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 Photograph of Suzuki family member at 1928 Sacramento State Fair (ddr-csujad-55-2652)

One black and white photograph of Suzuki family member rowing boat at 1928 Sacramento State Fair in brown photo album. See also sac_jaac_2814. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2816

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2652/

img Photographs of Yoneo Suzuki in Sacramento, California (ddr-csujad-55-2672)

Three photographs from brown photograph album of Yoneo Suzuki in Sacramento, California. One photograph is entitled, "Jap Alley." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2836

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2672/

img Yoneo Suzuki (ddr-csujad-55-2666)

One photograph of Yoneo Suzuki in last page of brown photo album. Written on the photograph is: To my dearest friend Karl Nagata, Yoneo Suzuki. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2830

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2666/

doc Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waegell, February 26, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2559)

Postcard from a Japanese American Nisei to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waegell regarding the fact that he is waiting for the Challenger to take him to Salt Lake City so he can buy a ticket to NYC. He is taking the middle route to St. Louis, Chicago, NY. See this object in the California State Universities …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2559/

img Japanese American serviceman and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2300)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese serviceman and woman standing in front of a city building. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2405

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2300/

doc Program for America (ddr-csujad-55-1826)

Published by 6th and 7th Senior Core, Poston High School. Essay and prose on topics relating to children and youth including health, education, housing, family, leisure, liquor, juvenile delinquency, natural resources, labor vs. capital, unemployment, youth, old age, free press, and war. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1829

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1826/

doc Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waegell, February 26, 1943 (ddr-csujad-55-2560)

Postcard from a Japanese American Nisei to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waegell regarding the fact that he landed at Chicago Illinois about 2 p.m. He is staying in Chicago for a few days and then going to New York City. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2668

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2560/

img Rolla (ddr-csujad-55-2285)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American woman, seated. Verso reads: Rolla 21 years. Title from caption on verso. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2390

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2285/

img Japanese American man (ddr-csujad-55-2290)

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_2395

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2290/

doc Notice of assignment, Form WRA-21, George Nagumo (ddr-csujad-55-918)

Notice of work assignment for George Nagumo as a Male Orderly at Heart Mountain incarceration camp. Form WRA-21. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0920

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-918/

img Japanese American individuals (ddr-csujad-55-2282)

Black and white photograph depicting Japanese American serviceman and woman in a park. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2387

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2282/

img Grace and Kiki Ryugo (ddr-csujad-55-2305)

Black and white portrait photograph of Grace and Kiki Ryugo. From scrapbook page titled: The Kiki Ryugo Family. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2410

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2305/

img Japanese American serviceman and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2269)

Black and white photograph of a Nisei woman and serviceman. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2373

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2269/

doc Member of the faculty, honored guests, and fellow students (ddr-csujad-55-1912)

Speech given by Andrew Sugiyama, President of the Senior Class, at the commencement ceremony for Tri-State High School, Tule Lake, covering the development of Tri-State High School and the challenges and responsibilities facing Nisei. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1915

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1912/

img Japanese American servicemen (ddr-csujad-55-2276)

Black and white photograph depicting three Japanese American servicemen. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2381

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2276/

img Japanese American individuals (ddr-csujad-55-2291)

Black and white photograph of two Japanese American individuals standing outside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2396

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2291/

doc Commencement speech (ddr-csujad-55-1913)

Speech given by Ellen Hasegawa at the commencement ceremony for Tri-State High School, Tule Lake, covering the various vocations and educational experiences available to Nisei. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1916

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1913/

img Japanese American servicemen and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2270)

Black and white photograph of two Japanese American serviceman and a Japanese American woman. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2374

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2270/

img Japanese American servicemen near a church (ddr-csujad-55-2277)

Black and white photograph depicting two Japanese American servicemen and two women in front of a church in winter. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2382

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2277/

doc Flyer re: vote for monies for Heart Mountain Scholarship Fund, [August 1944] (ddr-csujad-55-1629)

Flyer promoting the establishment of a Heart Mountain scholarship fund to support Nisei interested in attending college. Includes illustrations and text in English and Japanese. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1631

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-1629/

doc Community analysis note, no. 2 (February 29, 1944): Engagement and marriage customs in a relocation center (ddr-csujad-55-334)

Report on Japanese engagement and marriage customs before and during incarceration. Includes a description of marriage traditions and complications during incarceration. Community Analysis Notes No. 2. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_0336

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-334/

img Japanese American individuals (ddr-csujad-55-2304)

Black and white photograph of two Japanese American individuals, seated outside. From scrapbook page titled: The Kay Ryugos, Missouri. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2409

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2304/

img Japanese American woman (ddr-csujad-55-2289)

Black and white photograph of a Japanese American woman seated outside of a brick building. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2394

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2289/

doc DPA Series: Relocation of Japanese-Americans (ddr-csujad-55-2456)

Clipping from the Documentary Photo Aid series depicting a Nisei serviceman visiting his parents in the Minidoka incarceration camp. Includes text describing the service of Nisei in the armed forces during World War II. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2562

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2456/

img Photograph of Suzuki family member in front of Suzuki Drugs (ddr-csujad-55-2647)

One black and white photograph of Suzuki family member standing in front of Suzuki Drugs. See also sac_jaac_2810. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2811

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-55-2647/