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. 12, No. 580 (February 25, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-615)

Selected article titles: "Leaders Inducted by Five Chapters" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Bazaar Planned by JACL to Help in Welfare Work" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-615/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 229 (ddr-densho-96-261)

Selected article titles: "Citizen's League Forms Program for Funds Drive" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-261/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 329 (May 5, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-363)

Selected article titles: "Citizens Clear Way for Final Conclave Drive" (p. 1), "Komon Cup Match Set May 13; Local Lads Beat Tacoma" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-363/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 719 (October 24, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-754)

Selected article titles: "Present Charges on Discrimination" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Great Parade of Ships Will Mark Annual Navy Day" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-754/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 616 (November 4, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-651)

Selected article titles: "Vegetable Group Will Rebuild Soil" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Chapter Benefit Opening Tonight to Draw Throngs" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-651/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 520 (January 1, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-555)

Selected article titles: "Rail Head Pleads Cause for Public" (p. 1), "Japanese Can Be Diplomats, Avers President Ohtani" (p. 2), "Japanese Aid to Seattle Culture, Says Mrs. Powell" (p. 3), "Ten Years Completed" (p. 4), "Young Folks Ask . . . Have You A Jo

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-555/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 577 (February 4, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-612)

Selected article titles: "League Topic Set at San Francisco" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Advance Session Offers Welcome to All Students" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-612/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 607 (September 2, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-642)

Selected article titles: "Gen. Abe Chosen for Japan's New Premier" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Last Late Plans on Tacoma Meet" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-642/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 527 (February 19, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-562)

Selected article titles: "No. Calif. Council Begins 1938 Work" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Pres. Nishimura Takes Charge of Seattle Chapter" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-562/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 523 (January 22, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-558)

Selected article titles: "Wage Gain Helps Japan's Welfare" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Nishimura Made Leader for JACL Seattle Chapter" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-558/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 275 (April 15, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-308)

Selected article titles: "Education Plan to Come Up at Civic Gathering" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-308/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 602 (July 29, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-637)

Selected article titles: "Gov. Olson Blasts Anti-Relief Bill" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Chapters Set to Stage Big Picnic at Beach Sunday" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-637/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 578 (February 11, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-613)

Selected article titles: "Northern Council Sets Year's Work" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Managers Choose Two Speakers at Advance Session" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-613/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 251 (ddr-densho-96-283)

Selected article titles: "Tonight to See Start of Drive for Heavy Vote" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-283/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 237 (ddr-densho-96-269)

Selected article titles: "Citizen Group Pick Delegates for L.A. Confab" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-269/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 626 (January 13, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-661)

Selected article titles: "Great Year Due, JACL Leaders Say" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang Overs" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter to Pick Leaders on Friday Night" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-661/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 662 (September 21, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-697)

Selected article titles: "Harbin Steps Out After Varied Way" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Has Annual Show Plans Under Way" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-697/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 273 (April 1, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-306)

Selected article titles: "Citizens' Board Plans Portland Meet, April 29" (p. 1), "Three Hoop Stars to Receive Honor Awards at Mixer" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-306/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 281 (May 27, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-314)

Selected article titles: "Kramer Clause Protest Wired by Citizen Body" (p. 1), "Diamond Hits" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-314/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 681 (February 1, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-716)

Selected article titles: "Need Three Lines of Defend Nation" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Joint Inaugural of Sound Groups Slated in March" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-716/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 468 (January 1, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-503)

Selected article titles: "Respect for Ideals Aid Toward Peace" (p. 1), "Japan-America Trade Symbolized Historical Friendship, Interests" (p. 2), "Young Can Learn From Symbolism Used in Nippon" (p. 3), "New Hands Behind the Plow" (p. 4), "Izumo Lad" (p. 5)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-503/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 87 (August 24, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-116)

Selected article titles: "U.S. and Britain May Call Another Arms Parley Soon" (p. 1), "Nippons Preparing to Meet Germans in Track Contest" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Cooperation Seen Among All Clubs in This Community" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-116/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 597 (June 24, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-632)

Selected article titles: "Confab Plans Set at San Francisco" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Sumo and Dances Will Mark Local Fourth Program" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-632/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 717 (October 10, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-752)

Selected article titles: "Busy Young Folks Greeting New Day" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang Overs" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Sets Events for Fall and Winter" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-752/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 247 (ddr-densho-96-279)

Selected article titles: "Alameda Mayor to Initiate New J.A.C.L. Chapter" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-279/