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

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 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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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 Jiu Su-iong to whom it may concern (ddr-densho-446-329)

The South Formosa Synod requests Ai Chih Tsai to represent the synod: 1. to start working to establish a university, middle, and primary school; 2. to engage American professors, teachers, and missionaries to come to this new university; 3. to raise a relief fund for Formosan churches damaged by bombs.

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doc Letter from Ai Jin Tsai to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-330)

Conditions in Formosa are poor. Robbery, high food prices, no jobs. Launching a business.

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doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Ai Jin Tsai (ddr-densho-446-331)

Ai Chih Tsai's assignment at Camp Richie is over but he will continue to work for U.S. government. Assigned to raise funds for education and relief. Talked to representative from International Merchandise Co. Mr. Robison is interested in a textile factory or importing undershirts. Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai investigating other possibilities. Ai Chih Tsai expects passport in …

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doc Letter from Li Sin Chiong to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-332)

Updates from Ai Chih Tsai's nephew for the past eight years. Hopes to meet soon.

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doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Dr. Lloyd S. Ruland (ddr-densho-446-333)

Request for help and advice about carrying out South Formosa Synod decision re: university, raising funds, etc. At Camp Ritchie.

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doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Robert M. Strozier (ddr-densho-446-334)

Thank you for previous letter with apologies for delay. Ai Chih Tsai is continuing to work on Formosan project and will keep Strozier informed.

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doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Dr. W.A. Cameron (ddr-densho-446-335)

What is Presbyterian Church in Canada's plan for missionary work in Formosa? Advice welcome.

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doc Letter from Li Sin Chiong to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-336)

Updates on family in Hong Kong, Japan, and Formosa. Many Formosan boys are praying for a university in Formosa.

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doc Letter from W.A. Cameron to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-337)

Rev. James Dickson has left for Shanghai and then to Formosa with medicine and relief supplies. Best to come to Canada after Dickson returns.

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doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Ai Jin Tsai (ddr-densho-446-338)

Ai Chih Tsai has accepted one-year position with United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA). He will see "all of you" during this time. Details of travel plans for Ai Chih, Ryo, and .

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doc Letter from J.A. Gerard to Ai Jin Tsai (ddr-densho-446-339)

Gerard, whose son is in Shanghai with the UNRRA, has 2 businesses and wants to explore cooperating with Ai-Jin Tsai for export-import. [copy]

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doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Chiong-hui (ddr-densho-446-340)

[Handwritten Draft] Ai Chih Tsai just returned from special mission for US government in Japan. He met Khe-an and many Formosans in Tokyo. Formosa is facing difficult a period. He focused on meeting the post-war spiritual needs of Formosas: educational institutions, missionaries and securing the help of the Foreign Missionary Boards.

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doc Letter from Chiong-hui to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-341)

Chiong-hui's sister married Khe-an and are in Japan. Ai Chih Tsai and Chiong-hui were friends in middle-school. Both are now in ministry and want to serve in Formosa. There appears to be support for their work, but they wonder how they can return to Formosa quickly. Mentions Rev. & Mrs. Montgomery will visit church in Formosa …

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doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Chiong-hui (ddr-densho-446-342)

[Typed draft] Explains situation with employment in US. Meeting with government officials to learn how best to help Formosa with cultural, education. Describes current job at Camp Ritchie. Doesn't know how to return to Formosa yet, but did write to foreign minister in Nanking.

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doc Letter from Chiong-hui to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-343)

Thank you for sending letter, photograph of , and offer to advance money to Chiong-hui's family. Request to send 5 to Chiong-hui's sister and 10 to his brother. Khe-an (Chiong-hui's sister) and baby may have returned to Formosa. Status of Formosan Chinese unclear with regards to China. KheBeng will be in Tokyo soon. Restrictions on sending …

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doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Chiong-hui (ddr-densho-446-344)

Kenji Morikawa is stationed at General HQ in Tokyo and visited Khe-an and wife. Ai Chih Tsai and Ryo (Morikawa) Tsai met with Dowie and Kerr who just returned from Formosa. Great need for medicines and medical care. Great uncertainty about political situation and transition. Concern that "some incident might occur". Rev. Dickson left for Formosa …

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doc Letter from Chiong-hui to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-345)

Thank you for chocolates sent with previous letter. Chiong-hui got his Chinese passport. Church in Formosa is under a lot of pressure and is in a "weakened condition". Chiong-hui and Ai Chih Tsai need to return to Formosa as soon as possible

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doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Chiong-hui (ddr-densho-446-346)

[Handwritten Draft] Glad to hear Chiong-hui received his passport. Ai Chih Tsai is at Camp Ritchie. He received a letter from the Chinese Embassy a month ago that they will issue him a Chinese passport. Ai Chih Tsai asks Ciong-hui if he can stop in US during return to Formosa in the fall.

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doc Letter from Chiong-hui to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-347)

Distressed to hear of situation in Formosa. Chiong-hui and Ai Chih Tsai must return to Formosa to help. Hope to return to Formosa in the fall. Unlikely that travel route to Formosa will go through US.

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doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Chiong-hui (ddr-densho-446-348)

Getting attention and support from mission boards for Formosa project is frustrating, but Ai Chih Tsai is still trying. He accepted UNRRA assignments and will be in Formosa for 1 year starting in about 5 weeks. Ryou (Morikawa) Tsai and are going to San Diego until he can call them to Formosa or until he returns …

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doc Ryo Morikawa Recollections (ddr-densho-446-349)

Autobiography: Ryo's parents, Life in San Diego, 11 months in Japan, Evacuation, Married Life

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doc "My Life Begins" (ddr-densho-446-350)

My Life Begins (autobiography): Ai Chih's parents, conversion to Christianity, education in Japan, arrival in US on student visa, U of Chicago, Robert Cashman, Keimer Shou, Japanese Christian Church (Chicago), War, Ordination, Meeting Ryo, Marriage, Navy-Columbia U, War Dept.-D.C., MD, US Strategic Bombing Survey, UNRRA

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