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- Collection: Family Correspondence, 1944
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
1944 7 27 Letter from Kay to Folks
Kay hopes the dresses she picked out for Neich are to her liking.
1944 9 8 Letter from Kay to Tom
Tom is going to the draft board. Telegram from Dillon S Myer of the WRA says that War Dept. removed restriction on JA students from entering colleges. "War Dept has removed requirement of PMGO clearance for persons of Japanese ancestry attending or…
1944 10 10 Letter from Kay to Tom
Council extended Kay's job to Dec 31st 1944. Kay is offered a job by OPA as a Rent Interviewer, and by the WRA for $1800/yr. She wants something creative and won't accept a job below $1800/yr.
Min plans to see his mother before being shipped out for…
1944 11 16 Letter from Kay to Folks
Kay reminisces about her memories of her Father, who died. Kay attended the Y Conference of Business and Professional gals, and witnesses discrimination against African Americans.Kay says the Easteners are ignorant about evacuation because they were…
1944 11 24 Letter from Kay to folks
Tom is visiting Kay in Phillie. Min's leaves for army on Nov 28th 1944. Kay trying to look for jobs since planning to quit Council in March 1945.
Kay is taking Tom to Washington DC for weekend. Tom is waiting for his induction notice.
1944 12 13 Letter from Kay to folks
Kay wants to know if/when John is coming to see her. Tom and Ted have left for army notice enlisting.