[Cecelia McKie Scrapbook]

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Scrapbook compiled by Cecelia McKie during World War II. The scrapbook contains letters to 62 families of civilian internees and P.O.W.s, many of whom sent thank you letters in response to messages McKie transcribed from Radio Tokyo broadcasts made by prisoners of war primarily held at Santo Tomas Internment Camp, Manila, Philippines.

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[66] p. : ill. ; 32 x 44 cm.

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McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982 1943~.

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Scrapbook compiled by Cecelia McKie during World War II. The scrapbook contains letters to 62 families of civilian internees and P.O.W.s, many of whom sent thank you letters in response to messages McKie transcribed from Radio Tokyo broadcasts made by prisoners of war primarily held at Santo Tomas Internment Camp, Manila, Philippines.

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[66] p. : ill. ; 32 x 44 cm.

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. T. P. Condy - May 12, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632411

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Grace Harris - May 12, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632413

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Grace Cooper - May 13, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632415

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Eleanor Bowker - May 13, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632416

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. H. Gaber - May 14, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632418

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to R. L. Dwyer - May 9, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632420

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Emerson - May 12, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632423

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[Envelope Addressed to Cecelia McKie, May 10, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632426

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Charles M. Kirkpatrick - May 10, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632427

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. H. W. Knox - May 10, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632429

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Frank B. Lacy - May 11, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632430

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Hartley Lansbery - May 10, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632431

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Stella Lauriat - May 13, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632432

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Laurel E. Weiskind - May 12, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632436

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Sam Legg - May 13, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632438

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Eddie Dennis - May 10, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632439

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Edward P. Bailey - May 6, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632362

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to A. B. Ball - May 7, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632365

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. L. H. Crew - May 7, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632367

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Helen Barnes - May 7, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632369

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. R. J. Barnick - May 2, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632371

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to F. A. Baumann - May 7, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632373

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to R. F. Begole - May 1, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632375

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Frank C. Bennett - May 2, 1943]

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Frank C. Bennett - May 2, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632377

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mr. Berman - May 2, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. Berman (?)' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'William Howard Berman (Doorman)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to father from internee on Radio Tokyo.

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mr. Berman - May 2, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632378

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Berry - May 10, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Berry - May 10, 1943]

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Berry - May 10, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632380

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Herman Besser - May 2, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. Herman Desser', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Leo Besser, recorded in the letter as 'Leo Desser'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to brother from internee on Radio Toyko.

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Herman Besser - May 2, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632381

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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. C. R. Bickford - May 2, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632383

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Florence R. Cole - June 5, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Florence R. Cole - June 5, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Florence R. Cole. McKie states that she has been listening to shortwave radio messages for four months and sending letters to families of P.O.W.s. McKie estimates she has already sent over 500 letters and has filled four scrapbooks. McKie also mentions family news and talks about life in California.

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Florence R. Cole - June 5, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632387

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. A. Blaine - May 3, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. A. Blaine - May 3, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. A. Blaine, Granby Missouri (?)' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Ethel Blaine'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. A. Blaine - May 3, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632388

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Hazel Blanton - May 3, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Hazel Blanton - May 3, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Dale L. Blanton' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Bill or Dale Blanton, recorded in the letter as 'Bill (Dale) (?) Blanton (Mercan) (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Hazel Blanton - May 3, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632389

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. P. L. Bleckinger - May 7, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. P. L. Bleckinger - May 7, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. P. L. Bleckinger' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Lindsay Bleckinger (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo. Handwritten in upper left: 'Returned 5-19'. Scrapbook page 18.

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. P. L. Bleckinger - May 7, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632391

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to B. P. Henker - June 27, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to B. P. Henker - June 27, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. B. P. Henker, relative of Charles and Barbara (?)' stating she is hoping to get the correct address for Mrs. P. L. Bleckinger so she can forward the shortwave radio message from Lindsay Bleckinger to her. Scrapbook page 6.

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to B. P. Henker - June 27, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632392

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to William H. Bonn - May 8, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to William H. Bonn - May 8, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mr. William H. Bonn regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Edward C. Bonn. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to family from internee on Radio Tokyo.

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to William H. Bonn - May 8, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632393

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Basil B. Brooks - May 8, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Basil B. Brooks - May 8, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mr. Basil Brooks regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Walter Bernard Brooks'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to brother from internee on Radio Tokyo.

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Basil B. Brooks - May 8, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632395

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Masig - May 15, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Masig - May 15, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Masig (?)' of New South Wales, Australia, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Eric John Byde'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast from internee to 'Charles Gregor', asking him to forward the message to his parents in New South Wales, Australia.

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Masig - May 15, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632397

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. F. M. Cochran - May 13, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. F. M. Cochran - May 13, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. F. M. Cochran, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. R. M. Cadwallader', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Betty Cadwallader, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. F. M. Cochrane'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to parents from internee on Radio Tokyo.

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. F. M. Cochran - May 13, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632398

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to J. G. Callaway - May 13, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to J. G. Callaway - May 13, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. J. G. Callaway' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Steve (Clive) Callaway'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to father from internee on Radio Tokyo.

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to J. G. Callaway - May 13, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632400

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Childers - May 12, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Childers - May 12, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Childers regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Ralph (Rock) (?) Leroy S. Childers'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to parents from internee on Radio Tokyo.

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Childers - May 12, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632401

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. A. Shithick - May 14, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. A. Shithick - May 14, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. A. Chittick, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Thomas Shithick' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee William Chittick, recorded in the letter as 'William Alfred Shithick'. Letter contains transcribed message to mother from internee broadcast on Radio Tokyo. Letter also contains note dated July 8, 1943 to Mrs. Larsen from Cecelia McKie that asks Mrs. Larsen to forward the message to the P.O.W.'s family, as the letter was returned in the mail. She asks Mrs. Larsen for Canadian maps, as she is now hearing messages broadcast from Canadian prisoners.

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. A. Shithick - May 14, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632403

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mary Christenson - May 11, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mary Christenson - May 11, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mary Christenson, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Joseph Christenson (?)', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Joseph Christenson'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to wife from internee on Radio Tokyo.

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mary Christenson - May 11, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632405

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Harriett Coggeshall - May 12, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Harriett Coggeshall - May 12, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Harriett Coggeshall, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Coddeshell', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Robert Coggeshall, recorded in the letter as 'Robert R. Coddeshell'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Harriett Coggeshall - May 12, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632407

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Cohen - May 11, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Cohen - May 11, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Cohen' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Abraham Barnett Cohen. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to parents from internee on Radio Tokyo.

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Cohen - May 11, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632409

[Letter from Nora Janssen to Cecelia McKie - May 24, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Nora Janssen to Cecelia McKie - May 24, 1943]

Handwritten letter from Nora Janssen to Cecelia McKie thanking her for sending Janssen's sister's message from Manila. She tells McKie that the family had not heard from her sister since December 7, 1941 and that her sister had been teaching Manila for many years. Included with the letter is an envelope addressed to Mrs. Cecelia McKie, Sacramento, California from Nora Janssen, Janssen Hardware, Gothenburg, Nebraska.

[Letter from Nora Janssen to Cecelia McKie - May 24, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632354

[Letter from A. B. Ball to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from A. B. Ball to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943]

Letter sent from A. B. Ball to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from Henry F. Ball and stating they had received other messages from him, many not complete, but they had been able to piece the messages together. Envelope sent from A. B. Ball, West Haven (Connecticut). Front of envelope has been removed by creator.

[Letter from A. B. Ball to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632366

[Letter from Viola Shenson to Cecelia McKie - May 4, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Viola Shenson to Cecelia McKie - May 4, 1943]

Letter sent from (Mrs. Jesse) Viola Shenson to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her brother and stating the family had not heard from him since Pearl Harbor. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. Jesse Shenson, San Francisco, California.

[Letter from Viola Shenson to Cecelia McKie - May 4, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632379

[Letter from Mary Christenson to Cecelia McKie - May 30, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Mary Christenson to Cecelia McKie - May 30, 1943]

Letter from Mary Christenson to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her husband and stating it had been over a year since she had heard from him. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California. Envelope postmarked Bremerton, Washington. Handwritten in upper center: 'Christenson'. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.

[Letter from Mary Christenson to Cecelia McKie - May 30, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632406

[Letter from Barnett Cohen and E. Bender to Cecelia McKie - May 11, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Barnett Cohen and E. Bender to Cecelia McKie - May 11, 1943]

Letter sent from Barnett Cohen and E. Bender to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from Abraham Barnett Cohen, Barnett Cohen's son and E. Bender's brother, and stating they have been able to piece her message together with others to get his complete message. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. Benjamin Bender, New Haven, Connecticut.

[Letter from Barnett Cohen and E. Bender to Cecelia McKie - May 11, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632410

[Letter from Postmaster to Dr. William McKie - May 18, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Postmaster to Dr. William McKie - May 18, 1943]

Letter from postmaster, Wichita, Kansas, to Dr. William McKie, stating that he or she is unable to locate any party by the name on his letter, though there are several 'Dwyers' and 'Dyers' but none know the addressee. Envelope addressed to Dr. William McKie, Sacramento, California from Post Office, Wichita, Kansas. Handwritten in pencil left center: "R. L. Dryer". Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.

[Letter from Postmaster to Dr. William McKie - May 18, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632422

[Letter from Charles M. Kirkpatrick to Cecelia McKie - May 18, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Charles M. Kirkpatrick to Cecelia McKie - May 18, 1943]

Letter sent from Charles M. Kirkpatrick to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from his son, Harlan G. Kirkpatrick, and stating they had received other messages from him. They had been informed by the Navy Department that he was a prisoner of the Japanese on May 12. He also mentions that his son had been on the U.S.S. Houston. Letter is printed on Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from C. M. Kirkpatrick, Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, New York, New York. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.

[Letter from Charles M. Kirkpatrick to Cecelia McKie - May 18, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632428

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to P. R. Lawson - June 1, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to P. R. Lawson - June 1, 1943]

Letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mr. P. R. Lawson, Assistant Treasurer at Manila Electric Company, acknowledging his letter of May 25, 1943. McKie describes her shortwave radio and how she records messages. She explains while she has not heard anyone mention the Manila Electric Company, some internees do mention 'the company'. Letter includes a list of names that the Manila Electric Company may recognize: 'David W. Levitt (Levy) (?); Louis Decoito; George Howard Crosby (?); Thomas P. Condy; Ion (Ronald) (?) Leing (Lane) (?); Lymos (Amos) (Lionel) William Detver'. McKie states that it would be a good plan to send the list of Manila Electric employees to her. She mentions she keeps the letters in a scrapbook, in chronological order, so they are easy to find by date of broadcast message. She requests a map of New York City and Long Island as she hears many messages for New York, Brooklyn, The Bronx.

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to P. R. Lawson - June 1, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632433

[Letter from Eddie Dennis to Cecelia McKie - May 15, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Eddie Dennis to Cecelia McKie - May 15, 1943]

Letter sent from Eddie Dennis to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from Jeannette Light and stating this is the first good news they have received. She mentions the wonderful service the 'Short Wave Listening Posts' are giving. Letter is typed on Denver and Intermountain Railroad Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from The Denver Tramway Corporation, The Denver and Intermountain R. R. Co., Golden, Colorado. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.

[Letter from Eddie Dennis to Cecelia McKie - May 15, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632440

[Letter from E. H. Stoner to Mrs. William L. McKie - May 19, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from E. H. Stoner to Mrs. William L. McKie - May 19, 1943]

Letter sent from E. H. Stoner, President and Treasurer of West Penn Lumber Company, on behalf of Mr. G. M. Lusk, to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and stating he has received the same information from the Relief for Americans in Philippines, New York City, and has forwarded this advice to Mr. G. M. Lusk. Letter is typed on West Penn Lumber Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from West Penn Lumber Co., Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Handwritten note in pencil lower left: 'Lusk'. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.

[Letter from E. H. Stoner to Mrs. William L. McKie - May 19, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632447

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Abraham H. Birsh - May 2, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Abraham H. Birsh - May 2, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. Abraham H. Birsh' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Charles Birsh'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to brother from internee on Radio Tokyo. McKie mentions she had a cousin who lived in Mount Vernon, New York (whose husband's name is Clarence Cole) and asks Mr. Birsh to say hello to her cousin, as they have not been in contact for many years.

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Abraham H. Birsh - May 2, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632384

[Photo of Cecelia McKie standing next to her scrapbooks] (Photograph)

[Photo of Cecelia McKie standing next to her scrapbooks]

Photograph of Cecelia McKie standing next to the scrapbooks she kept of messages she sent to civilian internees and P.O.W.'s families and the thank you letters she received from 2/5/1943-8/13/1945. On the right of McKie is the radio she used to listen to shortwave radio messages broadcast from Radio Tokyo.

[Photo of Cecelia McKie standing next to her scrapbooks] - ark:/67531/metapth1632346

[Photograph of Cecelia McKie Standing Between George Norris and Francis 'Gabby' Gabour] (Photograph)

[Photograph of Cecelia McKie Standing Between George Norris and Francis 'Gabby' Gabour]

Photograph of Cecelia McKie standing between George Norris and Francis 'Gabby' Gabour while all three hold open a scrapbook.

[Photograph of Cecelia McKie Standing Between George Norris and Francis 'Gabby' Gabour] - ark:/67531/metapth1632347

[Letter from Shaffe T. Courey to Cecelia McKie - October 20, 1976] (Letter)

[Letter from Shaffe T. Courey to Cecelia McKie - October 20, 1976]

Letter sent from Shaffe T. Courey, State Commander, American Ex-Prisoners of War, Inc., to Cecelia McKie regarding National Citation award.

[Letter from Shaffe T. Courey to Cecelia McKie - October 20, 1976] - ark:/67531/metapth1632348

[Letter from Frank W. Hoover to Cecelia McKie - September 26, 1978] (Letter)

[Letter from Frank W. Hoover to Cecelia McKie - September 26, 1978]

Letter sent from Frank W. Hoover, American Ex-Prisoners of War 49ers Chapter, to Cecelia McKie regarding meeting date.

[Letter from Frank W. Hoover to Cecelia McKie - September 26, 1978] - ark:/67531/metapth1632349

[Letter from Mary C. Ames to Cecelia McKie - May 18, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Mary C. Ames to Cecelia McKie - May 18, 1943]

Letter sent from Mary C. Ames (Mrs. Leslie D. Ames) to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and stating she believes the message from her son is genuine.

[Letter from Mary C. Ames to Cecelia McKie - May 18, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632351

[Letter from Mrs. Frank W. Scott to Cecelia McKie - June 7, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Mrs. Frank W. Scott to Cecelia McKie - June 7, 1943]

Letter sent from Mrs. Frank D. Scott to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and stating she had given Frances (her daughter) and Luis Backleder (her son-in-law) up for dead. She mentions other family members, daughter Evelyn Cherry and son-in-law Ralph Cherry, in the Philippines. Her other son-in-law Ralph (Bob) Bouth is also a prisoner. She mentions she has not heard directly from Ralph (Bouth) or Evelyn. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Venice, California. Envelope is postmarked Pasadena, California.

[Letter from Mrs. Frank W. Scott to Cecelia McKie - June 7, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632357

[Letter from Elsie Backman to Cecelia McKie - May 12, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Elsie Backman to Cecelia McKie - May 12, 1943]

Letter sent to Cecelia McKie from Elsie Backman thanking her for the message and stating she had last heard from her son, Herbert Backman, in November 1941. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. William M. Backman, c/o Letcher W. Bennett, Ridgewood, New Jersey.

[Letter from Elsie Backman to Cecelia McKie - May 12, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632359

[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Crew to Cecelia McKie - May 16, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Crew to Cecelia McKie - May 16, 1943]

Letter sent from Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Crew to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from their daughter, Evelyn Barnes, and stating they had not heard from her and her husband, R. Porter Barnes, since December 21, 1941. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. L. H. Crew, Fairbanks, Indiana.

[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Crew to Cecelia McKie - May 16, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632368

[Letter from Helen Barnes to Cecelia McKie - May 26, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Helen Barnes to Cecelia McKie - May 26, 1943]

Letter sent from Helen Barnes to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her husband, William Frank Barnes, and stating she and her daughter had been evacuated from Shanghai in 1941 and had not seen Mr. Barnes since. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. W. F. Barnes, San Diego, California.

[Letter from Helen Barnes to Cecelia McKie - May 26, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632370

[Letter from Mrs. R. J. Barnick to Cecelia McKie - May 11, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Mrs. R. J. Barnick to Cecelia McKie - May 11, 1943]

Letter sent from Mrs. R. J. Barnick to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her parents (father is Roane Gustin Bergman) and stating that this was the first message she had received from them since they were interned. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. R. J. Barnick, Max, North Dakota.

[Letter from Mrs. R. J. Barnick to Cecelia McKie - May 11, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632372

[Letter from R. F. Begole to Cecelia McKie - May 7, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from R. F. Begole to Cecelia McKie - May 7, 1943]

Letter sent from R. F. Begole to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from his son and stating the message was the first time he had heard information about his son's wife and three-year old son (also internees). Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from R. F. Begole, Centralia, Missouri. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.

[Letter from R. F. Begole to Cecelia McKie - May 7, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632376

[Letter from S. Besser to Dr. William L. McKie - May 4, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from S. Besser to Dr. William L. McKie - May 4, 1943]

Postcard sent from S. Besser to Dr. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California, thanking him for the message from his son, Leo Besser. Postcard postmarked from San Francisco, California.

[Letter from S. Besser to Dr. William L. McKie - May 4, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632382

[Letter from Mary Birsh to Cecelia McKie - May 21, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Mary Birsh to Cecelia McKie - May 21, 1943]

Letter sent from Mary Birsh (Mrs. A. S. Birsh) to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her husband's brother and stating that Mrs. Cole, McKie's cousin, would like to hear from Cecelia. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from A. S. Birsh, Mount Vernon, New York.

[Letter from Mary Birsh to Cecelia McKie - May 21, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632385

[Letter from Florence R. Cole to Cecelia McKie - May 27, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Florence R. Cole to Cecelia McKie - May 27, 1943]

Letter sent from Florence R. Cole (Mrs. Clarence Cole) to Cecelia McKie stating that Mrs. A.S. Birsh contacted her about Cecelia McKie and asks her to write back. Envelope addressed to Mrs. Cecelia McKie, Sacramento, California from F. R. Cole, Mount Vernon, New York. Envelope postmarked from New York, New York. Handwritten in pencil on the envelope is 'cousin Florence Cole'.

[Letter from Florence R. Cole to Cecelia McKie - May 27, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632386

[Letter from Hazel Blanton to Dr. William L. McKie - May 27, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Hazel Blanton to Dr. William L. McKie - May 27, 1943]

Letter sent from Mrs. Hazel Blanton to Dr. William L. McKie thanking him for the message from her husband and stating this is the first direct information she had about him since the fall of Manila. Envelope addressed to Dr. William L. McKie, D.C., Sacramento, California from Mrs. D. L. Blanton, San Francisco, California. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.

[Letter from Hazel Blanton to Dr. William L. McKie - May 27, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632390

[Letter from Mrs. F. M. Cochrane to Cecelia McKie - May 20, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Mrs. F. M. Cochrane to Cecelia McKie - May 20, 1943]

Letter sent from Mrs. F. M. Cochrane to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her daughter, Mrs. Cadwallader, and stating they have had no word from her since Manila fell to the Japanese. She explains the names were twisted around in the letter, as she is Mrs. F.M. Cochrane, and her daughter is Mrs. Cadwallader. She states she is enclosing a newspaper clipping from the Charlotte, North Carolina Observer. Newspaper clipping from Charlotte, North Carolina Observer sent with letter from Mrs. F. M. Cochrane to Cecelia McKie titled 'Word Received from Prisoner: Colonel and Mrs. Cochran get message from daughter held by Japanese.' Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. F. M. Cochran, Davidson, North Carolina. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.

[Letter from Mrs. F. M. Cochrane to Cecelia McKie - May 20, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632399

[Letter from Mrs. Childers to Dr. William McKie - June 1, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Mrs. Childers to Dr. William McKie - June 1, 1943]

Letter sent from Mrs. Childers to Dr. William McKie thanking him for the message from her son and stating he has been there (Manila) for three years. Envelope addressed to 'Dr. William C. McKie', Sacramento, California from Mrs. R. A. Childers, Garrett, Indiana.

[Letter from Mrs. Childers to Dr. William McKie - June 1, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632402

[Letter from Harriett Coggeshall to Cecelia McKie - May 17, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Harriett Coggeshall to Cecelia McKie - May 17, 1943]

Letter sent from Harriett Coggeshall to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her son and stating that's it's been nearly two years since she heard from him. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. C. J. Coggeshall, Hollywood, California. Envelope is postmarked Los Angeles, California.

[Letter from Harriett Coggeshall to Cecelia McKie - May 17, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632408

[Letter from Mrs. T. P. Condy to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Mrs. T. P. Condy to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943]

Letter sent from Mrs. T. P. Condy to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her husband and stating she had not heard from or about him since last year. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California. Envelope is postmarked from Sedro Woolley, Washington. Handwritten in pencil in lower left: 'Condy'. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.

[Letter from Mrs. T. P. Condy to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632412

[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Dryer to Cecelia McKie - June 16, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Dryer to Cecelia McKie - June 16, 1943]

Letter sent from Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Dryer to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and stating their daughter, Marian Dryer Newsom, is interned with Elsie Luckman. Marian had been on her way to Manila on December 1st, 1941, and both girls were caught there by the war. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. Mabel Dryer, Wichita, Kansas.

[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Dryer to Cecelia McKie - June 16, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632421

[Letter from J. A. Mackay to Cecelia McKie - May 20, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from J. A. Mackay to Cecelia McKie - May 20, 1943]

Letter sent from J. A. Mackay, Assistant Vice President of The National City Bank of New York, to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and letting her know it will be forwarded to the Emersons. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from The National City Bank of New York, New York, New York. Handwritten in pencil upper right: 'Emerson'.

[Letter from J. A. Mackay to Cecelia McKie - May 20, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632424

[Letter from P. R. Lawson to Cecelia McKie - May 25, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from P. R. Lawson to Cecelia McKie - May 25, 1943]

Letter sent from P. R. Lawson, Assistant Treasurer at Manila Electric Company, to Cecelia McKie. Letter states that through Mrs. Frederick T. Lauriat of Washington, New Jersey, they have learned about the short wave messages received from the Philippines Islands. He asks she advise them if she receives messages from any Manila Electric Company employees. Letter is typed on Manila Electric Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Manila Electric Company, New York, New York.

[Letter from P. R. Lawson to Cecelia McKie - May 25, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632434

[Letter from Stella Lauriat to Cecelia McKie - May 24, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Stella Lauriat to Cecelia McKie - May 24, 1943]

Letter sent from Stella Lauriat to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her husband and stating she has not heard from him since December 8, 1941. She states that she and her two children went home in June 1941. She also states she is forwarding Cecelia McKie's name to their company (Manila Electric Company), which may be interested in hearing news from other interned employees. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California. Envelope is postmarked Washington, New Jersey. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.

[Letter from Stella Lauriat to Cecelia McKie - May 24, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632435

[Letter from Laurel E. Weiskind to Cecelia McKie - June 7, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Laurel E. Weiskind to Cecelia McKie - June 7, 1943]

Letter sent from Mrs. Laurel E. Weiskind to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her brother, D. B. Ledermann, and stating the last time she heard from her brother was at Christmas. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from (Mrs. A. A.) Laurel E. Weiskind, Wichita, Kansas.

[Letter from Laurel E. Weiskind to Cecelia McKie - June 7, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632437

[Letter from Mrs. C. N. Lindsey to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943] (Letter)

[Letter from Mrs. C. N. Lindsey to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943]

Letter sent from Mary Ross Lindsey (Mrs. C. N. Lindsey) to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her son, Elbert Ross Lindsey, and stating they had been notified by the War Department that he is a prisoner. She also states she believes the message is authentic as he mentions names and addresses, they are familiar with. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California. Postmarked Helena, Arkansas. Handwritten note reads 'Lindsey'.

[Letter from Mrs. C. N. Lindsey to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943] - ark:/67531/metapth1632443

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McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982. [Cecelia McKie Scrapbook], book, 1943~; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1628681/: accessed June 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation.

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