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Recommendation Letter (ddr-densho-335-33)
A recommendation letter written by Katharine Benedict. Agnes Rockrise worked for the Benedicts as a practical nurse in the first half of 1935.
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Letter from Agnes Rockrise to Dr. Tatsuzo Sone (ddr-densho-335-66)
Agnes Rockrise writes to Tatsuzo Sone to thank him for his support and kindness after the death of Thomas Rockrise.
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Invitation (ddr-densho-335-138)
An invitation to a dinner where Japan's chief delegate to the League of Nations was the guest of honor.
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Dinner Party (ddr-densho-335-143)
Names listed on the back of the photograph include Arkimara, Hamaji, Takauasu, Dr. Takamisu, Kikushi, and Shimotare.
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Bird watching list (ddr-densho-335-136)
A numbered list of birds written on a piece of Rockrise and Thompson letterhead. The list on the back of the stationary is dated the week of May 11/18.
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Letter of recommendation (ddr-densho-335-26)
Mrs. Frederick Coykendall of 1 West 72nd Street writes a letter of recommendation for Agnes Rockrise. Mrs. Coykendall praises Agnes Rockrise work as her mother's companion for over a year.
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Japan Society Banquet (ddr-densho-335-142)
The caption on the back of the photograph reads "Japan Society - Banquet given by Iwahiko Tsumanuma at Nippon Club. (in honor of Dr. Kataoka visiting U.S.)". Names listed on the back of the photograph are Dwight Baum, Dr. Tyenaga, Wm. Van Pelt, Van Buren Magouegle, Sec'y of Japan Soc'y ? Warden, T.S.R. [Thomas S Rockrise], …
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Recommendation Letter (ddr-densho-335-55)
A recommendation letter written by Constance Holt for Anges Rockrise for a position as a nurse.
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Cases (ddr-densho-335-56)
A list of medical cases that Agnes Rockrise worked on including dates and amount paid per week.
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Dinner Meeting (ddr-densho-335-144)
Names listed on the back of the photograph inlcude Kikushi, T.S.R. [Thomas S Rockrise], Yoshida - Okta, D.J.R. Ushikubo, Dr. Takamine, Ashiwara, Dr. Iyenaga, Tokauasu, Shimatori?
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Rockefeller Plaza (ddr-densho-335-96)
The caption written on the back of the photograph reads "May 1950 - Same description".
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Note from Thomas Rockrise to Agnes Rockrise (ddr-densho-335-10)
A short note from Thomas Rockrise to his wife, Agnes, affirming his love their son, George.
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Invitation (ddr-densho-335-141)
An invitation to a dinner hosted in honor of Prince and Princess Kaya of Japan. The menu for the dinner is included.
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Recommendation Letter (ddr-densho-335-31)
A recommendation letter written by Constance M Holt to the manager of the East End Hotel.
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Letter from Christina Crowther to Agnes Rockrise (ddr-densho-335-37)
A letter from a fellow nurse, Christina Crowther, about Agnes Rockrise leaving a nursing postion.
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Letter of recommendation (ddr-densho-335-25)
Letter of recommendation for Tennessee Earle, mother of Agnes Rockrise, for the position of nurse. The recommendation written by the house mother of St. Luke's Hospital, G. S. Baker.
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Photo of Yuichi "Lou", Shizuko and Yuji Sumi (ddr-densho-399-27)
"In the dining room of their Manhattan apartment after Topaz internment"