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 Joint tenancy grant deed (ddr-csujad-42-18)

A joint tenancy grant deed issued by Title Insurance and Trust Company on the property, Lot 21 in Block 11 of G. W. Morgan's Sycamore Grove Tract, Los Angeles. It ensures Itsuhei and Tomeyo Takano co-ownership of the property in 1952. It was created when the Alien Land Laws were invalidated. See this object in the …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-18/

doc Takano, Itsuhei, evacuation statement of claim (ddr-csujad-42-137)

A statement of claim for property losses of Itsuhei Takano. It details the losses of his retail business and itemizes other the cost caused by the forced evacuation. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_73_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-137/

doc War ration book four, OPA form R-145, Itsuhei Takano (ddr-csujad-42-120)

A ration book issued for Itsuhei 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_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-120/

doc Special meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, January 26, 1939 (ddr-csujad-44-125)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes reports on the Northern California District Council meeting, and disagreements between first- and second-generation Japanese immigrants about the anti-alien fishing bill. Discussion topics include changes to the composition of the Executive Board, delegate nominations, and payment of member dues. See this object in the California …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-125/

doc General meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League, August 28, 1941 (ddr-csujad-44-189)

Meeting minutes of the Monterey Peninsula Japanese American Citizens League. Includes discussion of matters relating to the entertainment of soldiers, the need for additional fundraising, the special District Council meeting in Stockton, the women's auxiliary, and raising money with the support of the Issei. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-44-189/

doc War ration book four, OPA form R-145, Tomeyo Takano (ddr-csujad-42-121)

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_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-121/

img Japanese immigrants (ddr-csujad-42-198)

A photograph of Japanese male immigrants posing in a park. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_02_05_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-198/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, before August 14, 1942, English translation (ddr-csujad-42-60)

English translation of the letter: csudh_tak_0059. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_31_001_eng

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-60/

doc Alien registration receipt card, Form AR-3, Tomoye Takano (ddr-csujad-42-4)

An alien registration receipt card, Form AR-3, for Tomoye Takano. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_04_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-4/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, June 21, 1945, typescript (ddr-csujad-42-85)

Japanese typescript of the letter: csudh_tak_0083. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_40_001_jpn

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-85/

doc Certificate of social insurance award (ddr-csujad-42-33)

A certificate of social insurance award for Tomoye Takano issued on March 24, 1954. It is enclosed with another certificate of social insurance award for Itsuhei Takano (csudh_tak_0032) in the envelope (csudh_tak_0031). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_20_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-33/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, July 13, 1942, typescript (ddr-csujad-42-55)

Japanese typescript of the letter: csudh_tak_0053. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_29_001_jpn

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-55/

doc Postcard from K. Meguro to Mr. and Mrs. F. Takano, August 17, 1942 (ddr-csujad-42-65)

A postcard from Tsuruno Meguro to her son-in-law and daughter, Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano in the Santa Anita Assembly Center. She writes in a train during the trip to the Heart Mountain incarceration camp. She details the departure in the morning when she left the assembly center. English translation is found in item: csudh_tak_0066. Typescript …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-65/

doc Last will and testament (ddr-csujad-42-34)

Last will and testament prepared by Itsuhei and Tomeyo Takano. English translation is found in item: csudh_tak_0035. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_21_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-34/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, May 20, 1942, typescript (ddr-csujad-42-46)

Japanese typescript of the letter: csudh_tak_0044. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_26_001_jpn

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-46/

doc Note from Fumio Takano to Itsuhei Takano (ddr-csujad-42-20)

Note from Fumio Takano to Itsuhei Takano regarding the payment of his loan. 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_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-20/

doc Letter from Tsuruno Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, July 13, 1942 (ddr-csujad-42-53)

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. In the letter, she describes the lives in the assembly center, including her daily routine. English translation is found in item: csudh_tak_0054. Typescript is found in item: csudh_tak_0055. See this …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-53/

doc Letter from Kumaji Meguro to Fumio Fred and Yoneko Takano, July 21, 194, typescript (ddr-csujad-42-58)

Japanese typescript of the letter: csudh_tak_0056. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_30_001_jpn

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-58/

doc Postcard from K. Meguro to Mr. and Mrs. F. Takano, August 17, 1942, Japanese typescript (ddr-csujad-42-67)

Japanese typescript of the letter: csudh_tak_0065. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_33_001_jpn

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-67/

doc Invoice Fukui Mortuary, Inc. (ddr-csujad-42-41)

An invoice issued by Fukui Mortuary, Inc. It lists services rendered and costs for Tomoye Takano visitation services. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: tak_01_23_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-42-41/

Tei Bukkyokai [=Given by Bukkyokai] (ddr-csujad-5-230)

A photograph of Bukkyokai members possibly taken at the Rhower incarceration camp, Arkansas. This photograph is given by the Bukkyokai to Seiichi Okine. The date, "August 15, 1944," is recorded on the backside. This item is enclosed in an envelope, which is found in item: csudh_oki_0223. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-230/

Yamanaka's place (ddr-csujad-5-318)

Photographed are Jokichi Yamanaka, Seiichi Okine, and Dorothy Ai Okine. The handwritten notes on the backside read: Taken at Yamanaka's place on June 28, 1941 [in Japanese]. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 5. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_08_005_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-318/

doc Letter from Seiichi Okine to Masao Okine, May 3, 1945 (ddr-csujad-5-79)

A letter from Seiichi Okine in the Rohwer incarceration camp, Arkansas, to his son, Masao Okine in Fort Meade, Maryland. Seiichi asks questions regarding the family allowance application. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_18_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-79/

img [Japanese man] (ddr-csujad-5-45)

A photograph of a Japanese man in western dress taken in front of "Father of the Forest." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_05_031

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-45/

img [Okines' relatives, chrysanthemum flowers] (ddr-csujad-5-50)

A color negative. Photographed are probably Okines' relatives, Jokichi Yamakana, standing in a greenhouse of chrysanthemum flowers. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_06_004

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-50/