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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Picnic (ddr-densho-475-621)
Black and white photograph of a group of men and women gathered around a picnic table full of food supplies at a Young Buddhist Association picnic in Big Tree State Park. Written below the photograph on the album page is: "Help Yourself" in white pencil. Written across the top of the album page is: "Y.B.A. Picnic …
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Woman on footbridge (ddr-densho-475-198)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified woman in a skirt and blouse standing at the base of a footbridge.
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Group of 6 at YBA picnic (ddr-densho-475-619)
Black and white photograph of a group of six men and women at sitting at a picnic table at a picnic hosted by a Young Buddhist Association Big Tree State Park. From left to right: Toru, Dorthy, Kay, Masako, "Tarzan", and Ada. Written below the photograph on the album page is: "Toru - Kay - 'Tarzan' …
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Portrait of Mae Miwa in glasses (ddr-densho-475-106)
Black and white negative of a portrait of Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki in glasses; she is smiling for the camera.
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Man running in track event (ddr-densho-475-594)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified young man running a track race. Written on the album page below the photograph is: "'Alone' in 220" in white pencil.
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Woman (ddr-densho-475-178)
Black and white portrait of an unidentified young woman in a frilly dress outdoors near a tree.
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Woman (ddr-densho-475-557)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified young woman in a patterned dress.
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Family portrait of 5 (ddr-densho-475-173)
Black and white portrait of an unidentified family of five.
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Denny (ddr-densho-475-571)
Blurry black and white negative of Denny dressed in a letterman's sweater, button up shirt, and slacks standing with one hand in his pocket in a dirt yard with a house or other wooden building in the background. He is holding a small rectangular object in his right hand. (negative: ddr-densho-475-79)
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Woman on rock formation (ddr-densho-475-217)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified woman posed on a small rock formation.
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Four women by pond (ddr-densho-475-208)
Black and white photograph of four unidentified women standing in front of a pond.
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Man (ddr-densho-475-179)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified young man in jeans crouching in front of a tree.
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Nobukichi and Tama Miwa with young man and woman (ddr-densho-475-144)
Black and white negative of Nobukichi Miwa (right) and Tama Miwa (left) with an unidentified young man and woman (center) posing together for a photo.
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James Tabata (ddr-densho-475-615)
Black and white photograph of James Tabata looking at the camera from over his shoulder on track field. Written on the album page is: "James Tabata" in white pencil.
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Three men swimming (ddr-densho-475-660)
Black and white photograph of three unidentified men swimming in a lake. Written below the photograph on the album page is: "Swimmin'" in white pencil. Written across the top of the album page is: "Camping at Bass Lake" in white pencil.
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Woman on footbridge railing (ddr-densho-475-216)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified woman sitting on the railing of a footbridge.
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Group of 13 (ddr-densho-475-339)
Black and white photograph of thirteen unidentified people (five women and seven men).
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Group of 5 women (ddr-densho-475-329)
Black and white photograph of five unidentified young women with their arms around each other.
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Blurry image of young woman in chair (ddr-densho-475-120)
Black and white negative of an unidentified teen girl in a polka dot dress sitting on a chair by a window.
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Group of 6 (ddr-densho-475-190)
Black and white photograph of a group of six unidentified people on a wooden bridge in a garden.
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Pete Masuoka pole vaulting (ddr-densho-475-598)
Black and white photograph of Pete Masuoka performing a pole vault. Written on the album page below the photograph is: "Pete Masuoka missin' at 12'-6""
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Miwa family portrait (ddr-densho-475-107)
Black and white negative 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. (colorized photographic print: ddr-densho-475-246)
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Young man in front of ivy-covered building (ddr-densho-475-115)
Black and white negative of an unidentified young man standing in front of an ivy-covered building.
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Joe Kuramoto (ddr-densho-475-738)
Black and white photograph of Joe Kuramoto in a suit in front of an Asian-style building and fountain. (negative: ddr-densho-475-117)