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Economic associations

Since banks would not lend to Japanese immigrants, these enterprising Issei formed groups to pool their resources. For the tanomoshii system of credit, members would contribute monthly to a pooled account and take turns drawing funds to start or expand a business. The Japanese also formed farming cooperatives that helped growers purchase supplies and market their crops. Under this system, a Japanese grower placed his produce on consignment with a Japanese packer-shipper who would sell the produce to a Japanese fruit-stand operator.

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doc Letter from Rohwer Cooperative Enterprises Inc. to Tomeyo Okine, January 10, 1946 (ddr-csujad-5-129)

A letter from K. Ikezoe, Chairman of Trustees of Rohwer Cooperative Enterprises Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, mailed to Tomeyo Okine in Hawthorne, California. This letter explains that each member of the Rohwer Cooperative receives a portion of the assets of the Rohwer Cooperative. Postmarked on February 18, 1946. The handwritten notes on the back of the ...

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-129/

doc Statement of Final Distribution, Rohwer Co-Operative Enterprises Inc. (ddr-csujad-5-133)

The statement of final distribution of residue assets of the Rohwer Co-Operative Enterprises Inc. of Rohwer, Arkansas to Makoto Okine issued on January 10, 1946. It is enclosed with the letter which is found in the item: csudh_oki_0130. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_56_005

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-133/

doc Statement of Final Distribution, Rohwer Co-Operative Enterprises Inc. (ddr-csujad-5-131)

The statement of final distribution of residue assets of the Rohwer Co-Operative Enterprises Inc. of Rohwer, Arkansas to Tomeyo Okine issued on January 10, 1946. It is enclosed with the letter which is found in the item: csudh_oki_0130. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_56_003

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-131/

doc Rohwer Co-Operative Enterprises Inc., statement of final distribution (ddr-csujad-5-130)

The statement of final distribution of residue assets of the Rohwer Co-Operative Enterprises Inc. of Rohwer, Arkansas to Seiichi Okine issued on January 10, 1946. It is enclosed with the letter which is found in the item: csudh_oki_0130. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_56_002

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-130/

doc Statement of Final Distribution, Rohwer Co-Operative Enterprises Inc. (ddr-csujad-5-134)

The statement of final distribution of residue assets of the Rohwer Co-Operative Enterprises Inc. of Rohwer, Arkansas to Hatsuno Okine issued on January 10, 1946. It is enclosed with the letter which is found in the item: csudh_oki_0130. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_56_006

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-134/

doc Mr. and Mrs. Masao Nakata (ddr-csujad-8-51)

Oral history interview with Masao and Haruye [Harue] Nakata. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Nakata, Mr and Mrs Masao

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-51/

doc Stanley Masashi Nagata (ddr-csujad-8-46)

Oral history interview with Stanley Masashi Nagata. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Nagata, Stanley Masashi

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-46/

doc Statement of Final Distribution, Rohwer Co-Operative Enterprises Inc. (ddr-csujad-5-132)

The statement of final distribution of residue assets of the Rohwer Co-Operative Enterprises Inc. of Rohwer, Arkansas to Masao Okine issued on January 10, 1946. It is enclosed with the letter which is found in the item: csudh_oki_0130. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: oki_01_56_004

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-5-132/

Letter from J. T. Darnet, Investigator, California State Department of Agriculture Bureau of Market Enforcement to S. Hamada, January 12, 1951 (ddr-csujad-5-301)

doc Letter from J. T. Darnet, Investigator, California State Department of Agriculture Bureau of Market Enforcement to S. Hamada, January 12, 1951 (ddr-csujad-5-301)

A letter from California State Department of Agriculture Bureau of Market Enforcement to Sei Hamada. It announces a meeting of the partners Ramsey and Louie with Mr. Swartz of the Floral Association and Mr. McCall and Mr. Barnet of Market Enforcement on January 10, 1951. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization ...

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doc George Toshiyuki Teraoka (ddr-csujad-8-75)

Oral history interview with George Toshiyuki Teraoka. Information on the oral history project is found in: csuf_stp_0012A; Glossary in: csuf_stp_0014. See this object in the California State Universities Japanese American Digitization project site: FCPL Teraoka, George Toshiyuki

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-csujad-8-75/

img Seattle Businessman's League (ddr-densho-66-4)

This photo was taken at the Gyoko-ken Gardens.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-66-4/

img Tanomoshii meeting (ddr-densho-109-11)

Tanomoshii were savings associations formed for mutual financial support.

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-109-11/

doc Co-Op News, Vol I. No. 7 (July 15, 1943) (ddr-densho-288-5)

Selected article titles: "Co-Op Congress to Elect Nine New Directors" (p. 1), "Photo Studio Temporarily Suspends Picture Taking" (p. 1), "Piece Goods Arriving Daily at Dry Goods Store" (p. 1).

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-288-5/

doc Co-Op News, Vol II. No. 1 (September 2, 1943) (ddr-densho-288-12)

Selected article titles: "V.P. to Act as Chairman" (p. 1), "Rate of Rebate Set 15.14% for 2nd Quarter" (p. 1), "Wool Yarns Expected Soon at Dry Goods Store" (p. 1).

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-288-12/

doc Co-Op News, Vol I. No. 11 (August 12, 1943) (ddr-densho-288-9)

Selected article titles: "Equity Certificates to be Issued Saturday" (p. 1), "Patrons Urgedto Call for Repaired Shoes Promptly" (p. 1), "Studio Suspends Picture Taking for Two Weeks" (p. 1), "Subscription to Salt Lake Tribune Cancelled" (p. 1).

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-288-9/

doc Co-Op News, Vol I. No. 8 (July 22, 1943) (ddr-densho-288-6)

Selected article titles: "Equity Certificates For First Quarter to be Distributed Soon" (p. 1), "Construction on Ice House Started Tuesday" (p. 1), "Picture Taking Resumed" (p. 1).

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-288-6/

doc Co-Op News, Vol I. No. 13 (August 26, 1943) (ddr-densho-288-11)

Selected article titles: "Uchida Leaves Co-Op Chairman of the Board" (p. 1), "Announcements" (p. 1), "To the Members" (p. 1).

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-288-11/

doc Co-Op News, Vol 1. No. 4 (June 17, 1943) (ddr-densho-288-4)

Selected article titles: "Result of Buying Trip: Tatsuno, Fujita Return" (p. 1), "Announcement Soon on Photo Studio Opening" (p. 1), "Who Owns the Co-Op?" (p. 1).

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-288-4/

doc Co-Op News, Vol I. No. 3 (June 10, 1943) (ddr-densho-288-3)

Selected article titles: "$1,000 Fund for Topaz School Children" (p. 1), "Questions and Answers" (p. 1), "Merchandise is Scarce - Reports Tatsuno from Chicago" (p. 1).

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-288-3/

doc Co-Op News, Vol II. No. 3 (September 9, 1943) (ddr-densho-288-13)

Selected article titles: "$136,693.96 Total Revenue During Second Quarter" (p. 1), "Party Honors Tsujisaka, Tule Lake Transferees" (p. 1), "To the Members" (p. 1).

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-288-13/

doc Co-Op News, Vol 1. No. 1 (May 20, 1943) (ddr-densho-288-1)

Selected article titles: "Announcing the First Issue of the Co-Op News!" (p. 1), "Photo Services for Residents" (p. 1), "Questions and Answers" (p. 1).

http://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-288-1/