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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-336)

Went to Florence and bought a tea set for six at a well-known china shop; would like to buy a dinner set as well, but need then to send cigarettes so he can sell them and make enough money; he'd like to buy a set for them and one as a wedding present for Bob (Yatabe) …

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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-535-317)

He is going horseback riding that day; went to Florence and bought some old roman coins which he will send to To-chan; guessed they have seen Bob (Yatabe) in San Francisco; thinks he may be coming home in March. Written on back of envelope by parents" 320 Wednesday Jan. 23, 1946 Request for magazines and socks

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-384)

He and Ryo are going home in August and some of the other men were postponed to August as well; got some packages and letters; saw the article in Time about the 442nd with Terry's name mentioned. Parents' note on envelope back: 387 Tuesday Aug 13, 1946 Request for magazines and candy

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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-535-340)

Got six letters and a package with sunglasses; hears that Bob (Yatabe) is going to be a father; teases them about talking about when he will get married and have a family; is going to Florence soon to pick up the tea set. Parents' note on envelope back: 343 Wednesday March 27, 1946 Request for magazines …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-134)

Two check-in letters: one from the train to New York, another from the new camp. Includes Tad's new address in New York. He says that from now on his letters will be censored, so he can't say too much (he says the name and location of his new camp a few sentences later, which is censored). …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-136)

Tad is in the station hospital with a slight fever and a sore throat. He says "it's been just grand." He's not doing much, just reading and resting. Shiro tried to call out sick to avoid the day's hike, but the doctor sent him off. Tad says he's "leading the life of Riley." Parents' note on …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-333)

Glad to hear they saw Bob (Yatabe) and he's doing well; pay was late; will send more photos from Coritina; hopes To-chan can get a car before he comes home. Parents' note on envelope back: 336 Wednesday March 13, 1946 Request for socks and magazines

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-118)

Check-in letter from New York City. Tad and Shiro are in town all weekend, staying at the Times Square Hotel. That night, they saw Artie Shaw and his orchestra. As for the city, Tad "never saw anything like it." Letter written at 2 a.m., but Tad says ?it's just like 6:00 p.m. right now.? Parents' note …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-327)

Writing from Cortina on his vacation; learning to ski and ice skate; is staying with Terry Shimabukuro; plans to stay in Venice on the way back. Parents' note on envelope back: 330 Saturday Feb. 23, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-128)

The day before, Tad and Shiro visited Shiro's brother, who is also a soldier and is stationed about 40 miles from D.C. There's a rumor that Tad's group may ship out in mid-February. If they're shipped out, they'll go to New York first. Says Washington "sure is a crowded place. We wait in line for everything." …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-356)

He did the radio program, was nervous in the beginning but it turned out okay; heard they are moving to Bob (Yatabe)'s place soon, will send mail there. Written on back of envelope 359 Monday May 6, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-322)

Just got back from trip because they had motor trouble and had to wait to get it repaired; when he got back there were 19 letters and package from them; glad they saw Bob (Yatabe). Parents' note on envelope back: 325 Monday Feb. 11, 1946 Request for magazines and socks

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-299)

Got the package with magazine and candy and the bottle of Tsuke monodies sending photos, some taken by Frank Miyako; thinks he will be home in February; ran the movie projector the night before. Parents' note on envelope back: 301 Tuesday Dec. 11, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-129)

Tad and Shiro (and the rest of their company) are being shipped out. First, they'll go to the port of embarkation, which Tad thinks is next to New York. Tad tells his parents not to worry, that hell keep writing, and to pass on his thanks to Mr. Okamoto for fixing his watch. Parents' note on …

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doc Postcard to Mrs. & Mrs. Y. Ishida from Tadashi Ishida (ddr-densho-535-410)

Change of address form

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doc Postcard to Mrs. & Mrs. Y. Ishida from Tadashi Ishida (ddr-densho-535-411)

Change of address form

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-124)

Tad went to D.C. the day before with Chester Fukuhara, who he knew from Ogden. The two of them rented a cab and went sightseeing. They're now back at camp and plan to see "National Velvet" at the movies. Tad says he knows John Iwatsu's whole family is in New York, but he isn't sure if …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-52)

Tad plans to go to Jacksonville the next time he has a weekend off; he still wants to find a trumpet and John wants a camera ("he's quite a camera fiend you know"). The night before, they saw "The Song of Bernadette" at the theater; the next day they're planning to see "Mrs. Parkington." Parents' note …

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-85)

Tad thanks his parents for their Christmas gift, which he's already opened (letter written 12/2). John Miyasaki is going into town and Tad plans to go with him; Tad says he can go anytime he wants. Parents' note on envelope back: 88 Thursday Dec 7, 1944

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-399)

He should be sailing the next Saturday and back in San Francisco about 3 weeks after that; sent a box of small items including some vases; the box is made from an old German mine; bought a crystal bowl in Venice. Parents' note on envelope back: 402 Wed. Oct. 9, 1946

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-175)

Tad described a three-day assignment as stretcher bearer in the front and met with John again. Parents' note on envelope back: 178 Thursday May 3, 1945 PM

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-270)

Got 11 letters dating from September; assumes they have moved back to San Francisco by now; sends address for John Miyasaki. Parents' note on envelope back: 272 Tuesday Oct. 23, 1945

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doc Letter from Tadashi Ishida to Mr. & Mrs. Y Ishida (ddr-densho-535-59)

Ted Matsushima is leaving for a Japanese language school at Camp Schelling. Tad's parents asked about the rain; Tad says "it rains so hard that even fishes have to come out or they'll drown." Parents' note on envelope back: 61 Thursday Nov. 9, 1944

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