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. 1, No. 8 (February 18, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-36)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 8 (February 18, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-36)
Selected article titles: "Crisis Foreseen as Wave of Prosperity Sweeps Country" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "'Down Main Street" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 538 (May 7, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-573)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 538 (May 7, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-573)
Selected article titles: "U.S. Trade Enjoys Manchuria Boom" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "JACL to Present Miss Sannomiya in Talk Tonight" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 200 (October 24, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-231)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 200 (October 24, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-231)
Selected article titles: "Influence of U.S. in Japan Amazing, Observes Otsubo" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 320 (March 3, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-354)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 320 (March 3, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-354)
Selected article titles: "Dr. Gowen Sees Recognition of Manchu, Pu Yi" (p. 1), "Hang-overs" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Special Edition (January 1, 1932) (ddr-densho-96-241)
doc Japanese American Courier Special Edition (January 1, 1932) (ddr-densho-96-241)
Selected article titles: "Citizenship Duty Must Be Taught Nipponese Youth" (p. 1), "Newest Citizens Must Take Role of Interpreters" (p. 2), "New Age Dawns; Youth Has Part in Great Drama" (p. 3), "Founder's Spirit Summons Youth to Lofty Ideals" (p. 4), "J.
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 126 (May 24, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-156)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 126 (May 24, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-156)
Selected article titles: "Exclusion Ruling Unethical, Also Trade Detriment" (p. 1), "Reds Score Eight in Final Frames to Win Thriller" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Lotus Daughters to Fete Mothers with Tea Monday" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 84 (August 3, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-113)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 84 (August 3, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-113)
Selected article titles: "Economy Program of Japan Cabinet Reduces Budgets" (p. 1), "Kobe Champions Defeat All Stars in Splendid Game" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Second Generation Plan Big Program at Middies' Mixer" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 88 (August 31, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-117)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 88 (August 31, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-117)
Selected article titles: "Japan and China Persist in Parley to Conclude Pact" (p. 1), "Kurata in Victory Over Fuji to Win Kumagae Net Cup" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Schools to Open Again as Vacation Ends for Kiddies" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 547 (July 9, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-582)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 547 (July 9, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-582)
Selected article titles: "Orient Crisis Background" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Japan Day Party at Playland to Hit New Heights" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 599 (July 8, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-634)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 599 (July 8, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-634)
Selected article titles: "Board Plan Laid for JACL Welfare" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Again Arranging Japan Day Party" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 293 (August 19, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-326)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 293 (August 19, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-326)
Selected article titles: "Stage Now Set fo Biggest N.W. Citizens Confab" (p. 1), "In the Arena" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 481 (April 3, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-516)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 481 (April 3, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-516)
Selected article titles: "Japan Will Offer Gentlemen's Pact" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 649 (June 22, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-684)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 649 (June 22, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-684)
Selected article titles: "Students Tell of Tokio Conference" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Victorious U.W. Huskies" (p. 3), "Annual Dance to Draw Big Crowd; Plan for Outing" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 418 (January 18, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-453)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 418 (January 18, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-453)
Selected article titles: "All JACL Groups Eye Los Angeles Chapter Election" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 26 (June 23, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-54)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 26 (June 23, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-54)
Selected article titles: "Grand Union Team Feted at Banquet of Courier League" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Japanese Trade Shows Excess in Exports for '28" (p. 4)
doc "Canada Japanese Face Restriction" (ddr-densho-96-10)
Full headline: "Canada Japanese Face Restriction. Removal of Nipponese From Coast Will Be Asked at Ottawa by Emissaries"
Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 249 (ddr-densho-96-281)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 249 (ddr-densho-96-281)
Selected article titles: "N.W. Board Has Meeting Billed for Plans Talk" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 165 (February 21, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-196)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 165 (February 21, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-196)
Selected article titles: "Clash Foreseen in Japanese Diet on Budget Issue" (p. 1), "Vagabond and Dad Wins Tie Up Race for Class A Title" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Seinen-Kais Elect Zanjiro Okubi to Lead Federation" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 449 (August 22, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-484)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 449 (August 22, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-484)
Selected article titles: "Nippon Preparing for '40 Exposition" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Baseball Congress Getting Organized; Tournament Slated" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 139 (August 23, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-169)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 139 (August 23, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-169)
Selected article titles: "Nippon's Position in World Affairs Told at Institute" (p. 1), "T. Konishi Scores 235 for 54 Holes to Cop Golf Open" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Geisha Girls Life of 'Miyako Odori' Festival in April" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 460 (November 7, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-495)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 460 (November 7, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-495)
Selected article titles: "JACL Will Plan Policy to Guide New Work Slate" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 6 (February 4, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-34)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 6 (February 4, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-34)
Selected article titles: "Clarence T. Arai Elected Head of Citizens' League" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "American Spirit Shown by Many Daring Ventures" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 266 (February 11, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-299)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 266 (February 11, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-299)
Selected article titles: "Editor Asserts Need of Facing Facts in Orient" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 318 (February 17, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-352)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 318 (February 17, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-352)
Selected article titles: "Candidates Will Appear Tonight Before Citizens" (p. 1), "Schedules" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 145 (October 4, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-175)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 3, No. 145 (October 4, 1930) (ddr-densho-96-175)
Selected article titles: "Emperor Hirohito Writes Signature on Approved Pact" (p. 1), "Uno to Lead Fast Eleven in Opener with Georgetown" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "'U' Opens Doors, Many New Faces Seen on Campus" (p. 4)
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