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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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)
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Family portrait of 7 (ddr-densho-475-177)
Black and white portrait of an unidentified family of seven.
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Audience of young men (ddr-densho-475-231)
Black and white photograph of an audience of young men. An American flag on the wall in the background.
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Group picnic (ddr-densho-475-325)
Black and white photograph of five men and five women at a picnic together with food, jars, and crates of Coca-Cola soda.
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Two men at picnic table (ddr-densho-475-663)
Black and white photograph of two unidentified men at a picnic table with cooking supplies. Written across the top of the album page is: "Mess Time" in white pencil.
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Baseball game (ddr-densho-475-640)
Black and white photograph of an unidentified baseball player mid-swing and an unidentified baseball catcher.
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Toshiko, Mae, Chiyoko (ddr-densho-475-550)
Black and white photograph of three young women standing together outside. Identified left to right are: Toshiko, Yoshiko Mae (Miwa) Higaki, and Chiyoko. Written below the photograph on the album page: "Toshiko - Mae - Chiyoko" in white pencil. (negative: ddr-densho-475-110)
