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Katayama tells Professor Parker of his life in a Japanese fishing village and his intention to teach at a private college in Tokyo during the coming year.

Katayama, having quit a teaching job, mentions his plans to find missionary work.  He goes on to criticize the political situation in Japan and to express gratitude for his recovery from small pox.  Additionally, Katayama tells Professor Parker about a family heirloom he has recently donated to the Iowa College museum:  a mirror that belonged to his mother.  The original envelope from this letter is included in the pamphlet binder. (A transcribed copy of this letter is included in the pamphlet binder because the original has deteriorated significantly.)

Katayama describes his challenges in creating reform in Japan, noting "moral, intellectual, and political crises."  He writes that he is concentrating on working with members of Japan's working class.

Katayama describes his recent journety from the United States to Japan, and his present situation in Kyoto.  A note believed to be from L.F. Parker about this letter is included in the pamphlet binder.  It reads:  "Also his ex-[illegible] immediately after his return to J. [Japan] from [illegible]."

Katayama describes his plan to return to Japan to work, and outlines his financial situation.  He also thanks Professor Parker for his correspondence and kindness.

Katayama's handwritten thesis.

Archivial photocopy of Katayama's thesis.

This collection consists of seven handwritten letters from Sen Katayama to L.F. Parker (one with its original envelope), written from 1895-1898, the manuscript copy of Katayama's Master's thesis, and one photocopy of the thesis. Additionally, the collection includes two small notes believed to be from L.F. Parker.

Katayama discusses an essay that he has asked Professor Parker to review and describes his family's history in Japan.  He also mentions his desire for religion.  A note believed to be from L.F. Parker about this letter is included in the pamphlet binder.  It reads:  "Details of early life of S.J. Katayama '92."

Katayama describes his work in the departments of English and politics at a college in Tokyo, as well as his role as a Sunday school instructor.