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- Collection: Family Correspondence, 1944
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1944 4 25 Letter from Kay to Folks
Min got physical exam call from army even though he has not had his re-classification. Kay believes Tom and Ted will not be called because they were not in Camp. Philadelphia hostel is underway, headed by former Communist. Kay dislikes her executive…
1944 4 25 Letter from Kay to Onos
Kay is sending clothing, which she received from girls at work, to be adjusted by Neich for her. Kay took Tomi to DC. Min has been called for a physical examination on May 3rd. Yuki, Min sister, will tell about Camp and if Ossie has been called to…
1944 4 28 Letter from Tom to Kay (with transcription)
Tom describes having a whole deal on renting a place fall through because a woman in the neighborhood objected because she had four sons fighting in the South Pacific. Tom wants to get the payment to FOR over with. Ed has not been able to resolve…
1944 4 6 Newspaper Article, racial restriction against Chiz and family in Evanston
"Residents Debate Plan to Move Jap into Neighborhood" is title of first article of April 6, 1944. Following article on April 20, 1944 is titled: "Decides Against Rental of Home to Jap Family"
1944 5 10 Letter from Kay to Tom and all
Iyo and Min rent an apartment, despite Min's future being uncertain because of draft. JA's cannot find affordable housing in Phillie, but it is not as bad as Chicago. Kay also thanks the family for helping out Yuki, (who might be a kin of…
1944 5 29 Letter from Kay to Neich
Kay is taking Tomi to West Chester to horseback ride in country. The Kitows have found an apartment in NW Chicago. Min and Iyo move into their new apt. Mrs. Moriyama staying with Kay and Tomi in Phillie.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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…
