Letter to the press about the USS Anzio (CVE-57) and the experiences of her crew in the Pacific Theater from her commission in August, 1943 to the end of the war in September, 1945.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from Kerrville, expresses uncertainty about when he and his mother might go to Fredericksburg for a visit. This letter is on St. Charles Hotel stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from Kerrville, expresses uncertainty about when he and his mother might go to Fredericksburg for a visit.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes receiving visitors at the Academy but being unable to greet them as he did not have a dress blue uniform yet. He also mentions his grades on the entrance exam and that he is looking forward to the Army-Navy football game to be played in November in Philadelphia.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates that a one dollar a month allowance should be sufficient while at the Academy. He also intends to get his new dress jacket before having his photo made. He also mentions his feet are feeling better and that his class has two lessons a day aboard the training ship Chesapeake. He also mentions being vaccinated. Nimitz also mentions looking forward to the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia later in the year and expresses relief at learning to sail cutters instead of having to row. He closes by indicating he has his textbooks but no time to study.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes his activities at the Academy such as rowing boats, drilling and tying knots. He also mentions going aboard the training ship, the Chesapeake. Nimitz also mentions attending a worship service in the chapel at the Academy.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the rigors his first week at the Academy: rowing and drilling from six in the morning until ten at night. He mentions a problem with his feet. He asks about Otto and Dora.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz briefly explains his whereabouts and that he will be back at Annapolis and studying very soon. This letter is on Metropolitan Hotel (Washington, DC) stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz briefly explains his whereabouts and that he will be back at Annapolis and studying very soon.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from San Antonio, discusses his travel plans to return to Annapolis. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from San Antonio, discusses his travel plans to return to Annapolis.

Page from scrapbook kept by the Nimitz family that includes two photographs. The photograph on the left is blurry and shows Clarence "Heine" Hinkamp (top right), Elizabeth Freeman (top center), Catherine Freeman (center), Chester W. Nimitz (right), and Worrall Reed Carter (bottom right) sitting on the porch steps of a raised wooden building. Clarence is wearing a suit and tie and a newsboy cap while holding a cigar. Chester is wearing a suit and tie while smoking a cigar. Worrall is wearing a suit and tie and boutonniere while holding a cigar and hat. Elizabeth and Catherine are wearing white dresses and neckerchiefs. Something appears to be floating in the middle of the photo. The photograph on the right shows a dirt road with trees on both sides. Raised wooden buildings can be seen in the background. The photographs are mounted on black scrapbook paper.

Page from scrapbook kept by the Nimitz family that includes two photographs. The photograph on the left shows Worrall Reed Carter holding hat and smoking a cigar while standing on dirt or gravel with two raised wooden buildings behind him. He is wearing a suit and boutonniere. The photograph on the right shows Chester W. Nimitz holding a cigar while standing on dirt or gravel with the same two raised wooden buildings behind him. He is wearing a suit and tie. The photographs are mounted on black scrapbook paper.

Page from scrapbook kept by the Nimitz family that includes two photographs. The photograph on the left shows Clarence "Heine" Hinkamp (top left), Elizabeth Freeman (top center), Catherine Freeman (center), Chester W. Nimitz (right), and Worrall Reed Carter (bottom right) sitting on the porch steps of a raised wooden building. Clarence is wearing a suit and tie and a newsboy cap while holding a cigar. Chester is wearing a suit and tie while smoking a cigar. Worrall is wearing a suit and tie and boutonniere while holding a cigar and hat. Elizabeth and Catherine are wearing white dresses and neckerchiefs. The photograph on the right shows Clarence "Heine" Hinkamp standing in front of two raised wooden buildings while holding his newsboy cap. The photographs are mounted on black scrapbook paper.

Booklet titled "Scrap and how to collect it" detailing the important wartime uses of household scrap items.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes receiving visitors at the Academy but being unable to greet them as he did not have a dress blue uniform yet. He also mentions his grades on the entrance exam and that he is looking forward to the Army-Navy football game to be played in November in Philadelphia. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates that a one dollar a month allowance should be sufficient while at the Academy. He also intends to get his new dress jacket before having his photo made. He also mentions his feet are feeling better and that his class has two lessons a day aboard the training ship Chesapeake. He also mentions being vaccinated. Nimitz also mentions looking forward to the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia later in the year and expresses relief at learning to sail cutters instead of having to row. He closes by indicating he has his textbooks but no time to study. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the rigors of the exams and indicates he has gained admittance to the US Naval Academy and will report there in a few days. He also indicates that he was almost not admitted on account of his hearing, but passed the physical exam, too.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the rigors his first week at the Academy: rowing and drilling from six in the morning until ten at night. He mentions a problem with his feet. He asks about Otto and Dora.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes his activities at the Academy such as rowing boats, drilling and tying knots. He also mentions going aboard the training ship, the Chesapeake. Nimitz also mentions attending a worship service in the chapel at the Academy.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions that he has passed his entrance examinatins and has gained admittance to th eUS Naval Academy. He also thanks his grandfather for supporting him during the summer.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions that he has passed his entrance examinatins and has gained admittance to th eUS Naval Academy. He also thanks his grandfather for supporting him during the summer.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the rigors of the exams and indicates he has gained admittance to the US Naval Academy and will report there in a few days. He also indicates that he was almost not admitted on account of his hearing, but passed the physical exam, too.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, has an illness. He also mentions starting school again as well as his proficiency with his gun. He is also anticipating the arrival from Washington of his aunt. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.