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 Imperial Japanese Government passport, Tome Ono (ddr-csujad-55-2458)

A passport belonging to Tome Ono, no. 223755. Includes photograph of Ono and admittance stamp from the U.S. Immigration Service for arrival to the United States via the SS Alabama Maru. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2564

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2458/

doc Certificate of identification, Form AR-AE-23, Ito Tsukamoto (ddr-csujad-55-33)

Certificate of identification for Ito Tsukamoto including photograph, registration number, fingerprint, and signature. Form AR-AE-23. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_00036

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-33/

img Yoshio Ichikawa family in front of their home (ddr-csujad-55-2223)

Sepia-toned photograph depicting the Ichikawa family in front of their home. Pictured are Yoshio and Hatsue Ichikawa with son and daughter. Verso reads: Y. Ichikawa family in front of the "Ozashiki." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2326

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2223/

doc Americans of Japanese ancestry (ddr-csujad-55-1649)

Report by John Embree regarding cultural values of Nisei and Issei and incarceree attitudes towards authority, employment, incarceration, and the war. See also sac_jaac_1643. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1651

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1649/

doc Certificate of identification, Form AR-AE-23, Misao Nakano (ddr-csujad-55-177)

Certificate of identification for Misao Nakano including personal data, photograph, registration number, fingerprint, signature, and, "Notice to Holder of this Certificate." Form AR-AE-23. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0179

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-177/

img Early Issei women with their children at a social gathering (ddr-csujad-55-2213)

Black and white photograph of a group of Issei women, one man, and children in formal dress at a social gathering. Pictured from left to right (children sitting on lawn): Susuma Jimba, Harry Yoshida, (first row): Reverend and Mrs. Yoshida, standing next to her is Esther Miwa, standing on right end is Mrs. Kambara with her …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2213/

img Keitaro Nagai and friend (ddr-densho-495-61)

Photograph of Keitaro Nagai (left) with an unidentified friend holding up a large fish between them. Caption on album page reads: "Keitaro Nagai and Friend / Circa: 1900"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-495-61/

doc Gila River Relocation Camp Reunion (1997) (ddr-densho-469-10)

A memory book from the Gila River Relocation Camp Reunion from June 6-8, 1997. Pictures of the Gila River Reunion Committee, reunion, and reunion registrants are included. The book also includes a note from the advisor Sei Dyo, a transcript of a speech delivered by California Assemblyman Nao Takasugi, a reunion update, and a directory of …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-469-10/

doc My Early Years, 1924-1942 (ddr-densho-496-4)

Written account from Kazuyoshi Kawata about his early life and family.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-496-4/

img Students at Tennoji Normal School (ddr-densho-494-36)

Torayoshi (Muraki) Maida is circled in red. On the right side of the image is a caption in Japanese. Caption on webpage: "At Tennoji Normal School (=teacher's college) / In modern times, Tennoji was combined with another school to create the current Osaka University of Education (Osaka Kyoiku University)." and "Tennoji ??? vocational school, Osaka; ca …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-36/

img Teaching staff and students at Nishinoda Elementary School (ddr-densho-494-40)

Torayoshi (Muraki) Maida is circled in red. Caption on website: "Teaching at Nishinoda Elementary School" and "Teaching at Nishinoda Elementary School, Osaka, ca 1918"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-40/

doc From the scrapbook of Torayoshi Muraki Maida (in Japan until 1919) (ddr-densho-494-53)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-53/

img Torayoshi (Muraki) Maida (ddr-densho-494-48)

Caption on website: "Picture bride and picture groom / Picture bride and picture groom" and "The prospective groom, Torayoshi Muraki, 1919"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-48/

img Group photo on the S.S. Persia Maru (ddr-densho-494-47)

Torayoshi (Muraki) Maida is seated on the far right. Caption on website: "Sailing to America" and "Torayoshi on the Persia Maru 1919"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-47/

img Teaching staff at Daiho Elementary School (ddr-densho-494-37)

Torayoshi (Muraki) Maida is circled in red. Caption on website: "Teaching at Daiho Elementary School" and "Daiho Elementary School ca 1913"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-37/

img Portrait of four students at Nishinoda Elementary School (ddr-densho-494-39)

Caption on website: "Teaching at Nishinoda Elementary School" and "Teaching at Nishinoda Elementary School, Osaka, ca 1918"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-39/

img Portrait of one man and three young boys (ddr-densho-494-38)

Torayoshi (Muraki) Maida with three students from Nishinoda Elementary School. Caption on website: "Teaching at Nishinoda Elementary School" and "Teaching at Nishinoda Elementary School, Osaka, ca 1918"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-494-38/

doc Haruko Ann (Suzuki) Tokita Biography (ddr-densho-538-1)

Biography of the life of Haruko Ann (Suzuki) Tokita as written by her eldest child.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-538-1/

doc Keynote address by Bob H. Suzuki for Nisei Honorary Degree Ceremony (ddr-densho-446-363)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-363/

doc Letter from City of San Diego to Park Foreman and Employees (ddr-densho-446-420)

J. Morley, Superintendent of the San Diego Park Dept., gave permission to F.K. Morikawa to gather seeds and prunings in Balboa Park. This was written during the Great Depression.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-420/