Higher education

The Issei (first-generation Japanese immigrants) put great emphasis on education as a means of succeeding in the U.S. While many Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) obtained college degrees, they found professions closed to them. It was not uncommon for educated nisei to be forced to settle for menial jobs in the ethnic community. Frequently, Japanese Americans could find jobs commensurate with their education only by becoming independent professionals such as doctors and dentists providing services to the Japanese community. The World War II incarceration interrupted thousands of students' university educations.

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doc Letter from Valerie C. Wickhem (ddr-densho-446-1)

Certifying that Mr. Aichi Sai is issued a certificate of admissions based on having sufficient knowledge of English, has financial resources to pursue a degree at the UofC, and that he passes a physical exam.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-1/

doc Letter from Li Sin Chiong to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-336)

Updates on family in Hong Kong, Japan, and Formosa. Many Formosan boys are praying for a university in Formosa.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-336/

doc Memorandum from Lt. James T. Watkins IV, U.S. Naval Reserve, Military Government Research Unit 2 & Translation Unit (ddr-densho-446-92)

Memorandum Relative to Application of Ai Chih Sai for Change in Legal Status by Tsai's supervisor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-92/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-364)

Black and white photographic negative of Carlos Ogimi and other students sitting at drawing table working on an unknown project. Carlos is the first seated student on the right, everyone else is unidentified. This photographic negative was taken at Reed College where Carlos was a student. Original print ONLC 3180 (ddr-one-1-362).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-364/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-356)

Black and white photographic negative of siblings Carlos Ogimi and Ayame Ogimi at Reed College, where they both attended school.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-356/

doc Keynote Talk: Rev. Ai Chih Tsai Biography and Legacy (ddr-densho-446-353)

Notes for Taiwanese American Historical Society Keynote Talk on May 17, 2017

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-353/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-361)

Black and white photographic print of Carlos Ogimi and other students sitting at drawing table working on an unknown project. Carlos is the first seated student on the right, everyone else is unidentified. This photographic negative was taken at Reed College where Carlos was a student. Negative ONLC 3181 (ddr-one-1-363).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-361/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-357)

Black and white photographic print of Ayame Ogimi and her brother Carlos Ogimi staring at a large document or drawing on a table in front of them. This photograph was taken at Reed College where Ayame and Carlos where both students. Negative ONLC 3177 (ddr-one-1-359).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-357/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-355)

Black and white photographic negative of siblings Carlos Ogimi and Ayame Ogimi at Reed College, where they both attended school.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-355/

doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Alderman P.H. Douglas (ddr-densho-446-71)

Letter to Alderman Douglas with introduction for Ai Chih Tsai with request for counsel regarding Tsai's status following Pearl Harbor

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-71/

doc Letter from Robert Cashman to whom it may concern (ddr-densho-446-72)

Letter to certify that Ai Chih Tsai, Japanese citizen of Formosa, resides in Chicago Theological Seminary dorm, is registered as a CTS student, has been the minister of the Chicago Japanese Christian Church for 2 years, is a graduate of Doshisha University, and Cashman can vouch for Tsai's character

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-72/

doc Draft letter to University of Chicago (ddr-densho-468-146)

Sheet containing several typed letter drafts. Request for grades for past spring's semester along with request to be added to waitlist if additional spots open for Japanese-American students.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-146/

doc Letter from Helen G. Duggan to Joseph Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-147)

Refusal of admission to the University of Colorado

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-147/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Mr. Hyland (ddr-densho-468-141)

Typed draft. Letter describes experiences arriving in Lincoln and details of family and friends.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-141/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to State University of Iowa Registrar (ddr-densho-468-134)

Inquiry on admission policy for students of Japanese ancestry

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-134/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to John "Johnny" Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-142)

Letter with holiday news, updates on life at school, and work with list of expenditures.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-142/

doc Letters to Joseph Ishikawa from Henry "Hank" Ishikawa with letter of acceptance from University of Nebraska (ddr-densho-468-100)

Page one is a brief letter from Hank. Page two is Joseph Ishikawa's letter of acceptance confirming his transfer from UCLA to the University of Nebraska

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-100/

doc Letter from George H. Sabine to Joseph B. Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-145)

Letter explaining Cornell University's willingness to admit Japanese American students

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-145/

doc Memoir: "A Misspent Life" (ddr-densho-468-95)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-95/

doc University of Washington Academic Centennial Convocation Program (ddr-densho-446-443)

Ryo Tsai attended the University of Washington Centennial Convocation (she was working for the UW Libraries at the time). President Kennedy gave the Centennial Address.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-443/