Student clubs

At West Coast universities before World War II, Japanese clubs were formed for students from Japan and Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) who were reaching college age. Because it was understood that people of Japanese ancestry would not be accepted at white fraternities, the solution was to form segregated clubs.

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img Two women sitting in grass (ddr-densho-383-176)

Written on album page below photograph: "Kay Suzuki and Sumi Shimizu". Both were University of Washington students and members of the Fuyo Kai organization. Sumiko Shimizu graduated in 1933, and was the president of Fuyo Kai in her senior year.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-176/

img Dave Tanabe (ddr-densho-383-341)

Dave Tanabe was a University of Washington graduate in 1937 and a member of the Japanese Students Club during his time as a University of Washington student. Written on album page below photograph: "Dave Tanabe".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-341/

img George Tokuda with pipe (ddr-densho-383-327)

George Tokuda sitting outside Japanese Students Club house at 4115 15th Avenue NE on University of Washington campus.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-327/

img University of Washington students (ddr-densho-383-62)

Left to right: Tad Yonago and Frank Yamashita. Written on album page below photograph: "Frank and Tad". Both were members of the Japanese Students Club, pictured standing outside the Japanese Students Club house located at 4115 15th Avenue NE.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-62/

img University of Washington Japanese Students Club (ddr-densho-383-383)

Members outside the Japanese Students Club house at 4115 15th Avenue NE. George Tokuda in center front row, wearing light-colored suit. Written on bottom left corner "Takano Studio".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-383/

img Group of students on lawn at University of Washington (ddr-densho-383-214)

Members of the Japanese Students Club and Fuyo Kai. Written on album page below photograph: "C[larence] Uyematsu, Terada, Okubo, Nobu Yanagimachi, Billie Tashiro, Yurino Takayoshi, Yuki Watanabe." The man identified as Okubo (back row, right) may be George Otsubo.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-214/

img Bain Chiba on University of Washington campus (ddr-densho-383-257)

Bain Chiba was a University of Washington graduate in 1937. He was a pharmacy student and a member of the Japanese Students Club during his time at the University of Washington. Written on album page below photograph: "Another Druggist, Bain Chiba".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-257/

img Man sitting on steps with pipe (ddr-densho-383-59)

George Tokuda sitting outside Japanese Students Club house at 4115 15th Avenue NE on University of Washington campus. Written on album page below photograph: "Taken at J.S.C. U.W."

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-383-59/

doc Aquila 1943 (ddr-densho-493-39)

First edition of the Aquila, yearbook of Tri-State High School at the Tule Lake facility in Newell, California. The book includes a roster of all students, photos of the classes and clubs (including Zoology Club, Needle Arts Club, Tri-State Thespians, glee clubs, and others), names and photos of faculty and staff, and a written history of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-493-39/

img Stanford Japanese Student Club (ddr-csujad-55-1318)

Black and white photograph depicting the Japanese Student Club at Stanford University. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1320

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1318/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 575 (January 21, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-610)

Selected article titles: "Former Sun Aide Asks China Peace" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Benefit Planned by Student Club in Film Program" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-610/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 170 (March 28, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-201)

Selected article titles: "Woman Suffrage Bill is Defeated by Upper House" (p. 1), "Cagers to Enjoy Festive Evening at League Mixer" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Colorful Booths Will Be Managed by Fuyukai Girls " (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-201/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 73 (May 18, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-102)

Selected article titles: "Scribes Visiting in Nippon Slate Lectures on U.S." (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "J.S.C. to Honor June Graduates of High School" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-102/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 477 (March 6, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-512)

Selected article titles: "Young to Help in Election Battles" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Tour for Debate is Being Planned by Seattle Young" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-512/

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)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-614/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 72 (May 11, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-101)

Selected article titles: "Japanese Ruler Decorated with Order of Garter" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "J.S.C. Presidency for 1929-30 Goes to George Otsubo" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-101/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 62 (March 2, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-91)

Selected article titles: "Hotel Executives from Japan Set for Coast Visit" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "University Group Sponsors Annual 'Open House' Day" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-91/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 146 (October 11, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-176)

Selected article titles: "Officials' Mercy Makes Maruhashi Home Happy Again" (p. 1), "Locals Must Stop Fast Madac Backs in Tilt Tomorrow" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Yurino Takatoshi Chosen President by Fuyokai Girls" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-176/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 443 (July 11, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-478)

Selected article titles: "Student Meet to Help Peace Move" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Comets Annex Courier Class 'C' Title as Yoshio Tsuji Blanks Fife Clubs, 2-0" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-478/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 100 (November 23, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-129)

Selected article titles: "Difficult Issues Facing Delegates to Arms Parley" (p. 1), "Trophy Awarded to Taiyo Juniors at Grid Banquet" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "J. S. C. to Present Benefit Program at Hall Tonight" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-129/

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. 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. 9, No. 416 (January 1, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-451)

Selected article titles: "Young Show Trend As Real Americans" (p. 1), "Pacific Relations Will Hinge on Tariff Cut; Japan Must Expand" (p. 2), "Second Generation Japanese Are Now Pioneering in American Life" (p. 3), "Here's How, 1936!" (p. 4), "A Nisei Mel

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-451/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 556 (September 10, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-591)

Selected article titles: "Japan's Expansion Main Crisis Cause" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Student Session in Japan Hailed as One for Good" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-591/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 154 (December 6, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-184)

Selected article titles: "Party Will Start Battle for Union Labor Legislation" (p. 1), "Class B Quintets Slated to Start Dec. 9 at Baptist" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Benefit Program Planned Tonight by J.S.C. Actors" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-184/