The Japanese American Citizens League

The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) was organized in the late 1920s by a small group of young, professional nisei in response to the anti-Japanese fervor of the times. The organization was decidedly patriotic and dealt with discrimination by emphasizing American citizenship, loyalty, and assimilation. Because of their ideology, JACL members were recruited by the military to assist in carrying out the "evacuation" orders, and they urged Japanese Americans to cooperate with the government. The group inspired strong, mixed feelings among Japanese Americans during this time. However, in the years following the war, the JACL regained much of its former support by successfully overturning many legal barriers for Japanese Americans.

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img Japanese American Citizens League (ddr-csujad-11-153)

A photograph of the Fourth of July Parade in Monterey, California. The Japanese American Citizens League is represented by the banner. From page 56 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_56_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-11-153/

doc Digest of the West Coast Newspaper Items, December 6, 1945 to January 15, 1946 (ddr-csujad-19-8)

Factual information describing the activities of the Japanese Americans in the armed forces, Anti Japanese activities, housing of Japanese Americans in Burbank and other significant activities during the period from December 6, 1945 to January 15 , 1946. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: WRA_01-01_03

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-19-8/

doc Giri: kodomo no tame ni = For the sake of the children (ddr-csujad-23-1)

Interview transcripts from oral histories with Sonoma County Japanese American families. Conducted by Sonoma County JACL Oral History Project. The book was published in 2003. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: lp041-01-012

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-23-1/

doc Letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin, September 5, 1995 (ddr-csujad-24-88)

A letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin in which criticizes the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) for dismissing the Lim Report, a report commissioned by JACL in 1989 to determine the extent of their collaboration with Japanese American incarceration during Word War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-88/

img Photograph of Michi Weglyn receiving award (ddr-csujad-24-143)

Japanese American Citizenship League (JACL) National President [Shigeki] Sugiyama presenting Michi Weglyn with the Japanese American of the Biennium Award. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_10_011

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-143/

doc Letter from Mits Koshiyama to Michi Weglyn, January 26, 1993 (ddr-csujad-24-52)

A letter from Mits Koshiyama to Michi Weglyn about an article in Nichi Bei by Nisei veteran Eji Suyama. Koshiyama praises Suyama for writing that the Nisei veterans were used by the US government. Koshiyama agrees with this point, but argues that a resister like himself cannot make it in public without being criticized by the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-52/

doc Letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin, January 5, 1993 (ddr-csujad-24-80)

A letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin in which criticizes the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) for dismissing the Lim Report, a report commissioned by JACL in 1989 to determine the extent of their collaboration with Japanese incarceration during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-80/

doc Letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin, December 07, 1978 (ddr-csujad-24-58)

A letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin in which she discusses an incarceration camp pilgrimage and a JACL conference. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_03_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-58/

doc Letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin, October 24, 1990 (ddr-csujad-24-111)

A letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin in which she criticizes the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), and particularly M.M. [Mike Mosaoka], for arguing that siblings of former Japanese American incarcerees should not be able to receive redress checks. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_08_013

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-111/

doc Letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin, July 23, 1990 (ddr-csujad-24-2)

A letter from Michi Weglyn to Frank Chin about the results of her Freedom of Information/Privacy Act (FOIPA) request on the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). Weglyn also writes about a pinched nerve that makes it difficult for her to write. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_01_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-2/

doc 31 Res.-13 Recognition of Draft Resisters (ddr-csujad-24-76)

A resolution by the Seattle chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) recognizing the sacrifices and courage of Japanese American draft resisters during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: chi_06_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-76/

doc Letter to Helen Kawagoe, June 14, 1988 (ddr-csujad-24-101)

A letter to Helen Kawagoe about her campaign for president of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). In the letter the author argues for fighting for the JACL to recognize the bravery and sacrifices of Japanese American draft resisters during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-24-101/

doc Structural report, disorganization and reorganization, IV: social reorganization in Tule Lake (ddr-csujad-26-21)

Manuscript evaluating potential behavior patterns and social organization among incarcerees at Tule Lake including leadership roles, planning boards, efforts to curb juvenile delinquency and "Nisei apathy." Report compiled as a portion of the Japanese American Evacuation and Resettlement Study (JERS). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: mei_02_28_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-21/

Evacuation and resettlement study, structural report, section II: the first six months at Tule Lake: social changes and a chronology of events (ddr-csujad-26-4)

doc Evacuation and resettlement study, structural report, section II: the first six months at Tule Lake: social changes and a chronology of events (ddr-csujad-26-4)

Report chronicling the first six months Tule Lake camp including the establishment of community activities, employment, schools, and barracks infrastructure. Describes challenges of adjusting to life in camp often using direct quotations from incarcerees to express struggles amid social and cultural groups as well as conflicts and strikes. Several events are also described including a description …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-4/

doc Legal aid department of Tule Lake (ddr-csujad-26-16)

Report summarizing the establishment and workings of the legal aid department servicing Tule Lake based on an interview with Tim Yego. Includes a listing of department personnel with profiles and summarizes the types of cases brought to the department. Report compiled as a portion of the Japanese American Evacuation and Resettlement Study (JERS). See this object …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-26-16/

doc Claim for damage to or loss of real or personal property by a person of Japanese ancestry, Form no. CL. 1, Itsuhei Takano, copy (ddr-csujad-42-136)

A copy of the claim form, "No. CL. 1, Claim for damage to or loss of real or personal property by a person of Japanese ancestry," prepared by Japanese American Citizens' League as an informational worksheet. It claims Itsuhei Takano's damage and loss. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-136/

doc Claim for damage to or loss of real or personal property by a person of Japanese ancestry, Form no. Cl. 1, work sheet (ddr-csujad-42-134)

An exact copy of the claim form, "Claim for damage to or loss of real or personal property by a person of Japanese ancestry," which is provided by Japanese American Citizens' League as a worksheet. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_72_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-134/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, November 12, 1941 (ddr-csujad-44-194)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Topics include the inaugural ball, Christmas party, and New Years dance. Discussion of matters relating to discrimination in housing and employment referred to the Public Relations Board. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0193

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-194/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, April 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-154)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Topics include the Arbor Day program and the JACL membership drive and rally. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0153

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-154/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, July 15, 1937 (ddr-csujad-44-91)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes reports from the treasurer, the Feast Of Lanterns boat parade committee, and the Fourth of July committee. Also includes discussion on matters relating to the Watsonville JACL, dues, the tea garden project, the donation drive to raise funds against anti-alien legislation, and the Northern California …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-91/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, July 25, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-162)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Topics include the San Francisco Council meeting, the National Convention fund, and the Japanese benefit show. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0161

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-162/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, May 18, 1939 (ddr-csujad-44-133)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics include the anti-alien fishing bills, the Japanese Association Hall lawn project, and the proposal to have the Southern District Council pay the deficit incurred by the anti-alien legislation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0132

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-133/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, May 15, 1941 (ddr-csujad-44-185)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics include requests from other chapters and organizations for use of the Monterey chapter's American flag, the monthly mixer at the Bay View Grammar School, plans for the National Convention, the Fourth of July parade, and the graduation party. See this object in the California State …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-185/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, June 7, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-108)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes discussion of equal representation and proportional assessments, as well as reports on committee nominations, the JACL flower show, and Chiyoko Matsuda recital. Plans for the Fourth of July parade, Feast of Lanterns, skating party, and JACL barbecue are also discussed. See this object in the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-108/

doc Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, October 9, 1941 (ddr-csujad-44-192)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics discussed include the cost of fixing up the club room and appointments to the Inaugural Ball committee. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0191

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-192/