Photograph of Catherine Freeman Nimitz sits on the bumper of family car. She is wearing a long-sleeved, white collared dress that falls just below her knees. There are mountains in the background.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz with Chester (Chet) W. Nimitz, Catherine (Kate) Nimitz, and Anna (Nancy) Nimitz at overlook. Chester Nimitz, Sr. stands on the left wearing a collared jacket, pants scrunched up to his knees, and a flat cap. The three children stand on the right in a line leaning on a stone wall. In the back stands Chester Nimitz, Jr. in a long-sleeved sweater and long shorts. Beside him stands Kate Nimitz in a sweater and knee length skirt, her face is partly obscured by Nancy. Nancy Nimitz stands with one arm propped up on the wall beside her wearing shorts and a sweater with the collar of an undershirt showing.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz and children cleaning fish. On the left partially obscured by Chester W. Nimitz is possibly Chester Nimitz, Jr. kneeling in dark shirt and light-colored trousers. Chester W. Nimitz, Sr. is crouched in front of him in white short-sleeved shirt and light-colored trousers. Beside him are two metal buckets and presumably one of his daughters in a light-colored sweater with fabric tied over her face. There are trees, a lake, and a mountain in the background.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz sits at the top of some wooden steps in an open doorway. He is wearing a long dark coat and white collared shirt, a dark tie, gloves, trousers and tennis shoes. In his hand he holds a dark bowler hat.

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 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 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, 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.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz sitting on a grassy hill holding a stick for his dog, Polly. He sits on the right with his knees to his chest in a long-sleeved shirt, cropped trousers and long socks with leather shoes. Polly is small a black and white dog and stands with her tongue out facing away from Chester Nimitz.

Photograph of Jeb Stewart and Chester W. Nimitz standing outside a car in San Diego, California. Jeb Stewart stand on the left posing with the open car door in a light-colored suit jacket and trousers with a dark square buckled belt, a buttoned-up shirt and wide brimmed hat. On the left standing in the brush is Chester Nimitz wearing a sweater, a white collared shirt, a bowtie, cropped trousers and long socks.

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 Catherine Freeman Nimitz holding baby Mary Nimitz, probably aboard the U.S.S. Rigel. catherine Nimitz wears a sleeveless white dress and Mary wears a long-sleeved white dress.

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 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 the Nimitz children, Anna Nimitz (Nancy), Chester W. Nimitz Jr. (Chet), Catherine Nimitz (Kate), and Mary Nimitz, on board the U.S.S. Rigel. Anna Stands on the right with her head turned to the side, she is wearing a short-sleeved striped dress and has fabric tied around her neck and over one shoulder. Chester Jr. sits in the center on a ledge with his arms crossed over his knees. He is wearing a white collared shirt rolled up at the sleeves and light pants with dark dress shoes. On the right stands Kate in a light long-sleeved dress with a fabric tie at the waist and a pearl necklace. In Kate's arms is baby Mary in a light sweater and swaddled in a blanket.

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 Freeman Nimitz at San Pasqual's Battle Monument, California. She stands on the left wearing a sleeveless white dress that falls just below her knees. To her right is a large boulder with a marker on it.

Photograph of Admiral Upham and Chester W. Nimitz on board the U.S.S. Augusta. Admiral Upham stands on the left in a white Naval uniform with five buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, epaulettes decorated with stars and wire framed glasses and holding his hat behind his back. Captain Nimitz stands on the right in a white Naval uniform with five buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, black epaulettes with four stripes and a star and his hat tucked under his arm.

Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimitz and officers of the U.S.S. Augusta. There are three rows of men, the front row is sitting with a ring buoy that reads "U.S.S. Augusta" placed at their feet. All the men are wearing dark Naval uniforms with six buttons on the front, stripes on their sleeves, dark ties and hats with the Navy's emblem on the front.

Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimitz and officers of the U.S.S. Augusta. There are three rows of men, the front row is sitting with a ring buoy that reads "U.S.S. Augusta" placed at their feet. All the men are wearing dark Naval uniforms with six buttons on the front, stripes on their sleeves, dark ties and hats with the Navy's emblem on the front.

Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimitz and U.S.S. Augusta officers and crew. The officers sit in the front in their Naval officer uniforms with six gold buttons on the front, a tie and hat with Navy's emblem on it. In the center of the image at the officer's feet is a buoy with stars and "U.S.S. Augusta" written on it. Behind the officers reaching all the way up to the crow's nest is the crew of U.S.S. Augusta in their sailor uniforms.

Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimitz departing U.S.S. Augusta on a wooden rowboat with fourteen other men. The men are all dressed in black uniforms and all but two hold onto oars. One man is dressed in a light-colored suit with a matching hat and sits next to an American flag. On the floor of the rowboat rests a ring buoy with "U.S.S. Augusta" written on it.

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.