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 Man and woman sitting on couch (ddr-densho-104-15)

Akiko and Junelow Kurose

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-104-15/

img Portrait of Junelow Kurose (ddr-densho-104-11)

Written on front: To dear Mom & Pop - Love, Jun. Written on back: Kumamoto, Japan

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-104-11/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 2 (March 16, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-7)

Selected article titles: "Mar. 20 Life Mag. to Have Center Story" (p. 1), "Farm Program Drafted-Jarret: Two Unit Farm Plan Covers 1252 Acres" (p. 2), "3 Day Event Slated: Centerwide Program to Be at Auditorium" (p. 3), and "Spain Counsul Does Not Act for Nisei" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-7/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 22 (July 27, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-28)

Selected article titles: "Status Unchanged as Hunger Strike Enters Ninth Day" (p. 1), "27 Freed; Due Process of Law Not Accorded--Judge" (pp. 1-2), "Obon Cancelled; Rites Held for Deceased Heroes" (p. 3), and "Bi-Ovum Babies Boost Births" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-28/

doc They Work for Victory: The Story of the Japanese Americans and the War Effort (ddr-densho-1007-1845)

Booklet on the war effort of the Nisei in the United States during World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1845/

doc Leighton "Goro" Sumida Interview Transcript (ddr-densho-1007-1871)

Eric Saul interview with Leighton "Goro" Sumida in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 18, 1980: Tape 2, Side A. In this interview Sumida describes his family and upbringing, his experiences in the 100th Infantry Battalion, and postwar life. This transcript is continued on object ddr-densho-1007-1872 as indicated by the page numbers. Content warning: use of strong language …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1871/

doc Speech: National Memorial Service in Honor of Japanese-American Servicemen who Fought in World War II (ddr-densho-1007-1837)

Speech by Akiji Yoshimura delivered February 20, 1977 honoring military service and contributions of Japanese Americans.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1837/

doc Booklet: Japanese Americans Play Vital Role in United States Intelligence Service in World War II (ddr-densho-1007-1841)

This booklet was written in 1946 by retired Brigadier General John Weckerling and examines the overlooked role Japanese Americans played in U.S. military intelligence during World War II. Nisei linguists and the Military Intelligence Service Language School are given particular emphasis.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1007-1841/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 21 (May 25, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-70)

Selected article titles: "May 12 Figures: 661 Casualties among Nisei from Centers" (p. 1), "Third Anniversary of Tule Lake This Sunday" (p. 2), "Closing Dates for Center Schools Set Says Myer" (p. 3), and "Former Tulean Commits Suicide" (p. 3).

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doc The Tule Lake WRA Center Information Bulletin (February 12, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-3)

Selected article titles: "The Manzanar Folks" (p. 1), "A Newspaper in the Making" (p. 1), and a "Very Important Notice" for Nisei men.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-3/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 30 (September 21, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-36)

Selected article titles: "Adopt Resolution to Send Gifts to Japanese Soldiers Held by US: Gift Drive Expected in Near Future" (p. 1), "Myer Reports 45 Center Nisei Killed in Italy; Tule Casualties Given" (pp. 1-2), "Mexicans Want to Intern Japanese" (p. 1), and "Department of Justice: Report Shows Decrease in Alien Population" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-36/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 50 (December 14, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-108)

Selected article titles: "Tule Lake Figures: Over 5500 Relocate Since First of Year" (p. 1), "Nisei Merchant Marine Relates Trip to Japan" (p. 2), "Monday, Dec. 17: Deadline for Repatriates' Property Disposal Is Set" (p. 2), and "Former Residents Write of Conditions in East" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-108/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 13 (March 30, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-62)

Selected article titles: "Spain Quits as Protecting Power: Vice Consul of Spain Leaves Center After Receiving Order" (p. 1), "Nisei Inducted into U.S. Army Now Total 17,600" (p. 1), "9 Sentenced on Charges of Violating Regulations" (pp. 1-2), and "Procedure Given for Those Planning Return to Hawaii" (p. 3).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-62/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. I, No. 39 (November 23, 1944) (ddr-densho-284-41)

Selected article titles: "Commencement Tomorrow Evening: 230 Graduating Seniors to Receive Diplomas" (pp. 1, 3-4), "Arrival of 67 Hawaiian Nisei Here Disclosed" (p. 1), and "Nip the Cold 'Bug': Hospital Chief Gives Rules for Prevention" (p. 2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-41/

doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 43 (October 26, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-93)

Selected article titles: "Those Seeking Changes in Forms Must Write" (p. 1), "Minidoka Camp Closes 9 Days Ahead of Schedule" (p. 1), "General Stilwell's Action Commended by Secy. Ickes" (p. 2), and "3 Govt. Departments: Remove or Modify Rules for Employment of Nisei" (p. 4).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-93/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Yoshito Shibata (ddr-densho-356-221)

Envelope and letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Yoshito Shibata in which he discusses the ease in which all the solider took to studying and wonders if its in part because many of the soldiers are college graduates. He then discusses in detail the ways Nisei soldiers interact with locals and the widespread dating that is …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-221/

doc Kaneji Domoto Diary, 1942 (ddr-densho-329-950)

Kaneji's diary from March 6, 1942 - October 7, 1942, spanning the Domoto family's time from being at home in California to about a month after arrival at Amache. Early pages of the diary resemble a notebook loosely structured by date and containing a mixture of daily activities, accounting, notes from work at the nursery, and, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-329-950/