Industry and employment

At the turn of the century, Japanese immigrants (Issei) came to the United States to work on the rapidly expanding plantations of Hawaii and the farms, lumber mills, railroads and canneries of the Pacific Coast. They quickly realized this type of work was not going to bring them wealth, and many began looking for more promising opportunities. Farming, fishing and small businesses were often seen as the answer.

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doc Four letters to Yuri Domoto from Kaneji Domoto (ddr-densho-356-385)

Four letters to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada to her brother Kaneji "Kan" Domoto, all stored together in one envelope, unclear if all the letters were mailed together or separately. 4/24 letter: Inquires if his sisters arrived in Boston and telling them about a WRA office in Brooklyn they should check-in to the next time they visit him. …

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doc Letter to Yuri Tsukada from Richard Tsukada (ddr-densho-356-511)

Letter to Yuriko Domoto Tsukada from her husband Richard "Dick" Tsukada. Dick writes about his excitement in learning that Yuri is coming for a visit and details arraignments to meet at the train station. He also talks about work and possibly seeing mutual friends soon. Item tied together with all objects between ddr-densho-356-457 and ddr-densho-540.

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doc Report to Social Services (ddr-densho-356-755)

Aid request made to social services.

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doc Letter from Takami Hibiya to Charles C. Furman (ddr-densho-381-153)

Takami Hibiya writes to Charles C. Furman about the cancellation of a court interpreter position in Manila.

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doc Ryo Tsai Librarian Certificate (ddr-densho-446-442)

In 1961, Ryo Tsai received a Librarian Certificate from Washington State

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doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 29 (July 20, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-77)

Selected article titles: "Myer Sets Dates for Closing of 8 Centers" (pp. 1-2), "Discrimination Hit in Seattle Boycott Case" (p. 2), "2 Army Officers to Fight Racial Discrimination" (p. 2), and "5422 Evacuees on WRA Payroll on June 30" (p. 4).

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doc The Newell Star, Vol. III, No. 6 (February 8, 1946) (ddr-densho-284-118)

Selected article titles: "Says Holland: Should Complete Plans at Once When Released" (pp. 1-2), "3 Big Employers Anxious to Obtain More Workers" (p. 2), "WRA Offices in Northern Calif. to Close Soon" (p. 3), and "From Here and There: Give Latest Information on Relocation Possibilities" (pp. 3-4).

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doc The Newell Star, Vol. II, No. 43 (October 26, 1945) (ddr-densho-284-93)

Selected article titles: "Those Seeking Changes in Forms Must Write" (p. 1), "Minidoka Camp Closes 9 Days Ahead of Schedule" (p. 1), "General Stilwell's Action Commended by Secy. Ickes" (p. 2), and "3 Govt. Departments: Remove or Modify Rules for Employment of Nisei" (p. 4).

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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 …

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doc Letter from Singer Sewing Machine Company to Ryo Tsai (ddr-densho-446-328)

Our future business in Formosa will be handled from China, Shanghai or Hong Kong. We intend to reopen as soon as we can send a representative to make a survey.

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doc Letter from Monarch Silver King, Inc., to Ryo Tsai (ddr-densho-446-327)

Thank you for letter of March 5. Production is limited. Plan to only serve a limited number of export markets and will work through one distributor.

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img Ai Chih Tsai Photo (ddr-densho-446-377)

Waiter at St Louis Country Club during the summers

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img Group Photo with ACS (ddr-densho-446-376)

Staff of Woodlawn Dining Co-op. Ai Chih Tsai was the manager

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doc Letter from Ryo Tsai to Singer Manufacturing Company (ddr-densho-446-324)

Inquiry if your company is interested in investing in a low-cost sewing machine for export to Formosa

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doc Letter from Ryo Tsai to Monark Silver King, Inc. (ddr-densho-446-323)

Inquiry if your company is interested in investing in a low-cost bicycle for export to Formosa. (BCC: Arnold Schwinn and Co.; Iver Johnson's Arm and Cycle Works)

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doc Letter from E. Marquardt, Arnold, Schwinn & Company Sales Department, to Ryo Tsai (ddr-densho-446-325)

Thank you for letter. Arnold, Schwinn & Company cannot commit to selling bicycles to Formosa since supply is very limited.

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doc Letter from Frank I. Clark, Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, to Ryo Tsai (ddr-densho-446-326)

No bicycles available for overseas shipment until well into 1947

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doc California State employement Service ID (ddr-densho-292-18)

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doc Recommendation letter for Chimata Sumida from Joseph Hunter (ddr-densho-379-43)

Letter of recommendation from Joseph Hunter, Assistant Project Director of Rohwer, for Chimata Sumida . He wrote that Mr. Sumida's meetings on local and world events were attended by an average of 400 people and that the meetings were a "wholesome influence." He also wrote that Mr. Sumida was a man of "fine character; honest, industrious …

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doc Letter from Charles B. Price to Emery Fast (ddr-densho-379-39)

Letter from Mr. Price, Relocation Program Officer at Rohwer, to Mr. Fast, Relocation Program Officer in Washington, D.C., requesting "courtesies" for Mr. Sumida in his quest of suitable employment in Washington, D.C. Mr Price wrote that in addition to his daily news translation, he served on various important committees at Rohwer, and he would be missed.

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doc Recommendation letter for Chimata Sumida from Nat R. Griswold (ddr-densho-379-38)

Chimata Sumida worked under his supervision for two and one-half years. His duties included lecturing nightly in Japanese to the Isseis about "news of the world." He said that Chimata Sumida had a "mind of his own," but he has cooperated with the WRA and his community even though he did not always agree with the …

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doc Recommendation letter for Chimata Sumida from Ray D. Johnston (ddr-densho-379-41)

Ray Johnston , Project Director of Rohwer, recommended employment for Chimata Sumida in cities that he wished to relocate. Mr. Johnston wrote that Chimata Sumida was a "leader" in the Center and was very "instrumental in maintaining cooperation and understanding between the resident evacuees and the Relocation Authority management staff."

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doc Recommendation letter for Chimata Sumida from Wilma van Dusseldorp (ddr-densho-379-40)

Wilma van Dusseldorp's, Counselor of Welfare Department of the WRA at Rohwer, letter of recommendation regarding Chimata and Masako Sumida's character and qualifications for employment. Masako Sumida served as a Counseling Aide for the Welfare Section Staff at the American Hostel in Cincinnati, Ohio. She stated that Chimata Sumida was a youthful person in his range …

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doc Letter of introduction for Chimata Sumida from Bert H. Fraser (ddr-densho-379-42)

Bert Fraser's , DOJ Officer in Charge of the Alien Detention Station in Ft. Missoula, letter of introduction for Chimata Sumida upon his induction that day to travel to Rohwer. Chimata Sumida "served various supervisory capabilities and was Acting Mayor of the Japanese Camp for 3 months. He was at all times "very cooperative with supervisory …

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doc Community analysis report, no. 10 (October 28. 1944) (ddr-csujad-55-1660)

Report on "labor relations in relocation centers." Covers dynamic factors in labor relations including role of a center community in labor relations, influence of economic and social status on labor problems, influence of evacuee-staff relations on labor problems, and influence of informational policies on labor problems; patterns of labor crisis including immediate causes and area flare-ups, …

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