Film

doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-112)

Two check-in letters from Camp Blanding. Tad and Shiro are planning to see "Winged Victory" at the movies. The two of them found out they'll be sent on furlough at the same time, but they're not sure when. The men are allowed to write letters again. Parents' note on envelope back: 115 Thursday Jan. 11, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-63)

Tad and his friends saw "The Very Thought of You" at the movies and are planning to see "The Princess and the Pirate" on Sunday. Parents' note on envelope back: 65 Monday Nov. 13, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-354)

Took a shower and plans to go to town to see a movie; weather is getting warm. Parents' note on envelope back: 359 Wednesday May 1, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-373)

Not doing much that day, but will be heading to Massa the next day; played some basketball and saw a movie. Parents' note on envelope back: 376 Friday July 5, 1946 Request for magazines and candy.

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-160)

Tad talked about weather and a movie. Parents' note on envelope back: 162 Monday April 9, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-12)

Tad mentions that he was put on kitchen duty again, but didn't mind since he was just waiting tables. Letter is written at 10:40 PM; earlier that day, Tad and his friends went to the movies and saw "Gypsy Wildcat." Says he was able to read To-chan's Japanese letter. The letter ends with Tad asking for …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-107)

Written on New Year's Day. Tad and Shiro are heading to the service club after dinner to have dinner again. The two of them saw "Here Comes the Waves" at the movies, which "sure was a funny movie." Six more men are headed out from Tad's company, but not Tad or Shiro. Parents' note on envelope …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-266)

Bought an id bracelet at the PX; went into Pisa and came back on a horse and buggy; saw the movie "A Bell for Adano"; rode around in a Vespa. Parents' note on envelope back: 268 Monday Oct. 15, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-35)

Tad mentions that he got a letter from Aunt Tomi. The night before, he went to see the movie "Marriage is a Private Affair." Tad and his company fired their rifles for the first time, which he describes in detail. Includes a few drawings of the firing range. Ends with another funny story about Ted Matsushima. …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-353)

Going to a movie tonight; got two letters from them; he and Terry (Shimabukuro) play badminton every night; missing seeing movies in a regular theater. Parents' note on envelope back: 356 Monday April 29, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-143)

Tad saw "Here Comes the Co-eds": it was "a funny picture." The food in New York is good, but Meade and Blanding were "way better." Tad isn't up to much; his barrack is "still quarantined." Parents' note on envelope back: 147 Monday Feb. 26, 1945 PM

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-305)

Went horseback riding with seven others that morning; went to Florence the day before; going to a movie that night in Leghorn (Livorno);the watch and other gifts are packed and ready to ship. Parents' note on envelope back: 308 Thursday Jan 3, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-13)

Written throughout Sunday, Tad's off day. Says he went to the movies and saw "Greenwich Village." Back of letter has a drawing of Florida that shows the camp's location. Parents' note on envelope back: (14) Wednesday Sept. 20, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-121)

Tad got paid: "my wallet is fat again." The company went to the firing range that day. Later, Tad and Shiro saw "This Man's Navy", which was "a good typical [Wallace] Beery show." Parents' note on envelope back: 124 Saturday Feb 3, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-332)

Got three letters today, but packages are not coming; he is done showing training films so will be less busy. Parents' note on envelope back: 335 Tuesday March 12, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-250)

Tad noted the movies were old American films dubbed in Italian; As he was writing, he was covering his new badge with cellophane. Parents' note on envelope back: 252 Thursday Sept. 20, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-86)

Tad, Shiro and John went to the Service Club that day and then saw "Together Again" at the movies. Tad says that he meant to keep his parents' Christmas present a secret, but the photos he was going to send won't be ready until he's on bivouac, so he won't be able to send them until …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-24)

Tad says he saw "Till We Meet Again" at the theater. Parents' note on envelope back: (25) Monday Oct 2, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-319)

Is sending a photo and received the photos of them, Tochan and Tokie; wants to go to Rome for Christmas; went to a movie at Leghorn (Livorno). Parents' note on envelope back: 322 Tuesday Jan. 29, 1946 Request for magazines

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-42)

Tad says he thinks they'll fire bazookas later in the week. He saw a movie called "Tall in the Saddle" featuring John Wayne. Parents' note on envelope back: (43) Friday Oct 20, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-80)

Tad thanks his parents for sending candy and asks them to send him a few towels. Tad and friends went to see "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" at the movies. Later that day, Shiro, John and Tad went to see another movie, "The Sign of the Cross." Parents' note on envelope back: 83 Thursday Nov. 30, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-70)

Tad had a medical examination; "I passed - shucks." They're planning on going to the movies that night to see "Laura." Parents' note on envelope back: 72 Monday Nov. 20, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-325)

Very windy; ran the movie projector the night before, is getting quite good at it; will go to the movies at Leghorn (Livorno); no mail lately because there are less ships coming over. Parents' note on envelope back: 328 Friday Feb 15, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-265)

Bought a wallet at the PX; saw the movie "A Bell for Adano"; still waiting for letters. Parents' note on envelope back: 267 Monday Oct. 15, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-172)

Tad performed police detail which allows him to miss a long hike, and talked about his evening routine of getting coffee at Red Cross and watching movie. Parents' note on envelope back: 175 Wednesday April 25, 1945

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