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The Fairhaven/New Bedford--Tosashimizu Sister City Committee also has some items for sale to help raise funds for its activities. Presently we have:
Both these items may be bought directly at the Millicent Library or may be ordered by mail, check or money order only. Back to the Manjiro Page
This beautiful coverlet (the drawing does not do it justice!) was commissioned by the Fairhaven/New
Bedford-Tosashimizu Sister City Committee and created by We
Love Country. It is 100% cotton, two layer, Jacquard woven
in the USA, pre-shrunk, color fast and machine washable. It is
handsome and practical, measuring approximately 50 X 70 inches
and fringed on all four sides.
The design captures the history and spirit of the whaling era
of the town of Fairhaven and the City of New Bedford. Over one
hundred and fifty years ago, a bond of friendship was born on
a barren Pacific island. There, Captain William Whitfield from
Fairhaven rescued a Japanese boy, John Manjiro, from a shipwreck.
This friendship has continued through the Sister City relationship
of the whaling cities of New Bedford and Fairhaven, and Tosashimizu,
Japan the birthplace of Manjiro. The cherry blossom border envelops
this friendship with historic points of interest surrounding the
John Howland, the whaling ship involved in the rescue. Featured
are Fort Phoenix, Old Stone Schoolhouse, Unitarian Church, Millicent
Library, Fairhaven Town Hall, Seamen's Bethel, New Bedford Public Library,
City Hall, Whaling Museum, and Butler's Flats Lighthouse. The perfect
gift for family members and friends both near and far, it will
become an instant keepsake.
This unique, custom woven coverlet is now only available in Cranberry
with natural as the second color. The price is $45 plus actual postage cost and a $3 handling charge. (You can come in to the library to buy it to avoid shipping and handling.)
Back to the Manjiro Page This is a unique children's story relating the first adventure in friendship between the United States and Japan...the rescue of a 14 year old Japanese fisherman by Fairhaven, Massachusetts whaling captain, William Whitfield, in 1841. It traces the adventures of this young lad, Manjiro Nakahama (or John Mung, as he was known to his whaling shipmates) who eventually became such an important figure in the re-opening of Japan to the West. A group of women from Tosashimizu, The Welcome John Mung Society, wrote the book in order that the story of Manjiro would be learned by their children at an early age. It is illustrated by Fairhaven artist Arthur Moniz, as his contribution to the efforts of the Tosashimizu women. Ayako Rooney, Cultural Advisor to the Sister City Committee, translated the book and Arthur's wife,Cheryl Moniz and Carol Rodrigues collaborated on the review of the English. Arthur and Cheryl are also members of the Sister City Committee. The book design is by Akito Nishiwaki and the publisher is Sogensha Suppan Co.,Ltd., of Tokyo, Japan. Currently out of print....reprinting in negotiation Back to the Manjiro Page Telephone: 508-992-5342; fax: 508-993-7288; e-mail to clongworth@sailsinc.org December 22, 1995 |