Tadashi Ishida Collection ddr-densho-535
420 items
420 items
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V-mail from John Miyasaki to Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-401)
V-Mail Easter greeting from John Miyasaki.
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V-mail from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. Yoshio Ishida (ddr-densho-535-402)
Change of address for Tadashi Ishida
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Letter from Robert Yatabe to Mrs. Y. Ishida (ddr-densho-535-404)
Robert Yatabe was Tad's great Uncle. He assures Tad's mother that Tad will likely not end up overseas, but if he does, he will watch out for him; thanks her and others for all their Christmas presents, especially the socks.
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Letter from Pierce-Rodolph Storage Co to Yoshio Ishida (ddr-densho-535-405)
Receipts for shipment of crate and sewing machine to Yoshio Ishida. Written on back of envelope: Hirakara Express 474 West 2nd South
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Letter from Ted Matsushima to Mrs. Ishida (ddr-densho-535-406)
Asking her for news of Tad, he hasn't heard from him in some time
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Letter from Pierce-Rodolph Storage Co to Mrs. Ishida (ddr-densho-535-407)
Receipt for storage of sewing machine to Fuku Ishida
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V-mail from Robert Yatabe to Mrs. K (Tomi) Ishida (ddr-densho-535-408)
Tells her that he is in Italy now and has visited Naples; the ride across on the ship was fine for him, didn't get seasick; heard from Misao that she is going back to work; he is excited to become a dad soon.
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Postcard from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-412)
Letting them know he is in Amarillo, Texas. Written on top edge of postcard: Sept 7, 1944 (Thursday)
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Letter from John Miyasaki To Mrs. Y. Ishida (ddr-densho-535-413)
Reassuring her that he is keeping an eye out for Tad and explaining why Tad may be unable to write; tells her Tad is not going overseas yet; thanks her for her Christmas present.
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Letter from John Miyasaki To Mrs. Y. Ishida (ddr-densho-535-414)
He and Tad are stationed near each other; since V-E day, he has been searching prisoners; feels some sympathy for the men who have families.
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Letter from Tak Kanazawa to Mr. & Mrs. Ishida (ddr-densho-535-415)
Describing his training and thanking them for all they are doing for Tokie (Kanazawa)
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Letter from Howard Schemp to Mrs. Y. Ishida (ddr-densho-535-416)
Offering to put Yoshio Ishida up and help him get re-established in San Francisco
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Letter from Terry Shimabukuro to Mr. & Mrs. Y. Ishida (ddr-densho-535-417)
Telling them he and Tad became friends while serving overseas and he intended to visit them on when he returned, but the army decided to ship the Hawaiian 442nd soldiers directly back to Hawaii, so will be unable to visit; asks that they forward any mail that came to their address to Hawaii.
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Letter from Robert Yatabe to Mrs. Y. Ishida (ddr-densho-535-418)
He is currently in France; tells her to tell Tad to try to join the 442nd band; he was wounded by a piece of shrapnel but it doesn't bother him; visited Nice recently and had a good time; asks if she can send any Japanese food.