The Toledo Incident of 1925 by Ted Cox - Old World Publications

Old World Publications presents The Toledo Incident of 1925 by Ted Cox

The Toledo Incident of 1925

Why did an angry mob expel Japanese resident workers from an Oregon mill town in 1925? What happened in the days leading up to this event, on the day itself and in the resulting precedent setting civil rights trial brought by these Japanese resident workers? The story within these pages reveals all the facts surrounding the event that has come to be known as the Toledo Incident. With extensive personal interviews, court records, newspaper accounts and countless hours of research at historical societies and libraries, the author uncovers and presents a fascinating, detailed account of an intriguing story that has been all but lost to Oregon History for seventy-eight years.

April 4, 2005: The author (middle) poses with two of Daiichi Takeoka's children, Thomas (left) and Kay (right), outside the Toledo History Center in Toledo, Oregon.

From the Introduction by Stefan Tanaka

It is with great pleasure that I write this introduction for Ted Cox's The Toledo Incident of 1925.

I am especially pleased that Cox is retrieving a part of the history of the first generation of Japanese in the United States. The history of Japanese-Americans has developed a great deal since the Pacific Northwest Quarterly published my essay in 1978. Yet most of that history is about the terrible incarceration of the Japanese-Americans during World War II, and about the forbearance and loyalty of the Nisei in pointing out to the rest of the United States its mistaken notions of race -- especially toward Japanese-Americans. The history of the first generation has not received similar attention.

When we look at these pioneers, we see struggle, fortitude, and a fight for rights. The phrase “shikata ga nai” (it can't be helped) does not exist in this incident; certainly not in the lawsuits filed. This incident, like other parts of the history of Issei, tells us about another part of the past of Japanese-Americans, one that has until recently been overshadowed.

Stefan Tanaka
Professor of History
University of California, San Diego
December 21, 2004

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What people are saying about The Toledo Incident of 1925:

“Ted Cox has done a superb job of piecing together the story of the Toledo Incident. This work is an invaluable resource for those interested in Pacific Northwest history.”
Loretta Harrison
Executive Director, Oregon Coast History Center,
Newport, Oregon

“We’re always heartened and pleased that more and more non-Japanese-American authors are writing about the experiences of our people. This tells us that long after we Nisei are gone, these stories will live in the American consciences-and this is as it should be.”
Homer Yasui, M.D.
Portland, Oregon

“Ted Cox’s well-researched book documents an incident in a small Oregon town that reflects the attitudes and prejudices of a time in our region’s history that many would prefer to forget. It’s one of those works of local history that deserves to be read.”
Judy Rycraft Juntunen
Benton Co. Historical Society (Ret.)
Adjunct Faculty, Linn-Benton Community College

“Mr. Cox’s careful research brings the Toledo Incident to life. His interviews with those whose family members were directly involved add insight and dimension to the story.”
Janet O’Day, M.Ed.
Oregon Public School
Administrator (Ret.)
Adjunct faculty,
Western Oregon University

“Ted Cox uncovers a chapter in Oregon’s history that is at once shocking, fascinating, and illuminating. Well-researched and very readable, the book provides a frank look at the events and people on all sides of the incident through effective use of primary sources long buried in the archives.”
June Schumann
Executive Director,
Oregon Nikkei Legacy
Center, Portland, Oregon

“Thank you, Ted Cox, for setting the record straight. Many misstatements about this unfortunate event have circulated over the years. This well-researched account answers our questions and helps us understand the past.”
Celeste Mathews
Events Coordinator,
City of Toledo, Oregon

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Why did an angry mob expel Japanese resident workers from an Oregon mill town in 1925? What happened in the days leading up to this event, on the day itself and in the resulting precedent setting civil rights trial brought by these Japanese resident workers? The story within these pages reveals all the facts surrounding the event that has come to be known as the Toledo Incident. With extensive personal interviews, court records, newspaper accounts and countless hours of research at historical societies and libraries, the author uncovers and presents a fascinating, detailed account of an intriguing story that has been all but lost to Oregon History for seventy-eight years. April 4, 2005: The author (middle) poses with two of Daiichi Takeoka's children, Thomas (left) and Kay (right), outside the Toledo History Center in Toledo, Oregon. From the Introduction by Stefan Tanaka It is with great pleasure that I write this introduction for Ted Cox's The Toledo Incident of 1925. I am especially pleased that Cox is retrieving a part of the history of the first generation of Japanese in the United States. The history of Japanese-Americans has developed a great deal since the Pacific Northwest Quarterly published my essay in 1978. Yet most of that history is about the terrible incarceration of the Japanese-Americans during World War II, and about the forbearance and loyalty of the Nisei in pointing out to the rest of the United States its mistaken notions of race -- especially toward Japanese-Americans. The history of the first generation has not received similar attention. When we look at these pioneers, we see struggle, fortitude, and a fight for rights. The phrase “shikata ga nai” (it can't be helped) does not exist in this incident; certainly not in the lawsuits filed. This incident, like other parts of the history of Issei, tells us about another part of the past of Japanese-Americans, one that has until recently been overshadowed. Stefan Tanaka Professor of History University of California, San Diego December 21, 2004	Order with a Check AND GET FREE SHIPPING! Send a check for US$17.95 to: Old World Publications 337 SW Second Street Corvallis, OR 97333 USA
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	*What people are saying about The Toledo Incident of 1925:* REVIEW: Vancouver Shinpo (in Japanese ) REVIEW: The Asian Reporter “Ted Cox has done a superb job of piecing together the story of the Toledo Incident. This work is an invaluable resource for those interested in Pacific Northwest history.” Loretta Harrison Executive Director, Oregon Coast History Center, Newport, Oregon “We’re always heartened and pleased that more and more non-Japanese-American authors are writing about the experiences of our people. This tells us that long after we Nisei are gone, these stories will live in the American consciences-and this is as it should be.” Homer Yasui, M.D. Portland, Oregon “Ted Cox’s well-researched book documents an incident in a small Oregon town that reflects the attitudes and prejudices of a time in our region’s history that many would prefer to forget. It’s one of those works of local history that deserves to be read.” Judy Rycraft Juntunen Benton Co. Historical Society (Ret.) Adjunct Faculty, Linn-Benton Community College “Mr. Cox’s careful research brings the Toledo Incident to life. His interviews with those whose family members were directly involved add insight and dimension to the story.” Janet O’Day, M.Ed. Oregon Public School Administrator (Ret.) Adjunct faculty, Western Oregon University “Ted Cox uncovers a chapter in Oregon’s history that is at once shocking, fascinating, and illuminating. Well-researched and very readable, the book provides a frank look at the events and people on all sides of the incident through effective use of primary sources long buried in the archives.” June Schumann Executive Director, Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, Portland, Oregon “Thank you, Ted Cox, for setting the record straight. Many misstatements about this unfortunate event have circulated over the years. This well-researched account answers our questions and helps us understand the past.” Celeste Mathews Events Coordinator, City of Toledo, Oregon Important Links: City of Toledo, Oregon Oregon Coast History Center Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center