Jan. 30, 1945
We lie on the bed or sit on Daddy’s while he draws plans for our ideal house in Baguio or Shenandoah Valley. There is no… Read More »Jan. 30, 1945
Frederick Crouter
Dec. 25, 1944
The dancing and general excitement of the day, not to mention the pitiful overeating (if one can call it that), was too much for Bede.… Read More »Dec. 25, 1944
November 30, 1944
Thanksgiving Day: breakfast was late by about an hour, but there was a beautiful yellow banana by each bowl of rice and in the cups… Read More »November 30, 1944
November 27, 1944
Oura had a row with Carl yesterday, telling Carl this was Japanese soil and Carl retorted, “No, it isn’t—it’s American soil and if you wait… Read More »November 27, 1944
November 26, 1944
Jerry brought my Port Said pale topaz earrings and bracelet, asking if I minded exchanging them for food. I said no.I was giving them to… Read More »November 26, 1944
November 17, 1944
Minutes, with the Commandant, November 14: Mr. Yamato also present, but Miss McKim interpreting. “The Command asked us to proceed with the matters we had… Read More »November 17, 1944
November 12, 1944
The Committee ruled that camote water is community property and can no longer be boiled down into syrup exclusively for the kitchen staff. Jerry says… Read More »November 12, 1944
November 11, 1944
Armistice Day, but a mockery a now. There was heavy fog which cleared suddenly and revealed glorious blue sky with soft clouds, golden sun, air… Read More »November 11, 1944
November 8, 1944
We hear that a limit of | pound each of peanuts has been imposed so that patients or healthy camp members cannot corner the market.… Read More »November 8, 1944