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.
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.
English translation of a 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 is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.
English translation of a hand-drawn rendering of a power line extension plan in Hood River and Parkdale. Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.
Letter from a member of the Miyake family to Tokujiro Yasui and an immigration status report filled out by Tokujiro Yasui in September 1922. In the letter Miyake discusses the immigration certificate of Tokujiro Yasui and an immigration status report for Tokujiro Yasui to fill out for negotiation with the consul. The second and third pages are the immigration status report which include career, business, asset, and family information. The purpose of the application is listed as, "To bring his wife and eldest daughter." Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English. Only sections in the report with written responses are translated.
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.
English translation the Japanese portions of Minoru Yasui's resume in the form of a letter to Inosuke Iwasa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Japan-America Kyorei Kyokai (Japan-America Mutual Encouragement Association), City of Hood River, Imperial Consulate in Portland. The document includes Minoru's educational history and achievements, including passing the Oregon State Bar Admission Test and obtaining a license to practice law from the Oregon State Bar. A letter of recommendation in English from the University of Oregon School of Law is also included. Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.
Letter from Yasui Brothers to Mr. O. H. Montgomery of the American Express Company in Seattle, Washington dated 9 April 1942. In this letter, Yasui Brothers write regarding a sent check that has become available for cashing, and note that the Yasui Brothers store will be closed for the duration of the war. They thank Montgomery for their "patience in waiting for the amount due you on money orders issued prior to December 7, 1941."
Letter from John N. Mohr to Ray T. Yasui dated 8 September 1944. In this letter, Mohr discusses the details of Star Canning purchasing the Mosier Ranch property.
National Recovery Administration (NRA) membership "we do our part" storefront sign from the Yasui Brothers store. The sign is printed on 4.5 x 8 in. cardboard.
Advertising poster for anjou Washington-Oregon late pears from the Oregon-Washington Pear Bureau. The poster describes "the aristocrat of fruits," and provides suggestions for storing and preparing the pears. This poster was likely displayed in the Yasui Brothers store.
Yasui Brothers Co. painted wall 1942 hanging calendar. The hanging features the directory information for the store at the top of the piece, with a painted scene of cabins sitting along a river at the bottom of the piece. At the bottom of the piece is a paper monthly calendar for the year 1942.
Invoice from the Apple Growers Association to Yasui Brothers dated 9 April 1929. The invoice notes that one box of Newtowns was shipped to the Consulate of Japan in Chicago, Illinois.
Asparagus and pear invoice from Mid-Columbia Vegetable Growers to Dee Ranch, also noted as Yasui-Hishikawa, dated 28 November 1941. It is also noted that Roberts Bros is handling the pear shipment.
Bank statement from the First National Bank (Hood River, Or.) to the Japanese Women's Society, dated 22 November 1935. The statement lists Shidzuyo Yasui, or "Mrs. S. Yasui," as the Society's treasurer.
English translation of a 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 letter is also available as the original document and as a modern Japanese translation.
Hand-drawn rendering of a power line extension plan in Hood River and Parkdale. 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 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.
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