[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Receives a Statuette]

Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz receiving a statuette for 'An Inspiring Example of Leadership to Youth' from Eagle Scout Robert Black aboard the U.S.S. Kearsarge, San Francisco Naval Shipyard, California. Fleet Admiral Nimitz wears a dark Navy uniform with a white undershirt, a tie, six buttons on the front, ribbon bars pinned above his pocket, a medal around his neck, stripes and a star on his sleeves and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front. In his hands is a small statuette of a man being passed from Robert Black on the right. Robert Blacks is wearing a dark short sleeved shirt with "San Francisco 166" on the shoulder, a white neckerchief, a white belt and a tilted white hat.
Date: February 13, 1954
Creator: United States. Navy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Waves from Horse Drawn Carriage]

Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz waving from a carriage drawn by two horses as he makes his way into Kerrville, Texas for a victory celebration. Admiral Nimitz is wearing is formal Navy uniform with six gold buttons, striped sleeves, a dark tie, his Navy ribbon bars above his pocket and hat with the Navy emblem on it. Texas Governor Coke Stevenson guides the carriage wearing a light-colored brimmed hat and a suit with a tie. Catherine Nimitz sits behind Chester in a dark colored long-sleeved dress between Two unnamed Naval officers. The street and the top of a nearby building is lined with people, and just behind the carriage a banner welcoming Admiral Nimitz home is hung, with only "Home Chester' visible in the photo.
Date: October 13, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 13, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 13, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including writing a letter to the Bergins, who Joe spent Christmas with, and her plans to go to Gonzales after mailing the letter.
Date: January 13, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 13, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe encouraging him not to send money home because she is saving already. Catherine also discusses news from home, including buying their dog, Teddy, a harness, supper with Mrs. Graham, and making cigarettes with Lorraine because they cannot buy them in town.
Date: July 13, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 13, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including photos she is having copied, Mr. Keith's death, Shorty Ward's discharge, mowing the lawn, losing weight, and postcards she is having made of her and the pets.
Date: June 13, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 13, 1944]

First page of an incomplete letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the fact that she has been busy but is planning to go visit Jenny after the 7:00 mail and that Mathew has bought half interest in the market.
Date: November 13, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - October 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - October 13, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a trip to Gonzales with Sue Merle, a plan to do yardwork, Mr. Davis's return to New York, and Mother mailing him a Christmas present.
Date: October 13, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 13, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including going out to Seguin with friends and having a few drinks, Dan being unable to get over Bea, and Charlotte's brother Boyce being killed in action in France.
Date: September 13, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to B. D. Beverson - May 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to B. D. Beverson - May 13, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. B. D. Beverson', of Los Angeles, California, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Agnes J. Axe'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 13, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Eleanor Bowker - May 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Eleanor Bowker - May 13, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Eleanor Bowker regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Isla Corfield, recorded in the letter as 'Isla Coffield (Cortier) (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to Eleanor from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 13, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Grace Cooper - May 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Grace Cooper - May 13, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Grace Cooper' of Sidney, New York, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Price Cooper'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 13, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to J. G. Callaway - May 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to J. G. Callaway - May 13, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. J. G. Callaway' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Steve (Clive) Callaway'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to father from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 13, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. F. M. Cochran - May 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. F. M. Cochran - May 13, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. F. M. Cochran, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. R. M. Cadwallader', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Betty Cadwallader, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. F. M. Cochrane'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to parents from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 13, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Sam Legg - May 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Sam Legg - May 13, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Sam (?) Legg', of Providence, Rhode Island, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'John Alex Jackson Legg (Lane) (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 13, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. W. R. Cottrell - May 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. W. R. Cottrell - May 13, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. W. R. Cottrell (?)', of 'Dillard, (Dillon,) (Villa,) Missouri (?)', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Geraldine Miller (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 13, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. William J. Howes - May 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. William J. Howes - May 13, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. William J. Howes' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Alfred C. Davis'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to 'Grace' from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 13, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Stella Lauriat - May 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Stella Lauriat - May 13, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Stella Lauriat, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Frederick U. Lauriat', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Frederick U. Lauriat'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to wife from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 13, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, August 13, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, August 13, 1901]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates information about his grades in various subjects and expresses his appreciation for all his grandfather has done for him. He also mentions that his ears are fine and he does not believe his hearing will bar him from entering the Academy. This letter is written on Robert Werntz Preparatory Academy stationery.
Date: August 13, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 13, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 13, 1902]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates he will send more photographs home as well as a "Lucky Bag" in the form of a USNA yearbook. He mentions being ready for the term to end and is looking forward to the summer cruise.
Date: April 13, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 13, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing seeing a biographical film about Jack London and his guilt over missing church.
Date: August 13, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 13, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 13, 1945]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing spending the day building tents and buildings, listening to records after his shower, and reading the Luling newspaper.
Date: January 13, 1945
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 13, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing flying a gunnery mission, plans to see a performance from Bob Hope the next day, and expecting to move to another part of the island when he and his squadron finish gunnery school in a week.
Date: July 13, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 13, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, his approval of Catherine making cotton dresses, asking her to send a photo of her and Teddy, eating dinner at the post exchange, and his joy that Catherine has heard from their friends in Tonopah.
Date: June 13, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - November 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - November 13, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing making food with the other men in his squadron rather than going to the mess hall, the poor mail service, having completed 15 missions, and seeing the movie "Hail the Conquering Hero."
Date: November 13, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History