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 Mae Miwa (ddr-densho-475-560)

Black and white photograph of Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki standing in front of an ivy-covered wall. Note from donor: "Mae" (negative: ddr-densho-475-95)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-560/

img Man by fountain in courtyard (ddr-densho-475-741)

Black and white photograph of an unidentified young man in a suit standing in front a fountain in a courtyard (negative: ddr-densho-475-128)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-741/

img Campsite (ddr-densho-475-658)

Black and white photograph of campsite with tents. Written below the photograph on the album page is: "Campin'" 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-475-658/

img Woman (ddr-densho-475-189)

Black and white photograph of an unidentified woman.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-189/

img Toned portrait of a Frank Miwa (ddr-densho-475-49)

Toned black and white headshot portrait of Frank Hidenobu Miwa with slicked back hair, glancing toward the side, in a tweed suit (related object ddr-densho-475-50)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-49/

img High jump (ddr-densho-475-611)

Black and white photograph of an unidentified person performing a high jump.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-611/

img Hurdle (ddr-densho-475-600)

Black and white photograph of an unidentified young man jumping a hurdle.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-600/

img Woman in front of ivy-covered building (ddr-densho-475-145)

Black and white negative of an unidentified young woman in a dress and coat in front of an ivy-covered wooden building.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-145/

img Frank Miwa (ddr-densho-475-616)

Black and white photograph of Frank Hidenobu Miwa in a suit, standing against an ivy-covered wall. Donor note: "Frank" (negative: ddr-densho-475-88)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-616/

img Family portrait of 5 (ddr-densho-475-171)

Black and white photograph of an unidentified family of five, including two children. A banner hangs in the background that reads, "Fort Leonard Wood MO"

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-171/

img Portrait of a man in glasses (ddr-densho-475-104)

Black and white negative underexposed portrait of a man in glasses.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-104/

img Packing a car for a camping trip (ddr-densho-475-657)

Black and white photograph of a group of four unidentified men gathered around a car preparing for a camping trip to Bass Lake. Written below the photograph on the album page is: "Packin'" 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-475-657/

img High jump (ddr-densho-475-609)

Black and white photograph of an unidentified person performing a high jump. Written below the the photograph on the album page is: "With Ease" in white pencil.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-609/

img Man in baseball uniform (ddr-densho-475-554)

Black and white photograph of an unidentified man in a baseball uniform that says "Haybalers" across the jersey.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-554/

img Woman (ddr-densho-475-168)

Black and white photograph of an unidentified young woman in a dress, pearl necklaces, and flowers in her hair.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-168/

img Frank Miwa (ddr-densho-475-250)

Black and white photograph of a Frank Hidenobu Miwa standing in front of an ivy-covered wall (negative: ddr-densho-475-90)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-250/

img Two women (ddr-densho-475-170)

Black and white photograph of two unidentified young women in sweaters and skirts standing outside a white wooden building.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-170/

img Mae Miwa in front of ivy-covered wall (ddr-densho-475-95)

Black and white negative of Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki in a dress and jacket standing for the camera in front of an ivy-covered building. (photographic print: ddr-densho-475-560)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-95/

img Young man in front of wooden building (ddr-densho-475-136)

Black and white negative of an unidentified young man standing in between two wooden buildings.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-136/

img Group of 4 women (ddr-densho-475-333)

Black and white photograph of four unidentified young women standing together.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-333/

img We three (ddr-densho-475-628)

Black and white photograph of three men posed with a redwood tree labeled "Gen. Grant." Written below the photograph on the album page is "We Three" in white pencil.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-628/

img Three young women (ddr-densho-475-110)

Black and white negative of three young women standing together outside. Identified left to right are: Toshiko, Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki, and Chiyoko. (print: ddr-densho-475-550)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-475-110/