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 Family photo (ddr-one-1-679)

Black and white photographic negative of three unidentified Nisei girls sitting on an armchair smiling for the camera.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-679/

img Sorelles Group Photo (ddr-one-1-11)

Original black and white photographic print of the Sorelles, a high school social group. Back Row (left to right): Elsie Okazaki, Anges (Inouye) Kitayama, Atsuko "Alice" Kida, Atsuko “Alice” (Matsumoto) Ando, Nami (Miura) Koida, Kimi Wakabayashi, Grace Mieko (Muramatsu) Ouchida, Masae “Elsie” (Morita) Onishi, and Betty Nakashimada. Middle Row (left to right): Rose Haruye (Muramatsu) Ouchida, …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-11/

img Third Annual Oregon Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance- Couple seated (ddr-one-1-124)

Original black and white photographic print of couple sitting at table at the Third Annual Nisei Bowling League Tournament Dance at McElroy's Ballroom in Portland, Oregon. The couple is smiling for the camera. From left to right: Bob Luck and Doris Chan. Negative ONLC 2940 (ddr-one-1-123).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-124/

doc Memoir: "The Ishikawa Family Who Came to America" (ddr-densho-468-96)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-96/

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. 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 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. 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).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-284-70/

doc Letter from Joseph Ishikawa to Mr. Hyland (ddr-densho-468-141)

Typed draft. Letter describes experiences arriving in Lincoln and details of family and friends.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-141/

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 Two notes: Nisei battalion and conversation in novel (ddr-densho-468-169)

Two handwritten notes on notecards taped to a sheet of paper.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-169/

doc To Lose One's Identity Is to Gain It (ddr-densho-468-230)

Transcript of speech (or essay) commemorating the 25th anniversary of Kashu Mainichi, dated 1956

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-230/

doc Memoir: "A Misspent Life" (ddr-densho-468-95)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-95/

doc Notes for letter to Tommy (ddr-densho-468-172)

Notes for a letter to Tommy protesting his decision to join the army. Includes discussion of Nisei identity, conscientious objection on religious grounds, and segregation

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-468-172/

doc Southern California Nisei Directory 1934-1935 (ddr-densho-480-1)

A directory of Japanese American citizens and businesses in Southern California.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-480-1/

doc 70th Anniversary of the Japanese Congregational Church (ddr-densho-474-53)

The Japanese Congregational Church's 70th Anniversary book traces the history of JCC within the context of national and local events.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-53/

img Satome and Soichi Yamamoto (ddr-densho-492-42)

Portrait of brothers Satome Yamamoto (left) and Soichi Yamamoto (right). Written across the top of the image is "Satome" and "Soichi" in blue ink. Caption in Japanese on back

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-492-42/

doc University of Washington Academic Centennial Convocation Program (ddr-densho-446-443)

Ryo Tsai attended the University of Washington Centennial Convocation (she was working for the UW Libraries at the time). President Kennedy gave the Centennial Address.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-443/