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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 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 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 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 27, Starting committees in Phillie Office of AFSC student relocation
Includes names of people on committee and addresses in Philadelphia
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 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 23 Letter from Tom to Folks
Tom gets a I-A classification and awaits physical exam for army draft
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 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 5 7 Letter from Nisei high school graduate in Manzanar to the Student Relocation Council
Mizumoto writes personally about his childhood (in white areas and in Terminal Island) and his reason for wanting to be a lawyer. His parents discourage him from trying to go to college or write poetry. (His poem "Manzanar" won a prize.)
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.