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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Henry Miyatake Interview II (ddr-densho-1000-54)
Nisei male. Born April 28, 1929, in Seattle, Washington. Incarcerated at Puyallup Assembly Center and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Had some key childhood experiences with discrimination that made him a self-described, "independent thinker," and later, an influential figure in the Japanese American community. While a teenager in camp, he wrote and defended an essay criticizing the …
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Gordon Hirabayashi Interview I (ddr-densho-1000-17)
Nisei male. Born April 23, 1918, in Seattle, Washington. Spent most of his childhood in Thomas, Washington, where his parents were part of a Christian farming co-op. Attended the University of Washington where he was active in the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), the conscientious objector movement, and became a Quaker. At the outbreak of World …
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Shoso Nakamoto competing in track race (ddr-densho-475-588)
Black and white photograph of Shoso Nakamoto running in a track race. Written below the image is: "C.C.A.L. 50 YD.&100 YD. Record-Holder" in white pencil. Written along the top of the album page is: Shoso Nakamoto 1941 'Hayseed' Captain" in white pencil.
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Shoso Nakamoto high jumping (ddr-densho-475-593)
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 …
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Four men (ddr-densho-475-181)
Black and white photograph of four unidentified young men standing in front of a tree.
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Yoshiko Mae Miwa (ddr-densho-475-331)
Black and white photograph of Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki leaning against the wooden railing of a footbridge.
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Tak Shiba (ddr-densho-475-605)
Black and white photograph of Tak Shiba about to cross the finish line in a track race. Written below the photograph on the album page is: "Tak Shiba of San Mateo" in white pencil.
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Group of 6 (ddr-densho-475-184)
Black and white family photo of six unidentified people posed in front of a garden.
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Mae Miwa (ddr-densho-475-326)
Black and white photograph of Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki in a garden with footbridge in the background.
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Frank Miwa (ddr-densho-475-547)
Black and white photograph of Frank Hidenobu Miwa in a sweater standing next to wooden building. Note from donor: "Frank"
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Soldier in uniform (ddr-densho-475-197)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified man in an American military uniform.
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Group of 7 (ddr-densho-475-327)
Black and white photograph of a group of seven young adults, including one military service member, sitting together on a bent tree.
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Frank Miwa (ddr-densho-475-728)
Black and white portrait of a Frank Hidenobu Miwa. Donor note: Frank
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Two young men (ddr-densho-475-579)
Black and white photograph of two young men loitering together outside. Written along the top of the album page is "F.F.A Livestock Show 3/27/1941" in white pencil.
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Man on footbridge railing (ddr-densho-475-199)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified man sitting on the wooden railing of a footbridge.
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Headshot of Mae Miwa (ddr-densho-475-96)
Black and white negative of a close-up of Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki outside in a field. (photographic print: ddr-densho-566)
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Frank Miwa (ddr-densho-475-573)
Black and white photograph of Frank Hidenobu Miwa standing by a bridge in the Poston Japanese garden. Donor note: "Frank" (negative: ddr-densho-475-89)
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Man (ddr-densho-475-183)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified young man crouching in front of a tree
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Man in track uniform (ddr-densho-475-601)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified man in track uniform that says "Ramblers" across the chest.
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Pete Masuoka pole vaulting (ddr-densho-475-597)
Black and white photograph of Pete Masuoka pole vaulting.
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Man running (ddr-densho-475-602)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified young man in a "Ramblers" track uniform running in a race.
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Man eating (ddr-densho-475-665)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified man sitting at a picnic table eating out of a pie tin with a fork. Written across the top of the album page is: "Mess Time" in white pencil.
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Three men grilling food (ddr-densho-475-666)
Black and white photograph of three unidentified men gathered around a grilltop cooking a meal. Written below the photograph on the album page is: "Looks Good, Huh, Boys" in white pencil. Written across the top of the album page is: "Mess Time" in white pencil.
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Woman (ddr-densho-475-169)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified young woman in v-neck jumper with a floral design and flowers in her hair.
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Woman (ddr-densho-475-191)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified woman smiling with an American flag on the wall behind her.