- mssfinley_series04_box06_folder04_39
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- 1939-05-05
Capital Press Printing
Capital Press Printing
"Bell Town, Seattle, W.T." (Stereograph 5226)
Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916
English translation of a letter from Jotaro Shido to Yasui brothers
Part of Yasui Brothers business records
English translation of a letter from Jotaro Shido addressed to the Yasui brothers. The letter describes how Shido's travels from Seattle to Yokohama were extended by 10 extra days due to rough seas and discusses his plans to return to the United States. The letter was written on January 5, but the year is not specified. It was likely written between 1920 and 1940.
Translation Note: This letter is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.
Shido, Jotaro
English translation of two letters from Tadashi Kinoshita to Masuo Yasui, 1918
Part of Yasui Brothers business records
English translation of two letters from Tadashi Kinoshita to Masuo Yasui. In the first letter, Tadashi describes activity in Seattle surrounding Armistice Day and then discusses the status of the Spanish flu in the area. He asks Masuo for financial assistance while he waits for his departure permit to arrive so that he can return to Japan. In the second letter, he describes the impact of the Spanish flu on Seattle, his wife's recovery, and wishes Masuo's wife rest and recuperation.
Translation Note: This document is also available as the original document and as a modern Japanese translation.
Kinoshita, Tadashi
Franklin D. Roosevelt holds child during campaign visit to Seattle
Photograph of Franklin D. Roosevelt, then governor of New York, holding a young boy in Seattle, Washington, on September 20, 1932, while campaigning for president. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 20 of the Oregon Journal on September 21, 1932, as part of a full page of photographs from Roosevelt’s trip through Oregon and Washington. The photographs were published under the headline “Great Crowds Welcome Governor Roosevelt to the Pacific Northwest.” This photograph had the following caption: “Making friends with a little patient at the Orthopedic hospital in Seattle during his visit there Tuesday.” A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 20 of the Oregon Journal on September 21, 1932, as part of a full page of photographs from Roosevelt’s trip through Oregon and Washington. See related image Nos. 371N2176, 371N2177, 371N2178, 371N2179, 371N2180, 371N2181, 371N2182, 371N2183, 371N2184, 371N2185, 371N2187, 371N2188, 371N2189, 371N2191, 371N2196, 371N2198, 371N2199, 371N2200, and 371N2201.
Franklin D. Roosevelt riding in flower-draped car, possibly during campaign stop in Seattle
Photograph of Franklin D. Roosevelt in an open-topped car covered with flowers. This photograph may have been taken in Seattle, Washington, on September 20, 1932, while Roosevelt was campaigning for the presidency. See related image Nos. 371N2175, 371N2176, 371N2177, 371N2178, 371N2179, 371N2181, 371N2182, 371N2183, 371N2184, 371N2185, 371N2187, 371N2188, 371N2189, 371N2191, 371N2196, 371N2198, 371N2199, 371N2200, and 371N2201.
Franklin D. Roosevelt waves from his car, possibly during campaign visit to Seattle
Photograph of Franklin D. Roosevelt in an open-topped car with several unidentified men, waving his hat to crowds lining the street. This photograph may have been taken on September 20, 1932, in Seattle, Washington, while Roosevelt was campaigning for the presidency. See related image Nos. 371N2175, 371N2176, 371N2177, 371N2178, 371N2180, 371N2181, 371N2182, 371N2183, 371N2184, 371N2185, 371N2187, 371N2188, 371N2189, 371N2191, 371N2196, 371N2198, 371N2199, 371N2200, and 371N2201.
George Moore portrait of an unidentified man and woman
Part of Cartes-de-Visite photographs
Portrait of an unidentified man and woman taken by George Moore.
Moore, George N., 1844?-
George Moore portrait of an unidentified man and woman (verso)
Part of Cartes-de-Visite photographs
Back of a cartes-de-visite of an unidentified man and woman showing the studio stamp for George Moore.
Moore, George N., 1844?-
Interview with Winnie Summers (Interview 22A)
Winnie Summers speaks about working in the template shop at Tacoma-Seattle Shipbuilding Corporation during World War II.
Skold, Karen Beck
Interview with Winnie Summers (Interview 22A) [Sound Recording]
Tape 1, Side 1. Winnie Summers speaks about working in the template shop at Tacoma-Seattle Shipbuilding Corporation during World War II.
Skold, Karen Beck
Manuscript describing the activities of La Prath, a French-Canadian professional hunter. The author details the places, types of birds, and compensation.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Part of Cleveland Rockwell papers
Partially colored landscape pencil drawing of Lake Washington. Two people are visible in a boat on the water and a structure and dock are visible on the right side.
Rockwell, Cleveland, 1837-1907
Part of Cleveland Rockwell papers
Watercolor landscape illustration showing two people sitting on a log on the shore of Lake Washington. A mountain, likely Mt. Rainier, is visible beyond the water.
Rockwell, Cleveland, 1837-1907
Letter from Jotaro Shido to Yasui brothers
Part of Yasui Brothers business records
A letter from Jotaro Shido addressed to the Yasui brothers. The letter describes how Shido's travels from Seattle to Yokohama were extended by 10 extra days due to rough seas and discusses his plans to return to the United States. The letter was written on January 5, but the year is not specified. It was likely written between 1920 and 1940.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.
Shido, Jotaro
Letter from Jotaro Shido to Yasui brothers
Part of Yasui Brothers business records
A letter from Jotaro Shido addressed to the Yasui brothers. The letter describes how Shido's travels from Seattle to Yokohama were extended by 10 extra days due to rough seas and discusses his plans to return to the United States. The letter was written on January 5, but the year is not specified. It was likely written between 1920 and 1940.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.
Shido, Jotaro
Letter from Yasui Brothers to Mr. O. H. Montgomery, 9 April 1942
Part of Yasui Brothers business records
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."
Yasui Brothers Store (Hood River, Or.)
Loading a Propeller onto Railroad Car at the Doran Company, Seattle, Washington
Photograph showing several workers loading an propeller onto a Great Northern railroad car. Writing on the back of the print reads, "Loading a 46,400 pound propeller for an auxiliary aircraft carrier on a Great Northern car at the Doran Co. - Seattle, Wash." Two stamps on the back indicate that if this photograph is reproduced, credit must be given to Hedrich-Blessing Studio, based in Chicago.
Hedrich-Blessing (Firm)
Newspaper clipping titled: “Federal Prisoners at McNeil’s Island Raise Game Birds and Call Ducks”
"No. B. 5222. Panorama of Seattle, (W.T.), and Suburbs, from Denny's Hill (no.3)."
Boudoir card of a panoramic view of Seattle, taken from Denny's Hill in 1882. This is the 3rd section of this panoramic view.
Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916
"Panorama of Seattle from Denny's Hill, W. T., No. 7." (Stereograph 5224)
Transcription from back: “[?] A is from Brighton St.”
Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916
"Panorama of Seattle, (W. T.), from Denny's Hill. No. 2." (Stereograph 5219)
Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916
Port of Seattle Grain Elevator, Seattle, Washington
Photograph of a grain elevator at the Hanford Street Terminal of the Port of Seattle, located in downtown Seattle, Washington. A train passes in front of the terminal, with several cars labeled Chicago and Northwestern Ry. A large sign on a building reads, "Port of Seattle Public Elevator." Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "1,500,000 Bu. Grain Elevator. Hanford St. Terminal." Stamp on the back for Walter P. Miller, Commercial Photographer.
Miller, Walter P.
"Seattle, Puget Sound, W. T.; view from South Ridge." (Stereograph 5228)
Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916
Part of Cartes-de-Visite photographs
Transcription from back: “The building on the hill was the territorial university which has now home The University of Washington.” Transcription on front: “Seattle, Wash. 1862.”
Part of Cartes-de-Visite photographs
Transcription from back: “Seattle, about 1865. Seattle in short pants.”
Skykomish River Scenic Hot Springs Hotel
Part of Kiser Photo Co. Photographs
Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)
Skykomish River Scenic Hot Springs Hotel
Part of Kiser Photo Co. Photographs
Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)