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[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 9, 1944] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 9, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing playing an early morning game of poker, playing work up (a version of baseball with fewer players), and the weather.
Date: June 9, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 9, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing having his shoes repaired, seeing John Mendoza's youngest son, buying stationery, and missing her.
Date: July 9, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 9, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 9, 1945]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, being glad that Dan could come home for the holidays, enjoying the note he received from their pets, and Pat sending him the book "Texas Brags," which he is enjoying.
Date: January 9, 1945
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 9, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe where she asks for more information about the Air Medal that he sent to her and describes the reactions of their friends. She also updates him about the various things that she has sent him or received, and describes the friends that she has been spending time with.
Date: November 9, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 9, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 9, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing her joy at finally receiving a letter from him, and her excitement at the pink sweater he intends to send. Catherine also shares news from home, including plans to play penny anti with Dan Jr., Bea, Joe, Evelyn, and Missie, and another flying lesson in the afternoon.
Date: January 9, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 9, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the printing of his accomplishments in the newspaper, the damage done to the watch he mailed to her, a request that he tell her how much money he has, and John Weston and Baby's recent marriage.
Date: June 9, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 9, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including painting the kitchen, a potential trip to Gonzales with Sue Merle, and driving Mr. Davis' car.
Date: August 9, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - March 9, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - March 9, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Emma having poison ivy, an unpleasant chat with Baker and Nell, and the weather.
Date: March 9, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 9, 1944] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - November 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - November 9, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing how good the mail service is, receiving news about the French warfront from J.D., and his joy at Catherine getting a raise.
Date: November 9, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - October 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - October 9, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, the things he can get at the post exchange, looking forward to the fruit cake that Tooter is sending, and being glad to hear that his mother's health has not worsened.
Date: October 9, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to R. L. Dwyer - May 9, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to R. L. Dwyer - May 9, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mr. R. L. Dryer, recorded in the letter as 'Mr. R. L. Dwyer (?)' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Elsie M. Luckman. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo. McKie was unable to get the address of the internee's parents, 'Mr. and Mrs. Horace Luckman', so asked that Mr. Dryer forward the message, as he was mentioned in Elsie Luckman's broadcast message.
Date: May 9, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mr. Luyndyk - May 9, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mr. Luyndyk - May 9, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. Luyndyk', as recorded in the letter, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee B. Luyendik, recorded in the letter as 'Bernard Luyndyk'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to parents from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 9, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mr. Lyman - May 9, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mr. Lyman - May 9, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. Lyman', of Los Angeles, California, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Harold George Lyman'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to father from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 9, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry Ives Shoemaker to Cecelia McKie - May 9, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Harry Ives Shoemaker to Cecelia McKie - May 9, 1943]

Letter sent from Harry Ives Shoemaker to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the letter and stating that they do not know anyone with the last name of Bagman or anyone from North Dakota. He mentions they have other friends in Manila, from whom they'd like to hear, as they have not heard from any since December 30, 1941. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from H. I. Shoemaker, Palo Alto, California. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date: May 9, 1943
Creator: Shoemaker, Harry Ives
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 9, 1902] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 9, 1902]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates he is not in need of funds and has plenty of clothing. He also relates information about his weekly grades and his standing. Nimitz describes a rowing competition and anticipates more German naval cadets and another prince to visit the Academy.
Date: March 9, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 9, 1908] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 9, 1908]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes his trip to Saigon in some detail. Nimitz mentions riding in an automobile with the US consul. They traveled to several places over one hundred miles in about 4 hours. He also describes getting caught in a typhoon on the way back to Manila.
Date: June 9, 1908
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 9, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 9, 1902]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates he is not in need of funds and has plenty of clothing. He also relates information about his weekly grades and his standing. Nimitz describes a rowing competition and anticipates more German naval cadets and another prince to visit the Academy. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: March 9, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 9, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 9, 1908]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes his trip to Saigon in some detail. Nimitz mentions riding in an automobile with the US consul. They traveled to several places over one hundred miles in about 4 hours. He also describes getting caught in a typhoon on the way back to Manila.
Date: June 9, 1908
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History