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 Woman in dress (ddr-densho-475-225)

Black and white photograph of an unidentified young woman in a dress standing on a rocky trail.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-225/

img Portrait of Mae Miwa in glasses (ddr-densho-475-103)

Black and white negative of a portrait with dramatic lighting of Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki in glasses.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-103/

img Frank Miwa (ddr-densho-475-247)

Black and white portrait of Frank Hidenobu Miwa as a young man. (negative: ddr-densho-475-109)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-247/

img Young man in front of ivy-covered building (ddr-densho-475-127)

Black and white negative of a young man in a sweater and jeans in front of an ivy-covered wooden building.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-127/

img Group of 5 women seated (ddr-densho-475-330)

Black and white photograph of five unidentified young women sitting in the grass together.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-330/

img Four women on rock formation (ddr-densho-475-212)

Black and white photograph of four unidentified women, one is in a US military uniform, sitting on a small rock formation.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-212/

img Two men in row boat (ddr-densho-475-662)

Black and white photograph of two unidentified men in a rowboat on a lake. Written below the photograph on the album page is: "Rowin'" in white pencil. Written across the top of the album page is: "Camping at Bass Lake" in white pencil.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-662/

img Headshot of Frank Miwa (ddr-densho-475-102)

Black and white negative of an underexposed portrait with dramatic lighting of Frank Hidenobu Miwa.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-102/

img Headshot of Frank Miwa (ddr-densho-475-100)

Black and white negative of a headshot of Frank Hidenobu Miwa looking directly into the camera.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-100/

img Mae Miwa (ddr-densho-475-572)

Black and white photograph of Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki standing by a bridge in the Poston Japanese garden. Donor note: Mae (negative: ddr-densho-475-98)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-572/

img Young man on track field (ddr-densho-475-610)

Black and white photograph of an unidentified young man in a sweater and jeans standing on a track field, holding cleats and track uniform.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-610/

img Shoso Nakamoto high jumping (ddr-densho-475-592)

Black and white photograph of Shoso Nakamoto, the 1941 "Hayseed" captain, in the midst of a high jump. Written along the top of the album page is: Shoso Nakamoto 1941 'Hayseed' Captain" in white pencil. Written along the bottom of the album page is: "'Sho' in Action... Take Off..... Over the Bar........ And Over'" in white …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-592/

img Mae Miwa (ddr-densho-475-562)

Black and white photograph of Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki in blouse and skirt standing in front of ivy-covered wall. Donor note: "Mae"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-562/

img Soldier and a woman (ddr-densho-475-165)

Black and white photograph of an unidentified man in military uniform and an unidentified woman in a dress suit. Honor roll visible in background.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-165/

img Woman (ddr-densho-475-174)

Black and white portrait of an unidentified young woman posed in a chair.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-174/

img Young man walking (ddr-densho-475-542)

Black and white photograph of an unidentified young man in a sweater walking.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-542/

img Portrait of Yone (ddr-densho-475-187)

Black and white portrait of a woman. Inscribed in pen across the front of the photo: "To Frank [illegible] Yone"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-187/

img Michel Kamimoto (ddr-densho-475-548)

Black and white photograph of Michel Kamimoto in a sweater and slacks. Inscribed across the lower right corner of the photograph is "Yours truly, Michel Kamimoto" in black ink.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-548/

img Young man sitting on ground in athletic gear (ddr-densho-475-595)

Black and white photograph of an unidentified young man in a sweatshirt and sunglasses. Written on the album page below the photograph is: "Glamorized" in white pencil.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-595/

img Harry Okasaki (ddr-densho-475-622)

Black and white photograph of Harry Okasaki eating at a Young Buddhist Association picnic in Big Tree State Park. Written below the photograph on the album page is: "Harry Okasaki" in white pencil. Written across the top of the album page is: "Y.B.A. Picnic / Big Trees June 1, 1941" in white pencil.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-622/

img Shoso Nakamoto in track uniform (ddr-densho-475-589)

Black and white photograph of Shoso Nakamoto in track uniform. Written below the image is: "High jumped 5' " for C.C.A.L. record" in white pencil. Written along the top of the album page is: Shoso Nakamoto 1941 'Hayseed' Captain" in white pencil.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-589/