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Documenting the War Collection
147
Correspondence, Joseph E. and Catherine Dawe Davis
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George Simmons Collection
75
Olin G. Humphries Collection
51
U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts Letters Collection
38
Nimitz Family Photograph Collection
28
Women in War Collection
27
U.S. Navy A.R.U. 145 Photo Lab Collection
21
WWII Documents Collection
9
Jane Kendeigh Collection
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[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - March 18, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his guilt at not writing her, his sympathy for Mrs. Dawe's injury, his plans to move out of Luling when he returns home, and visiting Walter.
Date:
March 18, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - March 1, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, his respect for the way Catherine handled her falling out with Mr. Davis, the weather, smoking too many cigarettes, and looking forward to coming home.
Date:
March 1, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 24, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, going swimming with friends, sharing his support for Catherine's Monday night bridge parties, and encouraging her not to tolerate rudeness from her boss.
Date:
February 24, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 25, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing throwing a party in his tent the night before, the mail service, Cope finishing his missions, reassuring Catherine about her weight gain worries, and making enough money to pay income tax.
Date:
February 25, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 21, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, seeing the movie "Strike Up the Band," throwing a party without getting too drunk, and sympathizing with Teddy, their dog, rolling around in the mud.
Date:
February 21, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 18, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, the package he received from Annie and Doug, and being glad the Catherine got the car fixed up.
Date:
February 18, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 11, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his appreciation of the valentine she sent, his plans to send her pictures of his crew, and his amusement at Catherine taking the bones from her dinner with Mr. Davis home to Teddy, their dog.
Date:
February 11, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 16, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his not writing due to being extra busy, his thoughts on the work or fight bill, and the amusement he finds in Catherine trying to get out of dinner plans.
Date:
February 16, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 14, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the card she sent him for Valentine's Day, his joy at Catherine's frequent bridge games, and sending her some snapshots of men in his crew.
Date:
February 14, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 6, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing being tired from working a lot the night before, the mail service, discouraging Catherine from doing yardwork, and the heavy rain in Luling.
Date:
February 6, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 5, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, his joy at their dog, Teddy, no longer being sick, and his support of Baker building a tennis court in front of their house.
Date:
February 5, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 4, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing... [Brief details summarizing the whole letter and highlighting important parts.]
Date:
February 4, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 3, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his squadron swimming at the beach, having ice cream for dessert, his faith in the security of their marriage, and throwing a party where he drank but didn't get drunk.
Date:
February 3, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 31, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing eating French stew for dinner, seeing a Donald Duck short, the captain having someone come to photograph his crew's plane, "Texas Kate," and getting lights put up in their tent.
Date:
January 31, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 2, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing a visit from Kenny, the mail service, and his prediction that the war will soon be over.
Date:
February 2, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 28, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the quality of the food, the mail service, agreeing that James is young to be enlisting, and being excited to receive the Luling newspaper.
Date:
January 28, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 29, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his hangover after a night spent drinking with other men in his squadron, the mail service, his sorrow at Gale's death, and his thoughts on Dan's love life.
Date:
January 29, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 23, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing working hard and getting sweaty in the morning, reading a book written by Ernie Pyle, and asking after Gregg Wiley and Joyce.
Date:
January 23, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 25, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his squadron fixing up their tent, the mail service, his approval of Catherine having her friends over, and his appreciation of the money Catherine is saving.
Date:
January 25, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 19, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing playing golf on his day off, receiving a letter from Pat, apologizing for not writing Lorraine, getting a package from Annie and Doug, and encouraging Catherine to have her friends over to play bridge.
Date:
January 19, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 1, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing receiving lots of mail after returning from leave, apologizing for not writing more, and mailing Catherine a pink sweater for her Christmas present.
Date:
January 1, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 22, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his crew having their picture taken in front of their plane, "Texas Kate," the mail service, hoping that the book "Frenchman's Creek" will be made into a film, and asking after Crockett.
Date:
January 22, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History