English translation of a 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 is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern 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 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.

English translation of 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 is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

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.

English translation of 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 is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

A letter from Chotaro Niguma to Masuo Yasui dated 26 July 1915. In the letter Niguma refers to a loan he received from Masuo which is due to be repaid on the 31st of the month. He writes that he will be unable to repay the loan by the deadline. Niguma has notified Mr. Kasuchi of his situation and asked him to ask Masuo for a deferment of the interest payment on the loan. Niguma states that he has made arrangements for Mr. Kasuchi to make payments directly to Masuo.
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 has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

大坪Ｋから安井益男への 1916年6月27日付けの手紙の現代日本語訳。その中で大坪は、シアトルの旭野球チームが7月4日にフッドリバーで試合をしたいので、益男に地元の野球クラブと交渉して手配するよう要請している。 　　
翻訳注：原文および英訳も掲載されている。

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.

1922年9月、三宅家から安井徳次郎への手紙と、安井徳次郎が記入した出入国状況報告書の現代日本語訳。この手紙の中で三宅は、安井徳次郎の入国証明書と、領事との交渉のために安井徳次郎が記入する入国状況報告書について述べている。2枚目、3枚目は入国状況報告書で、経歴、事業、資産、家族などの情報が記載されている。申請の目的は、"妻と長女を呼び寄せるため "と記載されている。 翻訳注：原文および英訳も掲載されている。報告書のうち、回答が書かれている部分のみ翻訳されている。

English translation of a 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 letter is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation. Only sections in the report with written responses are translated.

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.

1911年3月5日消印の安井泰逸郎から藤本廉一と安井益男に宛てた手紙の現代日本語訳。安井兄弟が注文した複数の印鑑が完成し、発送されたことが書かれている。手紙には様々な印章の例が書かれた紙が添えられており、印章の値段も書かれている。泰逸郎は、絵葉書の価格とその販売によって期待できる利益、オレゴンへの醤油輸出の計画などについても書いている。本文書はオリジナルの手紙と封筒をコピーしたものである。
翻訳注：この文書は原本と英訳も掲載されている。

A letter from Reverend 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.

1931年1月８日付の安井ホーマーから藤本廉一への手紙の転写の日本語訳。 ホーマーは、廉一にすぐに家にプレゼントを持って帰ってほしいと書いている。ホーマーはまた、叔母を連れて帰ってくるように頼んでいる。翻訳注：この文書は原本と転写も掲載されている。

English translation of a letter from Reverend 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 is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

1940年6月2日付の井上アイザック牧師から東京女子大学学長安井哲子への手紙の現代日本語訳。井上牧師からの、オレゴン大学に在籍するフッドリバー出身の学生、安井美智が来日する際の紹介状。井上牧師は、美智に10年間日本語を教えていることを説明し、美智と同級生のドリス・ハンソンが日本に滞在している間、安井学長が指導してくれるよう依頼している。
翻訳注：この文書は原本と英訳も掲載されている。

Letter from Harry Wilson to Ray Yasui dated 7 April 1944. In this letter, Wilson writes about the unfortunate condition of their farm in Mosier, Oregon, and notes that the Yasui family would be sad to see it in such disarray. He proposes a contract to purchase the farm in an attempt to replenish the fields.

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 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 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.

1916年4月30日付、野地吉蔵から安井益男への書簡の現代日本語訳。野路は、妻の渡米を手配してくれた安井に感謝している。野地は1916年7月12日、ワシントン州シアトルで妻・アサヨと結婚した。
翻訳注：原文および英訳も掲載されている。

English translation of a letter from 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 letter is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.