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

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doc Copy of letter from Ryo Morikawa to Charlotte Louise Peltcher (ddr-densho-446-426)

Request by Ryo to classmate Charlotte for photos from 1939 yearbook that she lost during the war

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-426/

img Photo of Point Loma High School officers (ddr-densho-446-427)

Ryo was the Secretary of the Senior Class (circa 1939). This is the same picture used in the 1939 yearbook in [ddr-densho-446-428]

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-427/

doc Point Loma High School Yearbook 1939 pages (ddr-densho-446-428)

Sent by classmate Charlotte Peltcher to Ryo. Four yearbook pages on two sheets plus an extra sheet with a clean copy of Ryo's page

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-428/

img Photo of Ryo Morikawa in kimono (ddr-densho-446-429)

Ryo traveled to Japan with her mother in July 1940 and then stayed to attend Keisen Jogaku-En (two-year program). (circa 1940 or 1941)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-429/

img Group Photo of Ryo with Uncle's family (ddr-densho-446-430)

Ryo lived with her Uncle's (Kennoshin Fujiwara) family while attending Keisen. (circa 1940 or 1941)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-430/

img Group Photo with Ryo aboard TSS Yawata Maru (ddr-densho-446-431)

Passengers and crew of last ship to leave Yokohama for the US before the war. (June 1941)

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img Photo of Ryo Morikawa (ddr-densho-446-432)

Arriving in the US from Tokyo

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-432/

doc Keisen 50th Anniversary Brochure (ddr-densho-446-433)

Ryo is in the 1941 Picture of Nisei Graduates, second row, third from left on Page 4. She had another year of study to graduate but decided to leave Japan in June 1941 for fear of being stranded there if war broke out. (1979)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-433/

doc Saji Kanesawa's Recollections (ddr-densho-446-434)

Article about Keisen years (1939-41) written by Ryo's Keisen classmate and later Seattle friend (written 1994)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-434/

doc Invitation to Celebrate the Birthday of Japan's Emperor (ddr-densho-446-435)

Invitation to Ai Chih and Ryo Tsai at the home of the Counsel General of Japan in Seattle. Daughter Caldwell recalls that they attended several events at this home on Queen Anne Hill. (circa 1960)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-435/

img Ryo Tsai Graduation Photo (ddr-densho-446-436)

RT received a BA in English in 1958 and a Master of Librarianship in 1960, both from the University of Washington.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-436/

img Photo of Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko (ddr-densho-446-437)

The Crown Prince and his wife visited Seattle during their tour of the US to honor the centennial of US-Japanese relations. Ai Chih and Ryo Tsai attended their visit to the Japanese Tea Garden at the UW

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-437/

img Photo of Ryo Tsai in Kimono (ddr-densho-446-438)

Ryo Tsai in the kimono she wore to the banquet honoring the Crown Prince and Princess in October 1960. This photo was taken at an Ikebana exhibit which Ryo contributed to. (October 1960)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-438/

doc Seattle Times: Navy Loading Relief Supplies to Orient (ddr-densho-446-439)

Ai Chih Tsai was one of the co-chairs of a joint effort by Seattle-area churches and the Navy to provided relief supplies to the Orient.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-439/

img Photo of Ai Chih Tsai in front of Relief Supplies (ddr-densho-446-440)

Official Navy photo of Ai Chih Tsai helping in the relief supplies effort (March or April 1961)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-440/

img Group Photo with Relief Supplies (ddr-densho-446-441)

Official Navy photo of members of Japanese-American churches helping in the relief supplies effort (March or April 1961)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-441/

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

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-442/

doc University of Washington Academic Centennial Convocation Program (ddr-densho-446-443)

Ryo Tsai attended the University of Washington Centennial Convocation (she was working for the UW Libraries at the time). President Kennedy gave the Centennial Address.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-443/

img Ryo Tsai Convocation Photo (ddr-densho-446-444)

Ryo Tsai in a convocation gown. Photo taken at her home. President Kennedy's speech noted on reverse.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-444/

doc Seattle Times: 2 Named to Head Branch Libraries (ddr-densho-446-445)

Ryo Tsai was named to head the Susan Henry Memorial Branch Library

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-445/

doc Capitol Hill Times: 'Citizen of the Month' Award: We Salute: Mrs. Ryo Tsai (ddr-densho-446-446)

Ryo Tsai received the "Citizen of the Month" Award. Her letter of thanks to the Editor on 4/21/71 is also included.

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

doc Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Japanese Aid Hungry (ddr-densho-446-447)

Ai Chih Tsai shown donating rice on behalf of the Japanese Congregational Church (JCC) to Seattle's Neighbors in Need

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-447/

doc Ryo Tsai Draft Narrative re: Origin of NKHA Exhibit (ddr-densho-446-448)

Ryo Tsai explained how the Nippon Kan Heritage Association (NKHA) Exhibit was conceived and implemented. It was shown at Nippon Kan on Mar 17, 1985 and later at the Seattle Public Library.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-448/