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 Two women wearing one coat (ddr-densho-433-1081)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1081/

img Kimiko Fujii and Lincoln statue (ddr-densho-433-1153)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1153/

img Kimiko Fujii at top of fire escape (ddr-densho-433-1065)

Duplicate of ddr-densho-433-1095.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1065/

img Four women walking towards Carillon Tower (ddr-densho-433-1151)

Four women walking towards Carillon Tower at the University of Wisconsin.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1151/

doc University of Wisconsin Union card (ddr-densho-433-982)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-982/

img Kimiko Fujii in a canoe (ddr-densho-433-1161)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1161/

img Kimiko Fujii and snow sculptures (ddr-densho-433-1027)

Kimiko Fujii and a soldier pose with two snow sculptures. See also ddr-densho-433-1257.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1027/

doc The Campanile Review (ddr-densho-433-278)

A collection of articles, names, addresses, and additional information compiled for the Annual Northern California Intercollegiate Advance.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-278/

img BYU reunion group photograph (ddr-densho-433-303)

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-433-303/

img Four women on pier (ddr-densho-433-1077)

Kimiko Fujii is on the right with a plaid skirt.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1077/

img Kimiko Fujii outside a building (ddr-densho-433-1045)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1045/

img Ivy covered building at University of Wisconsin (ddr-densho-433-1190)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1190/

img Bob Kraus at UW (ddr-densho-433-1099)

Bob Kraus at the University of Wisconsin. Written on verso: Bob Kraus, Univ of Wisconsin, 4/49.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1099/

img Kimiko Fujii among the tulips (ddr-densho-433-1146)

Written on verso: Spring 47, Tulips beside Lathrop Hall.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-1146/

doc Note from Jack Dye to Kimi Fujii (ddr-densho-433-293)

A note from Jack Dye to Kimi Fujii with a newspaper clipping about the AC (Alameda County) Transit Board.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-433-293/

img University of Washington Graduation Portrait of Michiko Nishisaka (ddr-densho-474-123)

Inscription on photo front: Sincerely, Michi Nishisaka, June 1940. Biographical information on back

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-123/

img Portrait of four young men in suits (ddr-densho-474-161)

Caption: On the occasion of the departure of Mr. Nakamoto for Portland to enter the dental college (The North Pacific College in Portland , Oregon) Left to right: Yoshio Urakawa, Shigeru "Joe" Hirota, Takeo Charles Taiyoshi (in back) and Haruo Nakamoto.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-161/

img Graduation photo of Amy Masako Yamada (ddr-densho-474-173)

Inscription on photo front: Dearest Starr, As always, Amy. Photo from Starr Urakawa's photo album

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-173/

img Group photos of the University of Washington Japanese Students' club (ddr-densho-474-200)

First row sixth from left: Shugo Hashiguchi; second row fifth from left: William Yoshiya Mimbu; second row sixth from right: Takeo Charles Taiyoshi; third row sixth from left: Edwin Kikuo Natori; third row third from right: Eddie Kazuo Shimomura

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-200/

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-1-365)

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-1-358)

Black and white photographic print 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. Negative ONLC 3178 (ddr-one-1-370).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-358/

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-1-367)

Black and white photographic negative of Ayame Ogimi playing ukulele for two unidentified friends in her dorm room at Reed College. Original print ONLC 3183 (ddr-one-1-365)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-367/