130/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 64 (ddr-densho-537-73)

Issue 64 includes information about a Santa Fe historical marker, a special letter from Akiko Matsumoto, an article from the Laredo Morning Times, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-73/

doc Crystal City Chatters Issue 14 (ddr-densho-537-26)

Issue 14 includes inviting Peruvian Japanese detainees for future gatherings, collecting materials for a museum and reunion, health updates for members, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-26/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 81 (ddr-densho-537-90)

Issue 81 includes a recap of a Las Vegas bus strip, an obituary for Tanimoto "Toki" Maeda, letters to the editor, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-90/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 114 (ddr-densho-537-113)

Issue 114 includes articles about the Day of Remembrance; information for a book about Kooskia camp, the story of the Imakitas from the Marshall Islands, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-113/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 87 (ddr-densho-537-96)

Issue 87 includes letters to the editor, an article about the Washington D. C. memorial, an article about a former German internee, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-96/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 62 (ddr-densho-537-71)

Issue 62 includes a reunion update, information about a golf tournament, letters to the editor, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-71/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 86 (ddr-densho-537-95)

Issue 86 includes a recap of a Las Vegas trip, an article about Hawaii concentration camp sites, a repatriate's story, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-95/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 121 (ddr-densho-537-119)

Issue 121 includes a recap of a Las Vegas bus trip, an announcement that David Ono will attend the Shinnen Kai luncheon, information about the final Crystal City Association events, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-119/

doc Letter from Sumi Utsushigawa-Shimatsu to Satomi Ishida (ddr-densho-537-9)

Sumi Utsushigawa-Shimatsu writes to Satomi and Tad Ishida inviting them to the 1993 Crystal City Reunion.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-9/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 69 (ddr-densho-537-78)

Issue 69 includes an article about the 10th Peru-kai reunion, letters to the editor, health advice, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-78/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 54 (ddr-densho-537-63)

Issue 54 includes information about an upcoming picnic, letters to the editor, an Obon schedule, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-63/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 117 (ddr-densho-537-116)

Issue 117 includes a recap of Las Vegas trip, members' Crystal City memories, obituaries, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-116/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 118 (ddr-densho-537-117)

Issue 118 includes an article about Bob Fletcher, an article about a Tujunga camp monument, a story of a prison break at Lordsburg, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-117/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 39 (ddr-densho-537-48)

Issue 39 includes information about an upcoming picnic, an essay about life in Japan, letters to the editor, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-48/

doc Crystal City Chatters Issue 11 (ddr-densho-537-24)

Issue 11 includes details about an upcoming gatherings, congratulations to ice skater Kristi Yamaguchi, updates on members, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-24/

doc Crystal City Chatter Issue 108 (ddr-densho-537-107)

Issue 108 includes an announcement that author Jan J. Russell is writing a story about Crystal City, letters to the editor, an article about an earthquake in Japan, and more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-537-107/