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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doc Kazuyoshi Ky Matsuoka (ddr-csujad-8-39)

Oral history interview with Kazuyoshi Ky Matsuoka. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Matsuoka, Kazuyoshi Ky

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-39/

doc Ena Okonogi Sakamoto (ddr-csujad-8-96)

Oral history interview with Ena Okonogi Sakamoto. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Sakamoto, Ena Okonogi

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-96/

doc Michio and June Toshiyuki (ddr-csujad-8-77)

Oral history interview with Michio and June Toshiyuki. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Toshiyuki, Michio and June

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-77/

doc John Kubota (ddr-csujad-8-31)

Oral history interview with John Kubota. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Kubota, John

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-31/

doc George Abe (ddr-csujad-8-1)

Oral history interview with George Abe. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Abe, George

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-1/

doc Mr. Kako Murosako (ddr-csujad-8-44)

Oral history interview with Mr. Kako Murosako. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Murosako, Mr Kako

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-44/

doc Mr. Harry Echiyu Hiraoka (ddr-csujad-8-87)

Oral history interview with Mr. Harry Echiyu Hiraoka. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Hiraoka, Mr Harry Echiyu

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-87/

img Japanese American Citizens League inaugural banquet (ddr-densho-109-56)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-109-56/

img Japanese American Citizens League celebration (ddr-densho-136-40)

This JACL celebration took place at the Olympic Hotel in Downtown Seattle.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-136-40/

av Oral history of Morris and Cherry Abe (ddr-csujad-28-3)

Oral history Interview of Morris and Cherry Abe. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csuci_vcc-jic_0005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-28-3/

av Oral history of George Wakiji (ddr-csujad-28-2)

Oral history Interview of George Wakiji. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csuci_vcc-jic_0003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-28-2/

av Oral history recording with Frances Ishii Lyon and Kiyo Anne Fujimoto (ddr-csujad-53-1)

An oral history recording with Frances Ishii Lyon and Kiyo Anne Fujimoto, daughters of Frank and Hisa Ishii. Frank Ishii was the first president of the Japanese American Citizens League in Long Beach. The family was first "evacuated"; from Long Beach to Santa Anita race track assembly center, then incarcerated at the Jerome camp in Arkansas. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-53-1/

av Oral history with Setsuko Matsunaga Nishi (ddr-csujad-29-394)

An oral interview with Setsuko Matsunaga Nishi, incarceree at the Santa Anita detention facility. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcript is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0968. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 3595.3_T01

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-394/

img Fourth biennial Japanese American Citizens League convention (ddr-densho-259-305)

Caption by Homer Yasui: "Posed group of JACL [Japanese American Citizens League] members at the 4th biennial national convention held in Seattle, September 1936. There are only some 50-75 people present, which indicates how small the beginnings of JACL were."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-259-305/

doc JACL Reporter: Seattle Chapter Vol. XI No. 9 (ddr-densho-274-33)

Selected article titles: "Dr. Minoru Masuda Reported on the 'Pride and Shame' Exhibit" (p. 1), "Merriam Company to Make Appropriate Revision on Derogatory Word for 1975 Printing" (p. 2), "Serious Moments Prevail Amid Carnival Atmosphere at the People's Festival" (p. 3), "Milestones" (p. 4), "Calendar of Events" (p. 5).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-274-33/

doc Booklet: "For Better Americans in a Greater America" (ddr-densho-274-20)

Booklet published by the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-274-20/

doc Slogans Submitted So Far (ddr-densho-280-33)

A list of slogan options for the Japanese American Citizens League's 17th Biennial Convention.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-33/

doc Letter of appreciation to Joe Hamanaka for JACL convention theme (ddr-densho-280-38)

Letter from Frank Chuman congratulating Joe Hamanaka on submitting the winning theme for the Japanese American Citizens League's 17th Biennial Convention and elaborating on what the theme means to him.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-38/

doc JACL Convention Procedures (ddr-densho-280-28)

Convention procedures for the Japanese American Citizens League's 17th Biennial conference in Seattle, Washington. The procedures specifically highlight press officer duties and objectives.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-28/

doc Letter concerning JACL ad space (ddr-densho-280-47)

Letter from Peter Ohtaki informing Mrs. George S. Matsui that her prior letter had been forwarded to James Matsuoka and that they intend to buy a full-page advertisement in the JACL EDM-MDC convention booklet.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-47/

doc Dillon Myer, Wartime Relocation Director, to address national JACL convention (ddr-densho-280-19)

Press release announcing Dillon Myer's address at the JACL's 17th Biennial National Convention in Seattle, Washington. It recognizes Myer as a "champion of human rights and decency" and outlines his post-war employment.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-19/

doc JACL 17th Biennial National Convention invitation (ddr-densho-280-17)

Letter of invitation for Japanese American Citizens League members to attend their 17th Biennial National Convention in Seattle, Washington.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-17/

doc Letter of congratulations to Joe Hamanaka from Jim Matsuoka (ddr-densho-280-41)

Letter from James M. Matsuoka awarding Joe Hamanaka with a savings bond as reward for submitting the winning JACL 17th Biennial Convention theme.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-41/

doc JACL convention slogan drafts (ddr-densho-280-50)

Joe Hamanaka brainstormed welcome slogans and phrases for the Japanese American Citizens League's 17th Biennial Convention. Notes are written on the back of a Grant Advertising, Inc. flyer.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-50/

doc Theme suggestions for JACL conference (ddr-densho-280-34)

A letter from a Joe Hamanaka suggesting some themes for their upcoming 17th Biennial Convention.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-34/