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[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, April 18, 1900]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions his decision to try for appointment to either Annapolis or West Point. He also indicated he will study geometry that summer with John Toland as tutor.
Date:
April 18, 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 William Nimitz, September 27, 1901]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates that a one dollar a month allowance should be sufficient while at the Academy. He also intends to get his new dress jacket before having his photo made. He also mentions his feet are feeling better and that his class has two lessons a day aboard the training ship Chesapeake. He also mentions being vaccinated. Nimitz also mentions looking forward to the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia later in the year and expresses relief at learning to sail cutters instead of having to row. He closes by indicating he has his textbooks but no time to study.
Date:
September 27, 1901
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 William Nimitz, March 2, 1902]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes how cadet efficiency is measured at the Academy. He also mentions that Prince Henry of Prussia visited the Academy.
Date:
March 2, 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 William Nimitz, March 9, 1902]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates he is not in need of funds and has plenty of clothing. He also relates information about his weekly grades and his standing. Nimitz describes a rowing competition and anticipates more German naval cadets and another prince to visit the Academy.
Date:
March 9, 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 William Nimitz, April 13, 1902]
Transcription of 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
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, May 11, 1902]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions graduation week activities, which included President Theodore Roosevelt distributing diplomas. Nimitz also mentions proposed changes for naval cadets including being referred to as midshipmen and being commissioned as ensigns upon graduation. He also provides details about his improvements in physical strength. Nimitz comments on the members of the new class coming into the Academy under his. He describes attending Admiral William T. Sampson's funeral in Washington, DC.
Date:
May 11, 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 William Nimitz, June 1, 1902]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz remarks that final exams are that week and that the summer cruise is almost underway. He mentions he will embark on the USS Indiana (BB-1) for the first half of the cruise and the USS Chesapeake (1899), a three-masted sailing bark, for the latter half.
Date:
June 1, 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 William Nimitz, June 3, 1902]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the itinerary for his summer cruise aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1) and the USS Chesapeake (1899). He will be visiting points on the East Coast from Virginia to Maine.
Date:
June 3, 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 William Nimitz, August 16, 1904]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on the summer cruise and writing from aboard the USS Massachusetts (BB-2). He discusses the condition of his ear and is optimistic. He mentions participating in the Grand Army of the Republic reunion parade in Boston as well as his upcoming leave plans.
Date:
August 16, 1904
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 William Nimitz, January 1905]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions the upcoming exams prior to graduation. He is also confident of passing his physical exam. He also provides details about his leave. Nimitz also mentions the parties he plans on hosting and attending in connection with graduation. He also adds a word of about his moderate behavior at these parties.
Date:
1905-01~
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 William Nimitz, April 27, 1903]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz comments on academic progress for the month. He also mentions helping an aspiring midshipman and comments on the Academy's baseball team. He discusses his participation on the rowing team and comments on having trouble with his ears again. He mentions a clerk's error in an appropriation bill that deprives the midshipmen of certain moneys, which may cause Nimitz to be unable to come home in the fall.
Date:
April 27, 1903
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 William Nimitz, May 7, 1903]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions the upcoming summer cruise. He also comments on his ears being treated. He mentions the rowing race with the University of Pennsylvania having to be cancelled and rescheduled on account of weather. He provides several other details about crew. He also outlines his leave plans for September, which do not include returning to Kerrville.
Date:
May 7, 1903
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 William Nimitz, May 29, 1903]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions his class standing after all exams. He also comments on assisting his new roommate in his academic performance. Nimitz lists several of the midshipmen that will not be allowed to go home on leave on account of poor standing or excessive demerits. He also outlines his summer cruise schedule aboard the USS Chesapeake, the USS Indiana (BB-1) and the USS Hartford. Nimitz describes the rigors of his recent exams.
Date:
May 29, 1903
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 William Nimitz, July 19, 1903]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), indicates he is at anchor off Bar Harbor, Maine. He provides his impression of the area and describes the quality of fishing to be had there. He also comments on the differences in workload between the summer cruise and the Academy.
Date:
July 19, 1903
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 William Nimitz, May 1904]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses a boat race versus Yale and other news about his crew efforts. He also mentions that a midshipman drowned in the Chesapeake after the sailboat he was on capsized in a squall.
Date:
1904-05~
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 William Nimitz, August 11, 1904]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on the summer cruise and writing from aboard the USS Massachusetts (BB-2). He discusses his assignment in the engine room and what he anticipates doing when he returns home on leave. He mentions intending to teach his younger brother Otto to box as a means of temper control.
Date:
August 11, 1904
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 William Nimitz, March 12, 1905]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions the USS Ohio (BB-12) is being repaired and is late in leaving port. He also comments on the weather in the Bay Area.
Date:
March 12, 1905
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 William Nimitz, July 27, 1905]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions they will be leaving China soon, headed for Manila with the William Howard Taft party. He notes the trouble some of his former classmates are getting into aboard other ships in the fleet. He also describes the behavior of sailors on liberty in Chefoo, China.
Date:
July 27, 1905
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 William Nimitz, March 25, 1905]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions the USS Ohio (BB-12) will sail April first. He also comments on the desertion rate and the weather.
Date:
March 25, 1905
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Juke Joints in Kerrville, Texas
Recording of a presentation by teacher, historian, and Kerrville, Texas citizen Clifton Fifer describing seven juke joints in the African American community of Kerrville throughout the 20th century.
Date:
2021
Creator:
Fifer, Clifton, Jr.
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Thomas Weir Labatt, III, April 27, 2022
Interview with Thomas Weir Labatt, III, community leader from San Antonio. Weir Labatt discusses the history of his family, which had roots in Kerrville, his grandfather's company, his career in water conservation, and the various leadership positions he held in Kerrville and San Antonio.
Date:
April 27, 2022
Creator:
Jones, Mary Elaine & Labatt, Thomas Weir, III
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History