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Correspondence, Joseph E. and Catherine Dawe Davis
14
Chester W. Nimitz Personal Letters, 1893-1911
6
Cecelia McKie Scrapbook Collection
4
U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts Letters Collection
4
Home Front Collection
2
Edgar Jones Collection
1
Marjorie L. Jackson Collection
1
The Eagle
1
Women in War Collection
1
World War II Pacific Theater (Island Hopping) Oral History Project
1
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The Eagle, Volume 2, Number 10, Thursday, July 8, 1943
Weekly newsletter published for employees of the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Fort Worth Division containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date:
July 8, 1943
Creator:
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 8, 1945]
Handwritten letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, dated January 8, 1945. She thanks Roberts for writing to her about the death of her husband, Tullio Joseph Serafini, and asks about his belongings.
Date:
January 8, 1945
Creator:
Serafini, Anna
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 8, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including painting the kitchen, the weather, her plans to ask for a raise, and reading "Leave Her to Heaven."
Date:
August 8, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 8, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including drinking beer at Pause Inn with Joyce, Missie, and Roland Meadows' wife, receiving a letter from Bob in Tonopah, and lunch with Baker and Nell.
Date:
December 8, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 8, 1945]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including plans to see play Tripoli with Evelyn, washing her hair, and busyness at work. Catherine also advises Joe not to send too much money home, as she wants him to have some spending money.
Date:
February 8, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 8, 1945]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a newspaper article about Joe, going to the Presbyterian Church with Evelyn, and her hope that Lorraine will return to the office soon.
Date:
January 8, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 8, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing previous letters. Catherine also shares news from home, including plans to go to Gonzales, and bills she paid the previous month.
Date:
July 8, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - March 8, 1945]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including plans for a trip to San Antonio with Martha, the weather, and some sewing she has done.
Date:
March 8, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 8, 1944, #1]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing her pride over his Air Medal and how excited she was to share the news with her friends.
Date:
November 8, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 8, 1944, #2]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a snake that was living in the cabinet that Mammy killed, supper with Martha's mother, news of the Isely Airfield bombing, and the weather.
Date:
November 8, 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 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.
Date:
May 8, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mary Ames - May 8, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Mary Ames regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee A. Ames, recorded in the letter as 'Audrey (Aubrey) Payson Ames'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 8, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Nora Johnssen - May 8, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Janssen, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. H. Johnssen', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee, Bertha Janssen Andrews, recorded in the letter as 'Bertha Johnssen Andrews'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to parents from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 8, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Date:
May 8, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 8, 1902]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from Kerrville, expresses uncertainty about when he and his mother might go to Fredericksburg for a visit. This letter is on St. Charles Hotel stationery.
Date:
September 8, 1902
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 8, 1908]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions he has been on Asiatic Station for 35 months and expects to be home in September. He also addresses a rumor that the admiral will keep them on station for five years. He mentions a recent camping trip he enjoyed in the Philippines mountains. Nimitz also comments on a shortage of sailors on Asiatic Station.
Date:
April 8, 1908
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 8, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing a slow day spent sewing his 7th Air Corps patches onto his shirts, getting paid, opting out of playing poker with other men in his squadron, and the poor mail service.
Date:
August 8, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 8, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing their plane being named "Texas Kate," being glad that Teddy, their dog, enjoyed his Christmas present, and not being able to send Catherine E.F.M messages.
Date:
January 8, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 8, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing eating a good supper that gave him bad breath, talking with Williams, Roberts, and Holquin for three hours, and plans to go swimming the next day.
Date:
July 8, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 8, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing spending the day playing poker and playing a game of catch before it started raining.
Date:
June 8, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - November 8, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing how good the mail service has been, his enjoyment of the newspaper comics he was sent, and his weight gain.
Date:
November 8, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Leah Riebenbauer to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - February 8, 1945]
Handwritten letter from Mary Leah Riebenbauer to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, February 8, 1945. She writes to thank Roberts for his letter about the fate of her husband, Leopold (Leo) Riebenbauer, who died in action during the Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts.
Date:
February 8, 1945
Creator:
Riebenbaur, Mary Leah
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum to the USS Monitor, May 8, 1945]
Memorandum to all hands aboard the USS Monitor (LSV-5) providing information about San Francisco, California. The memorandum provides information on naval bases, transportation, landmarks, shopping and dining, entertainment and newspapers, and a warning on jay walking.
Date:
May 8, 1945
Creator:
Hewitt, J. V., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History