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 Sorelles Beach Outing (ddr-one-1-393)

Black and white photographic negative of Lillian (Niimi) Mikariya (left) and Rose Namba (right) talking on the beach at a beach outing planned by the Sorrelles (a high school social group).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-one-1-393/

img Group photo of men and women at gathering (ddr-ajah-6-149)

Caption below photo: A gathering for Niseis from the Buddhist Temple (BTOA) and Japanese Methodists (BV) in Alameda, CA, circa late 1940s or early 1950s

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-ajah-6-149/

img Photograph of Suzuki family member in front of Suzuki Pharmacy (ddr-csujad-55-2649)

One black and white photograph of Suzuki family member in front of Suzuki Pharmacy in brown photo album with house on cover. See also sac_jaac_2812 See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2813

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2649/

img Japanese American man (ddr-csujad-55-2292)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American man standing outside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2397

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2292/

doc Desert echoes 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-143)

Yearbook, "Desert echoes" 1943, created by the members of the 1st Junior Christian Church at the Poston incarceration camp, Poston Arizona. Includes essays by church leaders, history of vacation bible school and the first Junior Church, parish and inter-parish activities, biographical information on pastors, list of officers, essay competition, parish organizations and activities, "Ideal Girl" and …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-143/

img Japanese American individuals at an incarceration camp (ddr-csujad-55-2272)

Black and white photograph depicting two Japanese American individuals at an incarceration camp. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2376

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2272/

img Japanese American individuals (ddr-csujad-55-2283)

Black and white photograph depicting a Japanese American serviceman and woman in a park. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2388

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2283/

doc Letter from Grace to Poots and Dad, April 4, 1938 (ddr-csujad-55-2561)

Letter from Grace to Poots and Dad regarding studying for school. She is always thankful for the money they send her to help with school. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2669

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2561/

img Japanese American woman (ddr-csujad-55-2293)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American woman standing outside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2398

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2293/

doc Japanese American student relocation: an American challenge (ddr-csujad-55-366)

Pamphlet covering the work and goals of the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council. Includes roster of council members. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0368

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-366/

img Photographs of Suzuki family (ddr-csujad-55-2648)

Six black and white photographs of Suzuki family women in brown photograph album with house on cover. See also sac_jaac_2813. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2812

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2648/

doc Your job and mine (ddr-csujad-55-1909)

Speech given by Sadame Kageta 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_1912

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1909/

img Japanese American woman (ddr-csujad-55-2298)

Hand-colored photograph of a Japanese American woman standing in a park. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2403

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2298/

img Photograph of Suzuki family member at Sacramento State Fair (ddr-csujad-55-2669)

Photograph of Suzuki family member at Sacramento State Fair. See also sac_jaac_2831. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2833

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2669/

img Japanese American serviceman and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2284)

Black and white photograph depicting a Japanese American serviceman and woman. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2389

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2284/

img Japanese American woman (ddr-csujad-55-2295)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American woman seated. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2400

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2295/

doc Letter from Thomas Shuzo Yamamoto to Mr. Henri Waegell, May 20, 1947 (ddr-csujad-55-2314)

Correspondence from Tom Yamamoto [= Thomas Shuzo Yamamoto] to Henri Waegell regarding Yamamoto's personal information, future education plans, current politics in the San Francisco bay area. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2420

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2314/

img Photograph of Yoneo Suzuki at West Side Garage (ddr-csujad-55-2656)

One black and white photograph of Yoneo Suzuki at West Side Garage in brown photo album. See also sac_jaac_2821. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2820

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2656/

doc Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting, special session, February 17, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-423)

Minutes from the Heart Mountain Block Chairmen meeting. Includes discussion on "loyalty questionnaire" and Nisei. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0425

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-423/

img Japanese American individuals in a park (ddr-csujad-55-2274)

Black and white photograph depicting two Japanese American individuals in a park. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2379

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2274/

img Photograph of Lincoln at West Fresno Drug Company (ddr-csujad-55-2660)

Photograph of Lincoln 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_2824

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2660/

img Japanese American serviceman and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2301)

Black and white photograph of two Nisei servicemen and woman standing in front of a city building. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2406

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2301/

img Women in winter (ddr-csujad-55-2278)

Black and white photograph depicting two women in front of a church in winter. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2383

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2278/

doc Dealing with Japanese-Americans (ddr-csujad-55-1641)

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1641/

img Photographs of Yoneo Suzuki at store (ddr-csujad-55-2663)

One page of brown photo album with two photographs of Yoneo Suzuki at store. See also sac_jaac_2828 and sac_jaac_2829. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2827

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2663/