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[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 10, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Dan Jr. returning home, Corrine Philly throwing a party, and busyness at work.
Date:
September 10, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 10, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including idleness at work, supper with Mrs. Graham, and Martha undergoing an operation.
Date:
June 10, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - October 10, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a letter she received from Williams' wife, a package she sent him, a trip to Gonzales with Evelyn, and a lunch with Nell.
Date:
October 10, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 10, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from homes, including spending the weekend with Mother, seeing friends, the death of Martha's youngest sister, named Jimmy, and Freddie Scheske's wife's pregnancy.
Date:
July 10, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 10, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including her progress on painting the kitchen, plans to go swimming with Sue, her enjoyment of Elaine staying with her, and news that Dan will be returning from the war for four months.
Date:
August 10, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
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 - July 10, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing flying for the first time since starting gunnery school, enjoying the shooting he is doing, and apologizing for the stationery he is writing on.
Date:
July 10, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 10, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the contents of the letters he received, including his excitement over the birthday present Catherine will mail him, his sorrow over Lorraine, Catherine's coworker, leaving, and his enjoyment of his letter from Tommy.
Date:
August 10, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - October 10, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the weather, his squadron working on the puzzle she sent, the mail service, looking forward to receiving his Christmas packages, and being made a sergeant.
Date:
October 10, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - November 10, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing seeing the movie "Mr. Winkle Goes to War," receiving Christmas well wishes from Jessamon, and his wish to be at home with Catherine.
Date:
November 10, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 10, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the weather, work she has been doing, and helping Lorraine set up a bassinet for a baby due in December. She also provides updates on various people who are serving.
Date:
November 10, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Karl L. Lovelady to I. H. Kempner, November 10]
Telegram sent by Karl L. Lovelady to I. H. Kempner saying that despite what the paper says, he is still okay with the governor and a letter will follow up.
Date:
November 10, 1944
Creator:
Lovelady, Karl L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter F. Woodul to Isaac H. Kempner, October 10, 1944]
Letter from Walter F. Woodul to Isaac H. Kempner discussing a letter mailed by his secretary.
Date:
October 10, 1944
Creator:
Woodul, Walter F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Day, October 10, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Day acknowledging progress on a medical school matter. He agrees with Day's suggestions and discusses a strategic approach involving the Dallas News, indicating it might be prudent to take action in January before the legislature convenes.
Date:
October 10, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. N. Sherrill to I. H. Kempner, October 10, 1944]
Letter from J. N. Sherrill to I. H. Kempner discussing about the potential removal of the School of Medicine from Galveston. He has discussed the matter with local doctors and believes their representatives will contest the removal. He intends to discuss it further with Mr. A. Bundy, a key legislator, and plans to talk to Senator Lanning of Jacksboro, with whom he has a mutual acquaintance.
Date:
October 10, 1944
Creator:
Sherrill, J. N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady, October 10, 1944]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady discussing medical schools, the possibility that the University of Texas Medical College in Galveston would be relocated, and trying to influence the decision in favor of keeping it.
Date:
October 10, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. F. Ward to G. D. Ulrich, October 10, 1944]
Letter from J. F. Ward to G. D. Ulrich expressing strong opposition to moving the Medical School at Galveston. Ward commits to fighting any such attempt, endorsing the reasons provided by non-resident Galveston physicians. He authorizes Ulrich to inform friends of his 100% cooperation in preventing the school's relocation, signing off with best wishes.
Date:
October 10, 1944
Creator:
Ward, J. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Tracy T. Word - May 10, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Tracy T. Word telling him he would love to come visit if not sent overseas again. When he was overseas he mostly worked on oilfields and saw a lot of oil buddies along the way.
Date:
May 10, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Laura, November 10, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Laura asking her questions to fill in the answers and send back. Laura fills in the answers as her reply.
Date:
November 10, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Brown to Alex Bradford, June 10, 1944]
Letter from J. W. Brown to Alex Bradford discussing his trip with his wife and won't return til after the 4th of July. If Bradford gives them a call to visit, they'll make sure he has a comfy stay.
Date:
June 10, 1944
Creator:
Brown, Jenness William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Joseph Davis - April 10, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Deputy Chief Joseph J. Davis discussing a wide variety of topics related to the advancement of fire fighting techniques and technology. These areas of interest includes: chemicals, chemical experiments, bean pumps, guns/nozzles, Elmira tests, Mack trucks, forest fire pumps, and fog nozzles.
Date:
April 10, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, March 10, 1944]
Letter (Air Mail) from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston informing about enclosing Harris's letter of introduction and suggestions to gain more influence.
Date:
March 10, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, April 10, 1944]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston thanking for the birthday gift and discussing about mother Bertig's health condition, Harris's Army selection.
Date:
April 10, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Henry Oppenheimer, April 10, 1944]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Henry Oppenheimer discussing about mother Bertig's health condition and Harris's Army selection
Date:
April 10, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History