Folders 161-170: 14 April 1944-12 May 1944,

Containers:

2, 7

Scope and content:

Goes to see the movie “Shine On Harvest Moon;” wonders about the new enlargement of the reserve forces. Finds out that he is a part owner in a furniture business in Clairton, PA; reads an editorial by Henry Wallace, Vice President of the US. Wants to get on community development when he gets home. Takes a walk around the campus of William and Mary; watches a newsreel describing Camp Peary as on beautiful Virginia countryside, which the people watching disagreed with vocally; listens to a concert by Vronsky-Babin piano duo; goes to see the movie “Follow the Boys.” Starts speculating that the invasion will come soon, as British censors are becoming more strict. Describes the sudden transfer order of 15 men from his department. Goes to a doctor to check his eyes and see if they are good enough for him to become an officer. Notes that, had he been assigned to the library instead of the transportation department, he likely would have been transferred to another camp by now; been at Camp Peary for six months. Watches the movie “A Voice in the Wind;” is collecting chewing gum for Esther. Is thankful for the fact that he has access to books and newspapers, as it allows him to keep a semblance of civilian life and prevent moodiness; wants to take a class in conversational Spanish.

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