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. 599 (July 8, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-634)

Selected article titles: "Board Plan Laid for JACL Welfare" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Again Arranging Japan Day Party" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-634/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 293 (August 19, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-326)

Selected article titles: "Stage Now Set fo Biggest N.W. Citizens Confab" (p. 1), "In the Arena" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-326/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 418 (January 18, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-453)

Selected article titles: "All JACL Groups Eye Los Angeles Chapter Election" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-453/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 26 (June 23, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-54)

Selected article titles: "Grand Union Team Feted at Banquet of Courier League" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Japanese Trade Shows Excess in Exports for '28" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-54/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 460 (November 7, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-495)

Selected article titles: "JACL Will Plan Policy to Guide New Work Slate" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-495/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 6 (February 4, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-34)

Selected article titles: "Clarence T. Arai Elected Head of Citizens' League" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "American Spirit Shown by Many Daring Ventures" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-34/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 266 (February 11, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-299)

Selected article titles: "Editor Asserts Need of Facing Facts in Orient" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-299/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 15, No. 731 (January 16, 1942) (ddr-densho-96-766)

Selected article titles: "State Department Lauds Rally Plan" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Heads Names for Various Lines in Seattle Chapter" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-766/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 479 (March 20, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-514)

Selected article titles: "South California Will Oppose Bills" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-514/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 222 (ddr-densho-96-254)

Selected article titles: "L.A. Citizens Plan Big Kick-Off Event for Finance Drive" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-254/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 700 (June 14, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-735)

Selected article titles: "Japan-U.S. Peace Hope Voiced as Group Fetes Adm. Nomura" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Will Scan Plans for Fall Confab" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-735/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 656 (August 10, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-691)

Selected article titles: "Blame and Praise for Young People" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang Overs" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter May Set Pace at Portland Confab" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-691/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 572 (January 1, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-607)

Selected article titles: "Five Main Pillars Guide Democracy" (p. 1), "Stabilization Nears in Orient Opinion of Dr. Herbert H. Gowen " (p. 2), "Place to Launch Peace is in Home Says Mrs. Powell" (p. 3), "Resolve" (p. 4), "New Years' in Japan" (p. 5), "Young Must Help Keep Friendship" (p. 6); All Second Generation Invited to …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-607/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 618 (November 18, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-653)

Selected article titles: "Leader Outlines Topics for Board" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "First Gathering of Farmer Young Held Here Today" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-653/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 77 (June 15, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-106)

Selected article titles: "First Shot Fired for Conclave at Citizens' Meeting" (p. 1), "G. U. Waseda Nine Given Trophy at Courier Banquet" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Many Japanese Students End Four-Year High School Careers" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-106/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 352 (October 13, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-386)

Selected article titles: "Portland Scene of Council Meet" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-386/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 701 (June 21, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-736)

Selected article titles: "Need United Work for Best Defense" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Patriotism Will be Chapter Note at Annual Dance" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-736/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 544 (June 18, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-579)

Selected article titles: "National Confab Heads Announced by Manager Tani" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Officers' Confab, Dance, Japan Day All Due in July" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-579/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 576 (January 28, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-611)

Selected article titles: "California Plans for Installation" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Plans Completed on Installation of JACL Leaders" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-611/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 15, No. 730 (January 9, 1942) (ddr-densho-96-765)

Selected article titles: "Local Folks Back World War Finish" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Recognition of Defense Council Spreads; Call for More Workers" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-765/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 380 (April 27, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-415)

Selected article titles: "Vet Citizenship Bill Related to House for Vote" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-415/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 613 (October 14, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-648)

Selected article titles: "Japan Trade with US. Most Valuable" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Nakamura Group Will Give Dance at JACL Benefit" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-648/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 587 (April 15, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-622)

Selected article titles: "South Keeping Up Membership Drive" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Local JACL Group to Set Plans for District Session" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-622/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 364 (January 5, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-399)

Selected article titles: "Leaders View Development of Varied JACL Activities" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-399/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 617 (November 11, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-652)

Selected article titles: "Notables Attend Session Held by California JACL" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Farmer Session Set for Seattle Coming Saturday" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-652/