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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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[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
[Bougainville Evacuee Letter]
Letter written by Nuns aboard USS Nautilus. The officers and crew of the USS Nautilus rescued the nuns from Bougainville on 1 January 1943.
Date:
January 3, 1943
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Card from the USS Appalachian, 1944]
Christmas card issued by the USS Appalachian (AGC-1) for those aboard to send to family and friends back home. The front of the card features an illustration of a sailor sitting on a pier near the shore. The shore is covered in palm trees and other flora. Above the sailor is a thought bubble containing images of a fireplace with a wreath and stockings hung above it and a cabin covered in snow with trees and a shining star in the distance behind it. In the upper left corner of the front is text saying "U. S. S. APPALACHIAN, Somewhere in the Pacific". Inside the card is a short rhyming poem and holiday greeting.
Date:
1944~
Creator:
USS Appalachian (AGC-1)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Commendation Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to R. K. Turner, January 11, 1943]
Commendation letter from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to the Admiral Richmond K. Turner via Admiral William Halsey, Jr., and Admiral Ernest J. King stating that he is impressed with the work the Transport Group of the Amphibious Force, South Pacific, has done.
Date:
January 11, 1943
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Commendation Letter from R. K. Turner to the Transport Group, February 4, 1943]
Commendation letter from Admiral Richmond K. Turner to the Transport Group of the Amphibious Force, South Pacific, and Admirals Ernest J. King, Chester W. Nimitz, and William Halsey, Jr., expressing pride for the work the group has done.
Date:
February 4, 1943
Creator:
Turner, Richmond Kelly
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Excerpt of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 1905]
Excerpt of a handwritten letter by Chester Nimitz. Nimitz describes arriving in Manila to greet the Taft Party. He describes the work he has been assigned to do as torpedo and mine officer. He mentions drills and practice aboard ship.
Date:
1905-08~
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Excerpt of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, February 1904]
Excerpt of a handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses the academic rigors of the Academy and mentions how some midshipmen are rated as unsatisfactory in their work. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
1904-02~
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Excerpt of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, October 7, 1904]
Excerpt of a handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions how his studies are proceeding, He also discusses having uniforms made in anticipation of graduating in February. Nimitz also mentions being able to pay his debts. He also describes his duties as officer in charge of Bancroft Hall. This letter is on US naval Academy stationery.
Date:
October 7, 1904
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
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
[General Order Authorizing Citation Devices for Clifford Baird, March 25, 1944]
General order from Lieutenant Colonel John Philip Henebry authorizing Clifford Baird to wear a citation device as a permanent part of his uniform.
Date:
March 25, 1944
Creator:
Henebry, John Philip & Jones, Ocal P.
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
[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
[Invitation to "A Farewell Social"]
An invitation to "A FAREWELL SOCIAL honoring the inductees of Boyle Heights" sponsored by the "Boyle Heights Indians" held at the Block 45 Mess Hall in Poston Relocation Camp.
Date:
September 1944
Creator:
Boyle Heights Indians
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. B. Ball to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943]
Letter sent from A. B. Ball to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from Henry F. Ball and stating they had received other messages from him, many not complete, but they had been able to piece the messages together. Envelope sent from A. B. Ball, West Haven (Connecticut). Front of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 19, 1943
Creator:
Ball, A. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. V. Arnold to the 7th Division Landing Force, 1944]
Letter from Major General A. V. Arnold, second in command of the Seventh Infantry Division, to the men of the Seventh Division Landing Force giving them words of encouragement in preparation for the United States Philippines campaign, beginning with the Battle of Leyte on October 20th, 1944.
Date:
1944~
Creator:
United States Army Seventh Infantry Division
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ada Dawe to Joe Davis - September 24, 1944]
Letter from Ada to her son-in-law Joe discussing news about Catherine, or "Cathy," Ada's daughter and Joe's wife. Cathy spent the night with her mother, and Mr. Davis and Dan Jr. showed her around. Cathy is worried about Joe, and Ada is hoping that he will be able to return home soon.
Date:
September 24, 1944
Creator:
Dawe, Ada Lea
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger, April 22, 1945]
Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger to her family telling them that she misses them and explaining why she could not have written sooner. She tells them that she cannot write much about her travels but that she is eating well, getting a tan, and has not gotten sea sick. She suggests her family pass the letter along, since it is futile to write letters to several people when there is nothing to write about.
Date:
April 22, 1945
Creator:
Niernberger, Agnes Langley
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger, April 27, 1945]
Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger to her family discussing daily life sailing to the Philippine Islands. She hopes that they will be finished sailing soon. She sleeps on the tennis deck and has gotten so used to being rained out that she covers her head and falls back asleep. Agnes spends her time with Dienst and Baird, who she mentions were married before leaving Topeha. They occasionally see the U.S. Orchestra and movies and there are always song-fests in the evenings.
Date:
April 27, 1945
Creator:
Niernberger, Agnes Langley
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger, May 2, 1945]
Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger to her family recounting her daily life while sailing from the United States to the Philippine Islands and upon arriving there. On the island, she tells them that they live in an old Catholic Academy with partial damage from the war, sleep on cots with mosquito bars, and eat with mess kits and canteens in a tent. She mentions that upon arriving, the Filipino people were happy to see them. Agnes' life on the boat consisted of dancing, singing, performances from the G. I. Orchestra, movies, and sleeping on the boat deck. She says it is the first day they received mail since leaving the U.S., and that she received letters from many friends and family, and that she was shocked to hear of President Roosevelt's death and excited to hear of Adolf Hitler's death. She asks if they received a brown envelope that they talked about when she was previously home, and says she will write when she can.
Date:
May 2, 1945
Creator:
Niernberger, Agnes Langley
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anna Satti to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - February 22, 1945]
Handwritten letter from Anna Satti to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated February 22, 1945. Satti writes to thank Copeland for his letter to her family about the death of her brother, Tullio Joseph Serafini, who was killed in action during the Battle off Samar while serving on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She speaks about her and Tullio’s relationship, quotes some of his letters, talks about his last visit home and the desire of his wife to have the body returned for burial.
Date:
February 22, 1945
Creator:
Satti, Anna
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 8, 1945]
Handwritten letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, dated January 8, 1945. She thanks Roberts for writing to her about the death of her husband, Tullio Joseph Serafini, and asks about his belongings.
Date:
January 8, 1945
Creator:
Serafini, Anna
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 24, 1945]
Handwritten letter from Anna Serafini to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, dated January 24, 1945. In a second letter to Roberts, she thanks him for sending the addresses of the Captain Robert W. Copeland and [King?]. She also future explains her reasoning for wanting to receive any of her husband’s belongs back, stating that her sons would like any items from their father.
Date:
January 24, 1945
Creator:
Serafini, Anna
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Audrey Freye to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - January 24, 1945]
Handwritten letter from Audrey Freye to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, January 24, 1945. She thanks Roberts for writing to her about her father, Albert H. Freye, who died in action in Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts.
Date:
January 24, 1945
Creator:
Freye, Audrey
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barnett Cohen and E. Bender to Cecelia McKie - May 11, 1943]
Letter sent from Barnett Cohen and E. Bender to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from Abraham Barnett Cohen, Barnett Cohen's son and E. Bender's brother, and stating they have been able to piece her message together with others to get his complete message. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. Benjamin Bender, New Haven, Connecticut.
Date:
May 25, 1943
Creator:
Cohen, Barnett & Bender, E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History