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 Japanese American Courier Vol. 2, No. 82 (July 20, 1929) (ddr-densho-96-111)

Selected article titles: "Chinese, Soviets Sever Relations in Rail Disputes" (p. 1), "Speed Ball Artist of Japan to Face Courier All Stars" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Good News About Local Graduates Now in the East" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-111/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 7, No. 326 (April 14, 1934) (ddr-densho-96-360)

Selected article titles: "Students Seek Cooperation by World Nations" (p. 1), "Baseball Schedule" (p. 2), "Pink Tea" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-360/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 469 (January 9, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-504)

Selected article titles: "Student League Helps Visitors Study in Japan" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-504/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 10, No. 498 (July 31, 1937) (ddr-densho-96-533)

Selected article titles: "Students Arrive for Conference" (p. 1), "Pink Tea" (p. 2), "Hang-Overs" (p. 3), "Out-of-Town News" (p. 4)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-533/

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)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-175/

doc Japanese American Courier Vol. 15, No. 729 (January 1, 1942) (ddr-densho-96-764)

Selected article titles: "Chance to Assert Loyalty, Cites Sieg" (p. 1), "Young Should Take Their Refuge in Spiritual Field, Says Bishop" (p. 2), "All Must Suffer from Disruption But Peace Later" (p. 3), "Sustain U.S. Institutions As We Go Into 1942" (p. 4

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-764/

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)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-96-206/

img Ryo Tsai Convocation Photo (ddr-densho-446-444)

Ryo Tsai in a convocation gown. Photo taken at her home. President Kennedy's speech noted on reverse.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-444/

doc Letter from Stephen L. Weber to whom it may concern (ddr-densho-446-359)

Description of the California Nisei College Diploma Project

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-359/

doc Description of the California Nisei College Diploma Project (ddr-densho-446-361)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-361/

doc Saji Kanesawa's Recollections (ddr-densho-446-434)

Article about Keisen years (1939-41) written by Ryo's Keisen classmate and later Seattle friend (written 1994)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-434/

img Ai Chih Tsai Photo (ddr-densho-446-374)

On the University of Chicago campus grounds

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-374/

doc Keynote address by Bob H. Suzuki for Nisei Honorary Degree Ceremony (ddr-densho-446-363)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-363/

doc Letter from Ryo Tsai to Elder Brother-in-Law (ddr-densho-446-321)

Warm greetings until we meet. Ai Chih Tsai and Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai met with Commander Dowie, Lt. Kerr, and J. Dickson of Canadian Mission Board in D.C.. Dickson is very enthusiastic about Ai Chih Tsai's plans. Ryo asked that printed literature with details of the plan (buildings, cost, location, mission, current board members, etc. ) would …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-321/

doc Letter from Koshiro Kibata (ddr-densho-446-4)

Transcripts for completion of Preparatory College at Doshisha University in March 1935

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-4/

doc RT Honorary Degree from SDSU (ddr-densho-446-457)

Documents 484-486 (ddr-densho-446-456 to ddr-densho-446-458) are in the burgundy diploma case labeled "The California State University"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-457/

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/

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/

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/