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Rosenberg Library
309
Hardin-Simmons University Library
54
National WASP WWII Museum
20
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
15
Private Collection of T. B. Willis
13
Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
7
Moody Medical Library, UT
7
Private Collection of Mike Cochran
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UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Concordia University Texas
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Harris and Eliza Kempner
309
Abilene Library Consortium
74
World War Two Collection
45
T. N. Carswell Collection
39
National WASP WWII Museum
20
National Museum of the Pacific War Digital Archive
15
T. B. Willis Collection
13
Sayles and Sayles Collection
12
Texas Cultures Online
11
John J. Herrera Papers
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Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
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Correspondence, Joseph E. and Catherine Dawe Davis
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Kafka Collection
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Correspondence, 1920-1953, undated
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Eleanor Brown Collection
5
Prince Collection
5
Business Papers (MS 80-0003)
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Congregation Beth Yeshurun of Houston records (MS 722)
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[Staff Memorandum from W. E. Moore to the USS Appalachian, September 26, 1945]
Staff memorandum from W. E. Moore to the staff of the USS Appalachian (AGC-1) giving them the plans for their next movements and dissolution of staff. He mentions that they will be able to sightsee in Yokohama and possibly Otaru, and that there will be transports for return to the United States in Aomori.
Date:
September 26, 1945
Creator:
Moore, W. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Helen Barnes to Cecelia McKie - May 26, 1943]
Letter sent from Helen Barnes to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her husband, William Frank Barnes, and stating she and her daughter had been evacuated from Shanghai in 1941 and had not seen Mr. Barnes since. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. W. F. Barnes, San Diego, California.
Date:
May 26, 1943
Creator:
Barnes, Helen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Chief Librarian from Superintendent of Documents]
Letter from the Superintendent of Documents to the Chief Librarian requesting recall of a distributed publication entitled, "Logistics in World War II, final report of the Army Service Forces." The recalled item was returned to the Government Printing Office.
Date:
October 26, 1948
Creator:
Cromwell, Fred W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - May 26, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Lorraine returning from Florida and plans to go to Gonzales for the weekend, Catherine also tells Joe to ask for things he would like so she can mail him a package.
Date:
May 26, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 26, 1945]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including plans to go to a party that Corrine is throwing, housework to do over the weekend, the weather, and Baker's plans to build a tennis court and basketball court on their property.
Date:
January 26, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 26, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a weekend with Mother, car troubles, Charlotte's sickness, and potential plans to go to New Braunfels to celebrate the Fourth of July with friends.
Date:
June 26, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 26, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including her hope that he will call her on Christmas Day, an update that John is a prisoner of the Germans, and that their dog, Teddy, killed a possum. In the postscript Catherine shares that she has saved $135 for him.
Date:
November 26, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 26, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the weather, plans to see a movie, and a car crash that occurred just outside of town.
Date:
July 26, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 26, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing digging foxholes, going swimming, the mail service, and his looking forward to receiving the pictures she sent.
Date:
January 26, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 26, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the ceremony where he received his Air Medal, and the slow days he has had, consisting of listening to the radio, playing records, and swimming.
Date:
February 26, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 26, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his crew visiting their old station to retrieve clothing and equipment, asking if Jessie got his raise, and complaining that the movies they are seeing are old.
Date:
June 26, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 26, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, struggling with finding Walter's address, supporting Bob's campaign for Justice of the Peace, struggling with his mosquito net the night before, and doing his laundry.
Date:
July 26, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 26, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, his enjoyment of the fixed up watch she sent him, and celebrating Jessie's new job in San Antonio.
Date:
August 26, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 26, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, completing his fourth mission, planning to send Catherine a picture of his new mustache, meeting someone else from Texas in his squadron, and flying in a plane named "Little Joe". A portion of text has been removed from the letter.
Date:
September 26, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - October 26, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, getting candy and gum from the post exchange, and telling Catherine that he always brings his "Mae West" and his Bible when he flies.
Date:
October 26, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - November 26, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing swimming at the coral reefs with other men in his squadron, watching the movie "The Iron Major," and wearing the shorts she sent him.
Date:
November 26, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to C. D. Leake, January 26, 1949]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to C. D. Leake discussing a list of the Texas Senate Finance Committee.
Date:
January 26, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Isaac H. Kempner, January 26, 1949]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Isaac H. Kempner thanking the latter for a letter from Dudley Peterson and for his devotion to the University of Texas Medical Branch.
Date:
January 26, 1949
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to T. S. Painter, February 26, 1945]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to T. S. Painter discussing a check intended to fund a research program focused on studying "sterile invert sugar solutions for intravenous injection."
Date:
February 26, 1945
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Robert C. Hockett, February 26, 1945]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Robert C. Hockett thanking Dr. Robert C. Hockett of the Sugar Research Foundation for a $1,000 donation. The funds are intended to support initial research on the preparation of sterile invert sugar for intravenous injections. Leake mentions that the project's recommendations have been accepted by the University Regents and involves key faculty from the Department of Biological Chemistry. He assures that updates on the research progress and expenditures will be provided, highlighting the importance of proving the project's worthiness for continued support.
Date:
February 26, 1945
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Earl O'Keefe to R. Lee Kempner, March 26, 1945]
Letter from R. Earl O'Keefe to R. Lee Kempner apologizing for the delay in response to Kempner's letter from March 13 due to the President's absence from the office. It mentions that actions were taken by writing to Senator Grady Hazelwood and Representative H. J. Little to request their opposition to Senate Joint Resolution No. 12. The President expresses pleasure in complying with Kempner's request and hopes the efforts will contribute positively to the cause.
Date:
March 26, 1945
Creator:
O'Keefe, R. Earl
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone, May 26, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone discussing concerns regarding a proposal to establish another medical college in San Antonio without protective restrictions for the existing school in Galveston. He argues that supporting this measure might alienate friends and supporters from various Texan cities who favor Galveston's current medical establishment.
Date:
May 26, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady, February 26, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady reporting having received several drafts on February 23, totaling $6500, which is stated as almost double the intended amount. He explains the difficulty of keeping a regular set of books due to the irregularities in the transaction amounts and timing. The letter details payments made in January and February, requesting better coordination in future transactions.
Date:
February 26, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to E. S. Holliday, Seotember 26, 1944]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to E. S. Holliday mentioning that he has advanced a check for $35.00 to Senator Karl l. Lovelady to apply on his expenses incurred while at work for their committee.
Date:
September 26, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History