Religion and churches
Religion and churches played an important role in the formation and development of West Coast Japanese American communities. While Buddhism is frequently seen as most prominent, Christianity was also influential. Initially focused on helping new male immigrants adjust to life in the United States, churches soon began catering to increasing numbers of families. By the mid-1930s, Japanese Americans' religious affiliations were split fairly evenly between Christianity and Buddhism.
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Notes: "I don't believe in nationalism, but I have a steadfast loyalty to USA" (ddr-densho-468-175)
Three handwritten notecards with thoughts on nationalism, religion, and morality
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New Year's Postcard to Mas Yamamoto from M. Yamamoto (ddr-densho-492-21)
Postcard from M. Yamamoto to Mas Yamamoto wishing them a happy new year. The front of postcard includes a photograph of a large group of people outside a church.
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Hilo Japanese Church Gathering 1906 (ddr-densho-492-22)
Photograph of a large group. Written on the front of the photograph is "Church / Hilo Japanese Gathering / 1906" in blue ink. Written on the back is "Hilo Boarding School / T. Yamamoto" in pencil.
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"My Life Begins" (ddr-densho-446-350)
My Life Begins (autobiography): Ai Chih's parents, conversion to Christianity, education in Japan, arrival in US on student visa, U of Chicago, Robert Cashman, Keimer Shou, Japanese Christian Church (Chicago), War, Ordination, Meeting Ryo, Marriage, Navy-Columbia U, War Dept.-D.C., MD, US Strategic Bombing Survey, UNRRA
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The dogma of organization (ddr-densho-468-167)
Typed draft of essay or diary. The draft explores how the socialist party shares the weaknesses of organized religion
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A.D. 1977: Japanese Christians in America: The Church That Survives Hate (ddr-densho-446-394)
Article in the July/August 1977 issue of A.D. 1977 on the experience of Japanese Christians in America through the end of WWII.
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12 people outside church (ddr-densho-492-20)
Photograph of 12 people standing outside a building with a Japanese plaque above the door. Written on the photograph in the upper right corner is "Hilo Church" in blue ink.
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Man and woman at a shrine (ddr-densho-359-923)
Hidegoro and Ichino Otsuka pose with deer at a shrine.
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Men and women in front of shrine (ddr-densho-359-517)
A father meets his daughter's father-in-law. Japanese text on back of photo: far left: Hidegoro Otsuka, second from right, Kaichi Kawamoto
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Group poses at shrine (ddr-densho-359-851)
The caption in the album is written in Japanese. Ichino and HIdegoro Otsuka are second and third from left.
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Card from the American Friends Service Committee (ddr-manz-4-14)
Caption: "With the good wishes of the / American Friends Service Committee / (Quakers) / 20 South 12th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania."
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Crossroads Vol. IV, No. 17 (September 21, 1951) (ddr-densho-507-2)
Selected article titles: “Just Browsing” (p. 2), “Profile” (p. 3), “Society” (p. 4), “Social Silhouettes” (p. 5), “Club Notes” (p. 6), “Church Notices” (p. 6), “Sports” (p. 7), “Professional Directory” (p. 8)
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Crossroads VIII, No. 37 (December 23, 1955) (ddr-densho-507-4)
Selected article titles: “Christmas Greetings” (p. 2), “Crossroads to Somewhere” (p. 3), “Society” (p. 4), “My In-Laws and Senryu” (p. 6), “Tak’s Case” (p. 8-9, 16), “Mondai Wa Akira” (p. 10, 15), “Insurance in Birdies” (p. 11), “The Miyako Trio” (p. 12, 18), “Traditional Holiday Recipes” (p. 14), “Stagettes or The Year is 1949” (p. 17), …
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Crossroads Vol. 2 No. 32 (December 23, 1949) (ddr-densho-507-1)
Selected article titles: “A Generation in Transition” (p. 3), “Mike - A Portrait in Words” (p. 4), “A Burial for the Yellow Peril” (p. 5), “The Boy from Nebraska” (p. 6), “Just Reminiscing” (p. 8), “The Joker” (p. 9), “Yogore” (p. 10), “Coming Along Swimmingly” (p. 11), “Is It Jim or Hippo Or Just Me?” (p. …
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Crossroads Vol. V, No. 16 (September 12, 1952) (ddr-densho-507-3)
Selected article titles: “One Issei’s Opinion” (p. 2, 8), “Th Nisei Seek Election” (p. 3), “Society” (p. 4), “Club Notes” (p. 6), “Church Notices” (p. 6), “Sports” (p. 7), “Professional Directory” (p. 8)
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Buddhist funeral (ddr-densho-255-187)
Funeral for Reverend Shibata. Large gathering of men, women, and children outside what appears to be a Buddhist temple. In the foreground is a casket decorated with flowers.