Sunday, August 29, 1943
Apparently the camp is opposed to the proposed restaurant. Calhoun received quite a jolt, he looked dazed and a little angry at the monitors meeting… Read More »Sunday, August 29, 1943
Alexander Dewey Calhoun
Tuesday, July 20, 1943
…Nothing to report beyond the fact that Lt. Gen. Kuroda, High Commander [sic] of Philippines, visited the camp yesterday. I guess Calhoun had the whole… Read More »Tuesday, July 20, 1943
Thursday, July 15, 1943
Cal went to Manila today. Commandant offered information yesterday that new barracks would be turned over to us without electricity, running water and other than… Read More »Thursday, July 15, 1943
Saturday, July 10, 1943
No paper today, some say it was held at the gate because of the news. One copy came in contained something about expected naval engagements… Read More »Saturday, July 10, 1943
Thursday, July 8, 1943
Calhoun can’t get over Santo Tomás spending ₱475 for “pottie” washing equipment, does seem ridiculous when we can’t get lumber to patch hole in floor… Read More »Thursday, July 8, 1943
Monday, July 5, 1943
The glorious fourth is over and I’m suffering from a terrific hangover. Bill and I made honey yesterday and went to the hospital to have… Read More »Monday, July 5, 1943
Friday, June 4, 1943
The Filipinos are allegedly evacuating the Y tomorrow and we take possession Sunday—I wonder? Calhoun spoke to the crowd tonight. Said you were very crowded… Read More »Friday, June 4, 1943
Thursday, May 20, 1943
…Calhoun spoke over loudspeaker tonight, said news from Manila exceptionally good, etc. The news brought into Santo Tomás by some 70 reinternees is good, if… Read More »Thursday, May 20, 1943
Tuesday, May 18, 1943
About 2 PM, I’m sitting in front of cottage No. 2. M. Naismith just passed on his way to the Administration Office. I asked him… Read More »Tuesday, May 18, 1943