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 Carbon copy letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Ng Boksu (ddr-densho-446-413)

Responding to Ng Boksu's inquiry about Taiwanese in the U.S. just before WWII. (5 pages)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-413/

doc Keisen 50th Anniversary Brochure (ddr-densho-446-433)

Ryo is in the 1941 Picture of Nisei Graduates, second row, third from left on Page 4. She had another year of study to graduate but decided to leave Japan in June 1941 for fear of being stranded there if war broke out. (1979)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-433/

doc You're Invited...Nisei Honorary Degree Luncheon & Ceremony (ddr-densho-446-360)

Invitation to attend the California Nisei Luncheon and Ceremony Honoring students affected by Executive Order 9066

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-360/

img Photo of Ai Chih Tsai with Keimer Shou (ddr-densho-446-378)

Ai Chih and his classmate from Doshisha and future brother-in-law, both waiters at the St Louis Country Club. The two of them were thought to have been the only Taiwanese in the US during the war.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-378/

img Ai Chih Tsai Photo (ddr-densho-446-375)

Graduation picture, Master of Arts

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-375/

doc Nonfiction manuscript: "Road to Freedom" with submission letter and rejection letter (ddr-densho-468-158)

Manuscript of nonfiction narrative describing experience as Japanese-American seeking student leave from World War II incarceration. The manuscript incorporates letters to various college admission staff. Page one is a submission letter to the Yale Review. Page two is a rejection slip.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-158/

doc Joseph Ishikawa Resume (ddr-densho-468-92)

Covers dates from 1965 through 1987+

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-92/

doc Letter from Carl E. Seashore to Joseph B. Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-136)

Response to letter from August 11.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-136/

img Ai Chih Tsai Photo (ddr-densho-446-371)

Ai Chih Tsai with his English Teacher's Certificate after his graduation from the Preparatory College of Doshisha University in Mar 1935

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-371/

doc Letter from James Dickson to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-322)

Invitation for Ai Chih Tsai to come to Canada to speak to churches and young people to gather support for Formosa plan. Dickson will leave for Formosa on March 6.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-322/

doc Ai Chih Tsai Master of Arts Diploma (ddr-densho-446-373)

Master of Arts, Divinity School, University of Chicago

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-373/

doc SDSU NewsCenter: CSU Seeks to honor WWII internees (ddr-densho-446-367)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-367/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to John "Johnny" Ishikawa (ddr-densho-468-143)

Letter with updates on New Year's weekend 1942-1943

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-143/

doc Student Budget Book from Stanford University Bookstore for Wakako Domoto, freshman year at Stanford (ddr-densho-443-201)

Includes budget notes for 1928-1929 school years, tuition, residence fees and spending

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-443-201/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-359)

Black and white photographic negative 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 were both students. Original print ONLC 3175 (ddr-one-1-357).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-359/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-354)

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 most likely taken at Reed College where Carlos was a student.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-354/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-351)

Black and white photographic negative of Ayame Ogimi's dorm room at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. Ayame Ogimi is seated on the floor smiling towards the camera, friends seated in semi-circle are unidentified.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-351/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-366)

Black and white photographic print of Ayame Ogimi playing ukulele for two unidentified friends in her dorm room at Reed College. Negative ONLC 3186 (ddr-one-1-368).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-366/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-368)

Black and white photographic negative of Ayame Ogimi playing ukulele for two unidentified friends in her dorm room at Reed College. Original print ONLC 3184 (ddr-one-1-366)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-368/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-363)

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 3179 (ddr-one-1-361).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-363/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-352)

Black and white photographic negative of Ayame Ogimi leaning back in a chair reading a book with her feet resting on a desk. The picture was taken at Reed College, most likely in the common area of her dorm, where Ayame attended school.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-352/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-362)

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 3182 (ddr-one-1-364).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-362/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-365)

Black and white photographic print of Ayame Ogimi playing ukulele for two unidentified friends in her dorm room at Reed College. Negative ONLC 3185 (ddr-one-1-367).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-365/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-360)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-360/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-353)

Black and white photographic negative of Ayame Ogimi leaning against a railing posing for the camera. This photographic negative was taken at Reed College where Ayame was a student.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-353/