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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Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 621 (December 9, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-656)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 621 (December 9, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-656)
Selected article titles: "Coastwise Groups Favor New Treaty" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Nominations for Seattle Chapter Due Next Friday" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 38 (September 15, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-66)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 38 (September 15, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-66)
Selected article titles: "Seattle President Stresses Need of Citizens' League" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Down Main Street" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 40 (September 29, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-68)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 40 (September 29, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-68)
Selected article titles: "'Your Country' Horr Tells Members of Citizens' League" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Down Main Street" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 392 (July 20, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-427)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 392 (July 20, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-427)
Selected article titles: "Board Will Talk Convention Plans" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 15, No. 734 (February 6, 1942) (ddr-densho-96-769)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 15, No. 734 (February 6, 1942) (ddr-densho-96-769)
Selected article titles: "Dislocations Hit California Young" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Chapter Lending Much Assistance in Filing Forms" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 454 (September 26, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-489)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 454 (September 26, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-489)
Selected article titles: "JACL Seeks Better Passport Methods" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 258 (ddr-densho-96-290)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 258 (ddr-densho-96-290)
Selected article titles: "Citizens' Group in Last Session to Finish Work" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 687 (March 15, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-722)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 687 (March 15, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-722)
Selected article titles: "Commerce Called Answer for Peace" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Will Soon Sound Membership Call" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 641 (April 27, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-676)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 641 (April 27, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-676)
Selected article titles: "Anti-Alien Bills Meet with Rebuff" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Western Stars Upset Fife Nippons by Score of 11 to 4" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter to Give Banquet for School Folk" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 383 (May 18, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-418)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 383 (May 18, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-418)
Selected article titles: "Northwest JACL Board to Meet to Draw Plans" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 711 (August 29, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-746)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 711 (August 29, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-746)
Selected article titles: "All World Eyes Orient Situation" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang Overs" (p. 3), "Coronation Rally Dance to Usher in JACL Convention" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 713 (September 12, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-748)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 713 (September 12, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-748)
Selected article titles: "Southern Council Officers to Meet" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang Overs" (p. 3), "Courier to Have 'Nisei Birthday' Special Edition" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 429 (April 4, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-464)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 429 (April 4, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-464)
Selected article titles: "Citizens to Stage Drive for Voters" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 511 (October 30, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-546)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 511 (October 30, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-546)
Selected article titles: "League's Welfare Plan Considered" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Special Edition (January 1, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-712)
doc Japanese American Courier Special Edition (January 1, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-712)
Selected article titles: "Dr. Cory Declares Youth Will Win Triumph Over All Barriers" (p. 3), "True Patriotism" (p. 4), "Foods For Health" (p. 5), "Second Generation Must Uphold All-American Democracy Ideals" (p. 6), "Prosperity Ahead, But Likewise Responsibility, Says Baillargeon" (p. 7); "Loyalty Natural for Japanese Says Floyd Oles, Shipping Man" (p. 8); "Nursing Appears Promising …
Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 666 (October 19, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-701)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 666 (October 19, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-701)
Selected article titles: "Try Us, Uncle Sam, Young Folk Reply" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Expects to Hear from Candidates" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 422 (February 15, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-457)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 422 (February 15, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-457)
Selected article titles: "Convention Work on Way for JACL" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 259 (ddr-densho-96-291)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 259 (ddr-densho-96-291)
Selected article titles: "Citizens' Group Gather Tonight to Finish Work" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 525 (February 5, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-560)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 525 (February 5, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-560)
Selected article titles: "Northwest Board Read for Action" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Installation of New Officers to Start JACL Work" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 678 (January 11, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-713)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 678 (January 11, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-713)
Selected article titles: "Second Generation Advance Lies with Selves and Public Attitude" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Ballots Out for Annual Election" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 402 (September 28, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-437)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 402 (September 28, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-437)
Selected article titles: "J.A.C.L. Will Give Plaque to Adm. Isamu Takeshita" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 445 (July 25, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-480)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 445 (July 25, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-480)
Selected article titles: "JACL Will Study Endowment Plan" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Vancouver Asahis Strong" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 658 (August 24, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-693)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 658 (August 24, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-693)
Selected article titles: "Japan Eyes Plan to Increase Yen Value" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Dance to Boost Seattle Chapter Convention Trip" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 579 (February 18, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-614)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 579 (February 18, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-614)
Selected article titles: "Southern Council Will Revise Laws" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Full Program of Student Advance Given to Public" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 664 (October 5, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-699)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 664 (October 5, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-699)
Selected article titles: "Matsuoka Intends to Rejuvenate Service" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang Overs" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter to Give Benefit Opening Tonight" (p. 4)
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