May 23, 1942
June is drawing paper-doll clothes in the dining room. The fresh sergeant stops to watch it. He takes a pencil, draws kimonos showing the men’s… Read More »May 23, 1942
June is drawing paper-doll clothes in the dining room. The fresh sergeant stops to watch it. He takes a pencil, draws kimonos showing the men’s… Read More »May 23, 1942
We have a gasoline tin cut down, with wabeen binding and handles around the top, to use for laundry and bath water. Enid announces at… Read More »April 24, 1942
I gave June’s glasses to Jerry and he raged as I hoped he wouldn’t, being upset myself. I have saved some paper for typing and… Read More »April 13, 1942
Some shoe soles have been made for the children out of old pieces of rubber fire hose nailed onto the shoe. Another rubber sole was… Read More »April 12, 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
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
A bag came from Ismael with loaf of bread and two tins of jam we had left as their portion! We were thrilled. Nearly two… Read More »February 9, 1942
Peg washed my hair in a fire-bucket. Mrs. Dawson would have set it in waves, but the straight-back effect plaited into a pigtail every morning… Read More »February 6, 1942
Every night we meet on Pegs mat with our children, for a snack and songs. Five officers trooped in about nine. The guard tried to… Read More »February 1, 1942