Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America

In the 1920s and 1930s, Nisei (second-generation) boys joined Boy Scout troops organized by public schools or community churches. Promoting "Americanism," government administrators condoned Boy Scout activities in the World War II concentration camps.

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img Boy Scout band at Topaz (Central Utah) concentration camp (ddr-densho-22-463)

This Boy Scout band greets Japanese Americans arriving from Hawai'i.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-22-463/

doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 37 (May 27, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-25)

"4700 Japanese in Area" (p. 1), "Permit Naturalization of Kin of War Heroes, Solon Asks" (p. 1) "What Claims Board Bill Says" (p. 2) "Nisei Pugilists Score Hit With Aloha Garb in Scotland" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-25/

img Five men in Boy Scout gear (ddr-densho-475-735)

Black and white photograph of five young men in Boy Scout uniforms in a camp parking lot. From left to right: Joe, Kenji, Harry, Frank Miwa, and Jack.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-735/

img Five men in Boy Scout gear (ddr-densho-475-736)

Black and white photograph of five young men in Boy Scout uniforms in a camp parking lot. From left to right: Joe, Kenji, Harry, Frank Miwa, and Jack. Written below the photograph on the album page is: "Joe - Kenji - Harry - Frank -Jack" in white pencil.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-736/

doc Boys' Life (October 1973) (ddr-densho-478-1)

The 56th page of the October 1973 edition of Boys' Life includes "True Story of Scouts in Action," which illustrates the true story of Warren Higa, aged 16, providing first aid to a hit-and-run victim.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-478-1/

doc Legion to Keep Sponsorship Of Nisei Scouts (January 7, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-571)

The Seattle Daily Times, January 7, 1942, p. 17

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-571/

doc All Scout Candidates Successfully Pass Tests (January 5, 1923) (ddr-densho-56-376)

The Seattle Daily Times, January 5, 1923, p. 5

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-376/

img Three Girl Scouts (ddr-densho-61-4)

Three girls in Brownie uniforms. L to R: Natalie (Hayashida) Ong, Jane (Kitamoto) Akita, Susan (Hayashida) Fujita.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-61-4/

img Boy Scout (ddr-densho-92-15)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-92-15/

doc Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from Teru Koyama (ddr-one-5-40)

Slightly yellowed envelope addressed to Dr. Keizaburo Koyama in Camp Livingston from his wife, Teru Koyama, at Minidoka. Postmarked October 19, 1942. Along the top 10-23-1942 is written in red pencil. On the left side of the envelope is a purple "Censored" stamp. Inside the envelope is a letter dated October 17, 1942. Teru writes about …

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doc Letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from Eva Koyama (ddr-one-5-38)

Letter dated Oct 5, 1942, to Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from his daughter, Eva Koyama. In the letter Eva writes about life at Minidoka: Shin came to visit, school is starting soon, Mr. Mita's funeral, lunch, and Girl Scouts. Eva sends her regards to Dr. Tanaka and Mr. Ikeya.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-38/

doc Letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from William Koyama (ddr-one-5-21)

The letter is written on thin paper and possibly missing pages, dated July 21, 1942. William writes to his father about his current classes, describing his Boy Scout troop and his changing weight. He asks after his father's health and the entertainment as his camp.

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doc Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from Teru Koyama (ddr-one-5-43)

The envelope is addressed to Dr. Keizaburo Koyama at Camp Livingston from his wife, Teru Koyama, at Minidoka. Postmarked Nov 12, 1942. In red pencil “Dec 14-42” is written on the left side of the envelope. On the back of the envelope is a large white sticker that says "EXAMINED BY/U.S.A. 219." The letter is dated …

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doc Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from William Koyama (ddr-one-5-64)

Envelope addressed to Dr. Keizaburo Koyama in Santa Fe Detention Center from his son, William Koyama, at Minidoka. Envelope is postmarked August 3, 1943. In red pencil "8/10-43" is written above the receiver's information. The letter from William Koyama is yellowed and water-damaged. At the bottom of the letter is an "EXAMINED" stamp with unknown initals. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-64/

doc Envelope and letters to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from Teru Koyama and Miriam Kiyo Koyama (ddr-one-5-30)

Envelope addressed to Dr. Keizaburo Koyama at Camp Livingston from his wife, Teru Koyama, and daughter, Miriam Kiyo Koyama. Postmarked Sep 16, 1942. In red pencil “9/20-42” is written to the left of the postmark. In the lower left corner is a purple "Censored" stamp from Camp Livingston. Inside the envelope are two letters, one from …

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doc Envelope and letter to Dr. Keizaburo "Kei" Koyama from Andrew "Uncle Chape" Goodenough and Eva "Aunt Eva" Goodenough (ddr-one-5-25)

Envelope addressed to Dr. Kei Koyama in Camp Livingston from Andrew "Uncle Chape" Goodenough and Eva "Aunt Eva" Goodenough in Portland. Postmarked Aug 31, 1942. On the left side of the envelope is a purple "Censored" stamp. Inside the envelope was a newspaper clipping about Boy Scout Troop at the Portland Assembly Center. William Koyama's name …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-25/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 44, No. 16 (April 19, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-16)

Select article titles: "15th Biennial Convention Set Aug. 22-25, 1958" (p. 1); "JACL's Anti-Nisei TV Film Project Eyed by U.S. Senator" (p. 1); "Hawaiian Nisei picked 'outstanding young farmer,' grew coffee on lava soil" (p. 1); "Anti-bias bill in redevelopment passes" (p. 1); "Civil rights bill due Senate action" (p. 1); "JACL representative on Boy Scout …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-29-16/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 44, No. 12 (March 22, 1957) (ddr-pc-29-12)

Select article titles: "Japan Actor to Visit Hollywood, Aided stranded Nisei during War" (p. 1); "Simplified form for renunciant now at I&NS" (p.1); "Purple Heart veteran steals ring; nets $10, but faces 15-yr. prison term" (p. 3); "Busy start for Monterey Peninsula CL, auxiliary and Boy Scouts calendared" (p. 5); "Permanent home for Korean tyke sought …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-29-12/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 77, No. 08, (August 24, 1973) (ddr-pc-45-33)

Select article titles: "Inouye Copy in Nation's Press Continues to Score" (p.1); "Bob Hope Slips in 'Jap' Joke at Jamboree: Scout Chief Apologizes to Sansei" (p.1); "All WRA Camps Sites Should Be Posted as 'Historic Landmarks'" (p.3); "U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Chinese Student Case against School" (p.3); "Urban Redevelopment May Squeeze Life Out of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-45-33/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 110, No. 11 (March 23, 1990) (ddr-pc-62-11)

Select article titles: "An Address from JACL-LEC Legislative Strategy Chair"(p.1);"Asian Pacific Municipal Officials Caucus Holds Workshop on Black/Asian Relations"(p.1);"Sakura Grove Dedicated as Memorial to Walerga Assembly Center"(p.2); "70% Increase in Asian/Pacific People from 1980 to 1988 Due to Immigration"(p.3); "San Francisco's Boy Scout Troop 12, Among U.S.'s Oldest, Founded by Issei"(p.8).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-62-11/

doc Letter from Yoshihiko Matsuura to Kiyoko Noda, April 30, 1949 (ddr-csujad-10-3)

A letter from Yoshihiko Matsuura, an internee in the Crystal City Internment Camp, Texas, to his grandmother, Kiyoko Noda, in Lima, Peru. He includes updates on day to day life in the Crystal City camp, including the event on the Emperor's birthday [April 29] and a play performed in the camp. He details the Boy Scouts …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-10-3/