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 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/

doc Letter from Kyoji Tominomori (ddr-densho-446-2)

Certifies that Ai Chih Tsai was granted the degree of Bungakushi in March 1938.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-2/

doc Interview with Ryo Tsai (ddr-densho-446-415)

Written by Ryo Tsai's grandson David Lee for his high school heritage project

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-415/

doc Letter from Kyoji Tominomori (ddr-densho-446-3)

Transcripts for Bungakushi degree from Doshisha University Theological School in March 1938

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-3/

doc Rev. Ai Chih Tsai Biography and Legacy (ddr-densho-446-352)

Powerpoint for Taiwanese-American Historical Society Exhibit presented on May 17, 2017

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-352/

doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-10)

ACS should send photo of himself to Ri-San

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-10/

doc "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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-350/

doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-8)

Robert Cashman's response to Ai Chih Sai's news that the Tsai family recommends Ai Chih Sai's marriage to Ri-San (member of prominent family). "better to observe oriental customs than to adopt the US customs." Congratulations on renewal of U of C scholarship.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-8/

doc Letter from Robert M. Strozier to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-319)

President Colwell forwarded Tsai's letter regarding establishing a university in Formosa to Strazier. International House is interested but cannot supply funds. International House wants to promote Tsai's work in other ways. Strozier is interested in learning more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-319/

img Ryo Tsai Graduation Photo (ddr-densho-446-436)

RT received a BA in English in 1958 and a Master of Librarianship in 1960, both from the University of Washington.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-436/

doc SDSU Alumni: "A Measure of Restitution" (ddr-densho-446-368)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-368/

doc Letter from Harold J. Hart, U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-91)

Extension of student visa granted until September 1, 1945

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-91/

doc Ryo Morikawa Recollections (ddr-densho-446-349)

Autobiography: Ryo's parents, Life in San Diego, 11 months in Japan, Evacuation, Married Life

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-349/

doc Letter from Jiu Su-iong to whom it may concern (ddr-densho-446-329)

The South Formosa Synod requests Ai Chih Tsai to represent the synod: 1. to start working to establish a university, middle, and primary school; 2. to engage American professors, teachers, and missionaries to come to this new university; 3. to raise a relief fund for Formosan churches damaged by bombs.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-329/

doc Letter from Ernest Cadman Colwell to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-316)

Thank you for Christmas present. Letter of introduction to William Benton and Robert Strozier, International House University of Chicago, who may help with proposed university in Formosa.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-316/

doc RT Honorary Degree Citation (ddr-densho-446-456)

In 2010 California State University awarded an honorary bachelor's degree from San Diego State University (SDSU) to Ryo Tsai and 20 other Nisei whose college years were disrupted by the evacuation of Japanese Americans in 1942.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-456/

doc Letter from Senator Barbara Boxer to family of Ryo Morikawa Tsai (ddr-densho-446-364)

Congratulatory letter from Senator Barbara Boxer

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-364/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Ai-jin (ddr-densho-446-318)

Exchange news. Ai Chih Tsai wrote to Chungking about getting a Chinese passport. Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai and Ai Chih Tsai are working on business contacts and possibilities for Ai-jin and contacting church boards and government officials to raise funds for educational activities in Formosa. Ai Chih Tsai needs financial help. Will send money to Chiong-hui's siblings …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-318/

doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-9)

ACS will return to Chicago 28 Aug for fall quarter. RC admires ACS' Christian "life" and "keen business ability".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-9/

doc Pacific Times: Rev. Ai Chih Tsai: Memories by His Children (ddr-densho-446-351)

Article submitted for publication in the Pacific Times on May 3, 2017.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-351/