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[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 6, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the events of his day trip into Honolulu, including buying a house coat to gift to Catherine, not drinking because the beer joints close early, and a packed bus ride back to the barracks,
Date:
June 6, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 4, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing receiving a mosquito net, seeing the movie "Cover Girl," news that Joe DiMaggio is playing baseball for the Seventh Air Corps, and his gratitude that their dog, Teddy, is at home to protect Catherine.
Date:
June 4, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 3, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing playing golf with other men in his squadron, plans to go to Waikiki beach, Williams shampooing him, and expecting to get his laundry done the next day.
Date:
June 3, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 1, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing visiting Honolulu with Graves, appreciating the scenery of the island, and telling Catherine to tell their congregation that he is stationed on an island in the Pacific.
Date:
June 1, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 2, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing visiting Honolulu with Graves the day before, being grateful that he brought his shorts and cigarette lighter overseas, the cheapness of cigarettes, and requesting that Catherine send his friends' addresses.
Date:
June 2, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 5, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the tan he has acquired, his gratitude for her safety and security at home, his squadron having to send their dog back to Tonopah, and expecting Bob Hope to come to perform soon.
Date:
June 5, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 23, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing eating supper with James, planning to send Catherine some pictures, and drinking beer with Holquin at the Snake Ranch.
Date:
June 23, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 25, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing swimming the day before, drinking a few beers with Holquin at the Snake Ranch, appreciating the letter he received from Mrs. Dawe, hoping that Catherine gets a raise, and reaffirming his love for her.
Date:
June 25, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 27, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his sympathy for John not getting a furlough, drinking a few beers with his crew at the Snake Ranch, and making plans to go bowling with Williams.
Date:
June 27, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 30, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing getting paid, sending her $27.10 from his check, washing his clothes, and seeing the movie "Above Suspicion."
Date:
June 30, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 28, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing playing pool with other men in his squadron, seeing the movie "Glass Key" the night before, taking up the habit of doing the crossword puzzle, and sharing his support of Catherine selling her bicycle.
Date:
June 28, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 21, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, seeing Captain James Carter, a friend from Luling, having sympathy for Catherine's Uncle Jim having a heart attack, and asking her to send pictures of her with their dog and cat.
Date:
June 21, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 20, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, having his broken watch mailed home to her, appreciating her handwritten letters, and playing a game of poker. The third page of the letter has notes from Joe's crewmates, Graves and Williams, on the back.
Date:
June 20, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 18, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing going to 7th Air Corps gunnery school, the mail service, getting a haircut, and seeing a good baseball game.
Date:
June 18, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 19, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, the crew not having named their plane yet, and telling Catherine that he doesn't care if she gains weight.
Date:
June 19, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 7, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing mailing her a package, not receiving any letters during mail call, seeing the movie "Meet John Doe," playing poker with other men in his squadron, and taking the time to write the letters he has been neglecting.
Date:
June 7, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 10, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing injuring his finger during a game of softball, getting overly drunk the night before, and the mail service.
Date:
June 10, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 - June 29, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing going to see James Carter, getting a haircut, choosing to miss the movie that was put on, injuring his knee, and asking if any of his letters had been censored.
Date:
June 29, 1944
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 - June 22, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his crewmates writing on the back of the letter he sent her previously, calling James Carter, and missing the spare time he had before his squadron started school.
Date:
June 22, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 - June 17, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing sharing a quart of rum with other men in his squadron, the mail service, playing softball, and going swimming with Holquin.
Date:
June 17, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 16, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his flight that morning, eating at the post exchange, watching a ball game, and playing catch with Holquin and Williams.
Date:
June 16, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History