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 George Fujii and Buick, Anaheim, California 1940 (ddr-csujad-29-184)

Photograph of George Fujii with car. Photograph titled: "George Fujii and Buick, Anaheim, California 1940." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: P126

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-184/

img [Harry Ueno, Karl Matsushita, and Jack Herzig] (ddr-csujad-29-175)

Photograph of the Wu Kong restaurant, with: Harry Ueno, Karl Matsushita, and Jack Herzig. Photo captioned: "Karl Matsushita he manages the San Francisco Japanese American Library." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: P116

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-175/

av An Oral History with Meri Hamako Nakashima (ddr-csujad-29-13)

Nisei memories of athletic girlhood; removal to Santa Anita Assembly Center, Los Angeles, California where she witnessed a riot; eventual move to the Rowher incarceration camp, Arkansas; and marriage in and out-of-camp ceremony. This oral history was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project, Oral History Program, CSU Fullerton. Transcript is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0021. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-13/

av An Oral History with Seiko Ishida (ddr-csujad-29-11)

Retired Kibei teacher recounts samurai parents' background and their immigration to Seattle, Washington; socioeconomic composition of Seattle's Japanese community; earlier teacher training; prewar stays in Japan as a child and as a tutor in a missionary family; experiences as a teacher in the wartime resettlement in New York; and postwar return to Los Angeles. This oral …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-11/

av An Oral History with John Yukio Mori (ddr-csujad-29-2)

A Sansei and conscientious objector to the Vietnam war discusses alternate service as partner in Amerasia Bookstore, a nonprofit organization serving Los Angeles's Little Tokyo; activities in Young Buddhist Association; parent's reaction to his current life-style; and long term effect of World War II incarceration. This oral history was conducted for the Japanese Oral History Project …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-2/

img James Sakoda (ddr-csujad-29-248)

Photographed is James M. Sakoda viewing photo album. Photograph inscription: "James Sakoda O.H. # 2010." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: P191

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-248/

vh An Oral History with Norman Y. Mineta (ddr-csujad-29-55)

Japanese American congressman, representing the Thirteenth Congressional District of California, born and raised in San Jose, California, discusses his early life, graduation from the University of California, Berkeley, and receiving a commission and serving in the armed forces from 1953-1956. Recalls the removal, "relocation," and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II at the Heart …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-55/

img [Group at Wu Kong Restaurant] (ddr-csujad-29-172)

Candid photograph of group at Wu Kong Restaurant. With: Chizu Omori, Jimmy Omura, Emiko Omori, and Harry Ueno. Oral histories 1765, 2331.00 with James Omura; #1518 with Harry Ueno, COPH, Japanese American Collection. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: P113

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-172/

av An oral history with James Otsuka (ddr-csujad-29-53)

An oral interview with James Otsuka, Orange County resident. The interview was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project by California State University, Fullerton. Transcript is found in item: csufccop_jaoh_0166. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: 3467_T01

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-53/

av An Oral History with Woodrow Odanaka (ddr-csujad-29-14)

Impressions of a Nisei concerning pre-World War II family produce business in Los Angeles, California; removal to Santa Anita Assembly Center in California, and the Granada incarceration camp in Colorado; wartime college experiences in Minnesota; and Army military intelligence duties in the Philippines and occupied Japan. This oral history was conducted for the Japanese American Oral …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-14/

img [Photograph of two men] (ddr-csujad-29-177)

Photograph of two men standing in a front yard. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: P118

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img [Harry Ueno posing at Wu Kong Restaurant] (ddr-csujad-29-173)

Photograph of Harry Ueno posing outside of Wu Kong Restaurant. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: P114

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-173/

doc An Oral History with Mitsuo Nitta (ddr-csujad-29-4)

Oral history with Nisei farmer/businessman from pioneering Orange County, California family gives prewar biographical information with emphasis on Japanese Americans in Orange County. Discusses World War II forced removal, experiences in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the role of the Japanese American Citizens League before and after World War II. This oral history was conducted …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-4/

av An Oral History with Craig Kei Ihara (ddr-csujad-29-1)

Oral history with Craig Kei Ihara, Sansei and California State University, Fullerton philosophy professor, born at the Rohwer incarceration camp, Arkansas discusses family history, focusing on religion, education, aspirations, and cultural heritage; and recent overnight stay at old Rohwer campsite. This oral history was conducted for the Japanese American Oral History Project for the Center for …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-1/

img [James Omura] (ddr-csujad-29-171)

Photograph of James Omura. Oral history 1765.00 with James Omura, multiple dates, COPH, Japanese American Collection. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: P112

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-29-171/

doc MISLS album 1946 (ddr-csujad-1-208)

An album of the Military Intelligence Service Language School. It depicts the operation, training, life, and activities at the schools of Presidio San Francisco and Savage and Fort Snelling Minnesota, and also includes the description of the oversee campaign in the Pacific where MIS solders served. The names of MISLS graduates from three schools are listed. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-208/

doc First Rohwer Reunion Committee (ddr-csujad-1-49)

Questionnaire with a return-envelope for the Rohwer Research Project, a study of the Nisei experience and their families in camp and afterwards conducted by Charles Choy Wong, Project Director of Rohwer Research Project, Asian American Studies Center UCLA. Also includes the event schedule and dinner table seating chart for the first Rohwer Reunion. See this object …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-1-49/