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[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 30, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his being gone for 4 months and getting a letter from A.C. with an invitation to play golf.
Date:
September 30, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 29, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing seeing the movie "The Fallen Sparrow," receiving his beer ration, the mail service, the happenings in Luling that Catherine has described, and enjoying listening to the radio.
Date:
September 29, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 28, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing cleaning up his bunk, the mail service, apologizing for his tone in a previous letter, and making friends with other men in his squadron.
Date:
September 28, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 26, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, completing his fourth mission, planning to send Catherine a picture of his new mustache, meeting someone else from Texas in his squadron, and flying in a plane named "Little Joe". A portion of text has been removed from the letter.
Date:
September 26, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 27, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his hangover, complimenting Catherine on making a new dress, cleaning his guns, the weather, and enjoying listening to the radio.
Date:
September 27, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 24, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, completing his third mission, advice for Dan following his relationship with Bea ending, supporting Elaine living with Catherine, and being glad that Catherine likes the jewelry he sent her.
Date:
September 24, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 21, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing seeing the movie "True to Life," having completed two missions, the mail service, and the time difference between him and Catherine.
Date:
September 21, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 20, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing going fishing with Graves, with little success, and the mail service.
Date:
September 20, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 11, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing reading the Newsboy, eating a good supper, receiving his beer ration, and seeing the movie "Destroyer."
Date:
September 11, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 18, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the weather, his birthday celebration, the mail service, and seeing the movie "The Pied Piper."
Date:
September 18, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 17, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing missing church to sleep in, his squadron throwing a party, seeing a double feature of "Top Man" and "You Can't Ration Love," and the weather.
Date:
September 17, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 16, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing being shown the island by one of Fleming's friends, the mail service, his plan to send Catherine more money, and enjoying the movie he saw that night.
Date:
September 16, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 15, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing exploring the island after cleaning his guns, his squadron making improvements to their tent, issues with their electricity, enjoying the food, and the mail service.
Date:
September 15, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 14, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his most recent mission, being placed in the position of nose gunner, Christmas plans, and his return to Honolulu. A portion of text has been removed from the letter.
Date:
September 14, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 13, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his most recent mission and the dinner of cold soup that followed it. A portion of text has been removed from the letter.
Date:
September 13, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 12, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing a tiring day, plans to see Walter that fell through, and seeing the movie "Rio Rita."
Date:
September 12, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 11, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing Joe sending her money if she loses her job, how he and his squadron set up their tent, receiving packages of cigarettes, candy, gum, and soap, and seeing the movie "Wintertime."
Date:
September 11, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 7, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing seeing the movie "Up in Arms," the mail service, and a new army law that will release some of the men after Germany is defeated.
Date:
September 7, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 5, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing boxing with other men in his squadron, choosing not to drink after a big supper, and enjoying listening to the radio.
Date:
September 5, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 3, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing sleeping in until 10 o'clock in the morning, having a roast beef dinner, seeing the movies "Lassie Come Home" and "Buffalo Bill," and drinking a few beers with Holquin.
Date:
September 3, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 2, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing Joe's trip into town during the squadron's 48 hours of leave, including eating a good dinner, shopping for a present for Catherine, and seeing the movie "Standing Room Only."
Date:
September 2, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ada Dawe to Joe Davis - September 24, 1944]
Letter from Ada to her son-in-law Joe discussing news about Catherine, or "Cathy," Ada's daughter and Joe's wife. Cathy spent the night with her mother, and Mr. Davis and Dan Jr. showed her around. Cathy is worried about Joe, and Ada is hoping that he will be able to return home soon.
Date:
September 24, 1944
Creator:
Dawe, Ada Lea
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 25, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing the bombing of the Philippines, as well as news from home, including Mr. Davis' party, the weather, plans for a trip to San Antonio with Mr. Davis, and her concern for Joe's safety.
Date:
September 25, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - Afternoon of September 7, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing the money she received from him, as well as encouraging him not to send any more, as she has $307.10 in the special account already.
Date:
September 7, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History