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 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/

doc 17th Biennial National JACL Convention Final Report (ddr-densho-280-44)

A blank final report form sent to Joe Hamanaka for comments and revisions.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-44/

doc JACL Public Relations Committee sugguestions (ddr-densho-280-42)

This document was written after the JACL's 16th Biennial National Convention in Sacramento, California. The document details their PR practices and offers suggestions for future conventions.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-42/

doc JACL Convention Banquet program (ddr-densho-280-22)

Program for the JACL's 17th Biennial National Convention's Convention Banquet.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-22/

doc JACL letter of appreciation to Joe Hamanaka (ddr-densho-280-43)

Letter from James Matsuoka and Peter Ohtaki thanking Joe Hamanaka for his publicity and public relations work for the JACL 17th Biennial National Convention.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-43/

doc Letter concerning JACL slogans (ddr-densho-280-48)

Letter from Peter Ohtaki enlisting his public relations committee to pick their top choices for the JACL 17th Biennial National Convention slogan.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-48/

doc A message from the JACL publicity chairman (ddr-densho-280-18)

Press release announcing the JACL's 17th Biennial National Convention in Seattle, Washington. Includes brief history of the organization and events planned for the convention.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-18/

doc Letter promoting JACL ad space (ddr-densho-280-46)

Letter from Mrs. George S. Matsui advertising available ad space in the JACL EDC-MDC convention booklet. Includes a blank form.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-46/

doc JACL National Convention Board Meeting minutes (ddr-densho-280-49)

Minutes from the seventh National Convention Board Meeting of the Japanese American Citizens League.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-49/

doc Letter of gratitude to Joe Hamanaka from Jim Matsuoka (ddr-densho-280-40)

Letter from James M. Matsuoka thanking Joe Hamanaka for sending a promotional material and congratulating him on submitting the winning JACL 17th Biennial Convention theme.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-40/

doc JACL 17th Biennial National Convention welcome drafts (ddr-densho-280-31)

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-280-31/

doc Slogan for 1962 Convention- Selection (ddr-densho-280-32)

A typed document outlining slogan options for the Japanese American Citizens League's 17th Biennial Convention.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-32/

doc JACL Pioneer Banquet program (ddr-densho-280-21)

Program for the JACL's 17th Biennial National Convention's Pioneer Banquet.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-21/

doc Letter enlisting Joe Hamanaka's help for JACL convention (ddr-densho-280-37)

Letter from James Matsuoka enlisting Joe Hamanaka to assist with public relations for the Japanese American Citizens League 17th Biennial Convention in the summer of 1962.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-37/

doc Note to Joe Hamanaka (ddr-densho-280-35)

A note to Joe Hamanaka from Peter Ohtaki thanking him for taking charge of display advertising and relaying draft deadlines.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-35/

doc The 17th Biennial National JACL Convention Program (ddr-densho-280-36)

Program outlining all of the events at the Japanese American Citizens League Convention in Seattle, Washington, 1962.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-36/

doc Campaign letter for SJR 21 from JACL (ddr-densho-280-27)

This letter from the Japanese American Citizens League encourages Washington state voters to vote "yes" for Senate Joint Resolution No. 21, which would abolish restrictions on land ownership. It details the reasons a similar resolution did not pass two years ago and encourages readers to spread the word about SJR 21.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-27/

doc JACL Public Relations Committee final slogan suggestions (ddr-densho-280-51)

Letter from Peter Ohtaki encouraging his JACL (Japanese American Citizens League) Public Relations committee members to finalize their choices for the 17th Biennial National Convention slogan.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-51/

doc JACL Luncheon Invitation (ddr-densho-280-45)

Invitation from Peter Ohtaki to members of the JACL Convention Public Relations Committee to continue planning the upcoming event. Includes a Congressional Record copy.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-45/

doc Senate Joint Resolution No. 21 (SJR #21): Abolishing Restrictions on Land Ownership fact sheet (ddr-densho-280-30)

A typed and revised document that briefly outlines the key points behind Senate Joint Resolution 21.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-30/

doc Political Affairs State Department Official to Address National JACL Banquet (ddr-densho-280-20)

Press release announcing the sudden change of speakers at the JACL's 17th Biennial National Convention in Seattle, Washington. Alexis Johnson, Deputy Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs replaced Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs W. Averell Harriman.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-280-20/