Community publications

The Japanese American press provided a vital sense of community. Numerous newspapers were published in cities and towns up and down the West Coast. Seattle alone boasted two Japanese-language dailies and an English-language weekly for the community. The Japanese American Courier, which appeared in Seattle in 1928, was the first English-language Japanese American newspaper in the nation.

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Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 214 (ddr-densho-96-246)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 214 (ddr-densho-96-246)
Selected article titles: "Chinese Firing After Truce Set Precipitated Shanghai Situation" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 674 (December 14, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-709)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 674 (December 14, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-709)
Selected article titles: "Second Generation Activities" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Nominations for Officials Given Seattle Chapter" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 476 (February 27, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-511)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 476 (February 27, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-511)
Selected article titles: "Roosevelt Backs Bill to Replace Late N.R.A. Plan" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 225 (ddr-densho-96-257)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 225 (ddr-densho-96-257)
Selected article titles: "One Hundred Dollars Offered Through Courier Prize Contest" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 147 (October 18, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-177)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 147 (October 18, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-177)
Selected article titles: "Japan's 2 Major Parties Set Plans Toward Campaign" (p. 1), "Locals, Broadway Clash for Initial Grid Loop Victory" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Red Riding Hood Will Appear at Nippon Kan Soon" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 212 (ddr-densho-96-244)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 212 (ddr-densho-96-244)
Selected article titles: "Emperor Disbands Diet; Statements Read by Officials" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 170 (March 28, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-201)
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)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 328 (April 28, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-362)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 328 (April 28, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-362)
Selected article titles: "Itabashi, Tabata Will Take Back 2 Delegations" (p. 1), "Hang-overs" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Bus Service is Offered Lotus to Convention" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 143 (September 20, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-173)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 143 (September 20, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-173)
Selected article titles: "Japan Will Begin Second Decennial Census October 1" (p. 1), "D'Vorak Expected to Develop Fast Japanese Eleven" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Japan's Big Issue Immigration, Says Mrs. McLaughlin" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 211 (ddr-densho-96-243)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 211 (ddr-densho-96-243)
Selected article titles: "Diet Dissolution Seen as Emperor Retains Ministry" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 451 (September 5, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-486)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 451 (September 5, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-486)
Selected article titles: "Seattle is Host to Greatest JACL Meet; Yatabe Keynotes" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 638 (April 6, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-673)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 638 (April 6, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-673)
Selected article titles: "Japan Trade Need Post-War Feature" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "New Rainier Slugger" (p. 3), "Japanese Scouts Lead Big Parade in Spring Circus" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 473 (February 6, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-508)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 473 (February 6, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-508)
Selected article titles: "N.W. Board Will Meet Feb. 20 to Make JACL Plans" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 289 (July 22, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-322)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 289 (July 22, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-322)
Selected article titles: "First Novel Sign of Articulation Waxing in Youth" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 129 (June 14, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-159)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 129 (June 14, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-159)
Selected article titles: "Japan Now Faces Important Issue of London Pact" (p. 1), "Courier Baseball League Banquet Next Wednesday" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "First Generation Association Will Honor Graduates" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 117 (March 22, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-147)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 117 (March 22, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-147)
Selected article titles: "Former Minister to China Scores Anti-Asiatic Ban" (p. 1), "Portland Cagers Vanquish Locals in Double Bill" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Youth Leaguers Hold 'Whoopie' Social Tonight" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 697 (May 24, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-732)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 697 (May 24, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-732)
Selected article titles: "Young Folks Set Graduate Record at High Schools" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang Overs" (p. 3), "Plan Honors for Eldest Japanese at Party Sunday" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 565 (November 12, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-600)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 565 (November 12, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-600)
Selected article titles: "Young Folk Boost Coast's Elections" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Conference List to Include Many Timely Subjects" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 574 (January 14, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-609)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 574 (January 14, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-609)
Selected article titles: "Kido Will Accept in San Francisco" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Young Japanese Must Show Skill for Recognition" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 39 (September 22, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-67)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 39 (September 22, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-67)
Selected article titles: "Japanese Picnics Given as Reason for Realty Suit" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Ancient Ceremony Will Mark Mikado's Coronation Rites" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 385 (June 1, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-420)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 385 (June 1, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-420)
Selected article titles: "Expatriation to Gain Confidence for Youth Here" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 684 (February 22, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-719)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 684 (February 22, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-719)
Selected article titles: "Loyalty for Soil, and Not to Blood" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Chapter Directs Jaunt for Class from University" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 208 (December 19, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-239)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 208 (December 19, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-239)
Selected article titles: "Yoshizawa Named Foreign Minister on Inukai Cabinet" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 536 (April 23, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-571)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 536 (April 23, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-571)
Selected article titles: "Bases of Foreign Policy" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Hemphill Chosen Leader at Dinner of Japan Society" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 426 (March 14, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-461)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 426 (March 14, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-461)
Selected article titles: "Confab Will Moot Pacific Problem" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
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