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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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Members of SYNKOA in front of the Japanese Students Club clubhouse (ddr-densho-45-2)
img Members of SYNKOA in front of the Japanese Students Club clubhouse (ddr-densho-45-2)
After World War II, the Japanese Students Club became known as SYNKOA to honor members who had died during the war. The first letters of the following members' last names make up the acronym: George T. Sawada, Frank M. Shigemura, George Yamaguchi, Hideo H. Yasui, Shigeo Yoshioka, William K. Nakamura, Ben Ninomiya, Jiro Kanetomi, Yoshio Kato, …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-45-2/
Department of Justice files for James Seigo Miwa (ddr-densho-437-20)
doc Department of Justice files for James Seigo Miwa (ddr-densho-437-20)
Correspondence with MIlton Simpson and Department of Alien Property concerning efforts to claim James Seigo Miwa's confiscated property
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-437-20/
Department of Justice files for James Seigo Miwa (ddr-densho-437-19)
doc Department of Justice files for James Seigo Miwa (ddr-densho-437-19)
Includes documents related to attempts to have James Seigo Miwa's sons attend college in the United States, and return of property
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-437-19/
Lawrence Miwa in graduation cap and gown (ddr-densho-437-2)
img Lawrence Miwa in graduation cap and gown (ddr-densho-437-2)
Inscribed on the back of the photograph "6/6/56, Graduation on the campus at University Heights, N.Y.W., Me, N.Y., N.Y.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-437-2/
Asian American student conference outside Suzzallo Library on the University of Washington's campus (ddr-densho-460-1)
img Asian American student conference outside Suzzallo Library on the University of Washington's campus (ddr-densho-460-1)
Includes Japanese American students who were forcibly removed and incarcerated, including Hiroshi Eguchi. Embossed on front: Jackson Studio Seattle.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-460-1/
Historical narrative about Watanabe Family and their connection to Hardin-Simmons University (ddr-densho-481-5)
doc Historical narrative about Watanabe Family and their connection to Hardin-Simmons University (ddr-densho-481-5)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-481-5/
Watanabe-Kimura Apartments dedication speech (ddr-densho-481-6)
doc Watanabe-Kimura Apartments dedication speech (ddr-densho-481-6)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-481-6/
Watanabe-Kimura Apartments building sign (ddr-densho-481-2)
img Watanabe-Kimura Apartments building sign (ddr-densho-481-2)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-481-2/
Watanabe-Kimura Apartments dedication program (ddr-densho-481-1)
doc Watanabe-Kimura Apartments dedication program (ddr-densho-481-1)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-481-1/
Watanabe-Kimura Apartments dedication plaque (ddr-densho-481-4)
img Watanabe-Kimura Apartments dedication plaque (ddr-densho-481-4)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-481-4/
Watanabe-Kimura Apartments building (ddr-densho-481-3)
img Watanabe-Kimura Apartments building (ddr-densho-481-3)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-481-3/
435 Japanese at U. W.; Only 11 Alien Born (March 5, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-668)
doc 435 Japanese at U. W.; Only 11 Alien Born (March 5, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-668)
The Seattle Daily Times, March 5, 1942, p. 28
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-668/
San Mateo Junior College application (ddr-densho-188-3)
doc San Mateo Junior College application (ddr-densho-188-3)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-188-3/
San Mateo Junior College enrollment instructions (ddr-densho-188-4)
doc San Mateo Junior College enrollment instructions (ddr-densho-188-4)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-188-4/
Letter from San Mateo Junior College (ddr-densho-188-2)
doc Letter from San Mateo Junior College (ddr-densho-188-2)
Letter regarding application process for San Mateo Junior College.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-188-2/
The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 62 (August 29, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-49)
doc The Northwest Times Vol. 1 No. 62 (August 29, 1947) (ddr-densho-229-49)
"Two Nisei Named to U.W. Faculty" (p. 1), "The Japanese Americans in Motion" (p. 1), "National JACL Asks Probe in Refusal to Give Nisei Shore Leave in B.C." (p. 1).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-49/
The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 39 (May 5, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-107)
doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 39 (May 5, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-107)
"Two Earn Degrees at University; Pacific College Honors 4 Nisei" (p. 1), "Ishikawa Points Out Disabilities Facing "Ineligible' Peoples" (p. 5), "House Subcommittee Convenes in Executive Meet to Weigh Riders to Immigration Bills" (p. 6).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-107/
The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 51 (June 16, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-119)
doc The Northwest Times Vol. 2 No. 51 (June 16, 1948) (ddr-densho-229-119)
"Memorial Services to Honor War Dead This Sat., June 19" (pg. 1), "U. of W. Gives Diplomas to Nisei Grads" (pg. 6)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-229-119/
22 Japanese Are Employed At University (February 27, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-653)
doc 22 Japanese Are Employed At University (February 27, 1942) (ddr-densho-56-653)
The Seattle Daily Times, February 27, 1942, p. 11
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-56-653/
Ottawa University Choir (ddr-densho-72-50)
img Ottawa University Choir (ddr-densho-72-50)
Photo from page of "Scrapbook: Postmarks, 1947-48". Ottawa University Choir; Tsuguo "Ike" Ikeda is in the second row from the top, fourth from the left.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-72-50/
Lewis and Clark College rally squad (ddr-densho-72-52)
img Lewis and Clark College rally squad (ddr-densho-72-52)
Photo from page of "Scrapbook: 1948-49". Original caption of photo "There is no racial problem among the sparkling members of Lewis and Clark College's rally squad. From left, they are Leslie Clerin, junior in physical education; Tsuguo Ikeda, senior in sociology; Bob Tabor, sophomore in drama, and Ruby Brock, junior in psychology. Ikeda, elected yell king …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-72-52/
North Pacific College of Oregon School of Dentistry confirmation of attendance letter (ddr-one-5-189)
doc North Pacific College of Oregon School of Dentistry confirmation of attendance letter (ddr-one-5-189)
Photocopy of a declassified letter from the North Pacific College of Oregon School of Dentistry in Portland, Oregon stating that Keizaburo Koyama entered the school on October 1st, 1924 and graduated on June 10th, 1929 with a degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine. The letter also states that Dr. Koyama was of "good moral character and …
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-189/
North Pacific College of Oregon School of Dentistry grade sheet. Page 2 of 2. (ddr-one-5-191)
doc North Pacific College of Oregon School of Dentistry grade sheet. Page 2 of 2. (ddr-one-5-191)
Photocopy of a declassified letter from the North Pacific College of Oregon School of Dentistry in Portland, Oregon listing the grades and credit hours of the courses that Keizaburo Koyama attended. This page covers the remaining part of 1926 - 1927 and all of 1927- 1928. His degree was awarded on June 10, 1929.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-191/
North Pacific College of Oregon School of Dentistry grade sheet. Page 1 of 2. (ddr-one-5-190)
doc North Pacific College of Oregon School of Dentistry grade sheet. Page 1 of 2. (ddr-one-5-190)
Photocopy of a declassified letter from the North Pacific College of Oregon School of Dentistry in Portland, Oregon listing the grades and credit hours of the courses that Keizaburo Koyama attended. This page covers the years 1924-1925; 1925 - 1926; and part of 1926-1927.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-190/
Seattle Pacific College confirmation of attendance letter (ddr-one-5-192)
doc Seattle Pacific College confirmation of attendance letter (ddr-one-5-192)
Photocopy of a declassified letter from Seattle Pacific College in Seattle, Washington for Keisaburo Koyama. It states that he was a student at the school from 1923 to 1924 and that he was under the guardianship of Mr. Hiroshi Saito of the Japanese Consul.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-5-192/
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