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Read Part 3 >> Although they were not US citizens and could not get involved in political matters, as assimilated immigrants, Japanese were very eager …
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Introduction: Kafu Nagai in Kalamazoo, Michigan Kafu Nagai was the pen name of Sokichi Nagai, the author of Amerika Monogatari, a collection of short stories …
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Read Part 4 >> Frank Masuto Kono When he heard about the Pearl Harbor attack, Frank Kono (the Issei who served as the secretary-treasurer of the Japanese …
Introduction In December 1943, when loyal Japanese Americans were leaving concentration camps and relocating to cities in the Midwest such as Chicago, Cleveland, and Kansas …
Read Part 2 >> With a new sense of confidence, Iyenaga became more aggressive in negotiating his contract renewals with the University of Chicago and …
Read Part 1 >> In early 1901, Toyokichi Iyenaga received a letter from Edmond J. James, Professor of Public Administration and Director of the University …
Introduction: Chautauqua “Know Japan! Understand Japan!” Educating Americans about Japan was one of the most important roles assigned to Japanese immigrants, especially for those who …
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Read Part 3 >> 6. Takahashi and Josephine Conger Kaneko As a member of the IWW, Takahashi also had contacts with the Socialist Party, plus …
Read Part 2 >> 5. Emma Goldman, Kotoku and Takahashi In 1907, Mother Earth introduced Kotoku’s new publication, Heimin Shimbun, which he started in Japan, …
Read Part 1 >> 3. Takahashi’s Life in Chicago Even before he embarked for the U.S., Takeshi Takahashi had declared himself an anarchist and his comrades …
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