ddr-densho-446 — Ai Chih and Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai Family Collection — Objects

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-1/

doc Letter from Kyoji Tominomori (ddr-densho-446-2)

Certifies that Ai Chih Tsai was granted the degree of Bungakushi in March 1938.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-2/

doc Letter from Kyoji Tominomori (ddr-densho-446-3)

Transcripts for Bungakushi degree from Doshisha University Theological School in March 1938

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-3/

doc Letter from Koshiro Kibata (ddr-densho-446-4)

Transcripts for completion of Preparatory College at Doshisha University in March 1935

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doc Longevity Guarantee (ddr-densho-446-5)

"Longevity Guarantee" certificate from the Taiyo Maru Ocean Liner on passing 180th Meridian.

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doc Immigration Inspection Form SF2644 (ddr-densho-446-6)

Student visa for Ai Chih Tsai dated September 1, 1938.

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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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-7/

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.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-8/

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".

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-9/

doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-10)

ACS should send photo of himself to Ri-San

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-10/

doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-11)

Ri-San is beautiful. Send your photos to her now. Glad you saw Mr. Uratani in St. Louis.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-11/

doc History of the Japanese Church of Christ from Pre-war period (ddr-densho-446-12)

Typed manuscript

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doc Letter from Albert W. Palmer to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-13)

Church of Christ (Japanese) services were discontinued after Pearl Harbor in Dec 1941. But, Police Commissioner Allman does not object to the Japanese church resuming services in Japanese. But AWP is concerned about congregants meeting in unfamiliar locations. AWP offers CTS Hilton Chapel for services until 1 July 1942 w/o charge for religious not political purposes.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-13/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Albert W. Palmer (ddr-densho-446-14)

ACS thanks AWP for concern and use of CTS chapel. ACS will return to lead the church, but CTS chapel is not suitable for congregation's use due to economic difficulties. (Note: ACS and Ryo Morikawa married in the Hilton Chapel, 24 Dec 1942)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-14/

doc Letter from Robert Cashman to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-15)

Letter of apology and reaffirmation of friendship after an apparent conflict between ACS and RC. RC urges ACS to practice self-preservation while U.S. and Japan are at war.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-15/

doc Letter from John Mulder to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-16)

John Mulder (JM), Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chair of Session Committee, received AWP's request for the Japanese church to meet at 4th Presbyterian Church and requests a meeting with ACS to discuss the matter in person.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-16/

doc Letter from John Mulder to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-17)

Fourth Presbyterian Committee voted unanimously to allow Japanese Church of Christ to meet in the John Timothy Stone Chapel at the Fourth Presbyterian Church every Sunday from 2-3:30 pm starting May 23. Committee's recommendation will go to the church session on May 20, 1942, for action. Muldur invites Tsai to attend with another church leader. Fourth …

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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 from Ai Chih Tsai to Dr. Harrison R. Anderson (ddr-densho-446-19)

ACS sends a thank you to all of the Fourth Presbyterian Committee members. The Japanese Christian services will start on 24 May and ACS will take responsibility. ACS requests prayers.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-19/

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 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/

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 Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to John Mulder (ddr-densho-446-23)

Thank you to John Mulder for previous letter. Japanese Church of Christ is grateful to Fourth Presbyterian. Tsai reports that 31 people attended the service on May 24. The Japanese Church of Christ declines Mulder's offer to have the children of the Japanese congregates attend Sunday School on Sunday mornings with the Fourth Presbyterian children. Tsai …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-23/

doc Letter from John Mulder to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-24)

Fourth Presbyterian's response to Tsai's May 26 letter about a place for the Bible Study awaits the formation of a committee.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-24/

doc Letter from John Mulder to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-25)

Fourth Presbyterian's rejects Japanese congregation's request to have children meet Sunday afternoons and requests combining the Sunday schools on a trial basis.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-25/

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