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. 3, No. 132 (July 5, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-162)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 132 (July 5, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-162)
Selected article titles: "Financial Slump Forces Japanese Up Into Hokkaido" (p. 1), "Slugging, Fighting Dempsey Color is Missed from Ring" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Angelino Parents Protest Wildness of Young People" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 110 (February 1, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-140)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 110 (February 1, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-140)
Selected article titles: "Minor Parties to be Prominent in Fight for Seats" (p. 1), "Bachelors Defeat C. T. Takahashi 28-18 in Thriller" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "'Go' Addicts Play Ignoring Thief in Methodist Show" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 337 (June 30, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-371)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 337 (June 30, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-371)
Selected article titles: "N.W. Will Join Seattle's July 4 Celebration" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Class A and B All-Stars" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 485 (May 1, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-520)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 485 (May 1, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-520)
Selected article titles: "Japanese Editor Point Out Keen Influence of U.S." (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 688 (March 22, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-723)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 688 (March 22, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-723)
Selected article titles: "Governors Praise Stand on Loyalty" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang Overs" (p. 3), "Colorful Affair for Annual Fete by Japan Society" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 197 (October 3, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-228)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 197 (October 3, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-228)
Selected article titles: "A.E. Holden Sees Amicable Solution to Manchu Issue" (p. 1), "Taiyos Set for Comeback Battle with Nippon Tossers Tomorrow" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 513 (November 13, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-548)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 513 (November 13, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-548)
Selected article titles: "Assist Japanese! Trefethen Urges" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 299 (September 30, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-332)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 299 (September 30, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-332)
Selected article titles: "Editorial Urges Study of Orient Languages Here" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 76 (June 8, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-105)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 76 (June 8, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-105)
Selected article titles: "Views of Powers on Big Reduction Asked by Hoover" (p. 1), "Triple Play by Taiyos Feature Play-Off Games" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Foujioka's Works to be Displayed at Art Institute" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 582 (March 11, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-617)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 582 (March 11, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-617)
Selected article titles: "Vancouver Young to Welcome Ruler" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter to Greet Public at Bazaar-Dance" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 83 (July 27, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-112)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 83 (July 27, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-112)
Selected article titles: "Chinese, Soviets Show Inclination for Arbitration" (p. 1), "Shinko Shogyo to Clash with Stars in Classic Thurs" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Girls to Present Song, Dance Acts at Middies' Mixer" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 615 (October 28, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-650)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 615 (October 28, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-650)
Selected article titles: "Fishery Products Back Japan Trade" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Youthful Talent Will Disport at Chapter Benefit" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 573 (January 7, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-608)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 573 (January 7, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-608)
Selected article titles: "Cabinet Falls on Financial Policy" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Election Slated Friday Night by Seattle Chapter" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 283 (June 10, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-316)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 283 (June 10, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-316)
Selected article titles: "City Hi Schools Set Graduation on Wed., Thurs." (p. 1), "Kumagai, Kaneko Top Bat Parade in Class A Loop" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
doc "Certificates Can Identify Members" (ddr-densho-96-19)
Full headline: "Certificates Can Identify Members. National JACL Officers Devise Plan For Protection Of All; Should Act Soon; Chapters To Conduct Program. May Renounce Dual Citizenship."
Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 653 (July 20, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-688)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 653 (July 20, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-688)
Selected article titles: "Schools in Japan Praised on Radio" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Ball Sked" (p. 3), "Potlach Offers Week of Revelry to Seattle Folk" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 493 (June 26, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-528)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 493 (June 26, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-528)
Selected article titles: "Antipodes Most Advanced, Finds K. Ito on Tour" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 589 (April 29, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-624)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 589 (April 29, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-624)
Selected article titles: "Two NW District Chapters Launch JACL Meet Plans" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Festival of Iris Will Be Honored by Local Women" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 279 (May 13, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-312)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 279 (May 13, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-312)
Selected article titles: "Important Meet on Kramer Bill Set by Citizens" (p. 1), "Diamond Hits" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 153 (November 29, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-183)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 153 (November 29, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-183)
Selected article titles: "Opposite Policies Will Precipitate Party Clash, View" (p. 1), "Hoop Meeting Set on Tuesday Night to Discuss Rules" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Delegates Arrive for Big Two-Day Y.P.C.C. Conclave" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 686 (March 8, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-721)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 686 (March 8, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-721)
Selected article titles: "Canada Plans Aid for Her Japanese" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang Overs" (p. 3), "Joint Inaugural to Seat Leaders from 4 Chapters" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 480 (March 27, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-515)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 480 (March 27, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-515)
Selected article titles: "Governor Vetoes Unfair Land Law" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 702 (June 28, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-737)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 702 (June 28, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-737)
Selected article titles: "Program for 4th to Show America Worth Defending" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Mayor Millikin Thinks Present Time Urgent for Rededication" (p. 3), "Second Generation Have Chance to Prove Loyalty, States Iseri" (p. 4)
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