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[Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser Awards Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz the Grand Cross of the Bath]

Photograph of Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, Royal Navy, awarding Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz the Grand Cross of the Bath aboard the HMS Duke of York, Guam. Chester W. Nimitz stands on the right in a white Naval uniform with embroidered epaulettes, a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem and holds up a sash to his torso. Sir Bruce Fraser is on the right leaning towards Flt. Adm. Nimitz to pin the sash on him. He is dressed in a white uniform and a brimmed hat with a Royal Navy emblem on it. another man stands behind them in a white uniform and holding up a dark pillow. In front of the men is a microphone and a tripod.
Date: August 10, 1945
Creator: United States. Navy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Calisthenics]

Photograph of a crew aboard a Pacific Fleet aircraft participating in physical exercise while traveling towards a Japanese base in Hollandia, New Guinea. The men are arranged into parallel lines across the boat, and they are wearing similar military uniforms.
Date: May 10, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Cecelia McKie, May 10, 1943] (open access)

[Envelope Addressed to Cecelia McKie, May 10, 1943]

Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. Leslie D. Ames (Mary C. Ames), Camden, Maine.
Date: May 10, 1943
Creator: Ames, Mary C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 10, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including her progress on painting the kitchen, plans to go swimming with Sue, her enjoyment of Elaine staying with her, and news that Dan will be returning from the war for four months.
Date: August 10, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 10, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 10, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including staying up late drinking beer with friends, plans to throw a party, and reports in the newspaper of a bombing in which a Liberator was lost.
Date: February 10, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 10, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 10, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the weather, Lorraine mailing her some blouses, and Mrs. Bronson receiving a letter from Roy, who is a prisoner of the Germans.
Date: January 10, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 10, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from homes, including spending the weekend with Mother, seeing friends, the death of Martha's youngest sister, named Jimmy, and Freddie Scheske's wife's pregnancy.
Date: July 10, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 10, 1944] (open access)

[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.
Date: June 10, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - March 10, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - March 10, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the weather, plans to wash the curtain, and enjoying a few beers with Lorraine.
Date: March 10, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 10, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the weather, work she has been doing, and helping Lorraine set up a bassinet for a baby due in December. She also provides updates on various people who are serving.
Date: November 10, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - October 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - October 10, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a letter she received from Williams' wife, a package she sent him, a trip to Gonzales with Evelyn, and a lunch with Nell.
Date: October 10, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 10, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Dan Jr. returning home, Corrine Philly throwing a party, and busyness at work.
Date: September 10, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Charles M. Kirkpatrick - May 10, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Charles M. Kirkpatrick - May 10, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Charles M. Kirkpatrick, recorded in the letter as 'Mr. T. M. Kilpatrick', regarding prisoner of war Harlan G. Kirkpatrick, recorded in the letter as 'Harland J. Kilpatrick (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast about internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 10, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Eddie Dennis - May 10, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Eddie Dennis - May 10, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Eddie Dennis, recorded in the letter as 'Miss Edda Dennis (?)' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Jeannette Light, recorded in the letter as 'Janet Knight'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 10, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Hartley Lansbery - May 10, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Hartley Lansbery - May 10, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. Hartley Lansbery', San Fernando, California, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Irene Lansbery', as recorded in the letter. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to father from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 10, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Lindsey - May 10, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Lindsey - May 10, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Lindsey, recorded in the letter as 'Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Lindsey (?)' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Elbert Ross Lindsey, recorded in the letter as 'Albert Ross Lindsay'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to parents from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 10, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Berry - May 10, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Berry - May 10, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Berry', of Engelhard, North Carolina, regarding internee or prisoner of war 'Royal N. Berry', possibly a member of the armed forces. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 10, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. H. W. Knox - May 10, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. H. W. Knox - May 10, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. H. W. (Beverly) (Knox) (Motsch) (?)', of Valparaiso, Indiana, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'M. O. Coleman, American civilian, New York City'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 10, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Rogers - May 10, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Rogers - May 10, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Rogers' of 'Staunton, Virginia (?)' regarding prisoner of war 'Staff Sergeant Reynold James Rogers (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 10, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. W. R. Lowry - May 10, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. W. R. Lowry - May 10, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. W. R. Lowry', of Columbus, Ohio, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'William L. Sloane (?) (Lowry)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 10, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, January 10, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, January 10, 1902]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses his holiday and mentions the Severn River is frozen over and cadets ice skate on it. He admits he does not go on the ice as he does not know how to skate. He mentions receiving letters from his younger brother and sister, Otto and Dora. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: January 10, 1902
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 10, 1894] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 10, 1894]

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.
Date: September 10, 1894
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, June 10, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 10, 1902]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes sleeping in a hammock and the crowded conditions aboard ship. He mentions there is a band aboard ship that plays concerts every morning and evening. Nimitz expresses relief to have his plebe year completed. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: June 10, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 10, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the contents of the letters he received, including his excitement over the birthday present Catherine will mail him, his sorrow over Lorraine, Catherine's coworker, leaving, and his enjoyment of his letter from Tommy.
Date: August 10, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History