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Correspondence, Joseph E. and Catherine Dawe Davis
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Chester W. Nimitz Personal Letters, 1893-1911
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Nimitz Family Photograph Collection
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WWII Documents Collection
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Japanese Internment Camps Collection
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B.W. Huntington Collection
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[Account of Nagasaki]
Typewritten correspondence from an unknown sailor describing events in Nagasaki Harbor and city on September 11, 16, and 20th 1945. The document provides a first-hand account of damage from the atomic bomb from the sailor's viewpoint in Nagasaki harbor as well as naval operations during the period described and the affect on civilians in the area.
Date:
1945-09-11/1945-09-20
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Salutes on Board HMS Duke of York]
Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz saluting on board the HMS Duke of York. He is wearing an all-white Navy uniform with a dark sash and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on it.
Date:
September 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Chester W. Nimitz Signs the Japanese Instrument of Surrender]
Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz signing the Japanese instrument of surrender. Admiral Nimitz sits at a long dark table with the large document in front of him, only his side profile can be seen. He is wearing a light-colored, uniform and hat with the Navy's emblem on it. Three men stand behind Admiral Nimitz watching as he signs the surrender document. There are also twenty men watching on from the background. Photograph is autographed by Nimitz: "C. W. Nimitz U.S. Representative". 22 officers are labeled in the caption. Handwritten in lower middle: "23. ' [indicates General] Stillwell/24 Gen Krueger." Photograph caption in lower right: "THE JAPANESE SURRENDER U.S.S. MISSOURI TOKYO BAY, 2 SEPTEMBER, 1945".
Date:
September 2, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
["Farewell Social" Program]
Program for the "Farewell Social 'Till We Meet Again'" honoring Boyle Heights' inductees, sponsored by the "Boyle Heights Indians" and held at the Block 45 Mess Hall in Poston Relocation Camp. The 'Boyle Heights Indians' were a self-created and named social group from Poston's Block 45.
Date:
September 23, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Captain Robert T. S. Keith Aboard the U.S.S. Missouri]
Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz standing with Captain Robert T. S. Keith aboard the U.S.S. Missouri. On the left Flt. Adm. Nimitz is wearing a dark Navy uniform with a white undershirt, a tie, a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem, and four stripes with a band and single star on the sleeves. He is holding a pair of gloves in front of him. Capt. Keith stands on the right in a dark Navy uniform with a white undershirt, a tie, six buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem, three stripes and a star on his sleeves. Both of his arms are hanging by his side, and he grips a dark pair of gloves in one hand. In front of them are some chain dividers, and behind them two cranes can be seen in the port.
Date:
September 17, 1954
Creator:
United States. Navy
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to "A Farewell Social"]
An invitation to "A FAREWELL SOCIAL honoring the inductees of Boyle Heights" sponsored by the "Boyle Heights Indians" held at the Block 45 Mess Hall in Poston Relocation Camp.
Date:
September 1944
Creator:
Boyle Heights Indians
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Japanese Surrender Ceremony on Board the U.S.S. Missouri]
Color photograph of Japanese surrender ceremony on board the U.S.S. Missouri. General Umezu leans over the table with his back to the camera as he signs the surrender document for Japan. A large crowd of uniformed men stand at attention in front of him.
Date:
September 2, 1945
Creator:
United States. Navy
Object Type:
Photograph
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Mertz to the Hatchette Household - September 14, 1945]
Letter from Bill Mertz to the Hatchette family describing life in Tokyo and Yokohama following Japanese surrender in World War II. An addendum to the letter updates the Hatchettes on Johnnie Hines' promotion to Captain and Comdr. Kirkpatrick's leave from the service and wishes Mrs. Hatchette and the family well.
Date:
September 14, 1945
Creator:
Mertz, Bill
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - Morning of September 7, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including drama surrounding Dan's return to Luling on the train, Wootsie having sent a package to Joe, Honey receiving his selective service orders, and Charlotte's return from Galveston.
Date:
September 7, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 1, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Jack Brown's expected return to the states and a chicken dinner with Baby. Catherine also asks after J.D. and expresses her joy that Joe is seeing a dentist.
Date:
September 1, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 2, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including plans for a quiet weekend doing chores, Dan Jr. arriving in New York, and Teddy, their dog, having adopted a puppy.
Date:
September 2, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 5, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including playing bridge at Rosemary's, housecleaning with Jenny, and a report from James Carter's brother that James is returning to the States.
Date:
September 5, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 6, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a celebration being held for James Logan in honor of his receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor, supper with Nell and Baker, and Baby and John buying a new car.
Date:
September 6, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 8. 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe noting that it is the one year anniversary of him entering the service, and her pride at his efforts in the war. Catherine also discusses news from home, including going to the train station to meet Dan and awaiting his package with "something pretty."
Date:
September 8, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 10, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Dan Jr. returning home, Corrine Philly throwing a party, and busyness at work.
Date:
September 10, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 13, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including going out to Seguin with friends and having a few drinks, Dan being unable to get over Bea, and Charlotte's brother Boyce being killed in action in France.
Date:
September 13, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 14, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including supper at the Kopper Kettle with friends, Elaine starting school, and Teddy, their dog, courting another dog.
Date:
September 14, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 15, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including receiving a letter from Williams' wife in Tonopah, going out to have a few beers with friends, Catherine's prediction that John and Baby are going to break up, and plans to ask for a raise.
Date:
September 15, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 16, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a small celebration for Frank's birthday, a report in the newspaper that Hugo Lipscomb's brother has returned to the states, and buying a fuchsia dress.
Date:
September 16, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 19, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including going out to the Kopper Kettle with Dan, plans for family dinner at Gladys and Weston's house, and their dog, Teddy, having rolled in a dead fish.
Date:
September 19, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 20, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing her enjoyment of his letters, as well as news from home, including supper at Weston's, a prayer meeting at the Baptist church, and Mr. Davis planning a dinner for the soldiers who have returned home.
Date:
September 20, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 21, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including supper at Tooter's, the improvement of the financial situation at her work, and a party being planned for Pinkie Brown.
Date:
September 21, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History