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doc Telegram from Lt. George Kerr to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-136)

Telegram inviting Tsai to come to New York at earliest convenience. Handwritten note on reverse.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-136/

doc Letter from George "Jack" H. Kerr to U.S. Department of Justice (ddr-densho-446-158)

Letter in support of Tsai's requests to change his status to friendly alien. Kerr offers strong support for Tsai's character, ability, and assistance to US war effort.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-158/

doc Letter from George "Jack" H. Kerr to U.S. Department of Justice (ddr-densho-446-114)

Letter in support of Tsai's requests to change his status to friendly alien. Kerr offers strong support for Tsai's character, ability, and assistance to US war effort.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-114/

vh Jane Kurahara Interview (ddr-densho-1000-514)

Sansei female. Born February 16, 1941, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Grew up in Honolulu where father worked as an insurance agent and mother was a teacher. Attended Punahou school. After World War II, attended Smith College and Columbia University before marrying and returning to Hawaii. Began career as a teacher and then switched to librarianship. Became involved …

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Narrator Jane Kurahara

Sansei female. Born February 16, 1941, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Grew up in Honolulu where father worked as an insurance agent and mother was a teacher. Attended Punahou school. After World War II, attended Smith College and Columbia University before marrying and returning to Hawaii. Began career as a teacher and then switched to librarianship. Became involved …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/1006/

doc Letter from Lt. George Kerr to whom it may concern (ddr-densho-446-142)

Letter recommending Ai Chih Tsai for another position. Tsai has been working for Kerr since April 29, 1944. Translation Unit.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-142/

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/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Robert Cashman (ddr-densho-446-101)

Request for Cashman to write a letter to whom it may concern stating that Cashman advised Tsai to withdraw his petition for status change.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-101/

Narrator Henry Shimizu

Nisei male. Born November 26, 1928, in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. Grew up in Prince Rupert, and was removed with other Japanese Canadians to Hastings Park, Vancouver, Canada, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Moved to the New Denver incarceration camp and then resettled in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, with his family. Studied and practiced medicine …

https://ddr.densho.org/narrators/223/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Commander Dowie (ddr-densho-446-167)

Draft of letter to commander in Formosa. Tsai just returned from Japan and thanks Dowie for good news of his family in Taiwan. Tsai is working for War Department in D.C.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-167/

av Midori Kamei Interview (ddr-densho-400-11)

Midori Kamei was born on July 21, 1923, in Redondo Beach, California. She grew up in North Torrance where her parents farmed. Kamei was imprisoned briefly with her family at the Santa Anita Race Track in California and at the concentration camp at Heart Mountain, Wyoming. Kamei left Heart Mountain to attend college in Colorado. She …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-400-11/

vh Henry Shimizu Interview (ddr-densho-1000-198)

Nisei male. Born November 26, 1928, in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. Grew up in Prince Rupert, and was removed with other Japanese Canadians to Hastings Park, Vancouver, Canada, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Moved to the New Denver incarceration camp and then resettled in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, with his family. Studied and practiced medicine …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-198/

doc Letter from Lt. James T. Watkins, IV, USNR - Translation Unit, to whom it may concern (ddr-densho-446-144)

Letter of recommendation for Ai Chih Tsai detailing his work with Military Government Research Unit No. 2.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-144/

doc Letter from Lt. George Kerr to Selective Service Board 88 (ddr-densho-446-138)

Certifying that Tsai has been employed by the Naval School for Military Government and Administration for full-time work as of May 1, 1944. Details of Tsai's unique language abilities and source of information. Work is confidential.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-138/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Ai-le (ddr-densho-446-166)

Draft of letter to Ai Chih Tsai's elder brother. Ai Chih Tsai just returned from Japan and is now working for War Dept. in D.C. Intends to return to Taiwan and establish mission work, but must wait until U.S. Government's position on Taiwan is clear. Ai Chih Tsai is contacting mission boards.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-166/

doc Letter from Lt. George Kerr to Immigration and Naturalization Service (ddr-densho-446-139)

Support for Ai Chih Tsai's request for passport extension. Describes the great importance of Tsai's work to the Navy. Tsai is employed and student visa may be invalid. How to renew the validity of his passport? Has Chinese certificate #1.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-139/

doc Letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Immigration and Naturalization Service (ddr-densho-446-163)

Request for visa extension through 1947

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doc Letter from Ryo Tsai to Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization (ddr-densho-446-278)

Request for issuance of immigrant visa for Ai Chih Tsai

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-278/

doc Letter from Ryo Tsai to the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization in Philadelphia (ddr-densho-446-244)

Petition for immigration visa for Ai Chih Tsai. Education and employment history in US. Supporting financial documents.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-244/

doc Carbon copy letter from Ai Chih Tsai to J.Y. Lai (ddr-densho-446-414)

Responding to Mr. Lai's letter about the history of Christians in Taiwan. (3 pages)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-414/

doc Keynote Talk: Rev. Ai Chih Tsai Biography and Legacy (ddr-densho-446-353)

Notes for Taiwanese American Historical Society Keynote Talk on May 17, 2017

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doc Rev. Ai Chih Tsai Biography and Legacy (ddr-densho-446-352)

Powerpoint for Taiwanese-American Historical Society Exhibit presented on May 17, 2017

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doc Carbon copy letter from Ai Chih Tsai to Ng Boksu (ddr-densho-446-413)

Responding to Ng Boksu's inquiry about Taiwanese in the U.S. just before WWII. (5 pages)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-413/

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-350/

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

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

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-446-349/

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