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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Kneeling man (ddr-densho-475-193)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified young man in a white shirt and slacks crouching in front of a tree.
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Man on bridge (ddr-densho-475-740)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified man in a coat leaning against the railing of a foot bridge at the Golden Gate International Exposition. (negative: ddr-densho-475-126)
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Mae Miwa standing in a garden (ddr-densho-475-98)
Black and white negative of Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki in a garden at Poston. (ddr-densho-475-572)
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Track race (ddr-densho-475-607)
Black and white photograph of several unidentified men competing in a track race.
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Young woman in coat (ddr-densho-475-113)
Black and white negative of a young woman in a coat standing in front of an ivy-covered wall.
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Picnic (ddr-densho-475-629)
Black and white photograph of a group of men and women sitting at a picnic table eating and drinking refreshments during a Young Buddhist Association picnic at Big Tree State Park.
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Camera shy (ddr-densho-475-627)
Black and white photograph of two men sitting at a picnic table. Written below the photograph on the album page is "Camera Shy" in white pencil.
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Pete Masuoka pole vaulting (ddr-densho-475-599)
Black and white photograph of Pete Masuoka pole vaulting.
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Two young women in dresses (ddr-densho-475-214)
Black and white photograph of two unidentified young women smiling who are in knee-length drop waist dresses.
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Frank Miwa (ddr-densho-475-564)
Black and white photograph of Frank Hidenobu Miwa standing in front of an ivy-covered wall. Donor note: "Frank" (negative ddr-densho-475-84)
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Young man in baseball uniform (ddr-densho-475-737)
Black and white photograph of an unidenftied young man in a baseball uniform that says "Mikasa" across the jersey and a manji on the left sleeve standing in front of a truck.
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Portrait of Frank Miwa (ddr-densho-475-50)
Black and white headshot portrait of a Frank Hidenobu Miwa with slicked back hair, glancing toward the side, in a tweed suit (related object ddr-densho-475-49)
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Two young men (ddr-densho-475-577)
Black and white photograph of two young men standing together outside a wooden building. Written along the top of the album page is "F.F.A Livestock Show 3/27/1941" in white pencil.
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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: …