Ai Chih and Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai Family Collection

ddr-densho-446

The Ai Chih and Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai Collection consists of materials compiled by Rev. Ai Chih Tsai and his wife, Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai, along with other documents pertaining to the Tsai and Morikawa families. Contained are correspondence, photographs, narratives, and other documents depicting the Tsai family’s experiences prior to, during, and immediately following World War II. Also included are photographs, narratives, souvenir books, and other materials relating to Ai Chih Tsai’s work as pastor of the Japanese Congregational Church in Seattle, Washington and Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai’s education and career as a librarian at University of Washington Libraries and the Seattle Public Library, as well as her posthumous honorary degree from the California Nisei College Diploma Project.

1900-2010

1938-1961

1 Binder and 13 Folders

Densho

Courtesy of the Ai Chih and Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai Family Collection, Densho

457 Objects

Letter from Valerie C. Wickhem (ddr-densho-446-1)
doc Letter from Valerie C. Wickhem (ddr-densho-446-1)
Certifying that Mr. Aichi Sai is issued a certificate of admissions based on having sufficient knowledge of English, has financial resources to pursue a degree at the UofC, and that he passes a physical exam.
Letter from Kyoji Tominomori (ddr-densho-446-2)
doc Letter from Kyoji Tominomori (ddr-densho-446-2)
Certifies that Ai Chih Tsai was granted the degree of Bungakushi in March 1938.
Letter from Kyoji Tominomori (ddr-densho-446-3)
doc Letter from Kyoji Tominomori (ddr-densho-446-3)
Transcripts for Bungakushi degree from Doshisha University Theological School in March 1938
Letter from Koshiro Kibata (ddr-densho-446-4)
doc Letter from Koshiro Kibata (ddr-densho-446-4)
Transcripts for completion of Preparatory College at Doshisha University in March 1935
Longevity Guarantee (ddr-densho-446-5)
doc Longevity Guarantee (ddr-densho-446-5)
"Longevity Guarantee" certificate from the Taiyo Maru Ocean Liner on passing 180th Meridian.
Letter from Robert Cashman to Gail Grove (ddr-densho-446-7)
doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Gail Grove (ddr-densho-446-7)
Robert Cashman thanks Gail Grove for the gift she gave to Ai Chih Tsai. Ai Chih Tsai said he would send it to his church in Formosa.
Letter from Robert Cashman to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-8)
doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-8)
Robert Cashman's response to Ai Chih Sai's news that the Tsai family recommends Ai Chih Sai's marriage to Ri-San (member of prominent family). "better to observe oriental customs than to adopt the US customs." Congratulations on renewal of U of C scholarship.
Letter from Robert Cashman to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-9)
doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-9)
ACS will return to Chicago 28 Aug for fall quarter. RC admires ACS' Christian "life" and "keen business ability".

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