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.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz thanks his parents for a box he received, which he took with him to Massachusetts to share with the Freeman family. He mentions spending Christmas in Wollaston with the Freeman clan.

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.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz thanks his parents for a box he received, which he took with him to Massachusetts to share with the Freeman family. He mentions spending Christmas in Wollaston with the Freeman clan.

Photograph of Catherine Freeman Nimitz sitting on steps with a dog, possibly Dixie. She is wearing a white collared shirt with a dark fabric tie, a long skirt and a tight-fitting cap. On the left being held by Kate, is a medium sized black dog.

Portrait of Catherine Vance Freeman standing in a floor length, short-sleeved dress made of a mix of florals, lace and a satiny material.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Freeman Nimitz shortly after being married. Chester W. Nimitz stands on the left wearing a light-colored suit and a dark tie while looking towards Catherine. Catherine stands to his right with her hands behind her back in a short-sleeved, floor length dress.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Freeman Nimitz in front of shrubbery. Chester W. Nimitz stands on the left with his hands clasped in front of him and holding a quilted bag. He wears a dark Naval uniform with embroidery on the collar, three stripes and a star on the sleeves, black dress shoes and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front. To his right stands Catherine Nimitz in an oversized coat, dark trousers, heeled boots and a large sun hat. Handwritten on lower center: "C.W. and Mrs. Nimitz [illegible] Old Point Va - June 22, 1919".

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz and three children, Catherine Nimitz (Kate), Madeline Peterson, and Chester Nimitz Jr. (Chet), standing outside a wooden fence. Chester W. Nimitz stands on the left in a light-colored suit with matching cap and dark tie while fiddling with something in his hand. Kate Nimitz stands beside him in a bucket hat and a light-colored dress with a ruffled collar and holds something in her hands. Madeline Peterson has a dark wide brimmed hat and white shorty sleeved dress on and stands with her arms by her side and flowers in her hand. Chester Nimitz Jr. stands on the right in a dark wide brimmed hat, a light-colored sailor style shirt and dark shorts with his head turned to look behind him. A sign on the fence behind them reads "POSTED".

Photograph of Dora Nimitz and Chester W. Nimitz standing side by side on a patch of grass in an unknown location. Dora Nimitz stands on the left in along white dress and her dark hair tied back. Chester W. Nimitz stands to her right in a light-colored suit with a dark tie. Behind them is a pathway and a wooden fence.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz fishing on the bank of the Guadalupe River, probably somewhere in Texas. He is wearing a dark suit and flat cap.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz holding an unidentified baby while an unidentified man sits in the background. Chester W. Nimitz wears a dark suit and tie and holds the baby in his lap. The bay is wearing a white gown and is biting down on a toy of some kind. the man behind Chester Nimitz is wearing a dark suit and tie and laughing. There is something obscuring the bottom center of the photo.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz and Mr. Gesenfeld on board the ship Kaiserin Auguste Victoria. Chester Nimitz stands on the right in a buttoned-up coat, a white collared shirt and a flat cap. A woman is in the center with her back turned looking over the side of the ship, she wears a large hat, a coat and a long skirt. Sitting on the right is Mr. Gesenfeld in a blazer, a tie, and a flat cap.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz sitting in front of tree, picnicking on a small blanket. He is wearing a dark suit and tie with white under shirt and dark dress shoes.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz playing with an unidentified baby and dog on beach. The baby is crouching down touching the ground on the left in a ruffled white hat and cardigan. Chester Nimitz is in the center in a dark suit and polka dot tie. On the far right is an unidentified spotted dog (possibly a Pitbull) with a studded collar.

Photograph of Lieutenant Chester W. Nimitz reading a book to his daughter Catherine Nimitz (Kate). Kate sits on Lieutenant Nimitz lap in a white dress, gripping a book in her hands. Chester Nimitz sits in a leather chair in a dark Naval uniform with two stripes and a star on the sleeves. He is helping Kate hold up the book. Photograph has been torn and taped.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz sitting on a bench in front of a mission. Chester sits on the left in a dark suit, bowtie, dress shoes and a tall, brimmed hat. Standing to his right using his knee for support is a young child (possibly his daughter Kate) in a dark coat and hat with white pants and long dark socks. Behind the bench is a wooded area filled with mainly barren trees.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz standing outside in a dark suit and tie with his hand on his hip.

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz standing with an unidentified baby, probably Catherine Nimitz (Kate), in baby carriage on a sidewalk. Chester Nimitz stands behind the baby carriage in a dark coat and tie with a tall, brimmed hat. Inside the carriage Kate wears a dark coat and hat and is covered with a light-colored blanket.

Photograph of Clarence Hinkamp (Heine), friend of Chester W. Nimitz, reads a book in the Freeman house, Wollaston, Massachusetts. He is sitting slumped down in a chair wearing a dark suit. Behind him a table can be seen with flowers in a vase, a hanging light fixture, and a framed landscape on the wall.

Photograph of Commander Chester W. Nimitz standing between two lines of saluting enlisted men in dark sailors' uniforms on an unidentified ship. Nimitz stands amongst a large group of other Naval officers all dressed in the same dark uniform with six buttons on the front, ribbon bars, striped sleeves, dress shoes and brimmed hats sporting the Navy's emblem. Handwritten on front: "C.W. Nimitz [arrow points to Nimitz]".

Photograph of Elizabeth Freeman, sister of Catherine Freeman, and Chester W. Nimitz playing cribbage. Elizabeth sits on the left in a long white dress with dark bands around her sleeves and midriff and her hair in a braided updo. On the left sits Chester Nimitz in a dark suit. Beside them is a window with white curtains.

Photograph of Mary Manson Freeman, Catherine Freeman's mother, Catherine Freeman, and Chester W. Nimitz seated on porch. Mary Freeman sits on the left in an ornate chair and wearing a long white dress with something resting in her lap. In the center in a wicker chair sits Catherine Nimitz in a white blouse and a long-checkered skirt. On the right sits Chester Nimitz in a wooden chair and his leg crossed over the other. He is wearing a dark suit and tie and holds what appears to be a cigar between his fingers.

Photograph of Mrs. Charles Nimitz and Mr. Charles Nimitz standing in their garden at the Nimitz Hotel in Fredericksburg, Texas. Mrs. Nimitz stands on the left in a collared blouse tucked into long skirts and holding something in her hands. Beside her on the right stands Mr. Nimitz in a white collared shirt, dark trousers connected to suspenders, dress shoes, and a flat cap. Behind Mrs. Nimitz a door can be seen and behind Mr. Nimitz is a full trash can in front of a stone wall.