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

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Letter from Earl G. Harrison, US Dept. of Justice Commissioner, to Ryo Morikawa (ddr-densho-446-76)
doc Letter from Earl G. Harrison, US Dept. of Justice Commissioner, to Ryo Morikawa (ddr-densho-446-76)
Response to Ryo Morikawa: Marriage to a Japanese citizen has no impact on American citizenship. Nationality Act of 1940 attached (4 pages).
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-76/
Letter from Albert W. Palmer to J. Albert Woll (ddr-densho-446-77)
doc Letter from Albert W. Palmer to J. Albert Woll (ddr-densho-446-77)
Letter regarding Ai Chih Tsai. ACT is technically an "enemy alien" but as a Formosan, can his travel limitations be lessened (like Koreans)?
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-77/
Letter from J. Albert Woll to Albert W. Palmer (ddr-densho-446-78)
doc Letter from J. Albert Woll to Albert W. Palmer (ddr-densho-446-78)
Response to Albert W. Palmer: DOJ files say that Tsai is of Japanese nationality and holds a Certificate of Identification (enemy alien). Instructions to contact Alien Registration Division of INS, DOJ in Philadelphia
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-78/
Letter from E.O. Dorsy to J. Albert Woll (ddr-densho-446-79)
doc Letter from E.O. Dorsy to J. Albert Woll (ddr-densho-446-79)
Acknowledgement of receipt of letter to AWP dated December 30. AWP is out of town but will reply when he returns.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-79/
Letter from Albert W. Palmer to Alien Registration Division (ddr-densho-446-80)
doc Letter from Albert W. Palmer to Alien Registration Division (ddr-densho-446-80)
AWP vouches for Ai Chih Tsai and requests that he should be reclassified as a Formosan-Chinese.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-80/
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Alien Registration Division (ddr-densho-446-81)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Alien Registration Division (ddr-densho-446-81)
Letter of request for reclassification from "enemy alien" to Formosan-Chinese
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-81/
Letter from Donald R. Perry, Chief, Alien Registration Division, to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-82)
doc Letter from Donald R. Perry, Chief, Alien Registration Division, to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-82)
Confirmation of request for reclassification with instructions to apply at nearest immigration and Naturalization Service office
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-82/
Letter from Albert W. Palmer to Alien Registration Division (ddr-densho-446-83)
doc Letter from Albert W. Palmer to Alien Registration Division (ddr-densho-446-83)
File# AR-5591586: Certifies Tsai's status and vouches for his character; confirms Tsai has lived in Chicago Theological Seminary dorm for 5 years.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-83/
Letter from Ernest Cadman Colwell, Dean, University of Chicago Divinity School, to Alien Registration Division (ddr-densho-446-84)
doc Letter from Ernest Cadman Colwell, Dean, University of Chicago Divinity School, to Alien Registration Division (ddr-densho-446-84)
File# AR-5591586: Certifies Tsai's status and vouch for character; Tsai completed Bachelor of Divinity.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-84/
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Immigration and Naturalization Service (ddr-densho-446-85)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Immigration and Naturalization Service (ddr-densho-446-85)
File# ST-10221: Passport will expire September 1, 1943; requesting 3-year extension for PhD study.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-85/
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Donald W. Riddle (ddr-densho-446-86)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Donald W. Riddle (ddr-densho-446-86)
Letter indicating desire to help US with Chinese and Japanese translation and culture; requests advice on how to do this. Refers to Formosan friend in US Army.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-86/
Letter from J. A. Connor to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-87)
doc Letter from J. A. Connor to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-87)
Invitation to meeting in New Post Office Building for Japanese examination
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-87/
Letter from Donald W. Riddle to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-88)
doc Letter from Donald W. Riddle to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-88)
Response to Ai Chih Tsai: Since Tsai can't join US military as translator due to "Japanese citizenship", perhaps US Department of State will employ him. Advises Tsai to complete studies.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-88/
Letter from Albert W. Palmer to Eastern Clergy Bureau (ddr-densho-446-89)
doc Letter from Albert W. Palmer to Eastern Clergy Bureau (ddr-densho-446-89)
Letter of introduction for Ai Chih Tsai; requests clergy certificate for Tsai following ordination on November 8, 1942.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-89/
Application for Clergy Fare Certificate (ddr-densho-446-90)
doc Application for Clergy Fare Certificate (ddr-densho-446-90)
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-90/
Letter from Harold J. Hart, U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-91)
doc Letter from Harold J. Hart, U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-91)
Extension of student visa granted until September 1, 1945
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-91/
Memorandum from Lt. James T. Watkins IV, U.S. Naval Reserve, Military Government Research Unit 2 & Translation Unit (ddr-densho-446-92)
doc Memorandum from Lt. James T. Watkins IV, U.S. Naval Reserve, Military Government Research Unit 2 & Translation Unit (ddr-densho-446-92)
Memorandum Relative to Application of Ai Chih Sai for Change in Legal Status by Tsai's supervisor.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-92/
Letter from Lt. James T. Watkins, IV (ddr-densho-446-93)
doc Letter from Lt. James T. Watkins, IV (ddr-densho-446-93)
Letter to whom it may concern vouching for Tsai's expertise, aid to US Government, and personal qualities. Tsai has been working for Watkins since May 1944 as consultant and informant, and also as translator since Oct 1, 1944.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-93/
Statement of Release (ddr-densho-446-94)
doc Statement of Release (ddr-densho-446-94)
US Navy's Statement of Release for Ai Chih Tsai on December 31, 1944, from US Naval School of Military Government Translation Unit.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-94/
Letter from F.W. Cleaves, U.S. Naval Reserve (ddr-densho-446-95)
doc Letter from F.W. Cleaves, U.S. Naval Reserve (ddr-densho-446-95)
Letter of certification of Tsai's employment at Columbia University in Translation Unit since October 1944 and before that in Research Unit 2. Cleaves vouches for Tsai's loyalty, integrity, and work of great value to the U.S. Navy and U.S. war effort.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-95/
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to E. H. Chow, Chinese Embassy in Washington, District of Columbia (ddr-densho-446-96)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to E. H. Chow, Chinese Embassy in Washington, District of Columbia (ddr-densho-446-96)
Petition for Chinese citizenship following liberation of Formosa [final draft]
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-96/
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to E. H. Chow, Chinese Embassy in Washington, District of Columbia (ddr-densho-446-97)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to E. H. Chow, Chinese Embassy in Washington, District of Columbia (ddr-densho-446-97)
Petition for Chinese citizenship following liberation of Formosa [handwritten draft]
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-97/
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to President Franklin D. Roosevelt (ddr-densho-446-98)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to President Franklin D. Roosevelt (ddr-densho-446-98)
Appeal to U.S. President to change Tsai's status so he can work for U.S. in the occupation and rehabilitation of Formosa. Tsai is one of two Chinese Formosans in US. [final draft]
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-98/
Letter from George
doc Letter from George "Jack" H. Kerr to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-99)
Kerr is shocked at Tsai' status as "enemy" alien; offers to write to Taylor, Deputy Director for the Far East. Recommends Tsai write to Robert Cashman for a letter explaining the situation.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-99/
Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Edward J. Ennis (ddr-densho-446-100)
doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Edward J. Ennis (ddr-densho-446-100)
Petition to change Tsai's alien status with description of past efforts and employment record.
https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-100/

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