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doc Letter from Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-209)

Spoke to Tamotsu Muriyama about the idea of a Japanese shopping center in San Francisco. Muriyama extremely interested and felt they could get backing from influential backers and even the governor of Tokyo. Henri concerned that it might end up being too large a project for them. Has finished most of the buying he planned on. …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-209/

doc Letter from Tami (Tomoye) Takahashi to Henri Takahashi, #7 (ddr-densho-422-241)

Discussion of items for Henri to look for, details aprons, towels

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-241/

doc Letter from Tomoye Takahashi to Takahashis (ddr-densho-422-144)

Asks that they send company checks because are more accepted in Japan than Letters of Credit, will be shipping merchandise back soon.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-144/

doc Letter from Martha Tsuchida to Henri Takahashi, #3 (ddr-densho-422-230)

Tally of kimonos sold to date, ask for his itinerary as soon as possible, includes follow ups to queries in previous letters

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-230/

doc Letter from Tomoye To Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-132)

She has been negotiating with a kite maker, very artistic man who would like to work exclusively with Takahashis.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-132/

doc Letter from Tomoye addressed to Takahashi Trading Company (ddr-densho-422-141)

Details about makers of products and market competition, other items she has found on the trip

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-141/

doc Letter from Tomoye Takahashi to Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-267)

Notes about items for the store, details of design

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-267/

doc Letter from Martha Tsuchida to Henri Takahashi, #30 (ddr-densho-422-227)

Still need more large parasols, haven't received very many samples, store is busy.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-227/

doc Letter from Martha Tsuchida to Henri Takahashi, #7 (ddr-densho-422-238)

They need more lighters as soon as possible, includes ideas for apron and kitchen towel, problems with lacquer trays and asks that he not buy more.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-238/

doc Letter from Martha Tsuchida to Henri Takahashi, Letter #20 (ddr-densho-422-254)

Copy of first page of letter ddr-densho-410-541 with additional hand written calculations

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-254/

doc Letter from Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-179)

Meetings with makers, particularly of paper goods, wooden boxes, will get some samples.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-179/

doc Document in Japanese (ddr-densho-422-138)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-138/

doc Letter from Martha Tsuchida to Henri Takahashi, #29 (ddr-densho-422-220)

Duplicate of one page of ddr-densho-410-612

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-220/

doc Letter from Tomoye to Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-120)

Is in Osaka, its been a successful buying trip, news of purchases made

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-120/

doc Letter from Tomoye Takahashi to Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-256)

Met with some other importers and wholesalers in SF, visited some showrooms, gives directions on what to buy and not buy.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-256/

doc Letter from Tomoye to Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-133)

Spent the day in business meetings, has found good makers in Shizuoka for a number of items, is heading to Odawara next.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-133/

doc Letter from Martha Tsuchida to Tomoye Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-170)

Questions about orders for jackets and kimonos, Henri decided not to open another outlet.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-170/

doc Letter from Henri Takahashi (ddr-densho-422-184)

Notices that the economy has been affected by the occupation forces leaving Japan, still not feeling well, is sending samples of items, has bought significant amount of material to be made into tablecloths and napkins. Letter is missing additional page(s).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-184/

doc Letter from Henri Takahashi to Takahashi Trading Co. (ddr-densho-422-221)

Has been buying a number of items to test interest, meeting with various vendors.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-221/

doc Letter from Martha Tsuchida to Henri Takahashi, #1 (ddr-densho-422-228)

Hopes his trip went well, includes list of items they would like him to look for.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-228/

doc Letter to Tami from unknown writer (ddr-densho-422-167)

News of friends and family, details about orders and items for store

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-167/

doc Letter from Tomoye Takahashi to Henri, Martha and Jim (ddr-densho-422-151)

Details about products, pricing and descriptions

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-151/

doc Letter from Martha Tsuchida to Henri Takahashi, #27 (ddr-densho-422-264)

Met with manufacturer about cushions, sales are picking up at the store, sorry they have so many complaints about his choices.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-264/

doc Letter from Tami (Tomoye) Takahashi to Masako (Martha) Suzuki (ddr-densho-422-100)

Concerning specs for new waste baskets

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-100/

doc Letter from Masako (Martha) Suzuki to Henri Takahashi and Risuke Suzuki (ddr-densho-422-99)

Information about some items for the store being shipped, and contacts with vendors

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-422-99/