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 J.A.C.L. 1942 Reflections (ddr-densho-201-463)

Twenty-two page booklet published by the Japanese American Citizens League. Title on cover: "Reflection." Handwritten on cover: "Beulah Shigeno." Includes society columns, gossip columns, church news, jokes, and drawings.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-463/

doc "First Postwar Pacific Northwest JACL Convention 1951" (ddr-densho-201-464)

Program for the 1951 Pacific Northwest Japanese American Citizens League Convention. Title on cover: "First Postwar Pacific Northwest JACL Convention 1951; 'The JACL Comes of Age'; 21st Anniversary; September 1, 2, 3 - Bush Hotel - Seattle, Washington." Includes photographs, advertisements, schedules, a letter from William Devin, Mayor of Seattle, a letter from Harry Takagi, Pacific …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-464/

doc "Seattle Chapter Installs New Officers" (ddr-densho-201-472)

Pacific Citizen newspaper clipping from March 17, 1951: "SEATTLE, Wash.--Newly-installed officers of the Seattle JACL joined hands with Pres. Harry Takagi in a pledge for unity and teamwork in 1951 after the chapter's installation service recently. From left to right, Kay Yamaguchi, Ken Nogaki and James Matsuoka, vice-presidents; Pres. Takagi; Beulah Shigeno, corresponding secretary; Betty Noji, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-472/

img Men shaking hands at J.A.C.L. formal dinner (ddr-densho-201-457)

Men shaking hands at a Japanese American Citizens League formal dinner party, occasion unknown.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-457/

img Idaho J.A.C.L. meeting (ddr-densho-201-458)

Idaho meeting of the Japanese American Citizens League. Members are holding signs for "Boise Valley," "Pocatello," and "Snake River."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-458/

img J.A.C.L. formal dinner party (ddr-densho-201-455)

Japanese American Citizens League formal dinner party, occasion unknown. Caption on reverse: "Shanafelt & Onffroy Fine Photography; Phone 2457-W 600 Shoshone Ave.; Boise, Idaho."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-455/

doc J.A.C.L. 11th Biennial National Convention Program (ddr-densho-201-466)

Title on cover: "11th biennial national convention; Blueprint for Tomorrow; Japanese American Citizens League 20th anniversary; 1950 September 28 - October 2; Chicago."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-466/

img Officers of the J.A.C.L. take oath (ddr-densho-201-468)

New officers of the Japanese American Citizens League are sworn in.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-468/

doc J.A.C.L. 1945 Reflections (ddr-densho-201-460)

Twenty-four page booklet published by the Japanese American Citizens League. Title on cover: "1945 Reflection." Includes articles, editorials, drawings, society pages, memorials, and quotations from soldiers.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-460/

img New officers of the Japanese American Citizens League (ddr-densho-201-469)

From associated newspaper clipping: "Newly-installed officers of the Seattle JACL joined hands with Pres. Harry Takagi in a pledge for unity and teamwork in 1951 after the chapter's installation service recently...From left to right, Kay Yamaguchi, Ken Nogaki and James Matsuoka, vice-presidents; Pres. Takagi; Beulah Shigeno, corresponding secretary; Betty Noji, recording secretary; and Mits Kashiwagi, treasurer." …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-469/

img Couples dancing at the J.A.C.L. Sayonara Ball (ddr-densho-201-454)

Men and women dancing in formal attire.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-454/

doc J.A.C.L. 1946 Reflections (ddr-densho-201-461)

Twenty-page booklet published by the Japanese American Citizens League. Title on cover: "Summer Reflection 1946." Includes church bulletins, club activities, gossip columns, drawings, and quotations.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-461/

doc J.A.C.L. 1947 Reflections (ddr-densho-201-462)

Thirty-five page booklet published by the Japanese American Citizens League. Title on cover: "Reflection." Includes articles, news, gossip columns, sports, poetry, jokes, and drawings.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-201-462/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 43 (May 19, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-111)

"Two Congressmen Point Out Wrong of Racial Bias against Minorities; Cite Plight of Japanese Americans" (p. 1), "Senate OK's Citizenship for War Vets" (p. 1), "Endorsements of Evacuation Claims Bills Now Urged by JACL-ADC in D.C.; Hearings Scheduled to Start Friday" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-111/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 97 (December 3, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-234)

"JACL to Submit Memo to U.S. on Claims Matter" (p. 1), "Wash. State Bonus Queries Clarified" (p. 1), "If You Have Any Evacuation Claims, File Before Jan. 2, ADC Suggests" (p. 1)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-234/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 4 No. 72 (September 9, 1950) (ddr-densho-229-241)

"Truman Must Approve or Veto Walter Bill by Today; Ten-Day Period Ends" (p. 1), "C-B-I Hero's Wife Awaits Truman Okay" (p. 1), "Masaoka, Brilliant ADC Chief, Named to Distinguished Leadership Award" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-241/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 4 No. 76 (September 23, 1950) (ddr-densho-229-245)

"Prexy Takagi Heads Seattle Group to Eleventh Biennial National JACL Confab in Chicago Sept. 28-Oct. 2" (p. 1), "Five Nisei Pilots Eye Chicago as Final Landing Place; Ohye's Race Will Begin This Sunday" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-245/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 10 (February 2, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-177)

""This is Your Seattle, in Music and Art' to be YW Course" (p. 1), "Kaneko Cites JACL's Work; Eyes Members" (p. 1), "60 Day Visit to Japan May Be Okay Soon" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-177/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 5 No. 1 (January 1, 1951) (ddr-densho-229-262)

"JACL Reaffirms "Loyal Support to This Land" (p. 1), "The Story of the 442nd" (p. 1), "Christmas is Marked in Tokyo "As Usual" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-262/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 14 (February 16, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-181)

"Civil Liberties Unit Hears JACL Leader" (p. 1), "Third Annual N.W. Nisei Basketball Tournament Opens This Friday Night in Buddhist Auditorium; Social Feature Will Be Sports Dance on Sunday Night" (p. 1), "Evacuation Claims Queries, Replies" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-181/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 88 (December 2, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-74)

"Attorney General's Approval on Claims Bill Sought. Masaoka Appeals to Folsom in Civil Rights Unit for Aid in Winning Clark's Attention" (p. 1), "Measure Raps Any Anti-Hate Material. N.Y. Solon Notes Bigotry Aids Enemies" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-74/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 34 (April 17, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-102)

"A.V.C. Files Brief as Friend of Court in Takahashi Litigation; Assails Bias in Calif. Measure" (p. 1)," Local 7 Alaska Workers to Consider Strike Vote" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-102/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 35 (April 21, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-103)

"Cabanilla Says: Local 7 Will Start "Throwing Punches' in Alaska Talks" (p. 1), "JACL Goes on Record as Backing Prompt Statehood for Hawaii" (p. 1), "U.S. Enters Takahashi Case" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-103/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 3 No. 2 (January 5, 1949) (ddr-densho-229-169)

"Truman Shows Interest in Rights Bill" (p. 1), "Pa. Solon Vows to Present Measure for Equality in Naturalization" (p. 1).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-169/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 1 (January 1, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-1)

"Legislature Will Weigh Proposal to End Bias in Employment" (p. 1), "Ex-OWI Aide Cites Losses of Evacuees" (p. 1), "Where Should Nisei Settle Down? Wherever He is Happy, Writer Thinks" (p. 2), "Nisei Hoopsters Start '47 Season Jan. 8" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-1/