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 [Japanese American man] (ddr-csujad-5-26)

Photographed is a Japanese American man. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_05_011

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-26/

George and Kuni Yamanaka [wedding photograph] (ddr-csujad-5-3)

A photograph from George and Kuni Yamanaka's wedding given to "Mr. and Mrs. Mas Okine" [Masao and Ayame Okine]. The photograph is taken at a Buddhist temple by Fred Jumura Studios in San Jose, California. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_01_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-3/

doc Withholding receipt 1944, Form W-2 (ddr-csujad-5-73)

Hatsuno Hotty Okine's withholding receipt 1944 Form W-2 issued by the Ray Industries, Chicago, Illinois. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_14_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-73/

doc Letter from George Yamanaka to Mr. Masao Okine, November 26, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-177)

A letter from George Yamanaka to his cousins, Masao, Makoto, and Dorothy Okine. He expresses his appreciation for having met them and his interest in being in touch with them in the future. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_22_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-177/

img [Masao Okine] (ddr-csujad-5-340)

A photograph of Masao Okine in the U.S. military uniform standing in front of the tank monument to the 100th Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album" (csudh_oki_0300), page 11. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_08_011_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-340/

doc Letter from Makoto Okine to Mr. S. Okine, January 15, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-123)

A letter from Makoto Okine to his father, Seiichi Okine in Hawthorne, California. This letter is probably written in Italy where Makoto is stationed as a U.S. Army soldier and mailed via New York by the U.S. Army Postal Service. He regrets not being able to write to his father for a long time because he …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-123/

doc Letter from Takashi Matsuura to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, December 24, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-192)

A letter from Takashi Matsuura to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. In the letter, he gives his appreciation for the gift of oranges. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_36_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-192/

img [Photograph of the Okine family] (ddr-csujad-5-322)

Photographed are Makoto, Dorothy Ai, and Masao Okine standing in front of their car which was purchased before the forced removal and incarceration. 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_005

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-322/

img Henry H. Sugimoto (ddr-csujad-5-24)

A photograph of Hidematsu Henry Sugimoto, a former incarceree in the Rohwer incarceration camp, Arkansas. It is probably taken in Chicago, Illinois, 1944. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_05_009

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-24/

img [Dorothy Ai Okine] (ddr-csujad-5-16)

A photograph of Dorothy Ai Okine dressing in kimono and wearing a crown. It is taken during the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the founding of Higashi Honganji Rafu Betsuin. Placed on a paper photo frame. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_04_011

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-16/

doc Western Union telegraph from Masao Okine to S. Okine. September 26, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-162)

A Western Union telegram from Masao Okine to his father Seiichi Okine in Whittier, California. It notifies of Masao's arrival at San Francisco from Japan where he has been stationed as a Nisei soldier and his next destination, Chicago, where his wife, Ayame, resides. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-162/

doc Letter from Makoto Okine to Mr. Okine, June 28, 1945 (ddr-csujad-5-82)

A letter from Makoto Okine in Lecce, Italy to his father, Seiichi Okine, in the Rohwer incarceration camp in Arkansas. It is mailed via New York by the US Army Postal Service. In the letter, Makoto assumes that not many people participate in the bonodori event in the camp this time because many of the young …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-82/

doc Letters from Makoto Okine to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, July 9, 1945 (ddr-csujad-5-84)

Contains an envelope and two letters sent from Makoto Okine to his parents, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. Makoto writes from Lecco, Italy, where he is deployed as a U.S. Army soldier to his parents who are incarcerated in the Rohwer incarceration camp, Arkansas. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-84/

[Photograph of the Okine family] (ddr-csujad-5-319)

Photographed are Makoto, Seiichi, and Masao Okine standing in front of their car which was purchased before the forced removal and incarceration. 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_002

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-319/

img [Dorothy Ai Okine] (ddr-csujad-5-336)

A photograph of Dorothy Ai Okine dressing in kimono and wearing a crown. It is taken during the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the founding of Higashi Honganji Rafu Betsuin. Placed on a paper photo frame. A photograph from "Dorothy Ai Aoki photo album," page 2 (csudh_oki_0300). See this object in the California State Universities …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-336/

img [Japanese American women] (ddr-csujad-5-41)

A photograph of three Japanese American women. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_05_026

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-41/

img [Makoto Okine] (ddr-csujad-5-341)

A photograph of Makoto Okine in the U.S. military uniform. 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_011_003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-341/

doc Letters from Ayame Okine to Mr. and Mrs. Okine, June 8, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-147)

Contains two letters from Ayame Okine in Chicago, Illinois to her parents-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. She writes two separate letters to the Okines and encloses into one envelope. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_68_001-003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-147/

doc Letter from Makoto Okine to Mr. S. Okine, December 11, 1945 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-111)

A letter from Makoto Okine who is stationed in Italy as a U.S. Army soldier to his father, Seiichi Okine in Hawthorne, California. He informs that he has received a letter from his sister, Hatsuno Hotty Okine, and writes about what he has learned from her. He is glad to learn that Seiichi Okine has returned …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-111/

doc Letter from Ayame Okine to [Seiishi and Tomeyo Okine], May 21, [1946], [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-184)

A letter from Ayame Okine to her parents-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. She writes about Mrs. Yamasaki who she has run into at an event hosted by the Chicago Buddhist Church. Mrs. Yamasaki appears to be a former incarceree at the Rohwer incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-184/

doc Letter from Ayame Okine to Mr. and Mrs. Okine, October 29, 1946 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-174)

A letter from Ayame Okine to her parents-in-law, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. Ayame reports to them that Masao and she has arrived at Lodi, California to meet the Tanimotos, who are Ayame's parents. In the letter, Ayame writes about her plan to spend a few days in Lodi and visit the Okines soon after. The arrival …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-174/

doc Letter from Takashi Matsuura to Mr. and Mrs. S. Okine, August 17, 1947 [in Japanese] (ddr-csujad-5-207)

A letter from Edwin Takashi Matsuura to Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. He gives appreciation for the gift of grapefruits and congratulates the Okines' son, Masao, on the birth of his first child. He also reminisces about his visit to the Okines' place last year. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-207/

img [Japanese American women] (ddr-csujad-5-35)

A group photograph including five Japanese American women. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_05_020

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-35/

doc Letters from Edwin T. Matsuura and George Yamanaka to the Okines, November 26, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-180)

Contains two letters and one envelope. One of the letters is written by Edwin T. Matsuura in English, addressing Masao and Makoto Okine. The other is written by George Joji Yamanaka in Japanese, addressing his uncle and aunt, Seiichi and Tomeyo Okine. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_02_25_001-003

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-180/

doc Letter from [Akiko] Ann Tanimoto to Mrs. S. Okine, August 28, 1952 (ddr-csujad-5-277)

A letter from Akiko Ann Tanimoto to Tomeyo Okine. She appreciates Tomeyo's gift of flowers. She informs that they have started picking grapes. The arrival date of the letter, September 2, 1952, is recorded on the backside of the envelope. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_03_12_001

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-277/