English translation selection of a 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 is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.
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.
English translation selection of a 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. Additional topics on pages not translated include 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 is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.
English translation selection of a letter from Masuo Yasui to Renichi Fujimoto. In the letter Masuo gives updates on the recession and its effects on the market, comparing the economic situation to Japan. He expresses his gratitude that the family can get by with some income from farming and his hope that the economy will recover in the next year or the year after. He also provides updates about the second floor construction on the new Yasui Brothers Mercantile building and changes to the city, including state-of-the-art streetlights, the success of the Texaco station, and the construction of a post office within the next two or three years. Additional topics on pages not translated include the general economic situation and updates on church and friends. Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.
A list of the funeral service committee members for the late Mr. Kay Yasui. Headings include committee chairman, treasurer, receptionist, reception committee, venue committee, transportation committee, and photo committee. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.
Draft of an invitation to the wedding of Tsuyoshi Yasui and Mikie Kageyama, held at Asbury Methodist Church in Hood River on Sunday, August 13 at 2 PM. Includes a postscript with details for a congratulatory tea in the Japanese Hall following the ceremony. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.
English translation of a draft of an invitation to the wedding of Tsuyoshi Yasui and Mikie Kageyama, held at Asbury Methodist Church in Hood River on Sunday, August 13 at 2 PM. Includes a postscript with details for a congratulatory tea in the Japanese Hall following the ceremony. Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.
Photograph of a view of Mount Hood. Orchards dot the landscape in the foreground, likely near Parkdale, Oregon. Typed writing on the back reads, "Mt. Hood in Oregon from the head of the Hood River Valley."
Photograph showing a view of Lost Lake in the foreground and Mount Hood in the background. Two people fish on a rowboat in Lost Lake. Stamp on the bottom of the print indicates an 1899 copyright by Benj. A. Gifford. Typed writing on the back reads, "Mt. Hood and Lost Lake."
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.
Letter from W. S. Finney of Insurance Company of North America to Ray T. Yasui dated 28 September 1944. In this letter, Finney discusses the rent of the Yasui 12th Street house to Lawrence Hardin and his family. It is noted that Hardin works for the Apple Growers Association and will pay $30 per month in rent. It is also noted that Hardin understands that the house is currently for sale, and would surrender the property if a deal is made. Finney asks Yasui let him know when his family provides their minimum asking price for the property.
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 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.
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.
A man stands next to a sign for the “Eagle Creek Forest Camp, Mount Hood National Forest.” A “Closed For Season” tag has been attached to the front of the sign, which is mounted to a rock pillar, likely next to the Historic Columbia River Highway. Photograph taken as part of a series documenting the effort of the Portland Women’s Forum, Save the Gorge committee, to curtail logging in the area. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 6, 1952 (negative 15 of 23).
Two members of the Portland Women’s Forum, Save the Gorge committee, including Gertrude Jensen (left) stand in front of a sign near the Historic Columbia River Gorge Highway. The signs reads “Famous Scenic Route Turn Right,” and includes a visual description of the road, showing waterfall stops. The women wear hats and long coats. Photograph taken as part of a series documenting the effort of the Portland Women’s Forum, Save the Gorge committee, to curtail logging in the area. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 6, 1952 (negative 17 of 23).
