She Remembers Pearl Harbor

Author: Danielle Oser

  • The Who … When .. How .. Why of Coffee Rationing

    Source: Hills Bros Coffee Inc. “The Who … When .. How .. Why of Coffee Rationing .” Anaheim Bulletin, 20 Nov. 1942, p. 2. https://www.newspapers.com/article/anaheim-bulletin/137961591/

  • Diary: Friday, November 20, 1942

    Friday, November 20, 1942Dear Diary, Is a year ago today I got here. Went out to Pearl Harbor. But couldn”™t get in so we took to the hills, pretty up there, only the altitude was too high. Yep I went outside this world for few minutes, scared the Sergeant. Then we went to the Good…

  • New ‘Women At War’ Poster

    Source:”‚“New ”˜Women At War”™ Poster.” The Macon News, 22 Nov. 1942, p. 29. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-news/137960685/

  • Casablanca

    Source: “From Paris.” Hawaii Tribune-Herald, 13 Mar. 1943, p. 7. https://www.newspapers.com/article/hawaii-tribune-herald/137963794/ November 26, 1942 NEWSREEL: Casablanca starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid premiers at the Hollywood Theatre in New York City.

  • Diary: November 26, 1942

    Thursday, November 26, 1942Dear Diary, I am thankful Jr”™s head is fastened on ”˜cause it”™s a problem to try and keep his gas mask on. Had Thanksgiving dinner at the Wagon Wheel with Gerald. Good dinner too. Turkey, mashed potatoes, giblet gravy, dressing, mashed squash, carrot salad, cranberries, tomatoes, French onion soup sliced carrots, onions…

  • Diary: Friday, November 27, 1942

    Friday, November 27, 1942Dear Diary, The next day on duty, well the ward is a mess. So in ah goes to see what the tribe looks like ”˜cause one never knows when it is dark and there a lot of them are pretty bad, but ah dear diary, thar is one oh he is so…

  • Mother

    Source: Reyes, Bobby. “Mother.” Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 30 Nov. 1942. https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-bulletin/125251688/

  • Time Capsule: December 1, 1942

    December 1, 1942 Gasoline rationing begins nationwide. An “A” sticker receives the lowed allocation, four gallons a week. A “C” sticker signified essential driving and receives an additional allowance. Automobile traffic does decline, but train travel becomes more crowded and uncomfortable. Gasoline rationing also gives rise to a black market. An Album of Memories pg…

  • Women in Industry: War Work of The US Women’s Bureau

    Source: “Women in Industry: War Work of The US Women”™s Bureau.” Monthly Labor Review, Dec. 1942, pp. 1170”“1184.