James Takeo Akamatsu, signing a document at the City License Bureau in Portland, as Joe Hutchinson watches from across a counter. Akamatsu was the first Japanese American in Portland to apply to reopen his business after returning from an incarceration camp in Hunt, Idaho. A story about Akamatsu was published on page 9 of the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 30, 1945 (negative 1 of 2).

Yasui Brothers Co. notice that the store is liquidating its inventory due to its impending forced closure.

Letter from Yasui Brothers to Mr. O. H. Montgomery of the American Express Company in Seattle, Washington dated 9 April 1942. In this letter, Yasui Brothers write regarding a sent check that has become available for cashing, and note that the Yasui Brothers store will be closed for the duration of the war. They thank Montgomery for their "patience in waiting for the amount due you on money orders issued prior to December 7, 1941."

Letter from R. D. Barker, treasurer of the Apple Growers Association to Ray T. Yasui dated 25 February 1942. In this letter, it is noted that the Association's board has accepted the applications of the Tamura and Yasui families, and sent contracts for renewing their memberships. The note also states that since the property ownership of Tamura and Yasui has been transferred to George A. Tamura and Ray T. and Mickie Yasui, respectively, they should complete the contracts accordingly.

Western Union telegram from Ray T. Yasui on behalf of Masuo Yasui to Mr. William R. Hodgkinson in Chicago, Illinois. In this telegram, Yasui asks for an update on their farm in Mosier, Oregon, and notes that he needs to "complete plans for evacuation in very near future."

Letter from Ernest C. Smith to Renichi Fujimoto at the Tule Lake War Relocation Center dated 19 April 1943. In this letter, Smith discusses his return to the Yasui Brothers store premises in search of items requested by Renichi. Smith notes that he was unable to locate the requested items, but discusses floor plans and the placement of items throughout the premises.

Letter from Ernest C. Smith to Renichi Fujimoto at Minidoka War Relocation Center dated 8 November 1943. In this letter, Smith discusses his return to the Yasui Brothers store premises in search of items requested by Renichi. He notes that he was unable to locate the requested items, but discusses the floor plans and notes that Choppy (Ray T. Yasui) also had requested for someone to retrieve items.

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 Ray T. Yasui to William S. Finney dated 28 August 1944. In this letter, Yasui discusses rejecting a deal for the sale of the family's 12th Street property because the offer of $3750 was unreasonably low. He states that he has asked the family for their acceptable minimum sale price, and would like to re-list the property for sale once the price has been established. He notes that he and his family fear that individuals may attempt to take advantage of the relocation of Japanese Americans to acquire property at low prices. He requests that any offers be directed to the family, and writes that offers for the store building or the property on 3rd Street would be considered.

Letter from John N. Mohr to Ray T. Yasui dated 8 September 1944. In this letter, Mohr discusses the details of Star Canning purchasing the Mosier Ranch 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).

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 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.

Painted store sign reading "Japan tea imported and uncolored", priced at 35 cents per pound. The sign is hand-painted on 7 x 9.75 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.

Painted store sign for "extra fancy Japan rice", priced at 3.5 cents per pound. The sign is hand-painted on 4.5 x 8 in. cardboard.

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.

"Packers Wanted" sign from the Yasui Brothers store. The sign is printed on 7 x 11 in. cardboard.

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.

Red paint and glitter sign from the Yasui Brothers store that reads "A beautiful array of pleasing gifts," "your inspection invited."

Red "opening evenings until XMAS" paint and glitter sign from the Yasui Brothers store.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Asparagus invoice from Mid-Columbia Vegetable Growers to Willow Flat Ranch dated 18 November 1941.

Asparagus and pear invoice from Mid-Columbia Vegetable Growers to Tamura & Yasui dated 24 November 1941.