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 Book of 70th Anniversary of Japanese Congregational Church (ddr-densho-446-455)

The Japanese Congregational Church's 70th Anniversary coincided with the 100th Anniversary of the Japanese Christian Mission in North America. This book traces the history of JCC within the larger setting of national and local events, and some of the photos and narratives may be of interest. Ai Chih Tsai was pastor at JCC from 1948 to …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-455/

img Adelphons Group Photo (ddr-one-1-3)

Black and white photographic negative of the Adelphons, a young women's service group of the Portland Chapter of the Japanese American Citizen's League, in formal attire. Back Row (left to right): Sumiko “Sue” (Kawasaki) Fujino, unidentified, Minnie (Oyama) Abe, Ochiyo (Nishioka) Hasuike, unidentified, Mary (Furusho) Iwasaki, Tamae "Butch" Yamamoto, Kathryn (Kawata) Niita, Irene (Kawata) Nakagawa, Sophie …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-3/

img Couple sitting at a table (ddr-densho-379-487)

Tets and Sumi Sumida at JACL Installation Dance in January 1949. Caption written on the page in the photograph album is "JACL Installation Dance Jan 1949".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-487/

img Men and women pose in evening wear (ddr-densho-379-484)

Caption written on the page in the photograph album is "JACL Installation Dance Jan 1949".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-484/

img Japanese American Citizens League reception at National Convention (ddr-densho-379-436)

In the photograph from left to right are Mike Masaoka, Marjorie Yohko Sumida Matsumoto, Todd Endo, and Dan Matsumoto.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-436/

img Couple sitting at a table (ddr-densho-379-485)

Yuri and Aiji Endo at JACL Installation Dance in January 1949. Caption written on the page in the photograph album is "JACL Installation Dance Jan 1949".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-485/

img Roy Nishikawa and Todd Endo with first place trophy (ddr-densho-379-438)

Roy Nishikawa and Todd Endo pose with first place trophy.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-438/

img Award winners of JACL National Rhetorical Contest (ddr-densho-379-437)

In the photograph from left to right are Dee Dee Ishida, Roy Nishikawa, Todd Endo, and Carol Suzuki, winners of the JACL National Rhetorial Contest

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-379-437/

img Copy of front and back of "The Japanese American Creed" (ddr-ajah-6-278)

Inscription on front: To Ikuko with Thanks and signed by Mike Masaoka. Written on back: Read over Station KROW in Oakland by myself - October 1941 and signed by Mr. Mike Masaoka. Ikuko Takano.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-278/

doc Document with photo, reprint of article and biographical information about Haruo Imura (ddr-ajah-6-274)

Man in tuxedo standing in garden. Mudhens Football team photo circa early to mid 1930s. Caption below photo: Decked out in a tuxedo is Haruo Imura of alameda, CA. He served as the manager for the Alameda Mudhens Football team photo circa early to mid 1930s. Inscription on photo front: To Masa Sincerely Haruo

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-274/

img Wedding portrait of Masasuki "Mack" Shikuma and Hiroko Nakata (ddr-ajah-6-276)

Includes biographical data on family

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-276/

doc Redress monitor, vol. 3, no. 1 (March 1990) (ddr-csujad-55-107)

Newsletter of the Japanese American Citizens League Legislative Education Committee. Columns include, "Message from the Chair," "States' Treatment of Redress Payments," "Toll Free Help Line for ORA," "What Does It Mean for Redress to be an Entitlement?" "Senate Decides Redress Should be Entitlement," "Responses to President's Signature," "Entitlement Chronology," "Summary of States' Treatment of Redress Payments," …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-107/

doc Sacramento JACL presents salute to Bob Matsui (ddr-csujad-55-2718)

Bob Matsui was a graduate at University of California, Berkeley, in 1963. At UC Berkeley, he was both vice-president and president of the Nisei Student Club. In Sacramento, he was actively involved with the JACL and held positions of secretary, delegate to the national convention and chapter president. See this object in the California State Universities …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2718/

doc Florin Chapter of Japanese American Citizens League newsletter, April 24, 1942 (ddr-csujad-55-82)

Newsletter of the Florin chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League covering issues related to incarceration including storage of personal items, members trained in first aid, care of pets, and address changes. Also includes a memorial statement for Hiroyuki [Kato] and recognition of individuals for their financial contributions. See this object in the California State Universities …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-82/

doc Letter from Sharon Tanihara to Cheryl, JACL National Headquarters, August 20, 1990 (ddr-csujad-55-2055)

Correspondence from Sharon Tanihara to Cheryl at the Japanese American Citizens League National Headquarters regarding Tanihara's argument about her eligibility for redress payments, a request for names and addresses of JACL officers, and a rough draft of a letter to JACL officers about amendments to the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. See this object in the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2055/

doc Orbiting into the 21st Century: 60th anniversary Japanese American Citizens League Florin Chapter (ddr-csujad-55-2700)

Pamphlet of the 60th anniversary Japanese American Citizens League Florin Chapter. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2864

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2700/

img American nightmare postcard (ddr-csujad-55-161)

Postcard of the lithograph, American Nightmare, by Roger Leyonmark. Image originally published by Cleveland Plain Dealer and presented to the Japanese American Citizens League in 1983. Verso includes title, artist, publisher, and copyright information. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0163

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-161/

doc Letter from Yuzuru John Takeshita to Mrs. Margaret Gunderson, September 17, 1987 (ddr-csujad-55-257)

Correspondence from Yuzuru John Takeshita to Margaret Gunderson. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0259

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-257/

doc Day of remembrance 1990: a promise fulfilled (ddr-csujad-55-2691)

Pamphlet of 1990 day of remembrance sponsored by Japanese American Citizens' League. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2855

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2691/

Claim for damage to or loss of real or personal property by a person of Japanese ancestry, Form no. Cl. 1, George Hideo Nakamura, continues from form (ddr-csujad-55-2425)

doc Claim for damage to or loss of real or personal property by a person of Japanese ancestry, Form no. Cl. 1, George Hideo Nakamura, continues from form (ddr-csujad-55-2425)

Itemized list of claims for George Hideo Nakamura. See also sac_jaac_2530. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2531

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2425/

doc Japanese American incarceration: a case for redress (ddr-csujad-55-912)

Leaflet by the Japanese American Citizens League promoting support for the redress of civil liberties violations against Japanese Americans during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0914

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-912/

Claim for damage to or loss of real or personal property by a person of Japanese ancestry, Form no. Cl. 1, George Hideo Nakamura, copy (ddr-csujad-55-2424)

doc Claim for damage to or loss of real or personal property by a person of Japanese ancestry, Form no. Cl. 1, George Hideo Nakamura, copy (ddr-csujad-55-2424)

Copy of the form, "Claim for damage to or loss of real or personal property by a person of Japanese ancestry" distributed by the Japanese American Citizens League. Current form completed by George Hideo Nakamura including an itemized list of personal property claims. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2424/

doc Old timers (years 1931-1942) (ddr-csujad-55-2605)

Complimentary publication for the fiftieth anniversary of Sacramento J.A.C.L. Chapter. Provides a history to organizing the Sacramento J.A.C.L. Chapter. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2769

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2605/

doc Redress monitor, vol. 1, no. 1 (October/November, 1988) (ddr-csujad-55-106)

Newsletter of the Japanese American Citizens League Legislative Education Committee. Columns include, "Message from the Chair," "JACL-LEC Obtains Legal Services," "John Nakahata Named Lead Council," "Fundraising Update," "Civil Rights Division's ORA Changes Name," "Supreme Court denies Class Action Suit," "ORA Administration," "Civil Liberties Act of 1988: Questions and Answers," "Board Member Profiles," and "Board Roster." See …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-106/

doc Redress monitor (May 1990) (ddr-csujad-55-108)

Newsletter of the Japanese American Citizens League Legislative Education Committee. Columns include, "ORA Update," "New ORA Deputy Administrator," "Congressional Hearings Underscore Department of Justice Commitment to Redress," "Eligibility Verification," "Most Canadians Will Receive Redress by September 1990," "Fundraising Update," "Jacobs vs Thornburgh," "Senator Spark Matsunaga Eulogized," "Aleuts Finally Get Payment for Internment: $12,000 Checks," "Matsui Speaks …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-108/