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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Koyuta Masukawa (ddr-csujad-38-335)
Photographed is Koyuta Masukasa at her house on Lomita Boulevard, Los Angeles, California. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 22. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_22_001
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Tomosuke and Kazuki Masukawa (ddr-csujad-38-247)
Photographed are Tomosuke Masukawa and his grandson, Kazuki Masukawa incarcerated at the Poston camp in Arizona. The caption reads: Pa, Kaki. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 12. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_12_005
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Koyuta and Keiko Masukawa (ddr-csujad-38-228)
Photographed are Koyuta and Keiko Kay Masukawa, incarcerees at the Poston camp in Arizona. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 10. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_10_001
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Receipt for U.S. postal money order (ddr-csujad-38-529)
A receipt for U.S. postal money order for 10 dollars. Issued by M.O.B. [Money Order Branch] of San Francisco, California. It was probably purchased by Tomosuke Masukawa. It is enclosed in an envelope which is found in item: csudh_nao_0504. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_05_01_002
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Alien's travel permit (to be used only in cases of terminal departure), WRA-394 (ddr-csujad-38-546)
An alien's travel permit, WRA-394, for Tomosuke Masukawa, an incarceree in the Poston camp, Arizona. It certifies that his travel to Glendale, California, has been permitted by the Department of Justice and is singed by Project Leave Officer in the camp. The item is imperfect. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization …
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Tomosuke and Koyuta Masukawa (ddr-csujad-38-336)
Photographed are Tomosuke and Koyuta Masukawa standing in front of their house on Lomita Boulevard, Los Angeles, California. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 22. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_22_002
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Tomosuke Masukawa at a railway platform (ddr-csujad-38-319)
Photographed is Tomosuke Masukawa standing on a railway platform. "Feb 1952" stamped on the back side. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 20. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_20_004_01
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Koyuta Masukawa (ddr-csujad-38-230)
Photographed is Koyuta Masukawa, an incarceree of the Poston camp in Arizona. A photo from: Mitzi Naohara photo album (csudh_nao_0200), page 10. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: nao_02_10_003
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Postcard from Tsuruno Meguro to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Takano, August 14, 1942 (ddr-csujad-42-62)
A postcard from Tsuruno Meguro to her son-in-law and daughter, Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano in the Santa Anita Assembly Center. She informs that her departure has been scheduled on Monday August 17, and her son-in-law, Ben, and her daughter, Masako, will leave later. English translation is found in item: csudh_tak_0063. Typescript is found in item: …
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Postcard from Tsuruno Meguro to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Takano, August 14, 1942, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-63)
English translation of the letter: csudh_tak_0062. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_32_001_eng
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Japanese immigrants at Francis Scott Key Monument (ddr-csujad-42-197)
A photograph of Japanese male immigrants posing in front of Francis Scott Key Monument in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_05_002
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Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, August 17-20, 1942, typescript (ddr-csujad-42-73)
Japanese typescript of the letter: csudh_tak_0071. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_35_001_jpn
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Letter from Kumaji Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, July 21, 1942, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-57)
English translation of the letter: csudh_tak_0056. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_30_001_eng
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Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, August 17-20, 1942 (ddr-csujad-42-71)
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 during the train trip to the Heart Mountain incarceration camp and also in the camp after the arrival. The train passes through Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. She describes the train trip, including …
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Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, June 21, 1945, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-84)
English translation of the letter: csudh_tak_0083. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_40_001_eng
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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, …
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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
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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