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.
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.
Invoice from the Apple Growers Association to Yasui Brothers dated 5 April 1929. The invoice notes that two boxes of Newtowns were shipped to the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D. C.
Annual meeting notice for the Apple Growers Association. The notice indicates that the meeting will be held 2 April 1932 at Pythian Hall in Hood River, Oregon. It also notes that an election will occur at the meeting to elect eleven individuals into the board of directors. The back of the notice features a sketch of names and number counts, likely by either Masuo Yasui or Renichi Fujimoto, documenting the results of the election.
Apple Growers Association membership election ballot for board directors. The ballot features a list of names with voting selections, and includes instructions for the ballot to be brought to the 2 April 1932 meeting.
Apple Growers Association membership election ballot for board directors. The ballot features a list of names with vote counts, showing M. Yasui and F. C. Dethman as the two candidates with the most votes. The ballot also features instructions for the ballot to be brought to the 1 April 1939 meeting.
Apple Growers Association membership election ballot for board directors. The blank ballot features instructions to vote for 11 members, and for the ballot to be brought to the 3 April 1937 meeting.
Japanese Farmers' Association report on the estimated strawberry crop in 1921. The report lists various growers, their ripening section, and the number of crates packed and picked.
Memorandum from Yasui Brothers, dated 30 November 1925. This memo certifies that Tokujiro Yasui was employed by Yasui brothers as manager of Dee Ranch from March 1920 to April 1923, and then was serving as manager at Mosier from April 1923 to November 1925, at the time of when the letter was written. It also certifies that Yasui is married and that he and his wife have two minor children.
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.
Yasui Brothers Co. painted wall hanging. 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. It is the same background to the 1942 calendar piece, minus the calendar attachment.
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.
Glacier Press Wrestling and Pictures poster for match between Henry Jones and Prof. Takahashi at the Rialto Theatre in Hood River (Or.). The poster notes that Henry Jones, of Provo (Ut.), was the Welterweight Champion of the World, and that Prof. Takahashi, of Seattle (Wash.), was the Champion Welterweight Jiu Jitsu Wrestler of the World. Tickets are priced at one dollar and ten cents, and that the evening will also include a showing of Buster Keaton's film "Go West."
Yasui Brothers Company General Merchandise wall calendar. The calendar features a painting titled "At the End of the Trail" copyright 1920, Brown & Bigelow, the address and telephone number of the main and branch Yasui Brothers Stores, and a monthly flip calendar for the year 1934.
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.
Painted store sign for "egg noodle and plain noodle". The egg noodle is priced at 15 cents per pound, and plain noodle 10 cents per pound. The sign is hand-painted on 4.5 x 8 in. cardboard.
Letter from Fred Barker to Yasui Brothers dated September 14, 1925. In this letter, Barker asks if the company has any employment opportunities for Barker and his family.
Letter from Barbara Bailey to Masuo Yasui dated 26 March 1917. In this letter, Bailey informs Yasui that she is hosting an event with Japanese guests, and asks for Yasui to send traditional Japanese items to use as decoration. She also notes a woman at a Parkdale station who is looking for a Japanese cook and housekeeper, and then asks how Yasui's family is doing. She comments on the failure to pass the Anti-Alien Bill, and comments that she is glad as it was a direct insult to Japan.
Letter from K. Tyler to Masuo Yasui dated 13 February 1920. The letter is printed on stationery for "The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States." In this letter, Tyler discusses past due insurance premiums for Japanese residents of Hood River and requests Masuo remind the residents to pay them. A postscript note mentions the "Japanese question" - a reference to circulating anti-japanese sentiment and legislation, and asks if Masuo knows anyone interested in buying a ranch in Underwood (likely Washington).
Memorandum formalizing the agreement between the Oregon Apple Company of Hood River and Masuo Yasui in the clearing of 200 acres of land. The memorandum also provides salary payment information for different workers involved. The memorandum is dated April 1911.
The Oregon Apple Company of Hood River (Hood River, Or.)