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Correspondence, Joseph E. and Catherine Dawe Davis
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Chester W. Nimitz Personal Letters, 1893-1911
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Annual Symposium Series
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[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 12, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including packages she has sent to him, a visit with Toder, Urban, and Mammy, her company's poor financial condition, depositing $162 in the special account, and a trip to Gonzales.
Date:
August 12, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 31, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including coffee with Lorraine and Crockett, playing Tripoli with Evelyn, Elaine, and Baby, purchasing him a Christmas present, and the weather.
Date:
August 31, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 18, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including playing golf, updates from her friends on their partners' locations in the war, and a water line breaking in front of the house.
Date:
August 18, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 4, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the weather, dinner with Evelyn at the Reegers' house, and Forrest Foeh being killed in action in France on July 7.
Date:
August 4, 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 - September 8. 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe noting that it is the one year anniversary of him entering the service, and her pride at his efforts in the war. Catherine also discusses news from home, including going to the train station to meet Dan and awaiting his package with "something pretty."
Date:
September 8, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 25, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the scrapbook she is making with all of his items from his stay in Hawaii, seeing Lorena's new baby, and her enjoyment of the necklace he sent her.
Date:
July 25, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 29, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a visit to Gonzales, swimming with May, Lorraine, Neil, and his wife, as well as a call from a drunken Peggy.
Date:
July 29, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 31, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including going for a drive with Mother, mailing a package to him that will serve as a birthday present, and her coworker Lorraine quitting due to her pregnancy.
Date:
July 31, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 27, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including her pride at Joe getting his diploma, eating Mexican food for supper at the Catholic church with Evelyn, and getting his watch fixed.
Date:
July 27, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 6, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the excitement in town over the invasion of Normandy, the weather, and the town shunning Mr. Allen over a disagreement with one of the Benners over some gas.
Date:
June 6, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 13, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe encouraging him not to send money home because she is saving already. Catherine also discusses news from home, including buying their dog, Teddy, a harness, supper with Mrs. Graham, and making cigarettes with Lorraine because they cannot buy them in town.
Date:
July 13, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 11, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including babysitting Jim Joe, plans to play golf, and Mammy being sick.
Date:
July 11, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 12, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe addressing her previous letters on his drinking. Catherine also discusses news from home, including breakfast with Mammy, having to tie up Teddy, their dog, and dressing up to go to Martha's sister's funeral.
Date:
July 12, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 1, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including having her photo taken with their dog, Teddy, mowing the lawn, and Charlotte returning to Galveston.
Date:
July 1, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 10, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including her progress on painting the kitchen, plans to go swimming with Sue, her enjoyment of Elaine staying with her, and news that Dan will be returning from the war for four months.
Date:
August 10, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 9, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including painting the kitchen, a potential trip to Gonzales with Sue Merle, and driving Mr. Davis' car.
Date:
August 9, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 8, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing previous letters. Catherine also shares news from home, including plans to go to Gonzales, and bills she paid the previous month.
Date:
July 8, 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 - August 17, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the letters she has received, breakfast with Elaine and Mammy, and playing a game of golf.
Date:
August 17, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 15, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a visit to Tooter's and Urban's, Mother buying a knife for him, and a trip to Gonzales.
Date:
August 15, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 2, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including hearing from Rita who saw Joe in California, doing some yardwork, and that Lorraine is pregnant.
Date:
June 2, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 20, 1945]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including her awaiting his return, playing bridge at Corrine's house, and Lois bringing her six packages of Lucky Strike cigarettes.
Date:
February 20, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History