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1944 6 27, Starting committees in Phillie Office of AFSC student relocation
Includes names of people on committee and addresses in Philadelphia
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…
1944 7 24, Magazine clipping
Not sure about relevance.
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 25, Letters between National Presbyterian Organization and Kay.
Board of Christian Education (Presbyterian national organization based in Philadelphia) asks Kay to write a letter that would represent the Japanese American perspective in a newsletter containing voices from many young people, all without the names…
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.
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 8 22 Letter from Ted to Kay
Ted tells Kay how much fun he had staying with Iyo and Min and talking with Tim Bodine and dining with Buster and Ko. (Kay wasn't there). He tells her about Barbara who he thinks he may be going steady with. He spent two days with her.
