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National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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UNT Libraries
97
UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Texas Historical Commission
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Private Collection of Jim Bell
9
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7
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
5
Private Collection of T. B. Willis
3
The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
2
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2
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World War Two Collection
417
National Museum of the Pacific War Digital Archive
411
Texas Digital Newspaper Program
102
Caldwell County Area Newspaper Collection
97
The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives
11
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Files
10
Jim Bell Texas Architecture Photograph Collection
9
Texas State Publications
7
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6
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5
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Correspondence, Joseph E. and Catherine Dawe Davis
411
Lockhart Daily Post
97
The David W. Fentress Family Letters, 1856-1969
11
Independence Heritage Region
10
Earth Has No Sorrow
6
Publications of the Texas Folklore Society
2
Texas Regional Outlook
2
The Rambler
2
William Giannopoulos Collection
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[War Memorial]
Photograph of a stone war memorial outside the courthouse in Lockhart, Texas. It reads: "A tribute to all veterans who served this great nation and to those who paid the supreme sacrifice for our freedom". There are symbols for the Army, Coast Guard, and Defense on the stone to the left, and symbols for the Navy, Marines, and Air Force on the stone to the right.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Bell, Jim
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Our Boys and Girls in World War II
Directory of the men and women from Lulling, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served. There is an overview of World War II's event's included at the beginning of the book.
Date:
1944
Creator:
The Luling Newsboy
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - July 4, 1943]
Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing life in his company and reminding her that he loves her.
Date:
July 4, 1943
Creator:
Smith, Merrill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - June 25, 1943]
Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife informing her that Carroll did not get the job she was hoping for.
Date:
June 25, 1943
Creator:
Smith, Merrill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - November 30, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the Christmas packages he received, gambling with the other soldiers, buying a $10 war bond, and seeing 14 enemy planes shot down.
Date:
November 30, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 20, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a fish supper at Joyce's house, a war bond rally that raised $21,00, Jenny's crush on Walter, and plans to go to the post office.
Date:
November 20, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - April 29, 1943]
Letter from Captain Merril Smith to his wife discussing how Bill Ledbetter has been, asking about their daughter, and telling her that he loves her.
Date:
April 29, 1943
Creator:
Smith, Merrill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 31, 1862]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he sends news of arriving at Camp Terry, near Austin, Texas. He describes his housing conditions, the items that were purchased and their three week supply of provisions. He also updates her on his health. He asks that her father bring her to the camp to visit him.
Date:
March 31, 1862
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 31, 1862]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he sends news of arriving at Camp Terry, near Austin, Texas. He describes his housing conditions, the items that were purchased and their three week supply of provisions. He also updates her on his health. He asks that her father bring her to the camp to visit him.
Date:
March 31, 1862
Creator:
Fentress, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
1st 134th Battalion Reunion
Photograph of a group of men standing in a room during the first reunion of of the 134th Ordnance Maintenance Battalion. The men are holding mugs of beer towards a central point while smiling at the camera.
Date:
[1946..1947]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
1st 134th Battalion Reunion
Photograph of eleven men posing together beside a stone wall during the first reunion of the 134th Ordnance Maintenance Battalion. The men are holding mugs of beer towards a central point while smiling at the camera. William Giannopoulos stands above the other men.
Date:
[1946..1947]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Woodley to Catherine Davis - May 30, 1944]
Letter from John to Catherine discussing flying with a third phase crew, Peggy going to Wyoming and bringing Denny back with her, being lonely, and looking forward to visiting Catherine and her husband, Joe.
Date:
May 30, 1944
Creator:
Woodley, John C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 11, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the items they have mailed each other, Joe's expectation that his squadron will move soon, and his trying and failing to contact Walter.
Date:
August 11, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 10, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the contents of the letters he received, including his excitement over the birthday present Catherine will mail him, his sorrow over Lorraine, Catherine's coworker, leaving, and his enjoyment of his letter from Tommy.
Date:
August 10, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 9, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing attending a lecture about the poll tax, ordering his ballot, and reading books from the library in lieu of playing cards with other members of his squadron.
Date:
August 9, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 12, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, predicting Gladys being upset when Honey is drafted, wishing he could mail Catherine his extra cigarettes, and noting that is has been eight months since leaving Tonopah.
Date:
January 12, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - May 29, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his flight across the Pacific to Hawaii, the beautiful scenery, and his plan to mail her his watch, which needs to be fixed. A portion of text has been removed from the letter.
Date:
May 29, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - October 11, 1943]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing how much he hated to see her leave, passing his physical exam, writing a letter to Pat, and expecting to go on a nine mile hike the next day. A portion of text has been removed from the letter.
Date:
October 11, 1943
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - May 22, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, drinking with his friends the previous few nights, seeing a performance from Bob Hope and other stars, going on carnival rides, such as the "Big Dipper," and apologizing for being rushed when they spoke on the phone.
Date:
May 22, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - March 18, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his guilt at not writing her, his sympathy for Mrs. Dawe's injury, his plans to move out of Luling when he returns home, and visiting Walter.
Date:
March 18, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - March 1, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, his respect for the way Catherine handled her falling out with Mr. Davis, the weather, smoking too many cigarettes, and looking forward to coming home.
Date:
March 1, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 24, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, going swimming with friends, sharing his support for Catherine's Monday night bridge parties, and encouraging her not to tolerate rudeness from her boss.
Date:
February 24, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - Tuesday, February 7, 1945]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including playing bridge the night before, their dog, Teddy, going swimming in a slush pit and making a mess of himself and the house, and Lorraine's return to the office.
Date:
February 7, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 21, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, seeing the movie "Strike Up the Band," throwing a party without getting too drunk, and sympathizing with Teddy, their dog, rolling around in the mud.
Date:
February 21, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History