Nisei

The Nisei (second generation) felt the pull of two cultures. American born, attending public schools, and influenced by American popular culture, they shared the same idols, favorite songs and sports heroes as most other children of their generation. Wanting to fit in, many Nisei with Japanese first names dropped them for Western ones that their non-Japanese friends could easily pronounce. Yet, most grew up in Japanese neighborhoods, and their parents taught them the customs and values of the old country.

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img Sitting on a Wall (ddr-one-1-638)

Black and white photographic negative of four Nisei girls sitting on a wall in front of a parked car, two girls look at the camera, another looks off to the side. The tops of trees visible in the background. From left to right: Sumi "Sue" (Kaga) Hasegawa, Betty Nakashimada, Atsuko "Alice" (Matsumoto) Ando, and Misty (Kiyomura) …

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img Obon Festival- Dancer (ddr-one-1-235)

Black and white photographic negative of Beti ann (Minamoto) Wantroba posing for the camera with one arm raised above her head. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as Oregon Buddhist Temple) and attended by the wider Nikkei community. This image was taken at Holladay Park in Portland, Oregon.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-235/

img Frank on a tractor (ddr-one-1-574)

Black and white photographic negative of Frank Hirahara sitting on an old tractor at a farm.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-574/

img Outdoor Games (ddr-one-1-705)

Black and white photographic negative of nine unidentified Nisei women and one unidentified Nisei man standing in a line with spoons in their hands.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-705/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-361)

Black and white photographic print of Carlos Ogimi and other students sitting at drawing table working on an unknown project. Carlos is the first seated student on the right, everyone else is unidentified. This photographic negative was taken at Reed College where Carlos was a student. Negative ONLC 3181 (ddr-one-1-363).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-361/

img Obon Festival- Dancers (ddr-one-1-240)

Black and white photographic negative of six Obon dancers posing for the camera with arms held up wearing straw hats. From left to right: Shizuko "Shiz" (Ochiai) Ota Okazaki, Jean (Tsujimura) Takashima, Atsuko "Alice" Kida, Jean Yasuko (Kida) Tomita, Atsuko "Alice" (Matsumoto) Ando, and Eddie Tamiyasu. Obon is an annual event hosted by the Oregon Buddhist …

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img Nap (ddr-one-1-664)

Black and white photographic negative of an unidentified Nisei man laying down on blankets at the end of a picnic.

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img Community Picnic (ddr-one-1-383)

Black and white photographic negative of a group of Nisei men sitting on the ground chatting at a community picnic at Viking Park hosted by the Oregon Buddhist Church (now known as the Oregon Buddhist Temple). Facing the camera from left to right: Alfred Tsutomu Ando and Roy Otsuki. Jean Matsumoto is kneeling behind Alfred Tsutomu …

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img Adelphons Group Photo (ddr-one-1-1)

Original black and white photographic print of the Adelphons, a young women's service group of the Portland Chapter of the Japanese American Citizen's League, in formal attire. Back Row (left to right): Sumiko “Sue” (Kawasaki) Fujino, unidentified, Minnie (Oyama) Abe, Ochiyo (Nishioka) Hasuike, unidentified, Mary (Furusho) Iwasaki, Tamae "Butch" Yamamoto, Kathryn (Kawata) Niita, Irene (Kawata) Nakagawa, …

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

img Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-32)

Original black and white photographic print of Bride and Groom, Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto and Sam Sakamoto, in front of the alter standing at an angle to the camera.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-32/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-355)

Black and white photographic negative of siblings Carlos Ogimi and Ayame Ogimi at Reed College, where they both attended school.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-355/

img Family photo (ddr-one-1-679)

Black and white photographic negative of three unidentified Nisei girls sitting on an armchair smiling for the camera.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-679/

img Sorelles Group Photo (ddr-one-1-11)

Original black and white photographic print of the Sorelles, a high school social group. Back Row (left to right): Elsie Okazaki, Anges (Inouye) Kitayama, Atsuko "Alice" Kida, Atsuko “Alice” (Matsumoto) Ando, Nami (Miura) Koida, Kimi Wakabayashi, Grace Mieko (Muramatsu) Ouchida, Masae “Elsie” (Morita) Onishi, and Betty Nakashimada. Middle Row (left to right): Rose Haruye (Muramatsu) Ouchida, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-11/

img Frank with friends around a table (ddr-one-1-573)

Black and white photographic negative of five people gathered around kitchen table, two standing three seated. Standing left to right: Frank Hirahara, and unidentified. Sitting left to right: Tamiyo Ochiai, unidentified, and Zenzaburo Ochiai.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-573/

img Wedding of Sam Sakamoto and Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto (ddr-one-1-34)

Original black and white photographic print of the bride, Hanaye (Fujiwara) Sakamoto, standing in front of the alter holding her bouquet.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-34/

img Buried in the Sand (ddr-one-1-607)

Black and white photographic negative of Aki (Shiraishi) Dong's legs buried in the sand at a beach trip planned by the Sorelles (a high school social club). In the background, three Nisei playing with a beach ball, on the far right is Rose Namba on the far left is Beti ann (Minamoto) Wantroba and the girl …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-607/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-356)

Black and white photographic negative of siblings Carlos Ogimi and Ayame Ogimi at Reed College, where they both attended school.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-356/

img New Tokyo Bar (ddr-one-1-83)

Black and white photographic negative of an unidentified patron in the New Tokyo Bar sitting in a booth near two unidentified guitar players.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-83/

img Third Annual Oregon Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance- Couple seated (ddr-one-1-125)

Black and white photographic negative of couple sitting alone in a booth at the Third Annual Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance at McElroy's Ballroom in Portland, Oregon. The couple is posing for the camera. Woman identified as Frances (Sono) Gale, man unidentified.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-125/

img Sorelles Group Photo (ddr-one-1-6)

Black and white photographic negative of the Sorelles, a high school social group. Back Row (left to right): Elsie Okazaki, Agnes (Inouye) Kitayama, Atsuko “Alice” Kida, Atsuko “Alice” (Matsumoto) Ando, Nami (Miura) Koida, Kimi Wakabayashi, Grace Mieko (Muramatsu) Ouchida, Masae “Elsie” (Morita) Onishi, and Betty Nakashimada. Middle Row (left to right): Rose Haruye (Muramatsu) Ouchida, Kathleen …

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img Sitting on a Wall (ddr-one-1-647)

Black and white photographic negative of five Nisei sitting on a wall, one standing in front. From left to right: Shig Oka, Betty Nakashimada, Alice (Matsumoto) Ando, Misty (Kiyomura) Takeoka, Sumi "Sue" (Kaga) Hasegawa, and Shig Yuzuriha.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-647/

img Sorelles Group Photo (ddr-one-1-24)

Black and white photographic negative of the Sorelles, a high school social group. Back Row (left to right): Elsie Okazaki, Agnes (Inouye) Kitayama, Atsuko "Alice" Kida, Atsuko "Alice" (Matsumoto) Ando, Nami (Miura) Koida, Kimi Wakabayashi, Grace Mieko (Muramatsu) Ouchida, Masae "Elsie" (Morita) Onishi, and Betty Nakashimada. Middle Row (left to right): Rose Haruye (Muramatsu) Ouchida, Kathleen …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-24/

img Frank Hirahara at Multnomah Falls (ddr-one-1-576)

Black and white photographic negative of Frank C. Hirahara standing behind he Multnomah Falls sign with a waterfall in the background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-576/

img Reed College (ddr-one-1-357)

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 where both students. Negative ONLC 3177 (ddr-one-1-359).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-357/

img Reading (ddr-one-1-591)

Black and white photographic negative of an unidentified Japanese American man sitting in an armchair reading a book.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-591/