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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doc Today we follow, tomorrow we lead (ddr-csujad-55-1911)

Speech given by Paul Ohumra [Omura] at the commencement ceremony for Tri-State High School, Tule Lake, covering the challenges and responsibilities facing Nisei. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1914

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1911/

doc MISLS album (ddr-csujad-55-369)

Album commemorating the history and activities of the Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS). Includes history, staff, and information about MISLS locations including the Presidio, Camp Savage, and Fort Snelling. Includes photographs. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0371

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-369/

doc Nisei in uniform (ddr-csujad-55-329)

Pamphlet covering Nisei serving in the armed forces during World War II. Includes photographs. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0331

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-329/

img Photograph of Suzuki family member walking down the street (ddr-csujad-55-2668)

One black and white photograph of Suzuki family member walking down the street. See also sac_jaac_2831. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2832

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2668/

img Ensign Yoshiko Grace Tanigawa (ddr-csujad-55-2607)

A photograph of Ensign Yoshiko Grace Tanigawa in her Navy military uniform. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2771

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2607/

doc Newspaper clippings regarding Ensign Yoshio Tanigawa (ddr-csujad-55-2606)

Newspaper clippings regarding Ensign Yoshiko Tanigawa, 22, a native of Roseville, the first and only Japanese American commissioned officer in the United States Navy. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2770

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2606/

doc Hideo Nakamura's family information (ddr-csujad-55-2571)

Lists Hideo Nakamura's family members and others. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2683

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2571/

img Photograph of Yoneo Suzuki in front of Suzuki Pharmacy Store (ddr-csujad-55-2674)

Black and white photograph of Yoneo Suzuki standing in front of Suzuki Pharmacy Store. A photo from ornate brown photo album. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2838

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2674/

doc Nisei Wartime Internment Research Project: report on preliminary findings (ddr-csujad-55-159)

Report on findings from the Nisei Wartime Internment Research Project by Donna Nagata and Yuzuru Takeshita of the University of Michigan department of psychology. Includes description of the survey group, characteristics of respondents, and presentation of findings on the following topics: communication with parents and children, comfort in talking about the incarceration, reasons for reluctance to …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-159/

img Photograph of Yoneo Suzuki at West Fresno Drug Company (ddr-csujad-55-2659)

Photograph of Yoneo Suzuki at West Fresno Drug Company in brown photo album. See also sac_jaac_2825. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2823

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2659/

img Yoneo Suzuki, Roy and Fred at West Side Garage (ddr-csujad-55-2657)

One photo album page of three photographs of Yoneo Suzuki, Roy and Fred at West Side Garage in brown photo album. See also sac_jaac_2819 and sac_jaac_2820. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2821

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2657/

img Photograph of Yoneo Suzuki at store (ddr-csujad-55-2664)

One black and white photograph of Yoneo Suzuki at store in brown photo album. See also sac_jaac_2827. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2828

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2664/

img Japanese American woman, seated (ddr-csujad-55-2280)

Black and white photograph depicting a Japanese American woman seated on the front steps of a house. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2385

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2280/

img Japanese American serviceman and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2286)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American serviceman and woman seated outside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2391

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2286/

img Photograph of Karl K. Nagata at West Fresno Drug Company (ddr-csujad-55-2658)

Photograph of Karl K. Nagata at West Fresno Drug Company in brown photo album. See also sac_jaac_2825. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2822

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2658/

img Japanese American woman at Walerga Relocation Center (ddr-csujad-55-2264)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American woman at Walerga Relocation Center. Verso reads, "Our neighbor visited here and took my picture, what a background, Pam." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2368

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2264/

doc Americans of Japanese ancestry (ddr-csujad-55-1649)

Report by John Embree regarding cultural values of Nisei and Issei and incarceree attitudes towards authority, employment, incarceration, and the war. See also sac_jaac_1643. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1651

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1649/

img Japanese American servicemen (ddr-csujad-55-2302)

Black and white photograph of two Japanese American servicemen in a park. From scrapbook page titled: The Kay Ryugos, Missouri. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2407

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2302/

img Photographs of Suzuki family (ddr-csujad-55-2646)

Six black and white photographs of Suzuki family in brown photograph album with house on cover. See also sac_jaac_2811. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2810

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2646/

doc Letter to Waegell's (ddr-csujad-55-2562)

Letter to Waegell's regarding the fact that he is looking for a job and a suitable place to live. His hope is to paint as a living. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2670

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2562/

img Tadashi Nagai in ROTC (ddr-densho-495-57)

Photograph of Francis Tadashi Yoshida in military uniform standing with a rifle outside McKinley High School. Caption says, "Tadashi as an ROTC cadet / McKinley High School"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-495-57/

img Teruko Nancy (Nagai) Yoshida and Tadashi Francis Yoshida portrait (ddr-densho-495-66)

Portrait of Francis Tadashi Yoshida and Nancy Teruko (Nagai) Yoshida posing together for the camera. Caption says, "Mom and Dad met at dances in the '30s and fell in love. They eloped because Dad's parents wanted him to marry a girl they knew. Dad says he loved Mom because she was 'shy and pretty.' He was …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-495-66/

img Teruko Nancy (Nagai) Yoshida and Tadashi Francis Yoshida sitting on a ledge (ddr-densho-495-65)

Photograph of Nancy Teruko Nagai and Francis Tadashi Yoshida sitting together on a ledge. Caption on album page reads: "Mom and Dad, Teruko Nancy / and Tadashi Francis, San Souci, Hawaii"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-495-65/

img Nancy Teruko Nagai (ddr-densho-495-64)

Caption says, "Pretty Nancy Nagai / circa 1932"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-495-64/

img Two men in swimsuits (ddr-densho-495-54)

Photograph of Francis Tadashi Yoshida (right) and an unidentified friend in swimsuits

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-495-54/