In this Book
- The House on Lemon Street: Japanese Pioneers and the American Dream
- Book
- 2012
- Published by: University Press of Colorado
- Series: Con[text]ual
Bringing this little-known story to light, The House on Lemon Street details the Haradas' decision to fight for the American dream. Chronicling their experiences from their immigration to the United States through their legal battle over their home, their incarceration during World War II, and their lives after the war, this book tells the story of the family's participation in the struggle for human and civil rights, social justice, property and legal rights, and fair treatment of immigrants in the United States.
The Harada family's quest for acceptance illuminates the deep underpinnings of anti-Asian animus, which set the stage for Executive Order 9066, and recognizes fundamental elements of our nation's anti-immigrant history that continue to shape the American story. It will be worthwhile for anyone interested in the Japanese American experience in the twentieth century, immigration history, public history, and law.
This publication was made possible with the support of Naomi, Kathleen, Ken, and Paul Harada, who donated funds in memory of their father, Harold Shigetaka Harada, honoring his quest for justice and civil rights. Additional support for this publication was also provided, in part, by UCLA's Aratani Endowed Chair as well as Wallace T. Kido, Joel B. Klein, Elizabeth A. Uno, and Rosalind K. Uno.
Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- pp. ix-xvi
- Introduction
- pp. 1-6
- 1. Here Is Your Chance
- pp. 7-12
- 3. Here to Stay
- pp. 27-40
- 4. In the Shadow of the Mission Inn
- pp. 41-62
- 5. Pilgrim’s Progress
- pp. 63-72
- 6. Little Lamb Gone to Jesus
- pp. 73-90
- 8. World War and a Basket of Apples
- pp. 107-118
- 9. Face-to-Face
- pp. 119-128
- 10. Keep California White
- pp. 128-146
- 11. The Only Time I See the Sun
- pp. 147-164
- 12. Farewell to Riverside
- pp. 165-178
- 13. Leaving Lemon Street Behind
- pp. 179-196
- 15. Blue Bandanas and an Ironwood Club
- pp. 209-226
- 16. From Issei to Nisei
- pp. 227-242
- 17. Questions of Loyalty
- pp. 243-252
- 18. It’s Up to You, Medic
- pp. 253-266
- Epilogue: Sumi’s House
- pp. 281-316
- Bibliography
- pp. 371-378