Nisei Legacy: A History of a Japanese American Family Through Photography 1902-Present

Nisei Legacy: A History of A Japanese American Family Through Photography 1902- Present is not just a pictorial essay of an immigrant family but also an ethnography of how the Japanese Americans were quick to assimilate into American society and culture. The book is divided into eras beginning with the late Meiji Period (1899) and unfolds events which were relevant to both the United States and Japan.The book is written in a style for both the experienced and the younger reader making it an interesting and easy read. The plethora of rare photographs and documents relating to the war years and the internment add interest for further internet and library research.Not many books deal with both the Manzanar and Rohwer Relocation Centers and the Secret Nisei Language Schools set up to help shorten the war. The perspective of the Meiji era generation are visualized through 100 year old images and tell a story of a people willing to risk everything and venture to America. Included in this work is also a study guide to assist students in the history and ethnic studies fields. The text is perfect for any age especially the middle school and high school student. With the resurgence of interest in Japanese American history in Japan. This work will undoubtedly be popular with Japanese abroad and with all people interested in preserving their cultural heritage for generations to come.