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Interview: Johnnie Morton

Johnnie James Morton, Jr. was born in Inglewood, CA in 1971, the son of an African American father and Japanese American mother. Morton is a former professional football player. This …

Video interview

Organized Sports Leagues and Teams in Chicago

intrepidmouse

The Chicago Nisei Athletics Association was founded in the 1940's and was as an important part of the Japanese American community through the 1980's. Although the group was eventually dissolved, …

community history

Japanese American Basketball Leagues

hljleagues

Japanese American Basketball Leagues have been a part of the Japanese-American (JA) community for generations. Today, they play an integral role in the JA experience of young Japanese Americans. The …

online exhibition

The Oliver Clubs: Sports and Community in Japanese American Los Angeles

lthistory

In 1917, a teacher in the Little Tokyo area of Los Angeles named Nellie G. Oliver began sponsoring a social and athetlic club for local Japanese American youth. Over the …

online exhibition

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The 21st Century Museum: Yoko Horimoto - Kendo Display

JANM

Part of these albums:: The 21st Century Museum: Significant artifacts selected by Japanese American National Museum Volunteers Collected by: JANM

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The 21st Century Museum: Eileen Sakamoto - Baseball Team Photo

JANM

Part of these albums:: The 21st Century Museum: Significant artifacts selected by Japanese American National Museum Volunteers Collected by: JANM

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APC Olympics

ylkawashima

Part of these albums:: Bridging Generations: The UCLA Nikkei Student Union Collected by: ylkawashima

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Santa Anita Ping Pong- National Archive Item

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Heart Mountain Winter- National Archive Item

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Part of these albums:: Bill Shishima Collected by: chowaa

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Valley Gakuen Victorious, Los Angeles, 1958

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