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 Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 542 (June 4, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-577)

Selected article titles: "Plans Pushed for National Session" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Saito Believed Slated for Post of British Envoy" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-577/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 703 (July 5, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-738)

Selected article titles: "Japan Sits Easier On Gold Exchange" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Board Will Rush Plans Sunday on District Confab" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-738/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 529 (March 5, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-564)

Selected article titles: "Northwest Hails Convention Plan" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Buddhists Will Hold Convention Beginning Today" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-564/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 537 (April 30, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-572)

Selected article titles: "Board to Discuss Educational Plan" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Nipponese Actor Gets Film Views on Mt. Rainier" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-572/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 672 (November 30, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-707)

Selected article titles: "Election Confirmed for Admiral Nomura" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Board Launching Plan for League in this District" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-707/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 338 (July 7, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-372)

Selected article titles: "N.W. Officers Reaffirm Loyalty to Citizens' League Movement" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-372/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 15, No. 733 (January 30, 1942) (ddr-densho-96-768)

Selected article titles: "Seek Ban Against Dual Citizenship" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Sweeping Requirements are Issued for Nationals to List Property" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-768/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 15, No. 732 (January 23, 1942) (ddr-densho-96-767)

Selected article titles: "Pressing Demands Hit Headquarters" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Community Puts Financial Drive Over in Defense" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-767/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 648 (June 15, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-683)

Selected article titles: "Congress Rushes Defense Bill" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Baseball Schedule" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Launches Action on Big Projects" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-683/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 437 (May 30, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-472)

Selected article titles: "JACL Head Sounds Seattle Meet Note" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-472/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 206 (December 5, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-237)

Selected article titles: "L.A. Body Assure 'Frisco Citizens Welcome in 1932" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-237/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 381 (May 4, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-416)

Selected article titles: "Seek Fund to Aid Young Generation" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-416/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 588 (April 22, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-623)

Selected article titles: "Anti-Fishing Bill Has Many Angles" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Hears Plans for Larger Program" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-623/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 462 (November 21, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-497)

Selected article titles: "JACL Officials Set Policy for Youth Program" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-497/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 688 (March 22, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-723)

Selected article titles: "Governors Praise Stand on Loyalty" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang Overs" (p. 3), "Colorful Affair for Annual Fete by Japan Society" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-723/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 582 (March 11, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-617)

Selected article titles: "Vancouver Young to Welcome Ruler" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter to Greet Public at Bazaar-Dance" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-617/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 615 (October 28, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-650)

Selected article titles: "Fishery Products Back Japan Trade" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Youthful Talent Will Disport at Chapter Benefit" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-650/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 573 (January 7, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-608)

Selected article titles: "Cabinet Falls on Financial Policy" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Election Slated Friday Night by Seattle Chapter" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-608/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 589 (April 29, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-624)

Selected article titles: "Two NW District Chapters Launch JACL Meet Plans" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Festival of Iris Will Be Honored by Local Women" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-624/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 279 (May 13, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-312)

Selected article titles: "Important Meet on Kramer Bill Set by Citizens" (p. 1), "Diamond Hits" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-312/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 686 (March 8, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-721)

Selected article titles: "Canada Plans Aid for Her Japanese" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang Overs" (p. 3), "Joint Inaugural to Seat Leaders from 4 Chapters" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-721/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 722 (November 14, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-757)

Selected article titles: "Community Given Chest Work Honor" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "District Starts Action to Raise Quota with Film" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-757/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 690 (April 5, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-725)

Selected article titles: "Japanese Trade with U.S. Slumps" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Courier Baseball" (p. 3), "Two Teams Begin Chapter's Quest for Membership" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-725/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 563 (October 29, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-598)

Selected article titles: "Folks Live Safely as Japan Rule" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Chapter Meeting Gets An Outline on Nov. 8 Ballot" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-598/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 657 (August 17, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-692)

Selected article titles: "Hospitality Waits Confab Delegates" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Seattle Netters to Play for Annual Kumagai Trophy" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Now Seeking 100 Confab Boosters" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-692/