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Correspondence, Joseph E. and Catherine Dawe Davis
411
Chester W. Nimitz Personal Letters, 1893-1911
268
Annual Symposium Series
151
"December 7, 1941": Part One: The Gathering Storm
39
The Die is Cast: The Final Campaigns of the Pacific War 1944-1945
24
1943: Turning to Victory
21
Up Periscope!
19
1942: Issue in Doubt
14
Clifford Baird Collection
12
Justice in the Aftermath
10
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[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 7, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing her care and concern for him while he is away, as well as news from home, including playing bridge with Bea, Corrine, and Maxine, Joe Brown working for Obie, and some groceries that are scarce at home.
Date:
December 7, 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 - December 9, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including that she is not going home for the weekend, plans to go Christmas shopping, the weather, and that she has been having little spats with Mr. Davis.
Date:
December 9, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 11, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including reports in the newspapers on the bombings of Saipan and Iwo Jima, lunch with Mr. Davis and Charlie Gilmore, and visiting Lorraine and her baby at the hospital
Date:
December 11, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 12, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Crockett shipping out, an inspection from the Texas State Guard, and a plan to go shopping in town, though the cost of living has gone up.
Date:
December 12, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 14, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Honey's military physical exam on December 18, a busy day at work, a visit with Sally, Toots, and little Tom, plans to make a trip home for the weekend, and a reminder for Joe to take his vitamins.
Date:
December 14, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 18, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including going home and seeing Jessie on Saturday, giving Teddy, their dog, his worm pill, plans for Honey to take his physical on Wednesday, and James joining the Merchant Marines.
Date:
December 18, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 22, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including plans to see Missie on Christmas afternoon, Honey passing his physical, and taking a plane ride in a Piper Cub with a former Captain in the Civil Air Patrol.
Date:
December 22, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 25, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing her Christmas celebration and the presents she received from Mother and Jessie.
Date:
December 25, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 27, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Joyce and Gregg Wiley's marriage, which Catherine disapproves of, supper with Missie, Christmas celebrations, and the weather.
Date:
December 27, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 28, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including getting her hair done at the beauty shop, potential New Year's Eve plans, and a request that he write her more often.
Date:
December 28, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 30, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including busyness at work and playing cards with May and one of her brothers. Catherine also chastises Joe for not having written her, and encourages him to send her a cable.
Date:
December 30, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 31, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing her New Year's Eve celebration with Dan, Corrine, Bea, Joe, and Emma. On the last page of the letter, there are notes from Emma and Dan sending their well wishes.
Date:
December 31, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 1, 1945]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe expressing her concern over his safety and loneliness due to not having seen him for nine months. Catherine also discusses news from home, including her work on a letter to the shareholders for Mr. Davis and Mrs. Mieler's heart attack.
Date:
February 1, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 3, 1945]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including conflicting plans for her afternoon, the newspaper reporting a bombing on Iwo Jima, and the car getting fixed.
Date:
February 3, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 5, 1945]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing a visit to Austin and Gonzales with Jenny, her friends Maxine, Corrine, and Lois coming over to play bridge and eat supper, and her purchase of fabric for a new dress.
Date:
February 5, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 7, 1945]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including seeing a movie with Corinne, listening to the newscast in the Kopper Kettle, the weather, and receiving a package from Mother.
Date:
February 7, 1945
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 - February 10, 1945]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including staying up late drinking beer with friends, plans to throw a party, and reports in the newspaper of a bombing in which a Liberator was lost.
Date:
February 10, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 11, 1945]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing a party from the night before, plans to go to Gonzales with May, a phone call with Emma, and the house cleaning required after the party.
Date:
February 11, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 14, 1945]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe wishing him a happy St. Valentine's Day. Catherine discusses news from home, including dinner with Mammy and playing with Julie Kate, and asks after Joe's crew on the plane.
Date:
February 14, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 18, 1945]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing her return from her trip to Gonzales, her pride at the number of missions he has completed, a dress she is sewing, and a visit with Walter's wife, Missie.
Date:
February 18, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 20, 1945]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including her awaiting his return, playing bridge at Corrine's house, and Lois bringing her six packages of Lucky Strike cigarettes.
Date:
February 20, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 21, 1945]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe expressing her concern for him due to his proximity to the battle of Iwo Jima. Catherine also shares news from home, including coffee with Urban, the weather, and going out to drink with Lorraine and Mae.
Date:
February 21, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History