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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Two young men (ddr-densho-475-579)
Black and white photograph of two young men loitering together outside. Written along the top of the album page is "F.F.A Livestock Show 3/27/1941" in white pencil.
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Man on footbridge railing (ddr-densho-475-199)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified man sitting on the wooden railing of a footbridge.
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Headshot of Mae Miwa (ddr-densho-475-96)
Black and white negative of a close-up of Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki outside in a field. (photographic print: ddr-densho-566)
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Frank Miwa (ddr-densho-475-573)
Black and white photograph of Frank Hidenobu Miwa standing by a bridge in the Poston Japanese garden. Donor note: "Frank" (negative: ddr-densho-475-89)
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Man (ddr-densho-475-183)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified young man crouching in front of a tree
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Man in track uniform (ddr-densho-475-601)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified man in track uniform that says "Ramblers" across the chest.
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Pete Masuoka pole vaulting (ddr-densho-475-597)
Black and white photograph of Pete Masuoka pole vaulting.
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Man running (ddr-densho-475-602)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified young man in a "Ramblers" track uniform running in a race.
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Man eating (ddr-densho-475-665)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified man sitting at a picnic table eating out of a pie tin with a fork. Written across the top of the album page is: "Mess Time" in white pencil.
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Three men grilling food (ddr-densho-475-666)
Black and white photograph of three unidentified men gathered around a grilltop cooking a meal. Written below the photograph on the album page is: "Looks Good, Huh, Boys" in white pencil. Written across the top of the album page is: "Mess Time" in white pencil.
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Woman (ddr-densho-475-169)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified young woman in v-neck jumper with a floral design and flowers in her hair.
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Woman (ddr-densho-475-191)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified woman smiling with an American flag on the wall behind her.
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Woman in orchard field (ddr-densho-475-194)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified young woman standing in an orchard field.
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Denny (ddr-densho-475-620)
Black and white photograph of Denny holding a plate of food and sitting at a picnic table at a picnic hosted by a Young Buddhist Association in Big Tree State Park. Written below the photograph on the album page is: "Denny" in white pencil. Written across the top of the album page is: "Y.B.A. Picnic / …
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Mae Miwa (ddr-densho-475-560)
Black and white photograph of Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki standing in front of an ivy-covered wall. Note from donor: "Mae" (negative: ddr-densho-475-95)
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Man by fountain in courtyard (ddr-densho-475-741)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified young man in a suit standing in front a fountain in a courtyard (negative: ddr-densho-475-128)
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Campsite (ddr-densho-475-658)
Black and white photograph of campsite with tents. Written below the photograph on the album page is: "Campin'" in white pencil. Written across the top of the album page is: "Camping at Bass Lake" in white pencil.
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Toned portrait of a Frank Miwa (ddr-densho-475-49)
Toned black and white headshot portrait of Frank Hidenobu Miwa with slicked back hair, glancing toward the side, in a tweed suit (related object ddr-densho-475-50)
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High jump (ddr-densho-475-611)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified person performing a high jump.
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Hurdle (ddr-densho-475-600)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified young man jumping a hurdle.
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Woman in front of ivy-covered building (ddr-densho-475-145)
Black and white negative of an unidentified young woman in a dress and coat in front of an ivy-covered wooden building.
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Frank Miwa (ddr-densho-475-616)
Black and white photograph of Frank Hidenobu Miwa in a suit, standing against an ivy-covered wall. Donor note: "Frank" (negative: ddr-densho-475-88)
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Family portrait of 5 (ddr-densho-475-171)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified family of five, including two children. A banner hangs in the background that reads, "Fort Leonard Wood MO"
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Portrait of a man in glasses (ddr-densho-475-104)
Black and white negative underexposed portrait of a man in glasses.