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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Ensign Yoshiko Grace Tanigawa (ddr-csujad-55-2607)
A photograph of Ensign Yoshiko Grace Tanigawa in her Navy military uniform. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2771
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Newspaper clippings regarding Ensign Yoshio Tanigawa (ddr-csujad-55-2606)
Newspaper clippings regarding Ensign Yoshiko Tanigawa, 22, a native of Roseville, the first and only Japanese American commissioned officer in the United States Navy. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2770
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Hideo Nakamura's family information (ddr-csujad-55-2571)
Lists Hideo Nakamura's family members and others. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2683
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Photograph of Yoneo Suzuki in front of Suzuki Pharmacy Store (ddr-csujad-55-2674)
Black and white photograph of Yoneo Suzuki standing in front of Suzuki Pharmacy Store. A photo from ornate brown photo album. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2838
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Nisei Wartime Internment Research Project: report on preliminary findings (ddr-csujad-55-159)
Report on findings from the Nisei Wartime Internment Research Project by Donna Nagata and Yuzuru Takeshita of the University of Michigan department of psychology. Includes description of the survey group, characteristics of respondents, and presentation of findings on the following topics: communication with parents and children, comfort in talking about the incarceration, reasons for reluctance to …
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Photograph of Yoneo Suzuki at West Fresno Drug Company (ddr-csujad-55-2659)
Photograph of Yoneo Suzuki at West Fresno Drug Company in brown photo album. See also sac_jaac_2825. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2823
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Yoneo Suzuki, Roy and Fred at West Side Garage (ddr-csujad-55-2657)
One photo album page of three photographs of Yoneo Suzuki, Roy and Fred at West Side Garage in brown photo album. See also sac_jaac_2819 and sac_jaac_2820. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2821
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Photograph of Yoneo Suzuki at store (ddr-csujad-55-2664)
One black and white photograph of Yoneo Suzuki at store in brown photo album. See also sac_jaac_2827. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2828
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Japanese American woman, seated (ddr-csujad-55-2280)
Black and white photograph depicting a Japanese American woman seated on the front steps of a house. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2385
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Japanese American serviceman and woman (ddr-csujad-55-2286)
Black and white photograph of a Japanese American serviceman and woman seated outside. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2391
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Photograph of Karl K. Nagata at West Fresno Drug Company (ddr-csujad-55-2658)
Photograph of Karl K. Nagata at West Fresno Drug Company in brown photo album. See also sac_jaac_2825. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2822
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Japanese American woman at Walerga Relocation Center (ddr-csujad-55-2264)
Black and white photograph of a Japanese American woman at Walerga Relocation Center. Verso reads, "Our neighbor visited here and took my picture, what a background, Pam." See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2368
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Americans of Japanese ancestry (ddr-csujad-55-1649)
Report by John Embree regarding cultural values of Nisei and Issei and incarceree attitudes towards authority, employment, incarceration, and the war. See also sac_jaac_1643. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_1651
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Japanese American servicemen (ddr-csujad-55-2302)
Black and white photograph of two Japanese American servicemen in a park. From scrapbook page titled: The Kay Ryugos, Missouri. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2407
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Photographs of Suzuki family (ddr-csujad-55-2646)
Six black and white photographs of Suzuki family in brown photograph album with house on cover. See also sac_jaac_2811. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2810
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Letter to Waegell's (ddr-csujad-55-2562)
Letter to Waegell's regarding the fact that he is looking for a job and a suitable place to live. His hope is to paint as a living. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: sac_jaac_2670
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Letter to Bill Iino from Jany Lore and M[illegible] (ddr-densho-368-779)
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Letter to Bill Iino from Gilbert and Gaby Lodin (ddr-densho-368-821)
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