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. 4, No. 175 (May 2, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-206)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 175 (May 2, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-206)
Selected article titles: "Radio Broadcasts Stimson Message to Japan Ruler" (p. 1), "Taiyo Reds Field Another Victory as Lakers Lose" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Phi Bete Award Won at U. of W. by Girl Scholar" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 364 (January 5, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-399)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 364 (January 5, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-399)
Selected article titles: "Leaders View Development of Varied JACL Activities" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 617 (November 11, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-652)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 617 (November 11, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-652)
Selected article titles: "Notables Attend Session Held by California JACL" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Farmer Session Set for Seattle Coming Saturday" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 51 (December 15, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-79)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 51 (December 15, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-79)
Selected article titles: "Arms Conference Between Britain, America Sought" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Japanese Traits, Ways Discussed in Brief Survey" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No.  395 (August 10, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-430)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 8, No. 395 (August 10, 1935) (ddr-densho-96-430)
Selected article titles: "Sen. Thomas Asks Peace for World" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 317 (February 10, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-351)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 317 (February 10, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-351)
Selected article titles: "Branch Bank in Local District is Planned Soon" (p. 1), "Schedules" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 464 (December 5, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-499)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 464 (December 5, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-499)
Selected article titles: "Vets Urged to File Petitions for Citizenship" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 270 (March 11, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-303)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 6, No. 270 (March 11, 1933) (ddr-densho-96-303)
Selected article titles: "Japanese Army Now in Control of Jehol Wall" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 466 (December 19, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-501)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 9, No. 466 (December 19, 1936) (ddr-densho-96-501)
Selected article titles: "Old Japan Still Unchanged with Western Influx" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 183 (June 27, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-214)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 183 (June 27, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-214)
Selected article titles: "New, Old Trends in Politics Blend in Modern Japan" (p. 1), "Hiroshima Tossers Due Here July 24 to Meet Titlists" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Rev. Hatanaka is Japan Delegate to Church Meet" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 605 (August 19, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-640)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 12, No. 605 (August 19, 1939) (ddr-densho-96-640)
Selected article titles: "Meet at Tacoma to Broaden Scope" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Nor'West Board Tonight to Make Gathering Plans" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 195 (September 19, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-226)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 195 (September 19, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-226)
Selected article titles: "Tokio Government Planning to Meet Budgetary Deficit" (p. 1), "Baseball Will Make Last Bow as Tacs, Nippons Slate Series" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 327 (April 21, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-361)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 327 (April 21, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-361)
Selected article titles: "4 Students May Attend Collins Affair Tonight" (p. 1), "Hang-overs" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 683 (February 15, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-718)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 14, No. 683 (February 15, 1941) (ddr-densho-96-718)
Selected article titles: "Spirit of Lincoln Beacon to League" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "Seattle Chapter Launching Plans on Usual Bazaar" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 189 (August 8, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-220)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 4, No. 189 (August 8, 1931) (ddr-densho-96-220)
Selected article titles: "Agriculture Vies with Industry in Japan's Problem" (p. 1), "Girls to Compete for Tennis Titles in Local Matches" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Kamide to Appear in Vocal Program for Benefit Fund" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 78 (June 22, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-107)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 78 (June 22, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-107)
Selected article titles: "Japanese Opinion Opposes Race for Arms Competition" (p. 1), "Takahashi in Nippon Victory Over Madrona A.C." (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Progress Keynote of Addresses to Recent Graduates" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 535 (April 16, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-570)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 535 (April 16, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-570)
Selected article titles: "Japan Following Path of Nations" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Elaborate Easter Services Set in Seattle Churches Tomorrow" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 652 (July 13, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-687)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 652 (July 13, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-687)
Selected article titles: "South Will Study Assessment Plans" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Batting Roll Call" (p. 3), "Japan Day Holds Colorful Events for Park Outing" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 671 (November 23, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-706)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 13, No. 671 (November 23, 1940) (ddr-densho-96-706)
Selected article titles: "Industrial Power Assured to Japan" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Sports" (p. 3), "League Board to Consider Aid on Citizenship Plan" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 10 (March 3, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-38)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 10 (March 3, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-38)
Selected article titles: "Orientals' Wives May Enter Country in New Proposal" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Down Main Street" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 531 (March 19, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-566)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 531 (March 19, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-566)
Selected article titles: "Board to Launch Program at Fife" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Nipponese Room to be Dedicated at Tea March 30" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 255 (ddr-densho-96-287)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 255 (ddr-densho-96-287)
Selected article titles: "Break of Japan Cabinet Rumors Made Idle Talk" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 567 (November 26, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-602)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 11, No. 567 (November 26, 1938) (ddr-densho-96-602)
Selected article titles: "Nippon Could Use China's Products" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Conference Open with Heavy List from N.W. Points" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 53 (December 29, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-81)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 1, No. 53 (December 29, 1928) (ddr-densho-96-81)
Selected article titles: "Japanese Prince Lauds Americans at Tokyo Dinner" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Down Main Street" (p. 4)
Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 244 (ddr-densho-96-276)
doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 5, No. 244 (ddr-densho-96-276)
Selected article titles: "Board Convenes Here Today for Plan Discussion" (p. 1), "Sport Scope" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)
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