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- Oral History Interview with Albert Bouley, June 27, 2001
- Interview with Albert Bouley, a U. S. Marine during World War II. He discusses his enlistment in the Marines just after Pearl Harbor; his assignment to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division; the battle of Guadalcanal; malaria and dysentery; the battle of Cape Gloucester; the use of Pavuvu as a base; the battle of Peleliu; his return to the United States; guard duty at the Brooklyn Naval Yard and his service as an instructor in a heavy weapons school before the end of the war. He joined the Air Force 2 1/2 years later to be able to fly and work on planes, then retire to become a teacher in California, and finally settled in Texas.
- Oral History Interview with Jessie Clark, June 6, 2002
- Interview with Jessie Clark regarding her experiences during World War II. She discusses having to adjust to a lifestyle of rationing for food products and shoes as well as blackouts and scrap metal drives. Her husband worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad and was often absent while she stayed home to raise their children in Houston. She discusses the scarcity of toys during Christmas and hosiery.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 30, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing getting paid, sending her $27.10 from his check, washing his clothes, and seeing the movie "Above Suspicion."
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 28, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing playing pool with other men in his squadron, seeing the movie "Glass Key" the night before, taking up the habit of doing the crossword puzzle, and sharing his support of Catherine selling her bicycle.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 29, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing going to see James Carter, getting a haircut, choosing to miss the movie that was put on, injuring his knee, and asking if any of his letters had been censored.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 25, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing swimming the day before, drinking a few beers with Holquin at the Snake Ranch, appreciating the letter he received from Mrs. Dawe, hoping that Catherine gets a raise, and reaffirming his love for her.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 27, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his sympathy for John not getting a furlough, drinking a few beers with his crew at the Snake Ranch, and making plans to go bowling with Williams.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 26, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his crew visiting their old station to retrieve clothing and equipment, asking if Jessie got his raise, and complaining that the movies they are seeing are old.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 23, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing eating supper with James, planning to send Catherine some pictures, and drinking beer with Holquin at the Snake Ranch.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 24, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing plans to go swimming, the work it takes to keep their barrack clean, and his daily schedule.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 21, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, seeing Captain James Carter, a friend from Luling, having sympathy for Catherine's Uncle Jim having a heart attack, and asking her to send pictures of her with their dog and cat.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 22, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his crewmates writing on the back of the letter he sent her previously, calling James Carter, and missing the spare time he had before his squadron started school.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 20, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, having his broken watch mailed home to her, appreciating her handwritten letters, and playing a game of poker. The third page of the letter has notes from Joe's crewmates, Graves and Williams, on the back.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 18, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing going to 7th Air Corps gunnery school, the mail service, getting a haircut, and seeing a good baseball game.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 19, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, the crew not having named their plane yet, and telling Catherine that he doesn't care if she gains weight.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 17, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing sharing a quart of rum with other men in his squadron, the mail service, playing softball, and going swimming with Holquin.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 16, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his flight that morning, eating at the post exchange, watching a ball game, and playing catch with Holquin and Williams.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 15, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his early morning flight, a good dinner at the mess hall, playing softball with Williams and Graves, and telling Catherine that she doesn't need to send him anything.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 14, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing early morning guard duty, listening to the radio while flying, the mail service, and having a good supper.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 13, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, his approval of Catherine making cotton dresses, asking her to send a photo of her and Teddy, eating dinner at the post exchange, and his joy that Catherine has heard from their friends in Tonopah.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 11, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the laundry service, Graves getting music on the radio during their flight, expecting to start performing guard duty, and missing the chance to see Joe DiMaggio play baseball the day before.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 12, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing a long day spent flying and his excitement over the mail that is expected to come the next day.
- [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.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 10, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing injuring his finger during a game of softball, getting overly drunk the night before, and the mail service.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 9, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing playing an early morning game of poker, playing work up (a version of baseball with fewer players), and the weather.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 8, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing spending the day playing poker and playing a game of catch before it started raining.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 6, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the events of his day trip into Honolulu, including buying a house coat to gift to Catherine, not drinking because the beer joints close early, and a packed bus ride back to the barracks,
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 4, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing receiving a mosquito net, seeing the movie "Cover Girl," news that Joe DiMaggio is playing baseball for the Seventh Air Corps, and his gratitude that their dog, Teddy, is at home to protect Catherine.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 5, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the tan he has acquired, his gratitude for her safety and security at home, his squadron having to send their dog back to Tonopah, and expecting Bob Hope to come to perform soon.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 3, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing playing golf with other men in his squadron, plans to go to Waikiki beach, Williams shampooing him, and expecting to get his laundry done the next day.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 1, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing visiting Honolulu with Graves, appreciating the scenery of the island, and telling Catherine to tell their congregation that he is stationed on an island in the Pacific.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 2, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing visiting Honolulu with Graves the day before, being grateful that he brought his shorts and cigarette lighter overseas, the cheapness of cigarettes, and requesting that Catherine send his friends' addresses.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 30, 1944]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the mail she has sent and received, a trip to Gonzales with Maggie Lee Blackman and Joyce to see Emma, her application for new tires, Mammy's new furniture, and her enjoyment of his recent letters.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 23, 1944]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe expressing sadness and concern, as she believes she has been sending his letters to the wrong address. Catherine also discusses news from home, including photos Peggy sent of her trip to Tonopah.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 20, 1944]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Jessie Bell being stationed in Illinois, seeing the movie Gaslight, a potential visit with Uncle John and Aunt Em that she avoided, and her idleness at work.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 9, 1944]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the printing of his accomplishments in the newspaper, the damage done to the watch he mailed to her, a request that he tell her how much money he has, and John Weston and Baby's recent marriage.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 19, 1944]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the Nineteenth parade, a weekend with Mother, and requests that he write back to the other friends from home who have sent him letters.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 21, 1944]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including supper at Weston's, Tooter and Urban moving to Luling, Worth being transferred and moving to Pleasantom
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 3, 1944]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including fun with Jessie during a trip to Gonzales, plans to do yard wo0rk, and Uncle Jim having a heart attack and subsequently planning to sell his store.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 22, 1944]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Ina Clark divorcing Hugh to marry Ragsdale Nichols, and plans for her to go to San Antonio with May, Lorraine, and Missie.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 15, 1944]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Dan going to Capri for a rest, a visit from Tooter, and Jessamon having another breast tumor removed.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 10, 1944]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including idleness at work, supper with Mrs. Graham, and Martha undergoing an operation.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 17, 1944]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe advising him not to lose too much money in poker, as well as discussing news from home, including updates on their pets, and Joe's mother-in-law's pride in him.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 12, 1944]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe sharing her pleasure at receiving four letters from him, and her disbelief at his leisure time while overseas. Catherine also discusses news from home, including a visit to Wootsie's house with Mother, and letters from Peggy and Johnny.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 26, 1944]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a weekend with Mother, car troubles, Charlotte's sickness, and potential plans to go to New Braunfels to celebrate the Fourth of July with friends.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 13, 1944]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including photos she is having copied, Mr. Keith's death, Shorty Ward's discharge, mowing the lawn, losing weight, and postcards she is having made of her and the pets.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 14, 1944]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including visiting an oil well with Lorraine, plans to go swimming at Sue Merle's with Baker, Nell, Allen, and Jim Joe, as well as Mr. Graham offering to buy their car.