A single-paged letted and envelope for a letter written from Abigail Scott Duniway to Mrs. Isaacs. Th letter is on Oregon State Equal Suffrage Association Letterhead.

A letter addressed to “Dear Friend,” from members of the Oregon Equal Suffrage Association asking voters to vote yes on the equal suffrage amendment in the 1906 Oregon elections. The letter is signed by Abigail Scott Duniway, Mrs. Henry Waldo Coe, Charlotte M. Cartwright, Sarah A. Evans, and Esther C. Pohl.

A letter from Abigail Scott Duniway to the editor of the Oregon Agricultural College (O.A.C.) Barometer requesting that they run an appeal to voters in their paper in advance of the 1908 election to vote on an equal suffrage amendment for the state of Oregon. The letter is written on the letterhead for the Oregon State Equal Suffrage Association.

Twenty-one letters written by Lorenzo Lorain between 1855 and 1861. The letters contain descriptions of Lorain’s military service, including yellow fever epidemics, the forced removal of Native peoples from the western region of the Oregon Territory to the Coast Reservation, and his photography. The letters are addressed from West Point Academy, Aspinwall, Fort Dalles, San Francisco, Fort Walla Walla, Fort Umpqua, and Camp Day near the Klamath Basin. The correspondents include Lorain’s father, Dr. Henry Tilden Lorain, and his sisters, Mary Jane Ashman and Martha (Merty) Eliza Lorain.

Transcript of letter written by Abraham Lincoln to Simeon Francis. In the letter Lincoln analyzes his likelihood of success in the 1860 presidential election.

Letter written by Abraham Lincoln to Simeon Francis. In the letter Lincoln analyzes his likelihood of success in the 1860 presidential election.

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.

安井静代から安井剛、ミキ、ジョーニーへの4月25日付けの手紙の現代日本語訳。この中で、稔がミニドカに行くこと、週が医学の勉強を終えるために軍から入隊延長許可を受けるための書類を提出する必要があることなど、家族の近況が報告されている。そして、ハリー・ウィルソンへのモージャー農場の売却について、また、最初の支払いが低すぎる場合は、一定数の果樹を植えるという条件について説明ししている。また、売却がうまくいかなかった場合、戦争移転局に家屋と収穫を管理する人を探してもらうよう依頼することについても話している。最後に、ジョーニーには由加の着なくなった着物を、剛にはハンカチを送ったと締めくくっている。 翻訳注：原文および英訳も掲載されている。

English translation of a letter from Shidzuyo Yasui to Tsuyoshi, Miki, and Joanie Yasui, dated 25 April. In the letter Shidzuyo provides updates about the family, including Minoru going to Minidoka and Shu's need to submit paperwork to get an extension from the military so that he can complete his medical studies. She then discusses the sale of the Mosier field to Harry Wilson and the stipulations to plant a certain number of fruit trees if his initial payment is too low. She also discusses asking the War Relocation Authority to find someone else to manage the house and harvesting if the sale does not go through. She closes by saying she sent Yuka's outgrown kimono for Joanie and handkerchiefs for Tsuyoshi.
Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

Letter from Shidzuyo Yasui to Tsuyoshi, Miki, and Joanie Yasui, dated 25 April. In the letter Shidzuyo provides updates about the family, including Minoru going to Minidoka and Shu's need to submit paperwork to get an extension from the military so that he can complete his medical studies. She then discusses the sale of the Mosier field to Harry Wilson and the stipulations to plant a certain number of fruit trees if his initial payment is too low. She also discusses asking the War Relocation Authority to find someone else to manage the house and harvesting if the sale does not go through. She closes by saying she sent Yuka's outgrown kimono for Joanie and handkerchiefs for Tsuyoshi.
Translation Note: The document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

藤本廉一から安井剛とミキへの 1944年9月28日付けの手紙の現代日本語訳。この中で廉一は、もうすぐ家に帰れると思うと述べ、シアトルから帰ってきた人たちがホテルを経営し始めていることに触れている。また、デンバーにいる稔が安井益男の仮釈放の手続きをしていることの他、家族各人の現状について伝えている。また、剛とミキに、モアに対して廉一が店の家賃について考えてから連絡すると伝えるように、また戦争移転局に家賃のコピーを求める手紙を送ることを頼むなど、家族や仕事のことについても確認している。
翻訳注：原文および英訳も掲載されている。

English translation of a letter from Renichi Fujimoto to Tsuyoshi and Miki Yasui dated 28 September 1944. In the letter Renichi says he thinks they will go home soon and mentions that people from Seattle are returning and running hotels. He discusses the locations of various family members, including Minoru who is in Denver and likely going through the procedures related to Masuo Yasui's parole. He also checks in about some family and business matters, including asking Tsuyoshi and Miki to tell Mohr that he will think about store rents and get back to him and to send a letter to the War Relocation Authority asking for a copy of the rent.
Translation Note: This letter is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

Letter from Renichi Fujimoto to Tsuyoshi and Miki Yasui dated 28 September 1944. In the letter Renichi says he thinks they will go home soon and mentions that people from Seattle are returning and running hotels. He discusses the locations of various family members, including Minoru who is in Denver and likely going through the procedures related to Masuo Yasui's parole. He also checks in about some family and business matters, including asking Tsuyoshi and Miki to tell Mohr that he will think about store rents and get back to him and to send a letter to the War Relocation Authority asking for a copy of the rent.
Translation Note: The letter has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

安井静代から安井剛とミキへの9月5日付けの手紙の現代日本語訳。この中で静代は、家族としてのモージャーの農園を含む資産売却の契約条件や、弁護士との契約交渉について述べている。また、益男の仮釈放を求める手紙を書くなどの、自分と家族の努力についても触れている。そして、トシオ、稔、録、ホーマー、由加の近況についても触れており、稔が陸軍に入れなかったことに失望していること、トシオが司法試験に合格しなかったため稔とトシオが一緒に法律事務所を開設しようとの努力が実らなかったこと、ホーマーがミネソタ大学に入学すること、由加がウィスコンシンに行く予定であること、などを報告している。静代は、益男が1月までに帰宅できなければ、剛のところに戻るか、ミニドカのキャンプに行くことになるだろうとも書いている。
翻訳注：原文および英訳も掲載されている。

English translation of a letter from Shidzuyo Yasui to Tsuyoshi and Miki Yasui dated September 15. In the letter Shidzuyo discusses the contract terms of the family having to sell their assets, including the Mosier farm, and contract negotiations with a lawyer. She mentions her and the family's efforts to determine if Masuo will be paroled and released, including writing letters to request his release. She also gives updates on Toshio, Minoru, Roku, Homer, and Yuka, including Toshio not passing the bar exam, Minoru's disappointment at not being able to get into the Army, Minoru and Toshio's efforts to open a law firm, Homer's upcoming attendance of Minnesota College, and Yuka's plans to go to Wisconsin. Shidzuyo writes that if Masuo cannot be home by January, she will either go back to Tsuyoshi's or to the camp in Minidoka.
Translation Note: This letter is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

Letter from Shidzuyo Yasui to Tsuyoshi and Miki Yasui dated September 15. In the letter Shidzuyo discusses the contract terms of the family having to sell their assets, including the Mosier farm, and contract negotiations with a lawyer. She mentions her and the family's efforts to determine if Masuo will be paroled and released, including writing letters to request his release. She also gives updates on Toshio, Minoru, Roku, Homer, and Yuka, including Toshio not passing the bar exam, Minoru's disappointment at not being able to get into the Army, Minoru and Toshio's efforts to open a law firm, Homer's upcoming attendance of Minnesota College, and Yuka's plans to go to Wisconsin. Shidzuyo writes that if Masuo cannot be home by January, she will either go back to Tsuyoshi's or to the camp in Minidoka.
Translation Note: The letter has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

藤本廉一から妻松代への 1929年11月22日付けの手紙の現代日本語訳。この手紙の中で廉一は松代に養母の死の知らせに深い悲しみを表現している。廉一はアメリカから横浜に到着し、神戸、岡山、七日市と移動する予定であることを伝え、松代を岡山で一泊して一緒に買い物をしようと誘う。ただし、これは死別のための訪問なので秘密にしてほしいと頼み、帰りに千代子を訪ねることができるとも伝えている。
翻訳注：原文および英訳も掲載されている。

English translation of a letter from Renichi Fujimoto to Matsuyo Fujimoto, dated 22 November 1929. In the letter, Renichi expresses his deep sadness about the passing of his adoptive mother to Matsuyo. He also notifies Matsuyo of his arrival in Yokohama from the U.S. and plans to travel to Kobe, Okayama, and Nanokaichi. He invites Matsuyo to meet him in Okayama to stay the night and do some shopping. He asks her to keep his visit a secret since it is a bereavement visit and mentions that she can visit Chiyoko on her way home.
Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

Letter from Renichi Fujimoto to Matsuyo Fujimoto, dated 22 November 1929. In the letter, Renichi expresses his deep sadness about the passing of his adoptive mother to Matsuyo. He also notifies Matsuyo of his arrival in Yokohama from the U.S. and plans to travel to Kobe, Okayama, and Nanokaichi. He invites Matsuyo to meet him in Okayama to stay the night and do some shopping. He asks her to keep his visit a secret since it is a bereavement visit and mentions that she can visit Chiyoko on her way home.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

安井益男から安井泰逸郎への手紙の現代日本語訳。この手紙の中で益男は、子供たちの教育や業績について近況を報告している。敬から始まり、剛、稔、美智、録、周、ホーマー、由加と続く。8人の子供を育てるのは容易なことではなく、特に北米流と日本流の子育ての中間点を見出すのに苦労していると語っている。彼はまた、子育てがもたらす言いようのない喜びを強調し、正常でまともな人間を育てるという親の義務を強調している。その他、泰逸郎の6人の子供たちとの思い出、日米の子育ての違いについての意見、健康状態などについて述べている。 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
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 Taiitsuro Yasui. In the letter Masuo gives updates on his children's education and accomplishments. He begins with Kei, then gives an update on Tsuyoshi, followed by Minoru, Michi, Roku, Shu, Homer, and Yuka. He describes how raising eight children has not been easy, especially trying to find the middle ground between North American and Japanese ways of child rearing. He also highlights the inexpressible pleasure that raising children brings, emphasizing the parental duties of raising normal and decent people. Additional topics on pages not translated include memories of Taiitsuro's six children, his opinion on the differences between child rearing in Japan and the U.S., and his health.
Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

Letter from Masuo Yasui to Taiitsuro Yasui. In the letter Masuo gives updates on his children's education and accomplishments. He begins with Kei, then gives an update on Tsuyoshi, followed by Minoru, Michi, Roku, Shu, Homer, and Yuka. He describes how raising eight children has not been easy, especially trying to find the middle ground between North American and Japanese ways of child rearing. He also highlights the inexpressible pleasure that raising children brings, emphasizing the parental duties of raising normal and decent people. Additional topics in the letter include memories of Taiitsuro's six children, his opinion on the differences between child rearing in Japan and the U.S., and his health.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

安井益男から空閑萬太郎への2月28日付けの手紙の現代日本語訳。この手紙の中で益男は、息子の敬の命日を振り返っている。そして、この2月27日は、自分と空閑一家が別れを告げた日でもあったと書いており、この日は家族にとって多くの思い出がある日であると結んでいる。この手紙には、空閑家の日本への帰国についての話や、安井の子供たちの近況も書かれている。
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 Mantaro Kuga, dated 28 February. In the letter Masuo reflects on the anniversary of the death of his son Kei (also spelled Kay). He writes that the date, 27 February, was also when his and Kuga's families said goodbye to one another. He concludes that the date holds many memories for his family. The letter also includes a discussion of the Kuga family's move back to Japan and an update on Yasui's children.
Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

Letter from Masuo Yasui to Mantaro Kuga, dated 28 February. In the letter Masuo reflects on the anniversary of the death of his son Kei (also spelled Kay). He writes that the date, 27 February, was also when his and Kuga's families said goodbye to one another. He concludes that the date holds many memories for his family. The letter also includes a discussion of the Kuga family's move back to Japan and an update on Yasui's children.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

安井益雄から氏名不明の友人への手紙の現代日本語訳。おそらく教会関係。この手紙の中で益男は、剛が大学時代の友人であるミルトンと大西の2人と一緒に帰宅したこと、そしてその後に行われた家族全員での元気で楽しい夕食のことを述べている。手紙には、益男の考えや家族についての近況も書かれている。
翻訳注：原文および英訳も掲載されている。

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.