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img Reverend of the Japanese Methodist Episcopal Church (ddr-densho-259-26)

Caption by Homer Yasui: "The Reverend Seijiro and Mrs. Hana Uemura Rev. Uemura was the pastor of the Japanese Methodist Episcopal Church in Portland in the 1920s Some Portland Nisei still talk about the old 'me-kyokai' Kyokai in this instance meant church, but the 'me' meant the Methodist Episcopal, which was abbreviated M.E. and read as …

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img Summer Hood River Japanese Methodist Church Camp (ddr-densho-259-663)

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img "The Hood River Japanese Methodist Church Camp" (ddr-densho-259-285)

Caption by Homer Yasui: "The Hood River Japanese Methodist Church Camp at Tilly Jane Campground in the Mount Hood National Forest We actually camped out in tents then, and the supplies had to be hauled across the Tilly Jane Creek canyon on a cable car [This picture] includes Raymond Hiroshige (a U of O college classmate …

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img Seattle Japanese Methodist Episcopal Church group photograph (ddr-densho-395-59)

A large group of men, women, and children in their winter coats pose outside the Seattle Japanese Methodist Episcopal Church.

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img A group of Japanese Methodist Church members (ddr-densho-353-294)

The church as located on Washington Street. A note on the back reads: "Church Fujikai. Rev. Komura."

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img Seattle Japanese Baptist Church nursery school class (ddr-densho-540-18)

Backside of image lists names of children photographed.

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img Group outside Japanese Seventh-day Adventist Church (ddr-densho-433-689)

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doc 70th Anniversary of the Japanese Congregational Church (ddr-densho-474-53)

The Japanese Congregational Church's 70th Anniversary book traces the history of JCC within the context of national and local events.

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doc 50th Anniversary of the Japanese Congregational Church (ddr-densho-474-52)

This book traces the first fifty years of the history of the JCC in Seattle. The first four pages covering the introduction from Rev. Archie H. Hook and the brief overview of the church's history are in English, as are the photo captions throughout the book.The bulk of the text is in Japanese. The JCC members' …

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img Confirmation class at Seattle Japanese Congregational Church (ddr-densho-474-195)

Hiroshi is in the first row second from left. Chosaku is in the third row on the left end.

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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.

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doc Letter from Harrison Ray Anderson to Ai Chih Tsai (ddr-densho-446-28)

Enclosing copies of a suggested constitution for Japanese congregation

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doc Draft letter from Japanese Christian Church to Harrison Anderson (ddr-densho-446-36)

Thank you for the Christian love and generosity that Dr. Anderson and 4th Presbyterian have shown us. (2 of 2 drafts) (Handwritten notes and draft memo to Mr. Koga on reverse dated December 10, 1942)

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doc Draft letter from Japanese Christian Church to Harrison Anderson (ddr-densho-446-35)

Thank you for the Christian love and generosity that Dr. Anderson and 4th Presbyterian have shown us. (1 of 2 drafts) (signed)

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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.

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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.

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Narrator Paul Nagano

Sansei male. Born, June 17, 1920, in Los Angeles, California. Grew up in "Little Tokyo," and the Boyle Heights area. During World War II, was removed to the Poston concentration camp, Arizona. Became ordained as a Baptist minister while incarcerated, ministering to fellow camp inmates and leading ecumenical worship services in camp. Left Poston to attend …

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vh Shigeko Sese Uno Segment 7 (ddr-densho-1000-98-7)

Activities at Seattle's Japanese Baptist Church: cooking classes, sports, the Young Peoples Christian Conference, and prayers for peace

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doc A.D. 1977: Japanese Christians in America: The Church That Survives Hate (ddr-densho-446-394)

Article in the July/August 1977 issue of A.D. 1977 on the experience of Japanese Christians in America through the end of WWII.

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img Japanese ministers in Japan (ddr-densho-474-21)

Group photo of 40 men in Japanese formal wear. Rev. Tsunekichi Miyagawa, 2nd row on left. Description on reverse in Japanese and English.

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Collection Alameda Japanese American History Project: Buena Vista United Methodist Church Collection (ddr-ajah-4)

The collection covers the history and growth of the Buena Vista United Methodist Church from it beginnings in the early 20th century, and includes early photos of the church and originally leaders and community groups. Founded as the Japanese Methodist Episcopal Church, the church became the Buena Vista Methodist church in 1950. Also includes home movie …

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img Class photo of grammar school at Japanese Methodist Episcopal Church (ddr-ajah-4-18)

Caption above photo: Japanese Grammar School at Japanese Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Alameda, CA, 19081916

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vh Emery Brooks Andrews Interview Segment 8 (ddr-densho-1000-155-8)

Observing the tumultuous period after the bombing of Pearl Harbor: Japanese American congregation rushes to store belongings in church basement

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doc Service of Ai Chih Tsai Ordination Program (ddr-densho-446-382)

Ai Chih Tsai was ordained as a Congregational minister and recognized as pastor of The Church of Christ (Japanese) at the Fourth Presbyterian Church.

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doc Envelope of Hiroshi Fujiyoshi photographs (ddr-njpa-5-600)

Caption on front [translation]: "Pastor at the Waimea Japanese Christian Church."

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Narrator Paul Nagano