Portrait of Captain Chester W. Nimitz as Assistant Chief of Bureau of Navigation. He sits holding his hat in his lap and wearing a dark double breasted uniform jacket with ribbon bars pinned above his pocket, a white collared undershirt, and a tie.

Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz sitting on destroyer. He is leaned back in his seat with one hand resting in his lap and the other propped up on something in front of him. Admiral Nimitz is wearing a short sleeved, light-colored uniform with two pockets on the front, stars pinned to his collar and a brimmed hat with Navy's emblem on the front.

Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz in his white Naval Uniform and a Hawaiian lei. The photo is taken from the waist up.

Photograph of Admiral Chester W, Nimitz standing with his arms crossed and tight-lipped look. He is wearing a light-colored uniform completely buttoned up, underneath the top blazer a collared shirt can be seen with 4 stars pinned to each side of the collar and a dark tie. Admiral Nimitz also sports a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front. The date: 18 July 42', and some faded and illegible words are handwritten on the front.

Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimitz leaning down to an unidentified baby, possibly Mary Nimitz, who has her hand placed on his face. Chester Nimitz wears a dark Naval uniform with four stripes and a star on the sleeves and a dark tie.

Photograph of a young Captain Chester W. Nimitz in his dark Naval Uniform with six buttons on the front a dark tie and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front. In the bottom left corner, a small toy ship can be seen as well as the top of a small American flag.

Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimitz taken from the chest up with him in his white Navy uniform aboard an unknown ship. His uniform has a bar above the right pocket and black shoulder details with a single star and three stripes. His hat is white with a black and striped band and the Navy's emblem on the front.

Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimitz participates in ceremony on board the U.S.S. Augusta. Captain Nimitz stands in the center in his dark Navy officer uniform and white hat with the Navy emblem on it reaching out to take something from another officer. On one side there are officers lined up, and the other has enlisted men.

Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimitz shaking hands with an unidentified enlisted man on board unidentified ship. Captain Nimitz body is obscured by a part of the ship but his face and hat with Navy emblem, as well as his outstretched hand are visible. The enlisted man shaking his hand is standing on the left wearing a white sailor's uniform. Beside captain Nimitz stand three unidentified Naval officers in their uniforms.

Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimitz speaking to officers and crew aboard U.S.S. Augusta. Captain Nimitz stands on a bench in his dark Navy officer uniform with white gloves, surrounded on three sides by enlisted men and Naval officers.

Photograph of enlisted U.S. Navy men line up in two rows on board unidentified ship as Captain Chester W. Nimitz walks in between the rows. They are wearing white sailor uniforms with dark ties, black dress shoes and white sailor hats. Captain Nimitz is wearing white Navy Officer uniform with four buttons on the front, white shoes, and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem.

Photograph of enlisted U.S. Navy men line up in two rows on board unidentified ship as Captain Chester W. Nimitz walks in between the rows. They are wearing white sailor uniforms with dark ties, black dress shoes and white sailor hats. Captain Nimitz is wearing white Navy Officer uniform with four buttons on the front, white shoes, and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem.

Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimitz and an unknown Naval officer. Captain Nimitz stands on the left in full uniform with binoculars held in his hands while the unidentified man stands on his right also in full uniform and griping a small box in his hands. In the background another man can be seen immerging from a doorway.

Photograph of Catherine Freeman Nimitz sitting on steps with a dog, possibly Dixie. She is wearing a white collared shirt with a dark fabric tie, a long skirt and a tight-fitting cap. On the left being held by Kate, is a medium sized black dog.

Photograph of Catherine Freeman Nimitz sitting with her children, Catherine Nimitz Lay, Chester Nimitz Jr. (Chet), Anna Nimitz (Nancy), and Mary Nimitz (Sister Aquinas). Catherine F. Nimitz sits in the center of a couch in a yellow dress, pearl necklace, and gold earrings. To her left sits Catherine Lay in a brightly colored floral dress with no sleeves, a pearl necklace, white earrings, and black and white glasses. On the right sits Chet Nimitz in a dark suit, a dark blue tie with a yellow diamond pattern, and a brown and gold watch on his wrist. On the floor in front of the couch sits Nancy Nimitz in a pink sleeveless top and beaded necklace. Sitting on the floor beside her is Sister Aquinas in her nun's habit and silver framed glasses. The couch is Green and patterned with a wooden edge and scalloped back. There are two white throw pillows with plants printed on them visible from behind Catherine Lay and Chet Nimitz. Hanging on the wall behind them are three picture frames, two containing landscapes and the last a portrait of Chester W. Nimtz, Sr..

Photograph of Catherine Nimitz sitting on the left side of a patterned couch in a floral dress and looking at a note she is holding out in front of her. Next to Mrs. Nimitz sits a Cocker Spaniel named Freckles. A framed portrait of Chester W. Nimitz is visible behind Mrs. Nimitz head.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz, unidentified Naval Chief Petty Officer, Catherine Nimitz, and Captain James T. Lay on board the U.S.S. Helena. Mr. Nimitz is wearing dress shoes, a dark suit, a tie and matching fedora. The unidentified Officer stands to Mr. Nimitz right in a dark Naval uniform including six buttons on the front and a brimmed hat with the Navy's Chief Petty officer emblem on it. Next to the Officer stands Catherine Nimitz holding white gloves and a purse in her hands while wearing a matching wool skirt and jacket with dark dress shoes. Captain James Lay stands on the right in his dark Navy uniform with 6 buttons on the front, stripes on his sleeves, many ribbon bars displayed above his pocket and a brimmed hat with the U.S. Navy emblem on it.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz seated with dog, Gigi, daughter Nancy Nimitz, two unidentified women, and daughter Mary Nimitz (Sister Aquinas). Nancy Nimitz sists on the far left with her hands on one of her knees. She is wearing a cream-colored sweater with a knee-length beige skirt. Chester Nimitz sits front and center wearing a navy-blue suit with a patch on the pocket and a blue and yellow striped tie and metal tie clip. Balanced on top of his head is a pink flower (possibly a hibiscus). In the seat to Mr. Nimitz right is a large black poodle, wearing a barely visible collar with tags. Behind Chester Nimitz and Gigi stands a woman in a white nun's habit and black head drape and another in a pink long-sleeved collared shirt. On the right stands Sister Aquinas in a white nun's habit with black head drape.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz, Catherine Nimitz posing with unidentified adults and children. A ship is docked in background. Chester Nimitz stands on the left in his white Naval uniform and hat with the Navy's emblem on it with many leis around his neck. Catherine Nimitz stands beside him a white hat and leis on. On the right stands an unidentified couple, a woman in a hat and leis and a man in a white Naval uniform and leis. Three small children stand in front of the group.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz, Catherine Nimitz and their children, Chester Nimitz Jr. (Chet), Anna Nimitz (Nancy), Catherine Nimitz (Kate) and Mary Nimitz (Sister Aquinas). Chester Jr. Stands behind his sitting family holding a dog in one hand while wearing a light-colored shirt with no tie. Sitting directly in front of him is his father Chester Nimitz in a pale suit with a dark tie holding Anna Nimitz on his lap. Anna is wearing a light-colored dress with a perter pan collar. Beside Chester, Sr. and Anna sits Kate slouched over in a long-sleeved patterned dress, she is partly obscured by her mother's head. Beside Anna sits Mary with her legs crossed and off to the side, she is wearing a dark long-sleeved dress with a ruffled collar. In front of Kate and Mary is Catherine Nimitz in a long-sleeved floral dress.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz holding an unidentified baby while an unidentified man sits in the background. Chester W. Nimitz wears a dark suit and tie and holds the baby in his lap. The bay is wearing a white gown and is biting down on a toy of some kind. the man behind Chester Nimitz is wearing a dark suit and tie and laughing. There is something obscuring the bottom center of the photo.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz sitting outside in a chair wearing a light-colored suit and holding an unidentified baby in a long white dress.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz's side profile as he holds an unidentified baby. They are sitting outside, Chester Nimitz wears a dark suit dark, and bowtie and the baby is wearing a long white dress and matching bonnet with a ribbon on the side.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz laying down on some grass and holding up an unidentified baby. He is wearing a light-colored coat and resting his head on a white pillow. The baby is standing on Chester W. Nimitz's chest and is wearing a long white dress.