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Correspondence, Joseph E. and Catherine Dawe Davis
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[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - Morning of September 7, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including drama surrounding Dan's return to Luling on the train, Wootsie having sent a package to Joe, Honey receiving his selective service orders, and Charlotte's return from Galveston.
Date:
September 7, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 7, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including busyness at work, a trip to Gonzales with Jessie, Mittie being sent to Corpus Christi, Jessie interviewing at a school in San Antonio, and Floy and Worth visiting Luling on their vacation.
Date:
August 7, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 7, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing her care and concern for him while he is away, as well as news from home, including playing bridge with Bea, Corrine, and Maxine, Joe Brown working for Obie, and some groceries that are scarce at home.
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 7, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a phone call from Bef Walcowich about selling the car, which she decided not to do, as well as a lunch with Jenny and Mammy where she found a snake in the cabinet.
Date:
November 7, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - Afternoon of September 7, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing the money she received from him, as well as encouraging him not to send any more, as she has $307.10 in the special account already.
Date:
September 7, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 7, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Dan Jr.'s promotion to 1st Lieutenant and Mr. Gregg writing an application for her to get new tires. Catherine also encourages for Joe on his schooling.
Date:
July 7, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 7, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe telling him that she gave his address to Pat, and giving him J.D.'s address. Catherine also discusses news from home, including breakfast with Mammy and their dog, Teddy, having fleas.
Date:
June 7, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 7, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his enjoyment of shooting practice, playing baseball with his squadron, sharing his new address in California, and his hope that Catherine can meet his friends in the squadron.
Date:
July 7, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 7, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing a trip his squadron made into town, including breakfast at a small cafe, going swimming, buying jars of cheese spread, and playing cards upon their return to the barracks.
Date:
August 7, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 7, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing seeing the movie "Up in Arms," the mail service, and a new army law that will release some of the men after Germany is defeated.
Date:
September 7, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - November 7, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his squadron's plans to make a meal of the food they received in their packages, updating Catherine that Kenny is no longer in his squadron, and expressing his joy that she decided to keep the hound dog that Teddy befriended.
Date:
November 7, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. W. Johnston to Gayle Snell, December 7, 1944]
Letter from 1st Lt. C. W. Johnston to WASP Gayle Snell requesting specific information about her flight hours and qualifications.
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
Johnston, C. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 7, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her past night in El Paso and Juarez, tacos, flying over mountains, landing at Deming and Phoenix, and staying in Phoenix. Written on Hotel Westward Ho stationary.
Date:
October 7, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 7, 1944]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing staying the night in Meridian, MS, and flying to Richmond.
Date:
June 7, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. W. Johnston to Gayle Snell, December 7, 1944]
Letter from 1st Lt. C. W. Johnston to WASP Gayle Snell requesting specific information about her CAA license number, address, and qualified aircraft.
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
Johnston, C. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 7, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing meeting a young Marine, an irritating change of orders, and other news. Written on Hutson Hotels stationary.
Date:
January 7, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 7, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing treating a bad tooth ache, ferrying aircraft, and a pilot friend getting an award.
Date:
1944-09-07?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 7, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing going to Long Beach to pick up a P-51, her friends Bobby and Marion, shipping and packages, and plans for after the WASP are disbanded. Written on American Red Cross stationary.
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[General Hap Arnold Address in Sweetwater, Texas, December 7, 1944]
Text of a speech given by General Hap Arnold to the WASP at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas, just days before their deactivation. Arnold thanks and commends the women pilots for their service and offers encouragement for their futures.
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
Arnold, Henry Harley (Hap)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transfer and promotion for Gayle Snell]
USAAF order indicating Gayle Snell's promotion from trainee to pilot, raising her pay, and rebasing her from Avenger Field to Independence Field.
Date:
November 7, 1944
Creator:
Taylor, C. O.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from General H. H. Arnold to Charlyne Creger, December 7, 1944]
Letter from the General H. H. Arnold to Rosa C. Creger recognizing the services performed by the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) during World War II and explaining reasons to demobilize the WASPs.
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
Arnold, Henry Harley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum Receipt for Flight Jacket, November 7, 1944]
Receipt for size 36 flying jacket from the Marana Army Air Field, signed by Catherine Parker in light pencil.
Date:
November 7, 1944
Creator:
Army Air Force 371 Supply
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release: Address by General H.H. Arnold, Commanding General, Army Air Forces, Before WASP Ceremony, Sweetwater, Texas, Tuesday, December 7, 1944]
War Department press releases quoting the speech General Arnold gave to the final graduating class of Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II.
Date:
December 7, 1944
Creator:
Arnold, Henry Harley
Object Type:
Script
System:
The Portal to Texas History