33rd Day, Jan. 28, 1945
We are now in Honolulu—about 4 a.m. It’s Sunday again. Here we are met by two fine young American officers—Lt. Knuze and Lt. Johnson. We… Read More »33rd Day, Jan. 28, 1945
Honolulu
May 15, 1942
Stupid and disquieting rumors continued to plague us. Today it was rumored that we would be shipped to Portugal, and by evening our destination had… Read More »May 15, 1942
December 8, 1941
I can’t believe what I’m told and know! Mrs. Roesholm called me at 7:30 a.m. and said, “The Japanese have bombed Honolulu”. That was the… Read More »December 8, 1941
8 Dec. 1941
What a morning! At dawn, half-asleep in my hotel room, I hear the voice of Mrs Smith, my neighbor, and make out the words “Japan”… Read More »8 Dec. 1941
November 5, 1941
Tomorrow we get to Honolulu. Thank God for that, never thought I’d get tired of having nothing to do, be unable to sleep, and that… Read More »November 5, 1941
Waipahu, Oahu, T.H. March 3, 1924
Dear Diary: Mary and her folks had moved to Honolulu. I feel so lonely now without her. The reason why they went to Honolulu, because… Read More »Waipahu, Oahu, T.H. March 3, 1924
Thursday Oct. 12th ‘99
we left Honolulu at about 6.30 a.m. The sea was rather rough and I was seasick again, parting with both dinner and supper.
April 5–May 31, 1899
Reached N.Y. 10 a.m. April 5th — left at noon on Black Diamond for Mauch Chunk. Went to N.Y. on 7th, returning home on 9th.… Read More »April 5–May 31, 1899
Friday, November 25th, 1898
The first Commissioners [to arrive] this morning were full of pleasant talk about their enjoyment of the Thanksgiving festivities. One or two spoke of slight… Read More »Friday, November 25th, 1898