The following three links are background information and interviews of Tomiki Sensei by Stan Pranin.
He was a college professor and a student of Kano Sensei (judo) and O'Senei (Aikido) and earned high ranks in both arts.
The articles covers a broad discussion of O'Sensei, Kano, Budo, Aikido, ethics, competition, and more.
It is a good read for beginners and the experienced in Aikido and covers some topics in recent threads here on Aikiweb.
http://www.aikidojournal.com/article?articleID=196&highlight=tomiki
http://www.aikidojournal.com/article?articleID=144&highlight=Interview+with+Kenji+Tomiki+
http://www.aikidojournal.com/article?articleID=146&highlight=Interview+with+Kenji+Tomiki+
David