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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img Kimiko Fujii and friend with suitcase (ddr-densho-433-1073)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1073/

img Kimiko Fujii on her graduation day (ddr-densho-433-1168)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1168/

img Kimiko Fujii on building steps (ddr-densho-433-1258)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1258/

img Kimiko Fujii on a sidewalk (ddr-densho-433-1058)

Duplicate of ddr-densho-433-1260.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1058/

doc Letter from Lorraine to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-28)

Lorraine writes to Kim Fujii about events she's attended where people dressed in "Indian fashion," her outings with Hank and other friends, and laments about so many men being away to fight in the war.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-28/

img University of Wisconsin building (ddr-densho-433-1188)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1188/

img Couple hugging in a field (ddr-densho-433-1163)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1163/

img Ruby Payne holding books (ddr-densho-433-1101)

Written on verso: Ruby Payne, Univ of Wisc, 4/49.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1101/

img Soldier looking over a rail (ddr-densho-433-1030)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1030/

doc University of Wisconsin graduation materials (ddr-densho-433-980)

A collection of materials related to Kimiko Fujii's 1947 graduation from the University of Wisconsin, including a student association membership card, a commencement red book, and a commencement program.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-980/

img Kimiko Fujii on a fire escape (ddr-densho-433-1061)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1061/

img Kimiko Fujii on a snowy sidewalk (ddr-densho-433-1050)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1050/

img Kimiko Fujii and friends roasting marshmallows (ddr-densho-433-1159)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1159/

img Kimiko Fujii on a fire escape (ddr-densho-433-1259)

Written on verso: on the fire escape, Feb 3, 1946, Madison, Wisc., Underslung Fujii.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1259/

doc Letter from Kimiko Fujii to Betty Emlen (ddr-densho-433-291)

Kimiko Fujii writes to Betty Emlem of the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council asking for advice on employment and university opportunities.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-291/

img Kimiko Fujii leaning on a rail (ddr-densho-433-1064)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1064/

img Two soldiers in winter coats (ddr-densho-433-1036)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1036/

img Soldier leaning on a rail (ddr-densho-433-1031)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1031/

img Kimiko Fujii with a snow sculpture (ddr-densho-433-1257)

Written on verso: Feb 12 '45, Univ of Wisconsin.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1257/

img Kimiko Fujii leans against a tree (ddr-densho-433-1074)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1074/

img Agricultural Hall at University of Wisconsin (ddr-densho-433-1186)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1186/

img Woman on stairs (ddr-densho-433-1075)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1075/

img Three women on pier (ddr-densho-433-1076)

Kimiko Fujii in the middle with cardigan.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1076/

img BYU reunion group photograph (ddr-densho-433-304)

A Brigham Young University reunion group photograph. Kimiko Fujii Kitayama is standing in the center with a navy cardigan and checked dress.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-304/

doc University of California, Berkeley honorary degree materials (ddr-densho-433-979)

A collection of materials related to a 2009 event hosted by the University of California, Berkeley to honor students who were removed from the college due to Executive Order 9066.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-979/