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Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Kaufman County, Texas (open access)

Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Kaufman County, Texas

Directory of the men and women from Kaufman County, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served.
Date: 1945~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Hopkins County, Texas (open access)

Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Hopkins County, Texas

Directory of the men and women from Hopkins County, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served.
Date: 1945~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hardeman County Men and Women of the Services (open access)

Hardeman County Men and Women of the Services

Directory of the men and women from Hardeman County, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served. Also includes advertisements for local businesses and war bonds.
Date: 1945~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Facts & Faces, January 1945 (open access)

Facts & Faces, January 1945

Newsletter for the employees of The Yoder Company in Cleveland, Ohio, including news, events, and other updates of interest to workers. This issue includes a feature about a visit from soldiers sent by General Eisenhower to tour ammunition manufacturers. This copy was sent to Pfc. H. T. Gaby, who was part of the tour, in an envelope that has the company logo on the front and and illustration of soldiers jumping out of a truck on the back.
Date: January 1945
Creator: Yoder Company
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Weirton Steel Company to Harry Gaby - July 2, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Weirton Steel Company to Harry Gaby - July 2, 1945]

Letter from the manager of the Industrial Relations Department at Weirton Steel Company to Pfc. Harry Gaby describing an enclosed bound volume of photos documenting a visit by Gaby and other World War II soldiers to Weirton facilities to see factories producing ammunition.
Date: July 2, 1945
Creator: Weirton Steel Company. Industrial Relations Department.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Corll to Harry T. Gaby - January 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from R. M. Corll to Harry T. Gaby - January 12, 1945]

Letter from R. M. Corll to Harry T. Gaby discussing a box containing a knife, two knife cases, and heating units with tablets to build fires. In the letter, R. M. Corll apologizes for not being able to give his farewell in person. Corll asks Gaby to call at his convenience.
Date: January 12, 1945
Creator: Corll, R. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Firepower for Eisenhower": Visit of Eisenhower Gun Crew To Weirton Steel Company (open access)

"Firepower for Eisenhower": Visit of Eisenhower Gun Crew To Weirton Steel Company

Photo album compiled by the Weirton Steel Company to document the visit by a crew of World War II soldiers and combat veterans who met with steel workers and toured the facilities in Weirton and Steubenville where the factories were producing ammunition. Each image is followed by a description, with identifications of the persons who are pictured.
Date: 1945~
Creator: Weirton Steel Company. Industrial Relations Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. G. Bradstock to Mrs. J. T. Gaby - January 8, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from W. G. Bradstock to Mrs. J. T. Gaby - January 8, 1945]

Letter from W. G. Bradstock to J. T. Gaby expressing gratitude for the character of her son, Harry Gaby, who visited the Fletcher Enamel Company as a part of the Fire Power for Eisenhower tour. Along with this letter, Bradstock sent a package of enamel kitchen ware to further their expression of gratitude to Harry Gaby's mother. Bradstock says in the letter that they would come to Harry Gaby's aid if he needs anything.
Date: January 8, 1945
Creator: Bradstock, W. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 27, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 27, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Kelly having a nervous breakdown and plans for dinner with Mae and Lorraine. Catherine also celebrates that Joe has completed 36 missions, and looks forward to his homecoming.
Date: February 27, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - March 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - March 5, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including going to Maxine's party on Saturday night, visiting Mother, who is suffering with her broken ribs, and Kelly being in the hospital in San Antonio.
Date: March 5, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 10, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 10, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the weather, Lorraine mailing her some blouses, and Mrs. Bronson receiving a letter from Roy, who is a prisoner of the Germans.
Date: January 10, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 11, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 11, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including lunch with Jenny, James receiving his orders to report to the Merchant Marines on January 15, and Elaine having a cold. Catherine also expresses her appreciation of Joe's anniversary gift.
Date: January 11, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 18, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 18, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a late night playing games and drinking with friends, plans for lunch with Jenny, and depositing $500 in a savings account in Houston with better interest.
Date: January 18, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 2, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 2, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including busyness at work, looking forward to receiving her package from him, and the cigarette shortage.
Date: January 2, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 13, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 13, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including writing a letter to the Bergins, who Joe spent Christmas with, and her plans to go to Gonzales after mailing the letter.
Date: January 13, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 8, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 8, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a newspaper article about Joe, going to the Presbyterian Church with Evelyn, and her hope that Lorraine will return to the office soon.
Date: January 8, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 15, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including stopping her flying lessons, asking to put in a request so that she can send him a package, and recovering from her cold.
Date: January 15, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 17, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 17, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including that Gale died December 27, playing bridge with friends, Joe being featured in the newspaper, and their new dog, Trailer, chewing up the coffee table.
Date: January 17, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 27, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 27, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including celebrating Corrine's birthday, Rosemary asking her to come to Gonzales, and Baker going to the Texas Open.
Date: January 27, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 16, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including dinner with Mammy, paying more than expected on income tax, and James shipping out for the Merchant Marines.
Date: January 16, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 26, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 26, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including plans to go to a party that Corrine is throwing, housework to do over the weekend, the weather, and Baker's plans to build a tennis court and basketball court on their property.
Date: January 26, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 19, 1945 (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 19, 1945

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a visit with Mae and Lorraine, her enjoyment of the photos he has sent, and a drive for more draftees that is coming up.
Date: January 19, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 20, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a quiet evening at home, busyness at work, and chores she has to get done before leaving for Gonzales.
Date: January 20, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 23, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 23, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including receiving a letter from Holquin's wife, seeing the movie "Arsenic and Old Lace" with Marjorie, and anticipating busyness at work due to Lorraine's absence.
Date: January 23, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History