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John W. Davis papers 1942 Davis, John W. papers

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The John W. Davis papers consist of 43 letters, 1 fragment, 17 photographs, and 4 strips of negatives sent from Davis to his wife, Nellie, while he worked on military construction projects in Puerto Rico with the Madigan & Hyland Company during the Second World War. He provided detailed descriptions of the weather, scenery, and local people and customs. He frequently commented on his pregnant wife's health and the couple's finances.

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Davis, Nellie

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John W. Davis worked for the Madigan & Hyland Company on military construction projects near Santurce, Puerto Rico (April-June 1942) and Fajardo, Puerto Rico (June-September 1942). He arrived on the island in early April and planned to leave during the first week of September. By early August, Davis worked with the Vieques Engineering Company, though he still officially worked for Madigan & Hyland. His wife, Nellie, lived in East Rockaway, New York, and become pregnant short...

Davis, John W.

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Biography John W. Davis was born to John O. and Mary C. Davis on August 22, 1910, in Illinois. He received his B.S. degree in architecture from the University of Illinois in 1934 and served as an officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the Second World War. Following the war, Davis was engaged as a private designer and construction coordinator with partner Jere Strizek, a noted Sacramento developer. The two designed Town and Countr...