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 Special meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, January 26, 1939 (ddr-csujad-44-125)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes reports on the Northern California District Council meeting, and disagreements between first- and second-generation Japanese immigrants about the anti-alien fishing bill. Discussion topics include changes to the composition of the Executive Board, delegate nominations, and payment of member dues. See this object in the California …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-125/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, March 1, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-148)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Features discussion on how to increase membership. Suggestions include reaching out to church members and inviting interesting speakers to meetings. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0147

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-148/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, October 25, 1939 (ddr-csujad-44-141)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes discussion of the Japanese Association Hall lawn project, the New Years dance, and collecting donations to raise money for the JACL "sinking fund." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0140

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-141/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, February 22, 1939 (ddr-csujad-44-127)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Discussion topics include the JACL-sponsored garden project at the Monterey Union High School, the anti-alien fishing bill, and the proposal that the Monterey Peninsula JACL sponsor the district convention in 1941. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0126

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-127/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, July 13, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-110)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Includes discussion of matters relating to the Soap Box Derby, Fourth of July, county fair, and National JACL Convention. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0109

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-110/

doc Executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, January 5, 1939 (ddr-csujad-44-122)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive board meeting. Includes discussion of matters relating to the New Years dance, the JACL-sponsored skating party for the commemoration of the President's Ball, the District Council gathering, and the upkeep of the Japanese Association Hall. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-122/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, February 28, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-103)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Topics discussed include details of the upcoming talk on the Sino-Japanese conflict, and the oratorical contest in Monterey. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0102

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-103/

doc Executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, September 7, 1939 (ddr-csujad-44-139)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Includes discussion of committee appointments and the idea of holding a shibai to raise money. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0138

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-139/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, March 14, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-150)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes reports on JACL's participation in the Monterey Birthday Party event, the District Council meeting in San Jose, and the membership drive. Also includes discussion of whether the chapter should take over one of the dance classes at the Bay View Grammar School, the publication of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-150/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, March 24, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-104)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes discussion of the JACL paper project, the oratorical contest, the revision to the JACL constitution, and chapter meeting notices. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0103

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-104/

doc Executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, January 9, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-144)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Features discussion of the Christmas party, New Years dance, committee appointments, installation dinner, and suggestions for benefit events. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0143

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-144/

doc Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, November 12, 1937 (ddr-csujad-44-95)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes discussion of whether to change the name of the JACL, now that the chapter is no longer part of the National Council nor Northern California District Council. Additional topics include the election of Masato Suyama as chapter president, and the New Years dance. See this …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-95/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, July 14, 1939 (ddr-csujad-44-137)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics include the expenses of the Public Relations Board, the Fourth of July parade, and plans for various social events. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0136

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-137/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, May 13, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-156)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Features discussion of the Arbor Day program, membership drive, El Toro softball league, graduation party, and a proposal from the Nihon-jin-kai (Nihonjinkai), or Japanese Association, that the JACL help decorate the hall for the opening celebration of the remodeled building. A list of new members is …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-156/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, April 1, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-152)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Includes discussion of participation in civic activities, an upcoming lecture on the Japanese American treaty abrogation, and plans for a talent show and movie fest. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0151

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-152/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, August 18, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-114)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Topics include the county fair dance and selection of official delegates for the JACL National Convention. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0113

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-114/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, April 14, 1937 (ddr-csujad-44-80)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Topics discussed include a telegram asking for help fighting anti-alien legislation, the membership drive, and picnics the chapter is organizing. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0079

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-80/

doc Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, July 30, 1936 (ddr-csujad-44-73)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics include committee reports on participation in local parades, the Salinas chapter's request that the Monterey chapter assist the Watsonville JACL with travel expenses, and committee appointments. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0072_01

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-73/

doc Meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, October 29, 1937 (ddr-csujad-44-94)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Topics discussed include whether the local chapter should continue to be involved with the Northern California District Council and the National Council, and nominations for social chairman. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0093

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-94/

doc Special general meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, August 4, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-113)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes discussion of matters relating to the skating party and raffle, JACL National Convention, and a bill from the Pacific Citizen. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0112

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-113/

img Scrapbook of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League (ddr-csujad-44-196)

Scrapbook of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Consists primarily of newspaper clippings from the Monterey Peninsula Herald and Pacific Citizen, the bulk of which pertain to social activities and charity benefits organized by the JACL, as well as the chapter's involvement in various community events, such as the annual Fourth of July parade. Also …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-196/

doc Executive board meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, March 2, 1937 (ddr-csujad-44-78)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League first executive meeting. Includes discussion of committee boards each member will serve on, and the duties of the various boards. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0077

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-78/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, June 11, 1940 (ddr-csujad-44-158)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Topics discussed include the District Council meeting in Fresno, dual citizenship and expatriation, a benefit talent show organized by the Salinas skeet club, and a proposal for a women's auxiliary. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0157

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-158/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, August 28, 1941 (ddr-csujad-44-189)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes discussion of matters relating to the entertainment of soldiers, the need for additional fundraising, the special District Council meeting in Stockton, the women's auxiliary, and raising money with the support of the Issei. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-189/

doc Executive meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, September 13, 1938 (ddr-csujad-44-116)

Minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League executive meeting. Includes discussion of matters relating to the JACL National Convention, the parade and Japanese tea garden at the county fair, the upcoming benefit show, and the inaugural ball. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: csumb_ms15_0115

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-116/