[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, January 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, January 1906]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses preparing for target practice in Manila Bay. He mentions the ship's cat being thrown overboard by the concussion of the 12-inch guns being fired. The cat was recovered. He also mentions entertaining officers of the British fleet.
Date: 1906-01~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, January 10, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, January 10, 1902]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses his holiday and mentions the Severn River is frozen over and cadets ice skate on it. He admits he does not go on the ice as he does not know how to skate. He mentions receiving letters from his younger brother and sister, Otto and Dora. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: January 10, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, January 23, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, January 23, 1900]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz begins with a review of his grades in school. He laments having to study Latin and views it as a waste of time. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: January 23, 1900
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, January 31, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, January 31, 1902]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses the results of his exams and indicates about 25 people failed. He also mentions one cadet was caught cheating and describes what happened to him. He comments on the weather and mentions that German naval cadets will visit in February. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: January 31, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Lester Carvey, January 29, 2005 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Lester Carvey, January 29, 2005

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Lester Carvey where he discusses his childhood and what compelled him to join the Navy. He describes his experiences during the war in the Pacific Theatre working in a Navy hospital.
Date: January 29, 2005
Creator: Carvey, Lee D.; Tombaugh, John B. & Meter, Peg Van
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Manuel E. Quijas, January 16, 2012 transcript

Oral History Interview with Manuel E. Quijas, January 16, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Manuel E. Quijas. He discusses his childhood growing up during the Great Depression and how he was drafted into the US Army. He describes his experiences during bootcamp and fighting in Europe and in the Battle of the Bulge during World War Two.
Date: January 16, 2012
Creator: Quijas, Manuel E. & Misenhimer, Richard
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Manuel E. Quijas, January 16, 2012 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Manuel E. Quijas, January 16, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Manuel E. Quijas. He discusses his childhood growing up during the Great Depression and how he was drafted into the US Army. He describes his experiences during bootcamp and fighting in Europe and in the Battle of the Bulge during World War Two.
Date: January 16, 2012
Creator: Quijas, Manuel E. & Misenhimer, Richard
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Rudolph W. "Sam" Winter, January 19, 2010 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Rudolph W. "Sam" Winter, January 19, 2010

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Rudolph W. "Sam Winter. He discusses his childhood, family, growing up during the Great Depression and how he got drafted into service. He describes his experiences as a member of the US Coast Guard stationed in Central America during World War Two.
Date: January 19, 2010
Creator: Winter, Rudolph W. & Misenhimer, Richard
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, January 1906] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, January 1906]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses preparing for target practice in Manila Bay. He mentions the ship's cat being thrown overboard by the concussion of the 12-inch guns being fired. The cat was recovered. He also mentions entertaining officers of the British fleet.
Date: 1906-01~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, January 10, 1902] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, January 10, 1902]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses his holiday and mentions the Severn River is frozen over and cadets ice skate on it. He admits he does not go on the ice as he does not know how to skate. He mentions receiving letters from his younger brother and sister, Otto and Dora.
Date: January 10, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, January 23, 1900] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, January 23, 1900]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz begins with a review of his grades in school. He laments having to study Latin and views it as a waste of time.
Date: January 23, 1900
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, January 31, 1902] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, January 31, 1902]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses the results of his exams and indicates about 25 people failed. He also mentions one cadet was caught cheating and describes what happened to him. He comments on the weather and mentions that German naval cadets will visit in February.
Date: January 31, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History