Camp Holmes
Mar. 4, 1942
Annoyances are inevitable in such close proximity and scarcity. One woman who usually loves children hopes not to see any for months after she gets… Read More »Mar. 4, 1942
February, 1942— 36th to 63rd Day
New camp committee elected — Nakamura takes charge — We report our cash holdings to the ]aps — Rice becomes our main diet — Singapore… Read More »February, 1942— 36th to 63rd Day
February 28, 1942
Nakamura at the Committee meeting burst forth profanely that we would not need the bomb holes in our roof mended for the rains as we… Read More »February 28, 1942
February 27, 1942
I still marvel at what food craving does to individuals. The strangest acquaintances—not really friendships—spring up. One who gets gifts or purchases attracts one or… Read More »February 27, 1942
February 26, 1942
There are many thoughtful acts here—stronger arms doing the personal washing for older or weaker people; sharing of food packages with those who get none.… Read More »February 26, 1942
February 25, 1942
Several people still smile as they remember how I held a vase of sweet peas in Brent office the night we were taken over and… Read More »February 25, 1942
February 24, 1942
A package from Ismael with olives, chicken spread, from our own stores, plus Bedie’s and Jerry’s shorts! June made herself a sunsuit out of a… Read More »February 24, 1942
February 23, 1942
Nakamura also chafes at the Inactivity. His home at the mine is looted and gone. It is war, he says. His wife has only the… Read More »February 23, 1942