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.
Letter from Consul Toyokazu Nakamura to Masuo Yasui, dated 19 December 1934. In the letter Nakamura notifies Yasui that he will be presented an award from the Japan Industrial Association for his outstanding industrial achievements. Translation Note: The document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.
English translation of a letter from Consul Toyokazu Nakamura to Masuo Yasui, dated 19 December 1934. In the letter Nakamura notifies Yasui that he will be presented an award from the Japan Industrial Association for his outstanding industrial achievements. Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.
Letter from acting Consul Kenichi Fujishima of the Japanese Consulate in Portland to Masuo Yasui dated 1939 May 28 requesting personal details for submission to receive an award for service to the Japanese community. Translation Note: The letter has been translated into modern Japanese and English.
English translation of a Letter from acting Consul Kenichi Fujishima of the Japanese Consulate in Portland to Masuo Yasui dated 1939 May 28 requesting personal details for submission to receive an award for service to the Japanese community. Translation Note: This letter is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.
A draft of a resume and cover letter prepared by Masuo Yasui at the request of the Consulate General of Japan at Portland in regards to his nomination for an award for outstanding effort towards improving U.S.-Japan relationships from the Nippon Industrial Society. Information in the resume includes Masuo's education in Japan, his reason for moving to the U.S., his career after arriving in the U.S., the formation of the Columbia Grower Company, and his participation in a wide variety of community activities including the founding of the Japanese Association of Oregon, work to prevent the passage of anti-Japanese land exclusion bills, the founding of the Japan-America Society, and his reception of an award for distinguished industrial service from the Japan-America Industrial Association. The document also includes an overview of the Yasui Brothers business and a cover letter to the Consulate General of Japan at Portland. Translation Note: The document has been translated into modern Japanese and English. The last two pages of the document, which are untranslated contain a second draft of the cover letter.
English translation selection of a draft of a resume and cover letter prepared by Masuo Yasui at the request of the Consulate General of Japan at Portland in regards to his nomination for an award for outstanding effort towards improving U.S.-Japan relationships from the Nippon Industrial Society. Information in the resume includes Masuo's education in Japan, his reason for moving to the U.S., his career after arriving in the U.S., the formation of the Columbia Grower Company, and his participation in a wide variety of community activities including the founding of the Japanese Association of Oregon, work to prevent the passage of anti-Japanese land exclusion bills, the founding of the Japan-America Society, and his reception of an award for distinguished industrial service from the Japan-America Industrial Association. The document also includes an overview of the Yasui Brothers business and a cover letter to the Consulate General of Japan at Portland. Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation. The last two pages of the document, which are untranslated contain a second draft of the cover letter.
Letter from Renichi Fujimoto to Michi Ando, dated December 1950. In the letter Renichi thanks Michi for Christmas gifts and hopes that everyone celebrated the holiday in good health. He shares family updates and details about pounding and shipping New Year's Mochi. Translation Note: The document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.
English translation of a letter from Renichi Fujimoto to Michi Ando, dated December 1950. In the letter Renichi thanks Michi for Christmas gifts and hopes that everyone celebrated the holiday in good health. He shares family updates and details about pounding and shipping New Year's Mochi. Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.
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 Roku Yasui to Renichi and Matsuyo Fujimoto, dated 22 February. In the letter Roku describes being overjoyed to receive the 20 yen Renichi and Matsuyo sent and notes that he doesn't write many letters and studies hard instead. He apologizes for not having written back since going to school and then reflects on his memories of Renichi talking about taking him and Shu to Chicago or Yellowstone Park. He regrets that Renichi and Matsuyo could not go and hopes that one day, He can show them around the world. He concludes by expressing her gratitude for all they have done for him. The letterhead shows Northwestern University. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.
English translation of a letter from Roku Yasui to Renichi and Matsuyo Fujimoto, dated 22 February. In the letter Roku describes being overjoyed to receive the 20 yen Renichi and Matsuyo sent and notes that He doesn't write many letters and studies hard instead. He apologizes for not having written back since going to school and then reflects on his memories of Renichi talking about taking him and Shu to Chicago or Yellowstone Park. He regrets that Renichi and Matsuyo could not go and hopes that one day, he can show them around the world. He concludes by expressing his gratitude for all they have done for him. The letterhead shows Northwestern University. Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.
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: The Japanese portion of this document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.
Letter from Shidzuyo Miyake to Renichi Fujimoto dated 1910 July 1. In the letter Shidzuyo describes receiving a letter containing a set of beautiful fruit paintings and provides updates about her brothers, Etsuji and Saburo. She asks about a small knife in a postcard she received from Renichi and then continues on to express her desire to move to the United States. Shidzuyo married Masuo Yasui in 1912. Translation Note: The letter has been translated into modern Japanese and English.
English translation of a letter from Shidzuyo Miyake to Renichi Fujimoto dated 1910 July 1. In the letter Shidzuyo describes receiving a letter containing a set of beautiful fruit paintings and provides updates about her brothers, Etsuji and Saburo. She asks about a small knife in a postcard she received from Renichi and then continues on to express her desire to move to the United States. Shidzuyo married Masuo Yasui in 1912. Translation Note: This letter is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.
Letter from Yasuo Yasui to Kei (also spelled Kay) Yasui. In the letter, Yasuo gives updates on his family and asks Kei to encourage everyone to return to Japan. He also asks Kei to send a used motor for a bicycle. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.
English translation of a letter from Yasuo Yasui to Kei (also spelled Kay) Yasui. In the letter, Yasuo gives updates on his family and asks Kei to encourage everyone to return to Japan. He also asks Kei to send a used motor for a bicycle. Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation. The English translation is only of page 1. Page 2 is a cover letter that tells that it is a letter written by Yasuo.
Letter from Masuo Yasui to unidentified friends, possibly church-related. In the letter Masuo describes Tsuyoshi's return home with two of his college friends, Milton and Onishi, and the energetic and happy dinner that followed with most of the family. The letter also includes updates on Masuo's thoughts and family. Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.
English translation of a letter from Masuo Yasui to unidentified friends, possibly church-related. In the letter Masuo describes Tsuyoshi's return home with two of his college friends, Milton and Onishi, and the energetic and happy dinner that followed with most of the family. The letter also includes updates on Masuo's thoughts and family that are not translated. Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.
