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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![Well, Tomi (ddr-csujad-11-18)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/ba/96/ba96b973f726be37efc1d6f1eea14da3.jpg)
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Well, Tomi (ddr-csujad-11-18)
The captions read, "well, Tomi," and "It happened one Sunday..." Five women stand together in a circle on the street. From page 10 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_10_001
![Day at the Fair, Sayo (ddr-csujad-11-76)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/c4/4c/c44cc931584a09e4a4aecadf306d8ad1.jpg)
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Day at the Fair, Sayo (ddr-csujad-11-76)
A photograph of Sayo taken during the World's Fair held on San Francisco's Treasure Island. From page 30 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_30_003
![At the Fair (ddr-csujad-11-15)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/45/36/453651be37abf0fa7349d5e14ce8e6ce.jpg)
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At the Fair (ddr-csujad-11-15)
Three women identified as Miyoshi, Yone, and Taz [Tazu Kawamoto] are pictured together. From page 8 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_08_001
![Pause-pose (ddr-csujad-11-21)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/5b/01/5b01fc26b0729bb0e621f2a55391442a.jpg)
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Pause-pose (ddr-csujad-11-21)
The captions read, "Pause-pose" and "It happened one Sunday..." Women pose together in front of a building. From page 10 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_10_004
![Duke, Mas, Min, and Jack (ddr-csujad-11-38)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/28/ff/28ff61624b5de6a9da6d7f98e21e3144.jpg)
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Duke, Mas, Min, and Jack (ddr-csujad-11-38)
The men in this photograph are identified as Duke, Mas, Min, and Jack. The caption reads "Foursome." From page 16 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_16_002
![City of Santa Cruz (ddr-csujad-11-121)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/04/87/0487692209ea34c69ca77f516135f1c0.jpg)
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City of Santa Cruz (ddr-csujad-11-121)
A photograph of three people taken while visiting Santa Cruz. They appear to be at the Santa Cruz Pier. The woman on the left is probably Tazu Kawamoto. From page 45 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_45_002
![Sayo, Yonk, Taz (ddr-csujad-11-139)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/aa/37/aa376b5ddc5735a5c31457f57c8ff660.jpg)
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Sayo, Yonk, Taz (ddr-csujad-11-139)
A photograph of Sayo, Yonk, and Tazu Kawamoto walking down a street. The caption reads "How we spent our Sunday afternoon, at Palo Alto." From page 50 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_50_003
![Sisters and brother, Atsumu and Tayeko (ddr-csujad-11-171)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/b3/93/b3935dd863b1c28d7f025f728bbd2a72.jpg)
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Sisters and brother, Atsumu and Tayeko (ddr-csujad-11-171)
A photograph of Tayeko Kawamoto and Atsumu. From page 61 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_61_002
![Sisters and brother, Shiyeko (ddr-csujad-11-170)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/23/40/234064305659dd84628d8cad2b5cf32a.jpg)
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Sisters and brother, Shiyeko (ddr-csujad-11-170)
A photograph of Shiyeko Jean Kawamoto. From page 61 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_61_001
![Aya and Jack (ddr-csujad-11-13)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/0a/d9/0ad992764a7d073d67fabb48b2ed1089.jpg)
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Aya and Jack (ddr-csujad-11-13)
Two people identified as Aya and Jack pose for a photo. The caption reads, "something must be funny." From page 7 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_07_002
![Family photo (ddr-csujad-11-182)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/31/ae/31ae956f67d04cb2460100abf7b620b7.jpg)
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Family photo (ddr-csujad-11-182)
A photograph including Tazu Kawamoto. From page 67 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_67_002
![Taye and Mas (ddr-csujad-11-113)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/d9/e6/d9e60202b9d68d435fa4f3e2b086ae82.jpg)
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Taye and Mas (ddr-csujad-11-113)
Photographed are Taye [Tayeko Kawamoto] and Mas siting on the porch steps. The caption reads, "Now, what's up?" From page 42 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_42_002
![Funny (ddr-csujad-11-45)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/65/42/6542d1bd4ad7657b504f68393765e4e1.jpg)
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Funny (ddr-csujad-11-45)
The captions read "Funny" and "N.A.Y.B.A. [North America Youth Basketball Association?] Prep Committee Outing." The outing took place on Treasure Island. From page 18 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_18_004
![Tazu (ddr-csujad-11-50)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/52/14/5214fdea5b2e35fa64b62bee0da49e4f.jpg)
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Tazu (ddr-csujad-11-50)
A photograph of Tazu Kawamoto. From page 19 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_19_003
![Taz and Beth (ddr-csujad-11-98)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/af/fb/affbb67b7c32a23d09d069c91bfc8d2c.jpg)
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Taz and Beth (ddr-csujad-11-98)
Two women identified as Taz [Tazu Kawamoto] and Beth pose together outside of a house. Tazu Kawamoto is on the left. From page 38 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_38_001
![Wading, Yonk (ddr-csujad-11-110)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/da/76/da76a4c9643cb1f1120f22aa7c16352e.jpg)
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Wading, Yonk (ddr-csujad-11-110)
Photographed is a woman identified as "Yonk." The caption reads, "How to cross a river." From page 41 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_41_001
![Picnicking (ddr-csujad-11-97)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/1a/97/1a9760f71aeaa8aab1a56093eb93b401.jpg)
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Picnicking (ddr-csujad-11-97)
This photograph of people picnicking on the beach. The caption reads, "Playtime." Includes Tayeko Kawamoto. From page 37 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_37_003
![Mission San Jose de Guadalupe (ddr-csujad-11-122)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/90/8b/908b9424778f67a3dee07888efbbc086.jpg)
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Mission San Jose de Guadalupe (ddr-csujad-11-122)
Photographed are three people visiting the Mission San Jose de Guadalupe located in Fremont, California. From page 45 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_45_003
![Family](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/1a/8e/1a8eede333904cb7d8eaec411a7849bc.jpg)
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Family "portraits," sisters (ddr-csujad-11-158)
Photographed are Tazu Kawamoto is on the left, her sister, Saye Selly Kawamoto. The caption reads "Family portraits." From page 57 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_57_001
![Sophie Abe (ddr-csujad-11-134)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/97/d8/97d86734d62d59b799fed8cd49a314da.jpg)
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Sophie Abe (ddr-csujad-11-134)
A photograph of Sophie Abe and Tazu Kawamoto taken aboard the S.S. Kamakura Maru off the coast of San Francisco. From page 49 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_49_002
![Hiroshi (ddr-csujad-11-188)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/9f/e3/9fe30317dd5949b96b9875645860e8d9.jpg)
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Hiroshi (ddr-csujad-11-188)
Two men pose together by a truck. Written on the photograph is a note that reads, "For Tazu, Hiroshi." From page 71 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_71_001
![Kay Yamaguchi (ddr-csujad-11-123)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/6d/f9/6df9b2cde5c8fe494f3db039c6dc8e2f.jpg)
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Kay Yamaguchi (ddr-csujad-11-123)
A portrait of Kay Yamaguchi in formal wear. She addresses this photograph to, "Dearest Tazu." From page 46 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_46_001
![Yone (ddr-csujad-11-52)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/84/ff/84ffe98784257cac3bddbf4ca1ca6e7d.jpg)
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Yone (ddr-csujad-11-52)
A photograph of Yone Nakayama. From page 19 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_19_005
![Parade (ddr-csujad-11-154)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/18/1a/181a31e5c342abb7966a929e800cfe63.jpg)
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Parade (ddr-csujad-11-154)
Photographed are three men participating in the Fourth of July parade in Monterey, California. From page 56 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_56_002
![[Tazu Kawamoto] (ddr-csujad-11-48)](https://ddr.densho.org/media/cache/c8/6c/c86cca2792e8fd816e086853693d2219.jpg)
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[Tazu Kawamoto] (ddr-csujad-11-48)
A photograph of three women, including Tazu Kawamoto, siting together. The caption reads, "Trio." Tazu Kawamoto is the woman on the right. From page 19 of: Tazu Kawamoto photo album (csudh_taz_0001). See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: taz_01_19_001