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[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 24, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 24, 1945]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, going swimming with friends, sharing his support for Catherine's Monday night bridge parties, and encouraging her not to tolerate rudeness from her boss.
Date: February 24, 1945
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 24, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing plans to go swimming, the work it takes to keep their barrack clean, and his daily schedule.
Date: June 24, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - October 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - October 24, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, the weather, discouraging Catherine from mowing the lawn, his excitement for Christmas packages, his thoughts on Johnnie Reed shooting J.C. Norwood, and receiving his beer ration.
Date: October 24, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 24, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a visit from Evelyn the previous night, Catherine's plans to maintain her figure, and that the men of the 36th are presumed to be coming home.
Date: June 24, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 24, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing going down to the line, playing baseball with his squadron, and sympathy for Mama's poor health.
Date: July 24, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 24, 1944] (open access)

[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 Ada Dawe to Joe Davis - September 24, 1944] (open access)

[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 - November 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 24, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a lazy day off work, reports in the newspapers about the bombing of Tokyo, plans to spend the weekend at home with Mother and Jessie, and Wootsie asking after him.
Date: November 24, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 24, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including her disappointment at not having received a letter in four days, a drive around town with Evelyn, dinner plans with Elaine and Mrs. Mieler, and a call from Missie requesting that Joe send a message to Walter.
Date: August 24, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - November 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - November 24, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing having good food for Thanksgiving, going on a tour of the island, and encouraging cathine to invite her friends over for a bridge game.
Date: November 24, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 24, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including busyness at work, Elaine coming to stay with her, and Mr. Baily making a bound book about the local service men.
Date: July 24, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 24, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, spending the night with Walter, seeing a biographical movie about Mark Twain, and hemming his shorts.
Date: August 24, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 24, 1945] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 24, 1945]

Handwritten letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, dated January 24, 1945. In a second letter to Roberts, she thanks him for sending the addresses of the Captain Robert W. Copeland and [King?]. She also future explains her reasoning for wanting to receive any of her husband’s belongs back, stating that her sons would like any items from their father.
Date: January 24, 1945
Creator: Serafini, Anna
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 24, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 24, 1945]

Handwritten letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, dated January 24, 1945. In a second letter to Roberts, she thanks him for sending the addresses of the Captain Robert W. Copeland and [King?]. She also future explains her reasoning for wanting to receive any of her husband’s belongs back, stating that her sons would like any items from their father.
Date: January 24, 1945
Creator: Serafini, Anna
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nora Janssen to Cecelia McKie - May 24, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Nora Janssen to Cecelia McKie - May 24, 1943]

Handwritten letter from Nora Janssen to Cecelia McKie thanking her for sending Janssen's sister's message from Manila. She tells McKie that the family had not heard from her sister since December 7, 1941 and that her sister had been teaching Manila for many years. Included with the letter is an envelope addressed to Mrs. Cecelia McKie, Sacramento, California from Nora Janssen, Janssen Hardware, Gothenburg, Nebraska.
Date: May 24, 1943
Creator: Janssen, Nora
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1901] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1901]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes Annapolis and relates a tale of sailing on Chesapeake Bay. He also indicates he is the only person among his peer group that won his appointment by competitive exam - the others were appointed outright. He also describes his academic progress so far.
Date: June 24, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Audrey Freye to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 24, 1945] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Audrey Freye to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 24, 1945]

Handwritten letter from Audrey Freye to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, January 24, 1945. She thanks Roberts for writing to her about her father, Albert H. Freye, who died in action in Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts.
Date: January 24, 1945
Creator: Freye, Audrey
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Audrey Freye to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 24, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Audrey Freye to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 24, 1945]

Handwritten letter from Audrey Freye to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, January 24, 1945. She thanks Roberts for writing to her about her father, Albert H. Freye, who died in action in Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts.
Date: January 24, 1945
Creator: Freye, Audrey
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stella Lauriat to Cecelia McKie - May 24, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Stella Lauriat to Cecelia McKie - May 24, 1943]

Letter sent from Stella Lauriat to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her husband and stating she has not heard from him since December 8, 1941. She states that she and her two children went home in June 1941. She also states she is forwarding Cecelia McKie's name to their company (Manila Electric Company), which may be interested in hearing news from other interned employees. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California. Envelope is postmarked Washington, New Jersey. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date: May 24, 1943
Creator: Lauriat, Stella
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Kerrville is putting in fire hydrants. He also mentions Aunt Augusta going fishing. He is also asking his grandfather when they might be embarking on a trip together. Iago, Nimitz's cousin, will not be going on the trip.
Date: June 24, 1899
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, October 1903] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, October 1903]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes his efforts at his studies and remarks on his progress.
Date: 1903-10-24/1903-10-25?
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, February 24, 1902] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, February 24, 1902]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his anticipation of going on the summer cruise in June and being able to come home during September.
Date: February 24, 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, April 24, 1904] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 24, 1904]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses his standing in his classes after the latest monthly exams. He also describes his class being called out from the Academy to fight a fire raging in Annapolis. He also mentions an accident aboard a ship that claimed several lives - including two of Nimitz's friends that had already graduated.
Date: April 24, 1904
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Kerrville is putting in fire hydrants. He also mentions Aunt Augusta going fishing. He is also asking his grandfather when they might be embarking on a trip together. Iago, Nimitz's cousin, will not be going on the trip.
Date: June 24, 1899
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History