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[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 2, 1944]

Description: Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on July 2, 1944. He is glad to hear that Wilbur Crawford is home, and explains that he didn't say anything because he wasn't sure when Crawford would arrive. His outfit started holding church services in the mess hall, and he plans on going often. He received a letter from Bertie, who is getting married soon, and one from Joe Lattimore, who promised to clean and oil Willis' shotgun and rifles.
Date: July 2, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Typed version: Letter from Carolyn R. Itri to Nicholas C. Soviero, July 2, 1944]

Description: Typed version: A love letter from Carolyn R. Itri to her future husband, Nicholas C. Soviero. The letter reads, "How is my honey feeling today?" The letter continues with details on weekly mass, biking with friends in the neighboring areas and parks, going to the boardwalk by the beach, and how going places breaks up the days but seeing soldiers with their sweethearts makes Carolyn miss him even more. The letter closes, "In the meantime keep smiling & take care of yourself." Written July 2nd a… more
Date: July 2, 1944
Creator: Itri, Carolyn R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 2, 1944]

Description: Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the events of his trip to Honolulu with Holquin, including swimming at Waikiki beach, drinking beer with other men in their squadron, seeing the movie "Irene," and buying their dinner from the post exchange.
Date: July 2, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Carolyn R. Itri to Nicholas C. Soviero, July 2, 1944]

Description: A love letter from Carolyn R. Itri to her future husband, Nicholas C. Soviero. The letter reads, "How is my honey feeling today?" The letter continues with details on weekly mass, biking with friends in the neighboring areas and parks, going to the boardwalk by the beach, and how going places breaks up the days but seeing soldiers with their sweethearts makes Carolyn miss him even more. The letter closes, "In the meantime keep smiling & take care of yourself." Written July 2nd and posted July 3… more
Date: July 2, 1944
Creator: Itri, Carolyn R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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