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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, February 11, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, February 11, 1911]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his mother in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Narwhal (SS-17) in Norfolk, Virginia, sends birthday greetings. He encourages his mother to get a train ticket to Washington DC so they can visit for a while.
Date: February 11, 1911
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire House]

Postcard of a fire house with a garage labeled "Chemical." Three firefighters - with one on a horse-drawn carriage - are standing outside of the garage.
Date: January 11, 1911
Creator: Redington, Dell A.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Center Fire Station, Maiden, Mass.]

Postcard of Center Fire Station in Maiden, Massachusetts, a two-story brick building with a belfry at its front and center. The base of the building features four garage doors. From left to right, the doors are labeled: Hook & Ladder, Hose, and Engine. Three horse-drawn vehicles are seen outside of these doors.
Date: January 11, 1911
Creator: Redington, Dell A.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, February 11, 1911] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, February 11, 1911]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his mother in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Narwhal (SS-17) in Norfolk, Virginia, sends birthday greetings. He encourages his mother to get a train ticket to Washington DC so they can visit for a while.
Date: February 11, 1911
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History