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[Christmas Card from the USS Appalachian, 1944]
Christmas card issued by the USS Appalachian (AGC-1) for those aboard to send to family and friends back home. The front of the card features an illustration of a sailor sitting on a pier near the shore. The shore is covered in palm trees and other flora. Above the sailor is a thought bubble containing images of a fireplace with a wreath and stockings hung above it and a cabin covered in snow with trees and a shining star in the distance behind it. In the upper left corner of the front is text saying "U. S. S. APPALACHIAN, Somewhere in the Pacific". Inside the card is a short rhyming poem and holiday greeting.
Date:
1944~
Creator:
USS Appalachian (AGC-1)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. V. Arnold to the 7th Division Landing Force, 1944]
Letter from Major General A. V. Arnold, second in command of the Seventh Infantry Division, to the men of the Seventh Division Landing Force giving them words of encouragement in preparation for the United States Philippines campaign, beginning with the Battle of Leyte on October 20th, 1944.
Date:
1944~
Creator:
United States Army Seventh Infantry Division
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 28, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including plans for a trip to Gonzales, the weather, and encouragement to mail something home to Mammy.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - Monday, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including her busy day at work and a weekend trip with Baby and John.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis Regarding Events in Hometown]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including an update that Mother is feeling better and learning about the warfront in France from J.D.'s letter to Mr. Seay.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glen Spears to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr.]
Handwritten letter from Glen Spears to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. He talks about his promise to his son Melvin Louis Spears, who is missing in action after the Battle of Samar serving on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. His promise was to join the service as a cook if something were to happen to Melvin.
Date:
1944~/1945~
Creator:
Spears, Glen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Michael Tondow to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr.]
Handwritten letter from Michael Tondow to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts. He enquires about the possibility of hearing from his brother in law, Herman Levitan, who is missing in action after the Battle of Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. He mentions meeting Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts once before and talks about his relations with Herman.
Date:
1944~/1945~
Creator:
Tondow, Michael
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Glen Spears to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr.]
Handwritten letter from Glen Spears to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. He talks about his promise to his son Melvin Louis Spears, who is missing in action after the Battle of Samar serving on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. His promise was to join the service as a cook if something were to happen to Melvin.
Date:
1944~/1945~
Creator:
Spears, Glen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Michael Tondow to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr.]
Handwritten letter from Michael Tondow to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts. He enquires about the possibility of hearing from his brother in law, Herman Levitan, who is missing in action after the Battle of Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. He mentions meeting Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts once before and talks about his relations with Herman.
Date:
1944~/1945~
Creator:
Tondow, Michael
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Stasny to his Parents, January 3, 1944]
Letter from Charles Stasny to his parents discussing life during the war. He mentions receiving a package from Dottie, his parents going into the cutlery business, the success of the garden, and requests they have some photo prints made for him.
Date:
January 3, 1944
Creator:
Stasny, Charles, 1921-2014
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William N. Smith to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 22, 1944]
Handwritten letter from William Norman Smith to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, dated January 22, 1944. He writes to thank Roberts for writing to him about the death of his son Norman Smith. He enquires about getting more details of his son’s injuries and the significance of the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts in the war.
Date:
January 22, 1944
Creator:
Smith, William N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William N. Smith to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 22, 1944]
Handwritten letter from William Norman Smith to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, dated January 22, 1944. He writes to thank Roberts for writing to him about the death of his son Norman Smith. He enquires about getting more details of his son’s injuries and the significance of the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts in the war.
Date:
January 22, 1944
Creator:
Smith, William N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 14, 1945]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe wishing him a happy St. Valentine's Day. Catherine discusses news from home, including dinner with Mammy and playing with Julie Kate, and asks after Joe's crew on the plane.
Date:
February 14, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 20, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing a night out drinking with other soldiers, eating dinner at the service club, the weather, a group of boys gambling away their pay, and his appreciation of the beautiful countryside.
Date:
February 20, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 22, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his leaving for Nevada, trying to find a place for her to stay if she visits, and drinking a few beers with other soldiers. A portion of text has been removed from the letter.
Date:
February 22, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[General Order Authorizing Citation Devices for Clifford Baird, March 25, 1944]
General order from Lieutenant Colonel John Philip Henebry authorizing Clifford Baird to wear a citation device as a permanent part of his uniform.
Date:
March 25, 1944
Creator:
Henebry, John Philip & Jones, Ocal P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Halsey, Jr., to the South Pacific Area, April 21, 1944]
Letter from Admiral William Halsey, Jr., to the South Pacific Area thanking them for a job well done with the South Pacific campaign nearing completion.
Date:
April 21, 1944
Creator:
Halsey, William, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Stasny to his Parents, May 16, 1944]
Handwritten letter from Charles Stasny to his parents discussing life during the war. He mentions leaving the island and returning to living on aboard a ship. He also mentions returning some money his parents had lent him and the possibility that he and three other crewmates may go home. He asks his parents to have the Eagle change his address and discusses the protestant chaplain on board making him unsure when he'll be able to attend catholic mass.
Date:
May 16, 1944
Creator:
Stasny, Charles, 1921-2014
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - May 18, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a carnival in Seguin she attended with Betsy and the fact that she overspent by $15.
Date:
May 18, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - May 18, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his travel plans. Joe expects to be on a train for five days, but does not know his destination. Joe tells Catherine that he will not be able to send her letters while he is traveling. A portion of text has been removed from the letter.
Date:
May 18, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - May 28, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his affection for his mother in law, Mrs. Dawe, sending her the $35 allotment check he received, and the mail service.
Date:
May 28, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - May 29, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including plans to paint the house, Jessamon coming home, Lyt Callahan marrying Mrs. Oaks, and receiving letters from their friends in Tonopah.
Date:
May 29, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History