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Correspondence, Joseph E. and Catherine Dawe Davis
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Black Military Service Collection
55
Women in War Collection
23
Carol Weaverling Collection
22
U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts Letters Collection
10
Nimitz Family Photograph Collection
8
Home Front Collection
4
Japanese Internment Camps Collection
4
Marjorie L. Jackson Collection
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[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 8, 1944, #1]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing her pride over his Air Medal and how excited she was to share the news with her friends.
Date:
November 8, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 8, 1944, #2]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a snake that was living in the cabinet that Mammy killed, supper with Martha's mother, news of the Isely Airfield bombing, and the weather.
Date:
November 8, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 11, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the items they have mailed each other, Joe's expectation that his squadron will move soon, and his trying and failing to contact Walter.
Date:
August 11, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - May 29, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his flight across the Pacific to Hawaii, the beautiful scenery, and his plan to mail her his watch, which needs to be fixed. A portion of text has been removed from the letter.
Date:
May 29, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - May 22, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, drinking with his friends the previous few nights, seeing a performance from Bob Hope and other stars, going on carnival rides, such as the "Big Dipper," and apologizing for being rushed when they spoke on the phone.
Date:
May 22, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - May 31, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing expecting to get a pass to go into Honolulu the next day, mailing her his watch, and getting to know the men in his squadron.
Date:
May 31, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - May 30, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing drinking beer with Williams, Holquin, and Graves at the Snake Ranch, mailing Catherine his watch to be fixed, and getting along well with the other men in his squadron.
Date:
May 30, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History