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 men at picnic table (ddr-densho-475-664)
Black and white photograph of two unidentified men working at a picnic table with cooking supplies, tents are visible in the background. Written across the top of the album page is: "Mess Time" in white pencil.
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Model airplane club (ddr-densho-475-744)
Black and white group photo of a model airplane club. Frank Hidenobu Miwa is second to the right in the back row. Donor note: Frank Back row Frank Second from right
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Man tending cooking fire (ddr-densho-475-667)
Black and white photograph of a man crouching in front of a fire pit with a grill top, stoking the fire. Written below the photograph on the album page is: "'Damn it' do I have to cook my own breakfast" in white pencil. Written across the top of the album page is: "Mess Time" in white …
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Frank Miwa "San Juan" baseball uniform (ddr-densho-475-553)
Black and white negative of Frank Hidenobu Miwa in a baseball uniform that says "San Juan" across the jersey with manji on right sleeve. He also has on his baseball mitt and cleats. (negative: ddr-densho-475-92)
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Lunch time (ddr-densho-475-642)
Black and white photograph of three young men lounging on a lawn. Identified left to right: FM, Kenji Obata, and Joe Cardoza. Written below the photograph on the album page is: "Lunch Hour 'FM' - Kenji Obata - Joe Cardoza" in white pencil.
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Three men (ddr-densho-475-180)
Black and white photograph of three unidentified young men standing in front of a tree.
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Frank Miwa in front of bus (ddr-densho-475-533)
Black and white photograph of a Frank Hidenobu Miwa posed in front of a bus.
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Man running (ddr-densho-475-604)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified man sprinting in competition
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Frank Miwa "San Juan" baseball uniform (ddr-densho-475-549)
Black and white negative of Frank Hidenobu Miwa in a baseball uniform that says "San Juan" across the jersey with manji on right sleeve. He also has on his baseball mitt and cleats. (negative: ddr-densho-475-92)
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Man in field (ddr-densho-475-546)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified young man standing in a field.
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Mae Miwa (ddr-densho-475-566)
Black and white photograph of Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki. Written along the lower right corner is: "Mae" in blue ink. (negative: ddr-densho-475-96)
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Morio Nishita (ddr-densho-475-618)
Black and white photograph of Morio Nishita in sunglasses and a military uniform 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: "PVT. Morio Nishita" in white pencil. Written across the top of the album page is: …
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Portrait of Frank Miwa (ddr-densho-475-109)
Black and white negative of a headshot of Frank Hidenobu Miwa. (photographic print: object ddr-densho-475-247)
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Woman sitting on grass (ddr-densho-475-221)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified young woman sitting on the grass in a yard.
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Man practicing the high jump (ddr-densho-475-596)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified young man practicing the high jump. Written on the album page below the photograph is: 'Practice makes perfect'... Form" in white pencil.
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Mae Miwa standing for photo in front of ivy-colored wall (ddr-densho-475-94)
Black and white negative of a full-body image of Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki standing in front of an ivy-covered wall.
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Man by barn (ddr-densho-475-323)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified young man with one hand on his hip, standing near a barn.
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Four women on footbridge (ddr-densho-475-207)
Black and white photograph of four unidentified women leaning on the railing of a footbridge.
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Portrait of Frank Miwa in a suit (ddr-densho-475-105)
Black and white negative of a portrait of Frank Hidenobu Miwa looking to the right, out of frame.
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Woman in gingham skirt (ddr-densho-475-196)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified woman in a gingham skirt with two large front pockets posed by a tree for a portrait
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Man on Kamakura Maru (ddr-densho-475-552)
Black and white photograph of a young man in a suit standing against the railing of the ship, Kamakura Maru.
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Tom Okasaki (ddr-densho-475-739)
Black and white photograph of Tom Okasaki leaning against a ship railing
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Two young women (ddr-densho-475-119)
Black and white negative of two young women standing together in a parking lot.
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Portrait of Frank Miwa (ddr-densho-475-99)
Black and white negative of a portrait of Frank Hidenobu Miwa with dramatic lighting.
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Miwa family portrait (ddr-densho-475-246)
Colorized photo of the Miwa family. Back row, left to right: Frank Hidenobu Miwa and Masaru Harry Miwa. Front row, left to right: Tama Miwa, Nobukichi Miwa, and Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki. (negative: object ddr-densho-475-107)