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 Catherine Nimitz (Kate) sitting and holding her sister, Mary Nimitz (Sister Aquinas), on board the U.S.S. Rigel. Kate has her hair braided back and is wearing a light-colored sleeveless blouse with a long dark skirt and white shoes. Mary is propped up on Kate's knee wearing a long-sleeved white dress and white socks and shoes.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Nimitz (Kate) sitting on a grassy hillside. Chester Nimitz sits on the left resting his arms on his knees and wearing a white shirt with rolled up sleeves, dark pants, long socks and dark shoes. To his right sits Kate Nimitz in a light-colored collared shirt with a dark cardigan and skirt. behind them is a small wire fence with wooden posts and a small patch of trees.

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 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 the U.S.S. Augusta on the ocean, an American flag can be seen waving from aboard.

Photograph of enlisted U.S. Navy men lined up in two rows on board unidentified ship as Captain Chester W. Nimitz and several other unnamed officers stand in between the rows. The enlisted men are wearing white sailor uniforms with dark ties, white hats and black dress shoes. An American flag can be seen in the distance on the right side.

Photograph of Enlisted U.S. Navy men lined up on board unidentified ship with backs turned as U.S. Naval officers walk by.

Photograph of unidentified U.S. Naval officers and enlisted men on board unidentified ship. The enlisted men stand in two rows in light colored, long-sleeved uniforms with black belts, and a rifle by their side. The officers are crowded in the bottom right of the photo.

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 the U.S.S. Mississippi possibly passing through the Panama Canal.

Portrait of Chester W. Nimitz. The image is from his mid-torso upward and features him wearing a black suit and tie.

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 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 baby Mary Nimitz sitting on a step in a light-colored dress with a ruffled collar and tie up sneakers. On her left is stuffed bunny toy covered in printed fabric

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz sitting on a wooden plank with his dog, Polly. Chester Nimitz is wearing a tie, a white quarter-sleeved shirt with cropped pants, long socks and leather shoes.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz as he sits with unidentified children, possibly Chester Nimitz Jr., and unidentified man in a flower patch. Chester Nimitz Sr. sits on the left in a long white sweater and rolled up pants with long socks, Chester Jr. sits to his right in a collared shirt. An unidentified child sits in the center in all white with a matching hat and holding two teacups. Next to them is a dog, and a man in light-colored suit and tie.

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 an unidentified man, probably Chester W. Nimitz, standing on the right partially out of frame holding out a stick. A small dog, Polly, looks up at the stick.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz, Anna Nimitz (Nancy) and dog, Polly, sitting on top of a large rock. Chester W. Nimitz sits on the left in a white dress shirt with rolled up sleeves, a bowtie, cropped light-colored pants and leather shoes. In the center stands Polly, a small two-toned dog being held still by Nancy on the right. Nancy is wearing a white short sleeved shirt and white pants.