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Correspondence, Joseph E. and Catherine Dawe Davis
14
Chester W. Nimitz Personal Letters, 1893-1911
8
Annual Symposium Series
6
The Lessons Learned: Military Preparedness 1941/1988
6
Cecelia McKie Scrapbook Collection
5
U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts Letters Collection
2
WWII Documents Collection
2
Clifford Baird Collection
1
Nimitz Family Photograph Collection
1
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[Honorable Discharge Certificate]
Honorable discharge certificate for retired Major Sergeant Clifford R. Baird.
Date:
May 14, 1960
Creator:
United States. Air Force.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 14, 1902]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes cruising in Chesapeake Bay to Newport News, Virginia. He discusses his typical day filled with drills, instruction and recitation. Nimitz provides a list of those standing at the top of his class, including himself standing in eighth of 118. He describes some adventures he had ashore in Virginia while on liberty. He mentions seeing several ships under construction. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
June 14, 1902
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 14, 1902]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes cruising in Chesapeake Bay to Newport News, Virginia. He discusses his typical day filled with drills, instruction and recitation. Nimitz provides a list of those standing at the top of his class, including himself standing in eighth of 118. He describes some adventures he had ashore in Virginia while on liberty. He mentions seeing several ships under construction.
Date:
June 14, 1902
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 14-18, 1901]
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.
Date:
[1901-09-14,1901-09-18]
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 14, 1901]
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.
Date:
September 14, 1901
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, January 14, 1903]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates what he believes his standing in his class will be. He also expresses an interest in trying out for the crew team because he likes the exercise of rowing. He also discusses some happenings at the Academy and a visit by the Secretary of the Navy. Nimitz also relates the facts of a hazing incident that ended up being reported in the newspapers. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
January 14, 1903
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, January 14, 1903]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates what he believes his standing in his class will be. He also expresses an interest in trying out for the crew team because he likes the exercise of rowing. He also discusses some happenings at the Academy and a visit by the Secretary of the Navy. Nimitz also relates the facts of a hazing incident that ended up being reported in the newspapers.
Date:
January 14, 1903
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 14, 1901]
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.
Date:
September 14, 1901
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 14-18, 1901]
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.
Date:
[1901-09-14,1901-09-18]
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Clara Lincoln - May 14, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Clara Lincoln (?)', of Miami, Arizona, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Ernest Adams Lincoln (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to Clara from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 14, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. H. Gaber - May 14, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. H. Graber, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Harry Lester Gaber (?)' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Leonard Don Corte', as recorded in the letter. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to sister from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 14, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. A. Shithick - May 14, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. A. Chittick, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Thomas Shithick' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee William Chittick, recorded in the letter as 'William Alfred Shithick'. Letter contains transcribed message to mother from internee broadcast on Radio Tokyo. Letter also contains note dated July 8, 1943 to Mrs. Larsen from Cecelia McKie that asks Mrs. Larsen to forward the message to the P.O.W.'s family, as the letter was returned in the mail. She asks Mrs. Larsen for Canadian maps, as she is now hearing messages broadcast from Canadian prisoners.
Date:
May 14, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from F. A. Baumann to Dr. W. L. McKie - May 14, 1943]
Postcard sent from F. A. Baumann, Omaha, Nebraska, to Dr. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California, thanking him for the message from his brother.
Date:
May 14, 1943
Creator:
Baumann, F. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Cecelia McKie Standing Between George Norris and Francis 'Gabby' Gabour]
Photograph of Cecelia McKie standing between George Norris and Francis 'Gabby' Gabour while all three hold open a scrapbook.
Date:
November 14, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Chester W. Nimitz in Texas Regalia]
Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz standing behind a table and microphone dressed in Texas regalia. He has on a white long-sleeved shirt, a bandana tied around his neck, a cowboy hat and a holster on his hip. Behind Nimitz is an American flag. Handwritten by Nimitz on front: "Mary 14 Feb 1946 To my Valentine, Your Dad".
Date:
February 14, 1946
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Lessons Learned, Part 5]
Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled "The Lessons Learned" discussing United States military preparedness from 1941 to 1988. This video features remarks given by Merl Youngs, Tom Wilkerson, Genral Folgrum, Marty Steel, Denny Connally, Patrick J. Slader and Dick Graves as well as time for audience questions.
Date:
1998-03-14/1998-04-15
Creator:
National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Lessons Learned, Part 6]
Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled "The Lessons Learned" discussing United States military preparedness from 1941 to 1988. This video contains remarks given by Dick Graves and questions from the audience.
Date:
1998-03-14/1998-04-15
Creator:
National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Lessons Learned, Part 4]
Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled "The Lessons Learned" discussing United States military preparedness from 1941 to 1988. This recording features the opening of the second day of the symposium and remarks given by Paul Stillwell, Tom Wilkerson, Frank Truemane, Patrick Corrigan, Bill Fisher and Merl Youngs.
Date:
1998-03-14/1998-04-15
Creator:
National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Lessons Learned, Part 3]
Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled "The Lessons Learned" discussing United States military preparedness from 1941 to 1988. This video contains remarks given by Tex Hill, Joseph H. Moore, Donald Showers, Caption Fisher and Robert Harrys.
Date:
1998-03-14/1998-04-15
Creator:
National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Lessons Learned, Part 2]
Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled "The Lessons Learned" discussing United States military preparedness from 1941 to 1988. This recording features remarks given by General Gayla, Admiral Abbot, Joe Alexander, General Bowser, John Olson, John Lunstrum and Tex Hill before being opened up to audience questions.
Date:
1998-03-14/1998-04-15
Creator:
National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Lessons Learned, Part 1]
Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled "The Lessons Learned" discussing United States military preparedness from 1941 to 1988. This recording features the opening of the symposium and remarks given by Charles Grojean, Robert Cook, Thomas M. Patrick, Paul Stillwell, Admiral Atkins, Victor Delono, Ned Beach, John Lungstead and General Gayla.
Date:
1998-03-14/1998-04-15
Creator:
National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Floyd Thorne, August 14, 2000
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Floyd Thorn. He discusses his childhood and family and what led him to start flying planes for the US Navy. He describes his experiences in the Pacific Theatre of World War Two, including witnessing the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and fighting in the battle of Midway.
Date:
August 14, 2000
Creator:
Thorne, Floyd & Alexander, William J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Robert Erfurth, June 14, 2019
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Robert Erfurth. Erfurth joined the Army Air Forces in 1943. He completed Armament and Aerial Gunnery training. He served as a B-24 Armorer with the 8th Air Force, 392nd Bombardment Group. They deployed to England and Erfurth completed 27 bombing missions over Germany and France. He received his discharge in late 1945.
Date:
June 14, 2019
Creator:
Erfurth, Robert
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James Gillespie, March 14, 2019
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with James Gillespie. Gillespie joined the Navy in late 1944. Beginning around mid-1945, he served on Corregidor Island, Philippines as Radarman 2nd Class. He worked guard duty and serviced a radar atop a mountain on the island. He recalls his time living and working on Corregidor, and the removal of Japanese prisoners-of-war from the island. He continued his service after the war ended, returning to the US in the spring of 1946 to receive his discharge.
Date:
March 14, 2019
Creator:
Gillespie, James
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History