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.
English translation selection of a letter from Suekichi Ishikawa to Yasui Brothers Co., dated April 1921. In the letter Ishikawa asks the Yasui brothers about their view of U.S.-Japan relations, including growing tensions over the control of Yap Island, and expresses safety concerns and frustration with the U.S. stripping compatriots of their vested property rights. He describes these actions as the creation of an excuse to impede Japan's development, emphasizing U.S. arrogance, and highlights issues of hypocrisy in Europe, China, Korea, and Russia. Other topics in the letter include updates about family and recent illness. Translation Note: This letter is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.
Letter from Suekichi Ishikawa to Yasui Brothers Co., dated April 1921. In the letter Ishikawa asks the Yasui brothers about their view of U.S.-Japan relations, including growing tensions over the control of Yap Island, and expresses safety concerns and frustration with the U.S. stripping compatriots of their vested property rights. He describes these actions as the creation of an excuse to impede Japan's development, emphasizing U.S. arrogance, and highlights issues of hypocrisy in Europe, China, Korea, and Russia. Other topics in the letter include updates about family and recent illness. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.
English translation selection of a letter from Masuo Yasui to Junzaburo Hiraiwa, dated 27 July 1921. In the selected translation, Masuo discusses the status of a Japanese exclusion bill in the Oregon legislature, noting that the bill passed the House with a large majority but was rejected by the Senate by a small margin. He describes how he believes a similar bill will appear again in the near future, emphasizing that California and Washington have already enacted harsh anti-Japanese bills. He continues on to describe the economic slump and stagnation of business, with labor wages dropping and some agricultural products becoming valueless. Additional topics included in the letter are family updates, the apple market situation, and the pressure of anti-Japanese trends. Translation Note: This document is also available as the original document and as a modern Japanese translation.
Letter from Masuo Yasui to Junzaburo Hiraiwa, dated 27 July 1921. In the letter Masuo gives family updates and discusses the apple market situation, the status of a Japanese exclusion bill in the Oregon legislature and the discouraging increase in such bills, economic difficulties and loss of value of some agricultural products, and the pressure of anti-Japanese trends. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.
English translation selection of a letter from Masuo Yasui to Yoshichika Kataoka, dated 9 April 1921. In the letter Masuo discusses the introduction of a land exclusion bill in the Oregon State Legislature. He describes how the bill passed the House of Representatives by a large majority and the only reason it did not pass the Senate was that senators were instructed to temporarily postpone the bill during the period of negotiations between the US and Japan. Masuo expresses his concern that the legislature will pass an anti-Japanese law in the near future, drawing attention to the fact that such exclusionary laws already exist in the neighboring states of California and Washington. He concludes by saying that he is determined to fight hard and to the end and questions how Americans can call the country a just and humane nation. Additional topics on pages not translated include updates on mutual acquaintances, the difficulties of the orchard business, and fear of growing anti-Japanese sentiment. Translation Note: This document is also available as the original document and as a modern Japanese translation.
Letter from Masuo Yasui to Yoshichika Kataoka, dated 9 April 1921. In the letter Masuo discusses the introduction of a land exclusion bill in the Oregon State Legislature. He describes how the bill passed the House of Representatives by a large majority and the only reason it did not pass the Senate was that senators were instructed to temporarily postpone the bill during the period of negotiations between the US and Japan. Masuo expresses his concern that the legislature will pass an anti-Japanese law in the near future, drawing attention to the fact that such exclusionary laws already exist in the neighboring states of California and Washington. He concludes by saying that he is determined to fight hard and to the end and questions how Americans can call the country a just and humane nation. Additional topics include updates on mutual acquaintances, the difficulties of the orchard business, and fear of growing anti-Japanese sentiment. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.
English translation selection of a letter from Yorisada Matsui of the Portland consulate to Masuo Yasui, dated 8 March 1927. In the letter Matsui describes the effectiveness of a luncheon to promote Japan-U.S. goodwill and notes that the newspaper article reporting on the event is a step forward in influencing public opinion on relaxing land exclusion laws. He also describes his plans to go to Independence to meet with Congressman Fletcher, who is opposed to the land exclusion plan. The letter also includes an update on the Japanese language school construction in The Dalles, Oregon. Matsui does not use his title or official consulate stationary for this letter. Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.
Letter from Yorisada Matsui of the Portland consulate to Masuo Yasui, dated 8 March 1927. In the letter Matsui describes the effectiveness of a luncheon to promote Japan-U.S. goodwill and notes that the newspaper article reporting on the event is a step forward in influencing public opinion on relaxing land exclusion laws. He also describes his plans to go to Independence to meet with Congressman Fletcher, who is opposed to the land exclusion plan. The letter also includes an update on the Japanese language school construction in The Dalles, Oregon. Matsui does not use his title or official consulate stationary for this letter. Translation Note: Selections from this document have been translated into modern Japanese and English.
Letter from Congressional Representative Ron Wyden to Homer Yasui dated 20 March 1987. In this letter, Wyden affirms his support of government action in efforts to correct wrongdoings against Japanese Americans, though suggesting that a public apology through the office of the President and endowments for a special university chair on civil liberties at major U.S. universities would be more effective than reparations payments.
Letter from Congress Representative Peter DeFazio to Homer Yasui dated 3 April 1987. In the letter, DeFazio affirms his support of HR 442, which supported redress for Japanese-American incarceration.
Informational pamphlet by the Japanese American Citizens' League which briefly outlines the circumstances of Japanese incarceration, and advocates support for redress following the remedies outlined by a 1980 Federal Commission.
Letter from Tsuyoshi (Ray) Yasui to Hershey Gross dated 6 August 1926. In this letter, Yasui discusses his family trip to Japan, visiting Okayama near where his father Masuo was born, and seeing family in Japan.
Letter from Rev. Dr. K. Fujii to Masuo Yasui dated 4 November 1917. The letter is printed on letterhead for the Japanese Buddhist Association. In this letter, Fujii thanks Masuo for a shipment of apples, and comments on the global reputation for "extra Fancy" Hood River apples.
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.