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Correspondence, Joseph E. and Catherine Dawe Davis
411
Chester W. Nimitz Personal Letters, 1893-1911
262
Cecelia McKie Scrapbook Collection
111
U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts Letters Collection
50
Charles Stasny Collection
18
Clifford Baird Collection
4
Edgar Jones Collection
4
Oliver Trechter Collection
4
WWII Documents Collection
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Agnes Langley Niernberger Collection
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[Letter from Randy Forrester, February 15, 1993]
Handwritten letter from Randy Forrester to Bernice, a relative of Clifford Baird, expressing shock upon learning of Clifford's death, reminiscing on his memories with him, and sending well wishes to Bernice.
Date:
February 15, 1993
Creator:
Forrester, Randy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank W. Hoover to Cecelia McKie - September 26, 1978]
Letter sent from Frank W. Hoover, American Ex-Prisoners of War 49ers Chapter, to Cecelia McKie regarding meeting date.
Date:
September 26, 1978
Creator:
Hoover, Frank W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Shaffe T. Courey to Cecelia McKie - October 20, 1976]
Letter sent from Shaffe T. Courey, State Commander, American Ex-Prisoners of War, Inc., to Cecelia McKie regarding National Citation award.
Date:
October 20, 1976
Creator:
Courey, Shaffe T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Extract of Letter from Naoyoshi Kuchinaka to Oliver Trechter, Unknown Date]
Extract of a letter from Naoyoshi Kuchinaka to Colonel Oliver Trechter originally written on behalf of a Japanese Army soldier, Tatsuo Tsuchiya. The unnamed writer of the letter says that Tsuchiya should not be found guilty as he was only following the orders of his superior officers. He goes on to say that newspapers and journalists aided in polluting the minds of the people through propaganda. He asks that Tsuchiya be given thorough consideration. The original letter in Japanese and its envelope are attached.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, September 1905]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from China, mentions leaving Manila just as a cholera outbreak occurred. Nimitz mentions his travel plans for he interior of China. He mentions the Boxer Rebellion briefly and various news on some other classmates in the fleet. He also describes a malfunction with one of his torpedoes. Between the time Nimitz started this letter and mailed it, he took an inland trip to Peking, which he describes. He also mentions going to Korea and escorting members of the Taft Party (including Alice Roosevelt).
Date:
{1905-09-08,1905-09-11,1905-09-12,1905-09-16}
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 1905]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes his visit to Seoul, Korea. He also writes about having crowd control duty during a friendly football game between crew members from two different ships. He mentions also that the USS Ohio (BB-12) is at Shanghai and will be going upriver to nanking soon.
Date:
{1905-09-20,1905-09-23,1905-09-30}
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Regarding Thomas Wetherald]
Three typed letters discussing the death of Thomas Wetherald at the Battle Off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. The first is a sympathy letter from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to Mr. and Mrs. Wetherald, December 21, 1944. The second is a reply from Harry Wetherald thanking Lt. Comdr. Roberts for his letter. The third is another sympathy letter from Captain Robert W. Copeland to Mr. And Mrs. Wetherald, April 25, 1945.
Date:
{1944-12-21,1944-12-26,1945-04-25}
Creator:
Roberts, E. E., Jr.; Wetherald, Harry & Copeland, Robert W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, September 1905]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from China, mentions leaving Manila just as a cholera outbreak occurred. Nimitz mentions his travel plans for he interior of China. He mentions the Boxer Rebellion briefly and various news on some other classmates in the fleet. He also describes a malfunction with one of his torpedoes. Between the time Nimitz started this letter and mailed it, he took an inland trip to Peking, which he describes. He also mentions going to Korea and escorting members of the Taft Party (including Alice Roosevelt).
Date:
{1905-09-08,1905-09-11,1905-09-12,1905-09-16}
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 1905]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes his visit to Seoul, Korea. He also writes about having crowd control duty during a friendly football game between crew members from two different ships. He mentions also that the USS Ohio (BB-12) is at Shanghai and will be going upriver to Nanking soon.
Date:
{1905-09-20,1905-09-23,1905-09-30}
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letters Regarding Thomas Wetherald]
Transcriptions of three letters regarding the death of Thomas Wetherald during the "Second Battle of the Philippines." The first is from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to Mr. And Mrs. Wetherald, dated December 21, 1944, providing the particulars of Tom's death. The second letter is from Harry Wetherald to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, dated December 26, 1944. He thanks Roberts for his letter about his son, Thomas Wetherald, who dies in action in the Battle Off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. The third letter is from Captain Robert W. Copeland to Mr. And Mrs. Wetherald, dated April 25, 1945, providing his account of the particular's surrounding Tom's death.
Date:
{1944-12-21,1944-12-26,1945-04-25}
Creator:
Roberts, E. E., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lawrence Martel to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - March 6, 1946]
Handwritten letter from Lawrence Martel to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated March 6, 1946. Martel, who served under Copeland on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts during the Battle off Samar, writes to inform Copeland that he was rated the Presidential Unit Citation, inquiries about getting the authorization letters sent to him, and mentions he is supposed to be discharged in 60 days. He also asks about the ribbons he is rated for and obtaining a shellback certificate.
Date:
March 6, 1946
Creator:
Martel, Lawrence
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Lawrence Martel to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - March 6, 1946]
Handwritten letter from Lawrence Martel to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated March 6, 1946. Martel, who served under Copeland on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts during the Battle off Samar, writes to inform Copeland that he was rated the Presidential Unit Citation, inquiries about getting the authorization letters sent to him, and mentions he is supposed to be discharged in 60 days. He also asks about the ribbons he is rated for and obtaining a shellback certificate.
Date:
March 6, 1946
Creator:
Martel, Lawrence
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from K. N. Derevyanko to Oliver Trechter, February 21, 1946]
Invitation from Lieutenant General K. N. Derevyanko to Colonel Oliver Trechter to a reception for the 28th anniversary of the Red Army on February 23, 1946 at the Soviet Embassy in Tokyo.
Date:
February 21, 1946
Creator:
Derevyanko, K. N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to William Katsur - December 27, 1945]
Typed letter from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to William Katsur, dated December 27, 1945. Responding to a letter from William Katsur, Roberts writes about being released from active duty, returning to his law practice, and dealing with his leg injury from the Battle off Samar.
Date:
December 27, 1945
Creator:
Roberts, E. E., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to William Katsur - December 27, 1945]
Typed letter from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to William Katsur, dated December 27, 1945. Responding to a letter from William Katsur, Roberts writes about being released from active duty, returning to his law practice, and dealing with his leg injury from the Battle off Samar.
Date:
December 27, 1945
Creator:
Roberts, E. E., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Staff Memorandum from W. E. Moore to the USS Appalachian, September 26, 1945]
Staff memorandum from W. E. Moore to the staff of the USS Appalachian (AGC-1) giving them the plans for their next movements and dissolution of staff. He mentions that they will be able to sightsee in Yokohama and possibly Otaru, and that there will be transports for return to the United States in Aomori.
Date:
September 26, 1945
Creator:
Moore, W. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from On Board the U. S. S. Anzio, September 15, 1945]
Letter to the press about the USS Anzio (CVE-57) and the experiences of her crew in the Pacific Theater from her commission in August, 1943 to the end of the war in September, 1945.
Date:
September 15, 1945
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Mertz to the Hatchette Household - September 14, 1945]
Letter from Bill Mertz to the Hatchette family describing life in Tokyo and Yokohama following Japanese surrender in World War II. An addendum to the letter updates the Hatchettes on Johnnie Hines' promotion to Captain and Comdr. Kirkpatrick's leave from the service and wishes Mrs. Hatchette and the family well.
Date:
September 14, 1945
Creator:
Mertz, Bill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Account of Nagasaki]
Typewritten correspondence from an unknown sailor describing events in Nagasaki Harbor and city on September 11, 16, and 20th 1945. The document provides a first-hand account of damage from the atomic bomb from the sailor's viewpoint in Nagasaki harbor as well as naval operations during the period described and the affect on civilians in the area.
Date:
1945-09-11/1945-09-20
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Halsey, Jr., to the Third Fleet, September 5, 1945]
Letter from Admiral William Halsey, Jr., to the Third Fleet informing them that US currency will not be legal tender in Japan and that US forces going ashore will need to use US military Yen, available for exchange at a rate of 15 to 1, or Bank of Taiwan and Bank of Chosen notes. However, US currency is legal tender in vessels in Japanese ports.
Date:
September 5, 1945
Creator:
Halsey, William, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Mrs. Samuel B. Roberts to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - July 1, 1945]
Handwritten letter from Mrs. Samuel B. Roberts to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated July 1, 1945. She writes to check in on LCDR Robert W. Copeland and gives updates about a new ship to be named after Samuel B. Roberts, a destroyer (D.D. 823) launching out of Orange, Texas on October 27, 1945. She asks about Copeland’s injury and her plans for the holidays.
Date:
July 1, 1945
Creator:
Roberts, Mrs. Samuel B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Mrs. Samuel B. Roberts to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - July 1, 1945]
Handwritten letter from Mrs. Samuel B. Roberts to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated July 1, 1945. She writes to check in on LCDR Robert W. Copeland and gives updates about a new ship to be named after Samuel B. Roberts, a destroyer (D.D. 823) launching out of Orange, Texas on October 27, 1945. She asks about Copeland’s injury and her plans for the holidays.
Date:
July 1, 1945
Creator:
Roberts, Mrs. Samuel B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[General Order Awarding the Bronze Star Medal to Clifford Baird, June 18, 1945]
General Order from Commanding General George C. Kenney awarding First Lieutenant Clifford Baird the Bronze Star Medal for achievement in the Southwest Pacific Area from February 29, 1944 to November 23, 1944.
Date:
June 18, 1945
Creator:
Kenney, George C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Virginia Margaret Brady to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - May 10, 1945]
Handwritten letter from Virginia Margaret Brady to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated May 10, 1945. She reflects back on memories of Norbert and talks about her daughter, Judy. She mentions meeting a cook who was on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts and knew Norbert. She also writes that she is pen pals with the mother of John Moran, who went missing in action on the U.S.S. Roberts.
Date:
May 10, 1945
Creator:
Brady, Virginia Margaret
System:
The Portal to Texas History