Community and social service associations
After World War II, in areas where Japanese Americans resettled in large numbers, community and social service organizations were formed to meet their needs. In Seattle, for instance, Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) organized and raised funds for a retirement home that would be culturally appropriate for the Issei (first-generation immigrants). Further, some Japanese Americans chose to go into social service work, in part motivated by their wartime incarceration.
Community activities
(1965)
Associations and organizations
(861)
Community and social service associations
(352)
Related articles from the
Densho Encyclopedia :
Emergency Service Committee,
Japanese American Committee for Democracy,
Kachigumi,
Janice Mirikitani,
Morale Committees,
Nisei Student Relocation Commemorative Fund,
Oahu Citizens Committee for Home Defense,
Office of Civilian Defense (Hawaii),
Police Contact Group (Honolulu),
Women's War Service Association (Hawaii),
Shigeo Yoshida
352 items
352 items
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Densho supporter display at the Densho Opening Gala (ddr-densho-506-55)
A display board listing Densho's supporters at the Densho Opening Gala.
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Seniors finding known faces at Japanese Language School Reunion (ddr-densho-506-91)
Full view of a display view with Japanese Language School alums identifying people in photos posted on the displays.
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Photo Collage of Global Classroom program 1 (ddr-densho-506-39)
Collage of a Global Classroom program event that Tom Ikeda was involved in.
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Staff photo in front of potted plant (ddr-densho-506-68)
A staff group photo which includes Susan Mochizuki.
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Becky Fukuda and Tom Ikeda in Group photo (ddr-densho-506-3)
Group photo with unknown organization with Becky Fukuda and Tom Ikeda in the foreground.
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Densho Golf Tournament staff and volunteers at registration table (ddr-densho-506-140)
Photo of Densho Golf Tournament volunteers and staff at the registration table with Densho displays in the background.
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Photo of the outside of the Densho Office (ddr-densho-506-116)
Black and white photo of the outside of the kitchen space of the Densho office.
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Alice Ito interviewing Tsuguo "Ike" Ikeda (ddr-densho-506-76)
Photo of Tsuguo "Ike" Ikeda and interviewer Alice Ito with a camera in the shot. Dana Hoshide was the videographer.
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Wide shot of crowd at Densho Opening Gala (ddr-densho-506-105)
Photo of crowd at the Densho Opening Gala where the floor, balcony, computers, and displays are all visible.
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Tom Ikeda at Roger Shimomura Launch Party (ddr-densho-506-14)
Tom Ikeda speaking at an art show launch for artist Roger Shimomura.
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Tom Ikeda interviewing narrator while Dana Hoshide films (ddr-densho-506-74)
Photo of what appears to be Tom Ikeda interviewing a narrator in military uniform while Dana Hoshide films.
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Tom Ikeda speaking at Humanities Washington Ceremony (ddr-densho-506-27)
Photo of Tom Ikeda speaking on the podium during the event at the Seattle Sheraton hotel where he received his Humanities Washington award.
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Staff working at Densho computer displays (ddr-densho-506-121)
Staff members working at the computer displays at the Densho Opening Gala.
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Group photo of alums of Japanese Language School (ddr-densho-506-92)
Group photo with Japanese Language School alums. These alums were filmed and spoke during the event.
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Interviewer with narrators at table (ddr-densho-506-61)
Black and white photo of an interview with narrators at wooden table.
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Attendees picking up bidding receipts at JACC Golf Tournament (ddr-densho-506-146)
Attendees picking up bid receipts from staff with auction computer in foreground.
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People looking at stage displays at Densho Opening Gala (ddr-densho-506-107)
Picture of two people reading stage displays explaining aspects of Densho's mission at the Densho Opening Gala.
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Tom Ikeda at meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (ddr-densho-506-80)
Photo of Tom Ikeda at a meeting with Prime Minister and member of the Liberal Democratic Party Yasuo Fukuda. The date on the back is written in Japanese era format with 20 correlating to the year 2008 and 3 and 5 corresponding the month and day.
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Commemorative Issue 2600th Anniversary Yearbook and Directory 1940-1941 (ddr-densho-480-2)
The yearbook includes pictures and information about Japanese American businesses, schools, organizations, individuals, and families. The directory includes city indexes for California, as well as a few city indexes for Arizona and Japan, with advertisements for businesses and organizations throughout the city indexes.
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The Japanese Y.M.C.A. (ddr-densho-353-367)
The Japanese Y.M.C.A. offered English classes and guidance for young immigrants.
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Greeting card (ddr-densho-540-165)
Greeting card from Tomiko Burdett detailing her summer activities, including a trip with the Nikkei Women's Club.
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Scrapbook (ddr-densho-540-141)
Scrapbook documenting the life of the Tada family, including newspaper clippings, graduation announcements, wedding invitations, birth announcements, and correspondence. Includes ephemera relating to their incarceration at Minidoka.
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Thank-u-gram for Miss Fujii (ddr-densho-433-233)
A. L. M. writes to Kimiko Fujii congratulating her on her reappointment to the First District Agricultural Association Board of Directors. Included is a newspaper article titled, "Hayward Woman to Serve."
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Seattle Nikkeijin Kai 10 year anniversary book (ddr-densho-474-51)
Commemorative book with cloth cover, mulberry endsheets, and Japanese stab binding for Seattle Nekkeijin Kai's 10-year anniversary. Book opens right to left. Book includes photos and list of notable Japanese community members. Includes two-page description of Seattle Nikkeijin Kai and Japanese Community Service of Seattle.
