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Correspondence, Joseph E. and Catherine Dawe Davis
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Nimitz Family Photograph Collection
4
WWII Documents Collection
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Charles Stasny Collection
3
Japanese Internment Camps Collection
2
B.W. Huntington Collection
1
Edgar Jones Collection
1
Holland Way Collection
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Home Front Collection
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Oliver Trechter Collection
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[Scrap and how to collect it]
Booklet titled "Scrap and how to collect it" detailing the important wartime uses of household scrap items.
Date:
September 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to "A Farewell Social"]
An invitation to "A FAREWELL SOCIAL honoring the inductees of Boyle Heights" sponsored by the "Boyle Heights Indians" held at the Block 45 Mess Hall in Poston Relocation Camp.
Date:
September 1944
Creator:
Boyle Heights Indians
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 1, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Jack Brown's expected return to the states and a chicken dinner with Baby. Catherine also asks after J.D. and expresses her joy that Joe is seeing a dentist.
Date:
September 1, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 2, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including plans for a quiet weekend doing chores, Dan Jr. arriving in New York, and Teddy, their dog, having adopted a puppy.
Date:
September 2, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 2, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing Joe's trip into town during the squadron's 48 hours of leave, including eating a good dinner, shopping for a present for Catherine, and seeing the movie "Standing Room Only."
Date:
September 2, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 3, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing sleeping in until 10 o'clock in the morning, having a roast beef dinner, seeing the movies "Lassie Come Home" and "Buffalo Bill," and drinking a few beers with Holquin.
Date:
September 3, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 5, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including playing bridge at Rosemary's, housecleaning with Jenny, and a report from James Carter's brother that James is returning to the States.
Date:
September 5, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 5, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing boxing with other men in his squadron, choosing not to drink after a big supper, and enjoying listening to the radio.
Date:
September 5, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betrice Kirkland to Charles Stasny, September 6, 1944]
Handwritten letter from Betrice Kirkland to Charles Stasny thanking him for the letter he sent her following Theodore Kirkland's, her brother, death in the war and reminisces on memories she had with him. She encloses a copy of the chaplain's letter and mentions that her brother, Theus Kirkland, will be returning to service soon either to the Islands or pilots' training in California.
Date:
September 6, 1944
Creator:
Kirkland, Betrice
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 6, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a celebration being held for James Logan in honor of his receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor, supper with Nell and Baker, and Baby and John buying a new car.
Date:
September 6, 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 - 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 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 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 - September 10, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Dan Jr. returning home, Corrine Philly throwing a party, and busyness at work.
Date:
September 10, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 11, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing reading the Newsboy, eating a good supper, receiving his beer ration, and seeing the movie "Destroyer."
Date:
September 11, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 11, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing Joe sending her money if she loses her job, how he and his squadron set up their tent, receiving packages of cigarettes, candy, gum, and soap, and seeing the movie "Wintertime."
Date:
September 11, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 12, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing a tiring day, plans to see Walter that fell through, and seeing the movie "Rio Rita."
Date:
September 12, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 13, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including going out to Seguin with friends and having a few drinks, Dan being unable to get over Bea, and Charlotte's brother Boyce being killed in action in France.
Date:
September 13, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 13, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his most recent mission and the dinner of cold soup that followed it. A portion of text has been removed from the letter.
Date:
September 13, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 14, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including supper at the Kopper Kettle with friends, Elaine starting school, and Teddy, their dog, courting another dog.
Date:
September 14, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 14, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his most recent mission, being placed in the position of nose gunner, Christmas plans, and his return to Honolulu. A portion of text has been removed from the letter.
Date:
September 14, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 15, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including receiving a letter from Williams' wife in Tonopah, going out to have a few beers with friends, Catherine's prediction that John and Baby are going to break up, and plans to ask for a raise.
Date:
September 15, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 15, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing exploring the island after cleaning his guns, his squadron making improvements to their tent, issues with their electricity, enjoying the food, and the mail service.
Date:
September 15, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History