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1943 5 5, Letter from Martha to Kay
Martha writes from Poston, Arizona that she is very cherred up by Kay's letter and care for her wellbeing since her other friends at Topaz haven't been writing her. She worries that she won't be able to find a job if relocated and needs to make money…
1943 5 6 Letter from Kay to John
John tells Kay the truth about Chicago in previous letter (not in chronology) which is different than the WRA suggests as the place to go. Kay now prepared for hardship. Repeats info from letter to Tom (pg. 65-66). Family Updates: Neich is…
1943 5 6 Letter from Kay to Mrs. Duveneck
Kay writes about leaving camp to attend her brother's graduation from Garrett Seminary in Chicago/ Evanston. She doesn't know what kind of work she can get out there though, and is thinking about doing domestic work if there are no desk or office…
1943 5 7 Letter from Kay to Tom
Kay describes John's letter about Chicago in more detail: overcrowded, hard to find jobs. Family Updates (repeat of letter on pg 65-66, and 67-68): Mom not coming to Tom's graduation. Chiz, Neich.
1943 5 8 Letter from Kay in Topaz to Martha (at Washington University in St. Louis)
A letter from Kay Yamashita at Topaz to a Martha at Washington University in St. Louis. Kay plans on spending a couple days in St. Louis before she goes to Chicago and asks if she can stay with Martha or if Martha can find her a place to stay. She…
1943 5 8, Letter from Kay to Margaret
Kay asks if she could stay with her in Chicago to look for a job.
1943 6 15 Letter from Kay to John and Tom
Kay describes arriving in Philadelphia, after having visited with Tom and John. (Repeat of Letter to folks on Notebook page 73-76, but contains more clear detail). At first, Kay stayed in an elegant house with Trudy King. Now, she stays in an…
1943 6 17 Letter from Kay to Ted
Kay thanks Ted for hosting her in St. Louis. Tom was a sour puss, agitated, but getting better from being with John. Describes trip to Chicago with Tom and John sight-seeing (repeat from letter to folks on pg 73-76). Kay is happy to be independent in…
1943 6 2 Letter from Kay to Folks
Philadelphia: sophisticated metropolitan. Kay feels accepted because she is not stared at in Swarthmore. Hospitality of people (Trudy King, Emlens) of Germantown suburb make her feel welcomed.
1943 6 21 Letter from Kay to Tom and all
Kay has heard word that Iyo and Min live in Evanston, IL (where John is). Tom got a job, not in his field of interest. Kay attended a picnic given by the Friend's Mission Board for Nisei. (there are 40 Nisei in Phillie). Kay has been cooking for Yosh…
1943 6 22 Letter from Kay to folks
Kay tells family about living with Nobu (non-family member), cooking for Yosh, socializing at picnics and parties for JA's. Kay enjoys home-cooking (chiyashiuu) and mentions that Nisei get stares for their summer dresses. She got a promotion and…