A letter from Reverand Isaac Inouye, Principal of the Hood River Japanese School, to Tetsuko Yasui, President of Tokyo Women's Christian University, dated June 2, 1940. Rev. Inouye writes that it is a letter of introduction for Michi Yasui, a student from Hood River currently enrolled at the University of Oregon who is visiting Japan. Rev. Inouye writes that he taught Japanese to Michi for 10 years and requests that President Yasui provide guidance for Michi and a classmate, Doris Hanson, while they are in Japan.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Letter from the Consulate of Japan in Portland to Masuo Yasui, dated 17 November 1930. The letter is printed on official consulate stationery with only Masuo's name handwritten. It is a thank you for cooperation with the survey of Japanese nationals residing locally under the jurisdiction of the Japanese government and states that the census emblem will be sent as a commemorative gift.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Letter from Kichizo Noji to Masuo Yasui dated 30 April 1916. In the letter, Noji thanks Yasui for his support in arranging for his wife's travel to the United States. Noji married his wife, Asayo, on the 12 July 1916 in Seattle, Washington.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Letter from K. Otsubo to Masuo Yasui, dated 2 July 1916. In the letter Otsubo requests that the start time of the baseball game between the Seattle Asahi team and the Hood River team be rescheduled from 2:30 PM to 2:00 PM so that the Asahi team can catch the 4:50 train in order to return home the same night.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

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.

Letter from Masuo Yasui in Portland to Yasui Brothers Company in Hood River, postmarked September 2, 1908. Masuo begins the letter by mentioning some other correspondence and writes that he understands the requests in a letter he received. He discusses the work he has been doing as a labor contractor and his difficulty in finding laborers to fulfill a contract for a job which is to start in two days. Masuo laments his poor planning but writes that he views this setback as an opportunity for growth and vows to find the required laborers for the job. He also expresses his disappointed that one of his brothers would not be present in Portland for a purchase of goods. Masuo reiterates his intention to work hard and addresses a number of business and financial matters. He ends the letter with an accounting of various amounts of money owed to or from a number of people. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Letter from Yasuo Yasui in Okayama to Masuo Yasui, postmarked August 6, 1928. In the letter Yasuo shares news of family members in Japan. He writes about receiving a gift of money from Kay Yasui and expresses his gratitude for the unexpected gift. He also expresses pleasure at seeing a postcard that was sent to his uncle from the U.S. Yasuo closes by asking Masuo to write to him.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Letter from Takashi Katayama to Masuo Yasui and Renichi Fujimoto, undated but written immediately following the death of Masuo and Renichi's father Shinataro in March 1931. In the letter Takashi expresses his surprise at Shinataro's sudden death and writes that he attended the funeral. He offers words of comfort and support to Masuo and Renichi and also offers to provide them with any help that he can. Takashi writes of the difficulties he has had with his retail business and apologizes for not writing sooner as he has been busy. In a postscript, he apologizes for not sending stamps back with Renichi for Kay after Renichi's visit to Japan. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

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 Reverend K. Kanazawa to Masuo Yasui dated July 21, 1915. In the letter Kanazawa requests that Masuo host him for a speech that he would like to deliver. He mentions a similar speech that was recently given at his church that drew a large audience, and expresses his hope for a similar turnout. He also suggests that Masuo should have his children baptised and give them a religious education. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

A letter from Fumiko to Shidzuyo Yasui, dated August 10 and postmarked 1936. In the letter Fumiko expresses her pleasure at having had the opportunity to attend a religious gathering, presumably in Hood River. She thanks Shidzuyo for her hospitality and invites her to visit Portland.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Letter from Homer Yasui to his uncle, Renichi Fujimoto, dated January 8, 1931. Homer writes that Renichi should come home soon and bring presents. Homer also asks him to bring home his Aunt. Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a Japanese translation.

Diary written by Masuo Yasui from 1923, with daily entries. The diary was pre-printed with space for one day per page, entries are written in Japanese. Topics covered include his day to day business and family life, his grief following the death of his daughter Yuki in 1922, the response of the local Japanese community to an earthquake in Japan, reflections on the Oregon Alien Land Law, and the birth of his son Shu (who later changed his name to Robert). Selected entries have been translated into modern Japanese and English.

A greeting card from Masuo Yasui in Hood River, Oregon to Shidzuyo Miyake in Japan, dated April 7, 1911. In the card, which is written in both English and Japanese, Masuo writes that he accepts Shidzuyo's love and promises that they will be united and live the rest of their lives together. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Letter from the Japanese Association of Oregon to Masuo Yasui. In the letter the Education Department of the Japanese Association of Oregon proposes a visit to Hood River, Parkdale, and Dee to establish communication in order to help with the education of the second generation in the area.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

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.

Letter announcing Masuo Yasui's reelection to the Hood River Apple Growers Association board of directors with the highest number of votes. Also includes a summary about the history of the association and additional results from the vote count. This document also includes a rough draft of the letter on pages 3-5.
Translation Note: The final draft of the letter on pages 1 and 2 has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Letter from K. Otsubo to Masuo Yasui, dated 27 June 1916. In the letter Otsubo informs Masuo that the Seattle Asahi Baseball Team wants to play a game in Hood River on July 4 and requests that Masuo negotiate with the local baseball club to make arrangements.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

A letter from Renichi Fujimoto to Masuo Yasui dated September 8, 1930. In the letter Renichi writes that he is in the process of applying for a visa to re-depart Japan and requires certain documents for authorization. He requests that Masuo send a landing certificate that Renichi had given Masuo in Seattle, which he is required to submit in order to be granted a permit from the consulate.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

A letter from Renichi Fujimoto to Tsuyoshi (Ray) Yasui dated 5 November 1944. In the letter Renichi expresses happiness at the news of two pregnancies. He writes that he made a tax payment and plans to apply for permission from the military to go to Hood River and help Tsuyoshi with his work. He also shares news that an acquaintance was wounded in battle in France. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

A letter from an anonymous person to Yasui Brothers Co., date unknown. The letter writer tells the Yasui brothers that a recent car accident involving a Japanese driver was planned by the driver of the car that was hit, Fred Creig, in an attempt to get money. The letter writer says that Creig has expressed anti-Japanese sentiments in the past. The letter writer wants to warn the Japanese driver not to pay Creig any money, and asks the Yasui brothers to keep the letter a secret. Translation Note: This document has been translated into Japanese.

A draft of a letter written by Masuo Yasui in his capacity as Manager of the Japanese Savings Association of Hood River addressed to the association's members, dated January 15, 1921. Masuo informs them of the legal dissolution of the association as of June 3rd of the previous year and addresses the matter of the refund and dividend payments that are due to shareholders. He provides an overview of the association's income and expenses during its existence and provides information about how dividend payments to shareholders will be calculated. He clarifies that the shareholders will need to approve certain details of the payment plan and that they will be asked to vote on this matter at some point in the future. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

A letter from Moto Karasawa to Shidzuyo Yasui expressing condolences and sorrow following the death of Shidzuyo's son, Kay. Moto expresses shock and grief at the news and shares memories of Kay as a child. Moto recounts a story of a mother who was unable to stop grieving for her dead child, preventing the child's soul from finding peace in the afterlife. Moto implores Shidzuyo not to mourn for Kay any longer and offers prayers for Kay, Shidzuyo, and the rest of the Yasui family.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Diary written by Masuo Yasui from 1908, with daily entries of his time in Portland. The diary was pre-printed with space for one day per page, entries are written in Japanese. Topics covered include his day to day business, his work facilitating employment for other Japanese immigrants, and the beginnings of the Yasui Brothers Store in Hood River, Oregon. Selected entries have been translated into modern Japanese and English.

A letter from Renichi Fujimoto to Kay Yasui, dated August 15, 1930. Renichi requests that Kay save his Japanese books, some of which are out of print. He shares that a local bookstore has agreed to buy back Japanese books that are no longer available for a higher price than they were originally sold. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

A draft of a letter from Kay Yasui to W. H. Weber in Chicago, dated November 12, 1927. Kay writes that he is composing the letter on behalf of his father, who has been ill since March. Kay conveys that his father is worried about money he owes Mr. Weber, and explains that the poor apple crop and low apple prices the previous year have hurt the family's finances. Kay writes of other factors that have contributed to the unprofitability of apple growing for the Yasuis and other growers in the area. He writes of his father's regret at not being able to see Mr. Weber in the fall and of his intention to visit him in Chicago as soon as he is recovered. Translation Note: This document has been translated into Japanese.

A card from Masuo and Shidzuyo Yasui to attendees of the funeral for Kay Yasui, dated 8 March 1931. In the card they express their gratitude for the kindness, sympathy, and support they have received and offer thanks for the offerings they have been given. The text for the hymn "Jesus Saviour, Pilot Me" is printed on the page, along with a quote from John 3:16. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

A postcard from Renichi Fujimoto to Michi Yasui, dated July 26, 1929. Renichi informs Michi of his arrival at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming and that he and his companions are fishing. He writes that Michi will also be able to visit the park when she is older. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.