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doc Draft letter from Japanese Christian Church to Harrison Anderson (ddr-densho-446-35)

Thank you for the Christian love and generosity that Dr. Anderson and 4th Presbyterian have shown us. (1 of 2 drafts) (signed)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-35/

doc Japanese Church of Christ 4th quarter budget 1942 (ddr-densho-446-40)

Budget for October to December 1942

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-40/

doc Letter from Harry K. Shigeta to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-50)

Letter regarding worship service with invitation to supper.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-50/

doc The Open Door: Ai Chih Tsai Ordination Article (ddr-densho-446-384)

Announcement of Ordination Service in the church bulletin

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-384/

doc Carbon copy letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Ng Boksu (ddr-densho-446-413)

Responding to Ng Boksu's inquiry about Taiwanese in the U.S. just before WWII. (5 pages)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-413/

img Group photo with Ai Chih Tsai at Ordination Reception (ddr-densho-446-386)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-386/

doc Letter from Albert W. Palmer to US District Attorney Woll (ddr-densho-446-21)

Notification that the Japanese Church of Christ will start meeting again on May 24, 1942. Palmer identifies and vouches for ACS as pastor. Palmer requests that Woll notify FBI.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-21/

img Bride and Groom Photo (ddr-densho-446-388)

Wedding photo of Ai Chih and Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-388/

img Group Photo of wedding reception (ddr-densho-446-391)

People in photo identified by Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai on back and included Harry Shigeta who exchanged letters with Ai Chih Tsai.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-391/

doc Chicago Congregational Association Credential Card (ddr-densho-446-34)

Credential Card certifying that Ai Chih Tsai is a member of the Chicago Congregational Association. (Torn in half)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-34/

doc Letter from John Mulder to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-20)

Confirmation that Japanese Church of Christ will meet at Fourth Presbyterian Church from 2-3:15 pm starting 24 May 1942 in John Timothy Stone Chapel. Six conditions stated. Questions about Sunday School and Bible Study will be discussed in the future.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-20/

doc Letter from Albert W. Palmer to Commissioner Allman (ddr-densho-446-22)

Notification that the Japanese Church of Christ will start meeting again on May 24, 1942. Palmer identifies and vouches for ACS as pastor.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-22/

doc Chicago Sun: Ai Chih Tsai Ordination Reception Article (ddr-densho-446-387)

Photo of Doc #417 and related commentary

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-387/

doc Japanese Church of Christ bulletin (ddr-densho-446-38)

Christmas service bulletin

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-38/

doc A.D. 1977: Japanese Christians in America: The Church That Survives Hate (ddr-densho-446-394)

Article in the July/August 1977 issue of A.D. 1977 on the experience of Japanese Christians in America through the end of WWII.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-394/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to John Mulder (ddr-densho-446-18)

ACS thanks JM for his kindness and requests to attend the Wednesday meeting at Fourth Presbyterian Church

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-18/

doc Letter to Frank Nishioka from John Lawton (ddr-densho-292-4)

John Lawton, WRA District Relocation Officer, writes to Frank Nishioka about household goods and personal effects being held at the Baptist Christian Church in Oakland, California. The church property had been sold and Nishioka needs to decide what to do with his property. Lawton suggests getting in contact with the Chicago relocation office.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-292-4/

doc 1952 Pictorial Guidebook (ddr-densho-266-78)

Select article titles: "Rare photographs capture beauties of Fuji" (pg 19-34); "The Issei Story" (pg. 35-58); "Pictures: San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Twin Cities, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Japan" (pg. 59-112); "Organizations: Bird's-eye view of Nisei groups in the U.S." (pg. 113-138). Removed pages 140-167 from public website to protect personal information.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-266-78/

doc 70th Anniversary of the Japanese Congregational Church (ddr-densho-474-53)

The Japanese Congregational Church's 70th Anniversary book traces the history of JCC within the context of national and local events.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-53/

doc The New Japanese American News 1949 Yearbook (ddr-densho-474-54)

Postwar directory of Japanese Americans living across the United States published by Shin Nichibei (Los Angeles Japanese newspaper). Names and community organizations are listed alphabetically by geographic region (states listed generally from west to east followed by Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Caribbean Islands, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and South America). Includes 220-page photographic advertising section for Japanese-owned businesses …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-474-54/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Tak Negi (ddr-densho-356-331)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Tak Negi in which she tells about her struggles adapting to life in Minnesota and general updates about her family and inquires about Yuri's. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-331/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Margaret Saito (ddr-densho-356-352)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Margaret Saito in which Margaret provides condolences for the death of Kanetaro Domoto (Yuriko's father). Additionally stored in the envelope were two postcards to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Margaret Saito. postcard from 11/2 Margaret talks about a trip to Chicago and looking forward to leaving. postcard from 11/15 Margaret writes …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-352/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Min Yonekura (ddr-densho-356-332)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Minoru Yonekura in which he details his trip from Amache to Denver and finally Chicago, where he found a job and settled into a room at the local YMCA. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-332/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Tomi Domoto (ddr-densho-356-336)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her cousin Tomi Domoto in which Tomi describes her new job in Chicago, life there, and making new friends in the city. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-336/

doc Letter to Yuri Domoto from Min Yonekura (ddr-densho-356-343)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from Minoru Yonekura in which he details his life in Chicago, a recent trip with Yuri's brother Kaneji to visit Yuri and Kaneji's brother Toichi, and some information about mutual friends. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-321 and ddr-densho-356-413.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-356-343/

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