Richard R. Perkins letter of recommendation for Tadakatsu Miyazaki, Sept. 5, 1924
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A letter of recommendation written by Richard R. Perkins, the General Secretary of the YMCA of San Francisco, to Frank Mohler, at the International YMCA College (now Springfield College), dated September 5, 1924. Ther letter gives a very positive recommendation, saying that they will he is "...worthy of the utmost confidence on account of his industry, character, and general ability.
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Mr. Miyazaki, originally from Japan, was born in 1897. Mr. Miyazaki applied to the International YMCA College in 1924, and graduated with a B.S. from the Boys Work Division in 1928. He also did volunteer work for the YMCA in San Francisco before applying to the College. After graduating from the College, Mr. Miyazaki accepted a position as Boys Work Secretary at the YMCA in Osaka, Japan. He also was in charge of the Personnel Department School Division, and as Director of Club among Boys.
