Issei

The earliest wave of Japanese immigrants, the Issei (first generation), had a strong sense of their ethnic identity and retained the values and traditions of their country of birth. Most came to the United States as sojourners and planned to return to Japan after earning their fortunes. In addition, discriminatory laws forbade them from becoming American citizens and from exercising other basic rights, such as owning or leasing land. Since they were thus prevented from fully taking part in American life, it is not surprising that many still identified strongly with the culture of their homeland.

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doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, May 1945, typescript (ddr-csujad-42-82)

Japanese typescript of the letter: csudh_tak_0080. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_39_001_jpn

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-82/

Letter from John D. Seater, Chief Project Steward, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, July 30, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-116)

doc Letter from John D. Seater, Chief Project Steward, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, July 30, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-116)

A letter from John D. Seater, Chief Project Steward, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior. It itemizes the Itsuhei Takano's belongings in his unit in the barracks, 31-2-D, in the Gila River incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_64_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-116/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, May 1945, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-81)

English translation of the letter: csudh_tak_0080. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_39_001_eng

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-81/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, May 20, 1942, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-45)

English translation of the letter: csudh_tak_0044. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_26_001_eng

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-45/

doc Certificate of social insurance award (ddr-csujad-42-32)

A certificate of social insurance award for Itsuhei Takano issued on March 24, 1954. It is enclosed with another certificate of social insurance award for Tomoye Takano (csudh_tak_0033) in the envelope (csudh_tak_0031). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_20_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-32/

doc Certificate of marriage personal and statistical particulars (ddr-csujad-42-3)

A form for a certificate of marriage. It includes personal and statistical particulars of Itsuhei Takano and Tomoye Kodama. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_03_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-3/

doc Important things at funeral (ddr-csujad-42-38)

A note written by Itsuhei Takano. It lists things to be aware at funeral. English translation is found in item: csudh_tak_0039. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_22_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-38/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, June 21, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-83)

A letter from Tsuruno Meguro to her son-in-law and daughter, Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano in Chicago, Illinois. She writes from Santa Clarita, California, where she has been reestablishing her life after the forced evacuation and incarceration. The letter explains about the reason why she has not moved to Los Angles, California, but instead to Saugus, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-83/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Yoneko Takano, June 1942, Japanese typescript (ddr-csujad-42-52)

Japanese typescript of the letter: csudh_tak_0050. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_28_001_jpn

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-52/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Yoneko Takano, May 30, 1942, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-48)

English translation of the letter: csudh_tak_0047. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_27_001_eng

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-48/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, August 17-20, 1942, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-69)

English translation of the letter: csudh_tak_0068. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_34_001_eng

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-69/

doc Letter from Kumaji Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, July 21, 1942 (ddr-csujad-42-56)

A letter from Kumaji Meguro in the Pomona Assembly Center to his son-in-law and daughter, Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano in the Santa Anita Assembly Center. The letter describes the lives and living conditions in the assembly center, including the allowance and wages, entertainments, etc. Kumaji details his daily routine and expresses his appreciation for the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-56/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Yoneko Takano, May 30, 1942 (ddr-csujad-42-47)

A letter from Tsuruno Meguro who writes from the Pomona Assembly Center to her daughter, Yoneko Takano in the Santa Ana Assembly Center. In the letter, she writes about the living conditions in the Pomona Assembly Center. She is grateful for the food served without cooking but complains about a long and unpleasant wait for each …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-47/

Letter from Henry C. Freeland, Leave Officer for L. H. Bennett, Project Director, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, August 6, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-117)

doc Letter from Henry C. Freeland, Leave Officer for L. H. Bennett, Project Director, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, United States Department of the Interior, August 6, 1945 (ddr-csujad-42-117)

A letter from Henry C. Freeland, Leave Officer for L. H. Bennett, Project Director, Gila River Project, War Relocation Authority, Untied States Department of the Interior. It certifies that Itsuhei Takano is permitted to travel to Los Angeles, California by the Department of Justice. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-117/

doc Purchaser's receipt (ddr-csujad-42-21)

A purchaser's receipt issued by Bank of America for a money order. Attached to "Real estate mortgage short form" which is found in item: csudh_tak_0019. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_14_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-21/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, August 17-20, 1942, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-72)

English translation of the letter: csudh_tak_0071. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_35_001_eng

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-72/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, July 13, 1942, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-54)

English translation of the letter: csudh_tak_0053. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_29_001_eng

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-54/

doc Letter from Kumaji and Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, January 30, 1945, typescript (ddr-csujad-42-79)

Japanese typescript of the letter: csudh_tak_0077. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_38_001_jpn

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-79/

doc Real estate mortgage short form (ddr-csujad-42-19)

A mortgage short form. Fumio Fred Takano loaned 2,000 dollars from Itsuhei Takano and the property, Lot 21 in Block 11 of G. W. Morgan's Sycamore Grove Tract, Los Angeles, is pledged. Accompanied with items: tak_01_14_002 and tak_01_14_003. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_14_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-19/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, August 18, 1942 (ddr-csujad-42-68)

A letter from Tsuruno Meguro to her son-in-law and daughter, Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano in the Santa Anita Assembly Center. She writes on the second day of the train trip to the Heart Mountain incarceration camp in Wyoming, after spending a night with five hundred people on the train. She describes the scenery viewed from …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-68/

doc War ration book no. 3, OPA form no. R-130, Tomeyo Takano (ddr-csujad-42-122)

A ration book issued to Tomoye Takano incarcerated at the Gila River camp in Arizona. Includes the instructions for use. Unused stamps remain. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_67_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-122/

doc Certificate of death (ddr-csujad-42-40)

A certified copy of the death certificate of Tomoye Takano. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_23_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-40/

doc Important things at funeral (ddr-csujad-42-39)

A note written by Itsuhei Takano. It lists things to be aware at funeral. English translation is found in item: csudh_tak_0038. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_22_002_eng

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-39/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, August 17-20, 1942, typescript (ddr-csujad-42-70)

Japanese typescript of the letter: csudh_tak_0068. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_34_001_jpn

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-70/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, before August 14, 1942 (ddr-csujad-42-59)

A letter from Tsuruno Meguro in the Pomona Assembly Center to her son-in-law and daughter, Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano in the Santa Anita Assembly Center. She informs them that their destination has been decided and the people in the Pomona Assembly Center will be sent to an incarceration camp in Wyoming. She assumes that her …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-59/