A letter from Masuo Yasui to Minoru Yasui dated February 27, 1934. In the letter Masuo expresses appreciation for a letter Minoru sent about the anniversary of the death of Kay Yasui, Masuo's eldest son and Minoru's brother. Masuo reflects on Kay's death and writes that he is very proud of Minoru. He shares that he visited Kay's grave and prayed for his soul; he also returned to the grave and placed flowers there on Minoru's behalf. Masuo writes that he will send Minoru money and makes plans to see him during a visit home the following month. Masuo also writes of sending Minoru apples and shirts. In a postscript he shares the news that Shige Yamaki has gone blind, and requests that Minoru write a letter to the Yamakis. Translation Note: This document has been translated into Japanese.

Letter from Masuo Yasui to Sagoro Asai, written shortly after Yasui was released from incarceration in January 1946. In the letter, Yasui thanks Asai for his friendship, and describes his sadness over the forced removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. He makes reference to an incident in which the American Legion post in Hood River, Oregon, removed the names of Japanese American soldiers from a local monument. He praises Asai's son Masami for having served in the U.S. military and for returning to Hood River despite white residents' opposition to the return of any Japanese Americans. He also shares his own hope to return to Hood River.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

安井益男から浅井佐五郎への手紙 1946年1月18日
1946年1月、安井が出所した直後に書かれた、安井益雄から浅井佐五郎への手紙。この手紙の中で安井は、浅井の友情に感謝し、第二次世界大戦中の日系アメリカ人の強制連行・強制収容に対する悲しみを述べている。また、オレゴン州フッドリバーのアメリカ退役軍人会が、地元の記念碑から日系人兵士の名前を削除した事件についても言及している。また、浅井の息子である正巳が米軍に入隊し、白人住民の反対を押し切って先頭に立ってフッドリバーに帰還したことを賞賛する。また、自分もフッド・リバーに戻りたいという希望を語っている。翻訳メモ：この文書は、現代日本語と英語に翻訳されている。

Letter from Masuo Yasui to Kanesan[?] Shokai dated 10 February 1917. In the letter Yasui places an order for 50 bales of calcium coated fancy rice and requests that the rice bags be stenciled with the Yasui Brothers trademark logo.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Letter of resignation from Masuo Yasui to the Japan-America Formal Society of Hood River dated 28 November 1928. In the letter Yasui resigns from his position as a board member and committee member.
Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

A draft letter by Masuo Yasui to Japanese Consul Akamatsu (Sukeyuki Akamatsu?) addressed from the Japanese Residents of Hood River. The letter thanks Consul Akamatsu for his efforts to convince Oregon State Senator George R. Wilbur of Hood River to withdraw his proposed bill to restrict Japanese from owning property in Oregon. The bill was modeled after similar legislation passed in California.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Translation of a draft letter by Masuo Yasui to Japanese Consul Akamatsu (Sukeyuki Akamatsu?) addressed from the Japanese Residents of Hood River. The letter thanks Consul Akamatsu for his efforts to convince Oregon State Senator George R. Wilbur of Hood River to withdraw his proposed bill to restrict Japanese from owning property in Oregon. The bill was modeled after similar legislation passed in California.
Translation Note: This document is also available as the original document and as a modern Japanese translation.

1917年２月10日付の安井益男から金三商会への手紙 。この手紙の中で安井は、カルシウムコーティングされたファンシーライス50俵の注文をし、米袋に安井兄弟の商標ロゴをステンシルすることを要求している。
翻訳注：原文および英訳も掲載されている。

Letter from Masuo Yasui to Renichi Fujimoto, dated 22 July 1930. In the letter Masuo discusses Kei's illness caused by a mosquito bite and his recovery, the progress on the construction of the new Yasui Brothers Mercantile building and plans to relocate everything from the old building before it is torn down, the features and division of space in the new building, and the total cost of the project in the context of the year's recession. The letter also includes updates about the family, orchard products and business, concern about rising anti-Japanese sentiment, and a sample English letter for Renichi to use.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

English translation selection of a letter from Masuo Yasui to Renichi Fujimoto, dated 22 July 1930. In the letter Masuo discusses Kei's illness caused by a mosquito bite and his recovery, the progress on the construction of the new Yasui Brothers Mercantile building and plans to relocate everything from the old building before it is torn down, the features and division of space in the new building, and the total cost of the project in the context of the year's recession. Additional topics on pages not translated include updates about the family, orchard products and business, concern about rising anti-Japanese sentiment, and a sample English letter for Renichi to use.
Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

English translation selection of a letter from Masuo Yasui to Renichi Fujimoto. In the letter Masuo gives updates on the recession and its effects on the market, comparing the economic situation to Japan. He expresses his gratitude that the family can get by with some income from farming and his hope that the economy will recover in the next year or the year after. He also provides updates about the second floor construction on the new Yasui Brothers Mercantile building and changes to the city, including state-of-the-art streetlights, the success of the Texaco station, and the construction of a post office within the next two or three years. Additional topics on pages not translated include the general economic situation and updates on church and friends.
Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

安井益男から安井泰逸郎への1930年12月31日付けの手紙の抜粋部分の現代日本語訳。その中で益男は、剛と稔が年賀状発送を手伝ってくれている状況を描写し、今年最初の寒い夜であると伝えている。続けて、今年の不況がビジネスにどのような影響を及ぼしているのかについても述べている。益男はまた抜粋以外のページで、旅行や思い出、共通の知人の近況について書いた泰逸郎の手紙を読んでの感想を述べている。
翻訳注：原文および英訳も掲載されている。

Transcription of a letter from Masuo Yasui to Minoru Yasui dated February 27, 1934. In the letter Masuo expresses appreciation for a letter Minoru sent about the anniversary of the death of Kay Yasui, Masuo's eldest son and Minoru's brother. Masuo reflects on Kay's death and writes that he is very proud of Minoru. He shares that he visited Kay's grave and prayed for his soul; he also returned to the grave and placed flowers there on Minoru's behalf. Masuo writes that he will send Minoru money and makes plans to see him during a visit home the following month. Masuo also writes of sending Minoru apples and shirts. In a postscript he shares the news that Shige Yamaki has gone blind, and requests that Minoru write a letter to the Yamakis.
Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a Japanese translation.

1934年2月27日付の安井益男から安井稔への手紙の転写の日本語訳。手紙の中で益男は、長男であり稔の兄でもある安井敬の命日について稔が送った手紙に感謝の意を表している。益男は敬の死を振り返り、稔をとても誇りに思っていると書いている。そして、敬の墓を訪れ冥福を祈ったこと、稔の代わりに墓に戻り花を供えたことを伝える。益男は、稔に仕送りをし、翌月の帰省の際に稔に会うと約束している。また、稔にリンゴとシャツを送ることも書いている。あとがきでは、山木シゲが失明したことを伝え、稔が山木夫妻に手紙を書くよう依頼している。
翻訳注：この文書は原本と転写も掲載されている。

Letter of resignation from Masuo Yasui to the Japan-America Formal Society of Hood River dated 28 November 1928. In the letter Yasui resigns from his position as a board member and committee member.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

English translation selection of a letter from Masuo Yasui to Renichi Fujimoto, dated 26 October 1930. In the letter Masuo discusses the recession and its effect on the general commercial world, the year's apple and pear crop and market, the replacement of the front show windows and renewed sidewalks at the new Yasui Brothers Mercantile building, construction work on the second floor and rental arrangements in the new building, updates to the appearance of the city of Hood River which will result in higher land prices, and his reception of a long and passionate letter from Mr. Kakizawa. Additional topics on pages not translated include advice regarding Renichi's re-entry to the United States and updates about the town, family and friends, orchard products, and business.
Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

安井益男から藤本廉一への手紙の現代日本語訳。この手紙の中で益男は、不況と市場への影響について、日本の経済状況と比較しながら最新情報を伝えている。そして、家族が農業の収入でなんとかやっていけることに感謝し、来年、再来年には景気が回復することを望んでいると述べている。また、安井ブラザーズ・マーカンタイルの新ビルの2階工事の進捗状況や、最新式の街灯、テキサコ・ステーションの成功、2～3年以内の郵便局建設など、街の変化についても最新情報を伝えている。その他の話題としては、一般的な経済状況、教会や友人に関する最新情報などが含まれている。
翻訳注：原文および英訳も掲載されている。

Letter from Masuo Yasui to Taiitsuro Yasui, dated 31 December 1930. In the letter Masuo mentions that Tsuyoshi and Minoru are helping him with New Year's greeting cards and states that it is the first cold night of the year. He continues on to describe the year's recession and how it is negatively impacting business. Masuo also shares his thoughts on reading Taiitsuro's letter about his trip, memories, and recent events of mutual acquaintances.
Translation Note: Selections from this document have been translated into modern Japanese and English.

English translation selection of a letter from Masuo Yasui to Taiitsuro Yasui, dated 31 December 1930. In the letter Masuo mentions that Tsuyoshi and Minoru are helping him with New Year's greeting cards and states that it is the first cold night of the year. He continues on to describe the year's recession and how it is negatively impacting business. Masuo also shares his thoughts on reading Taiitsuro's letter about his trip, memories, and recent events of mutual acquaintances on pages not translated.
Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

安井益男が赤松（赤松祐之）日本領事に宛てた反日法案撤回に伴う手紙の下書きの現代日本語訳。この手紙はフッドリバーの日本人住民一同からとして書かれたもので、オレゴン州上院議員ジョージ・R・ウィルバー氏（フッドリバー在住）が提出した日本人のオレゴン州での不動産所有を制限する法案を撤回するよう赤松領事が尽力したことに感謝する旨が述べられている。この法案は、カリフォルニア州で可決された同様の法案に倣ったものであった。
翻訳注：原文および英訳も掲載されている。

English translation of a letter from Masuo Yasui to Kanesan[?] Shokai dated 10 February 1917. In the letter Yasui places an order for 50 bales of calcium coated fancy rice and requests that the rice bags be stenciled with the Yasui Brothers trademark logo.
Translation Note: This letter is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

1928年11月28日付の安井益男からフッドリバー日米共励協会への辞任届の現代日本語訳。安井は、取締役および委員としての地位を辞任している。
翻訳注：原文および英訳も掲載されている。

安井益男から藤本廉一への1930年7月22日付けの手紙の現代日本語訳。 この手紙の中で益男は、敬が蚊に刺されたことが原因で病気になったが快復したこと、安井兄弟商会の新店建設の進捗状況と旧店を取り壊す前に全てを移転する予定、建物の特徴や空間の分け方、その年の不況を踏まえた総事業費等について述べている。また、家族、果樹園の商品、ビジネスに関する最新情報、反日感情の高まりに対する懸念、廉一が使用するべき英文レターのサンプルも含んでいる。
翻訳注：原文および英訳も掲載されている。