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- Collection: Family Correspondence, 1944
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1944 6 3 Letter from Tom to Kay
Tom tells Kay that he does not want to take a vacation because he wants to get a pay raise and the other engineer co-workers are similarly competitive and do not take vacations. He hopes that Chiz will be able to visit Kay. He mentions Ko Watanabe…
1944 6 3 Letter from John to Kay and Tomi transcription only
Tom tells Kay that he does not want to take a vacation because he wants to get a pay raise and the other engineer co-workers are similarly competitive and do not take vacations. He hopes that Chiz will be able to visit Kay, since she wants to. He…
1944 6 4 Letter from Chiz to Tomi and Kay (with envelope)
Chiz describes living in her new house in Chicago, which is near the groceries and the transportation. She is grateful that Kay has been entertaining Tomi in Philadelphia. She mentions the dinner engagements for which John has invited girls over for…
1944 6 4 Letter from Chiz (in Chicago) to Tomi (in Philly)
Chiz describes living in her new house in Chicago, which is near the groceries and the transportation. She is grateful that Kay has been entertaining Tomi in Philadelphia. She mentions the dinner engagements for which John has invited girls over for…
1944 6 8 Letter from Kay to Tom
Kay regrets not beling able to pay off FOR loan, because she has to pay all of her rent. Min and Iyo are looking for another apartment. Kay will attend the General Council Meeting in NY to discuss future of Student Relocation.Kay advises Tom to pick…
1944 6 18 Letter from Tom to Tomi and Kay
Tom describes John's one week break from school (Garrett Seminary) when they played bridge and says they would have played hana with Mas. John does not work at the garage anymore. Tom travels first class for the first time to go to Detroit on…
1944 6 19 Letter from John to Mother and Kay
John tells Kay about Kitow's new house in more detail than Chiz did, mentioning the near by stores and Kik's toy storage area in the basement. He says that he does not spend a lot of time in the dorms. He then advises Kay about marriage decisions…
1944 6 23 Letter from Tom to Folks
Tom gets a I-A classification and awaits physical exam for army draft
1944 6 26 Letter from Kay to Chiz and Tom
Kay lost her wallet with a week's pay in it ($30) when picking Martha up at train station. So she has to postpone paying off the FOR loan. Kay is excited that Chiz plans to visit her. The Tamaki's new apartment is nice. Tomi and Kay visit…
1944 6 27 Letter from Ted to Tomi and Kay
Ted thanks Tomi and Kay for the birthday gifts of socks and hankerchiefs. He mentions that he received an I-A classification but not a physical exam yet. He is fnishing his exams.
1944 7 5 Letter from Kay to Ted
Kay tells Ted that Tom got his notice to report for his physical on July 15th 1944. Nisei inductees are placed in Shelby, Fort Blanding (Florida) and Camp Savage. Kay wants Ted to come visit and stay with her in Phillie.
Kay is depressed since Tomi…
1944 7 5 Letter from Kay to Tom
Kay says many Nisei quit their jobs when they go in for physical exam, but come home as "enlisted reserve" instead of being shipped off. Kay tells Tom to not act too strong at his physical examination by army. Kay excited that Chiz is coming to visit…
1944 7 17 Letter from Tom to Folks
Tom talks about passing his physical exam for the army draft, saying "well that's that". And talks about how Kik and his friend busted the water pipe and flooded the basement. He learned that Ted is taking his physical soon and wanted to plan a…
1944 7 25 Letter from Kay to Folks
Kay describes Chiz's stay with her- visited/ romped around New York (returning at 2am on Monday morning) for the weekend, visited the Libery Bell, went on a picnic, Chiz missed her son Kiku.
1944 7 27 Letter from Kay to Folks
Kay hopes the dresses she picked out for Neich are to her liking.
1944 7 28 Letter from Kay to Neich and all
Kay is glad that Bob has a victory garden. Kay is worried about Neich's health, as she's been sick. Kay blames working with people. Kay suggests that Martha read more, and is curious about Tom's results from physical exam.
1944 7 30 Letter from Kay to Tom and Chiz
Kay is going to take vacation in Chicago with family and might meet up with "Mich" (Mechi). Kay's other social engagements.