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Serial/Series Title
Correspondence, Joseph E. and Catherine Dawe Davis
51
Chester W. Nimitz Personal Letters, 1893-1911
34
Cecelia McKie Scrapbook Collection
8
Nimitz Family Photograph Collection
7
Black Military Service Collection
4
Documenting the War Collection
4
Loran F. Smith Collection
4
Home Front Collection
3
Clifford Baird Collection
2
Edgar Jones Collection
2
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[1894 Aviation Engineer Battalion Members Using Crane to Move Equipment]
Photograph of military service members from the 1894 Aviation Engineer Battalion moving equipment using a crane. One service member is positioned in front of a tire with their back to the camera. In the distance, a group of service members stand off the to the right of the crane's arm.
Date:
June 6, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blimp Over Convoy]
Photograph of a United Nations' convoy ships with a U.S. Navy blimp, hovering watchfully overhead on the lookout for any sign of enemy submarines.
Date:
June 16, 1943
Creator:
Smith, Loran F.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bombing Scene from Battle of Midway]
Photograph of a bombardment of a ship during the Battle of Midway. The plane dropping the bomb can be seen flying directly above the ship.
Date:
1942-06~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Catherine Freeman Nimitz at U.S.S. Sargo Christening]
Photograph of Catherine Freeman Nimitz at christening of U.S.S. Sargo. She is wearing a dark transparent cover up with a diamond stitching pattern held together in the front by a round metal clasp, a hat with a ribbon fascinator, a large flower corsage and long dangling earrings. In her arms she holds large bouquet of roses wrapped in stripped fabric and in her left hand she holds a patterned bottle upside down by the neck in a lace gloved hand. Caption in lower left: "Mrs. Chester W. Nimitz Sponsor for the U.S. Submarine 'Sargo,' Launched June 6, 1938, at 4:30 P.M.".
Date:
June 6, 1938
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Freeman Nimitz, #2]
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".
Date:
June 22, 1919
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Chester W. Nimitz and Guests at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station]
Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz sitting at a dinner table with unidentified guests at an event held at the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station. Four guests are shown to be sitting to Nimitz left, a man in a white Naval Uniform, a woman in a dark dress with a pearl necklace, a man in a pale suit and patterned tie and finally a woman in a light-colored dress. Mr. Nimitz himself is wearing his white Naval Uniform with shoulder decals, golden buttons going down his front and ribbon bars above his pocket. The table is decorated with plants and several glasses can be seen as well as plates of dinner rolls.
Date:
June 18, 1946
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Chester W. Nimitz Relieving J. O. Richardson as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation]
Photograph of an unidentified man, Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, and Admiral J. O. Richardson standing together during change of command where Nimitz relieves Richardson as Chief of Bureau of Navigation. The unnamed man stands profile on the left in a dark suit, a white collared shirt, a striped tie and wire framed glasses. Chester W. Nimitz stands in the center with his hand resting on a book and wearing a light-colored suit, white collared shirt and a patterned tie. On the right holding up a book in one hand and some papers in the other is Admiral J. O. Richardson wearing a light-colored suit, white collared shirt, and a polka dot tie. Behind the men is large, framed painting of a ship.
Date:
June 15, 1939
Creator:
United States. Navy
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Chester W. Nimitz Walks Out of Bunker on Midway Island]
Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz emerging from an underground bunker on Midway Island. He is wearing a light-colored, long-sleeved uniform with two pockets on the shirt's front and stars pinned to either side of his collar. He is also wearing a dark tie and a brimmed hat sporting the Navy Emblem on the front. The facade of the bunker is textured and to Admiral Chester's left is a white banister.
Date:
June 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
CinCPOA Communiqué NR 59, June 22, 1944
Communiqué from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Ocean Areas to the Pacific Ocean Areas giving updates on the war.
Date:
June 22, 1944
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Damaged Ship]
Photograph of a damaged ship in the Battle of Midway. A smaller ship sits to the side of damaged ship.
Date:
1942-06~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz with Battha Sisters]
Photograph of Magda Battha, Marta Battha, Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Margit Battha, and Maria Battha on occasion of the Battha sisters becoming U.S. citizens. Magda is wearing a grey quarter sleeved coat and white fabric tie around her neck, a white hat with a net fascinator, a dark skirt and a white clutch in her hands. Marta wears a dark gingham dress with black hemmed sleeves and collar, a black hat and a lei around her neck. Chester W, Nimitz stands in the center wearing his dark Naval uniform with six buttons on the front, ribbon bars pinned above his pocket and a tie. Margit wears a corduroy coat, a white hat and purse and holds in her hands a pair of white gloves. Maria stands in a matching black coat, skirt and hat with a white lei around her neck.
Date:
June 15, 1953
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[General Order Awarding the Bronze Star Medal to Clifford Baird, June 18, 1945]
General Order from Commanding General George C. Kenney awarding First Lieutenant Clifford Baird the Bronze Star Medal for achievement in the Southwest Pacific Area from February 29, 1944 to November 23, 1944.
Date:
June 18, 1945
Creator:
Kenney, George C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Group Photo]
Photograph of a group at The Troc in San Francisco. The group consist of five men wearing suits and two women wearing long sleeved dresses. They are all sat around a table covered with a white tablecloth. The table has several plates and glasses scattered around it.
Date:
June 3, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Health and Physical Education Program at the Manzanar War Relocation Center
A report prepared by Elizabeth M. Moxley, Supervisor of Health and Physical Education of the Manzanar Education Section, that details the development of the health and physical education program at the Manzanar War Relocation Center. The report includes a map of the relocation center, elementary and secondary health curriculum descriptions, photographs, and example health and medical forms.
Date:
June 1944
Creator:
Moxley, Elizabeth M.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
["Indian Summer" Social Program]
Program for the "'Indian Summer' Social" that honored the recent graduates and held at Mess Hall 45 at Poston, AZ Relocation Camp. Lists the songs played during the dance.
Date:
June 24, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Blish Monyhan to Edgar Jones, June 18, 1944]
Letter from Blish Monyhan to Edgar Jones giving him well wishes before he is sent to war. Envelope addressed to Edgar Jones with the return address to Blish Monyhan dated June 18, 1944.
Date:
June 18, 1944
Creator:
Monyhan, Blish
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 2, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including hearing from Rita who saw Joe in California, doing some yardwork, and that Lorraine is pregnant.
Date:
June 2, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 3, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including fun with Jessie during a trip to Gonzales, plans to do yard wo0rk, and Uncle Jim having a heart attack and subsequently planning to sell his store.
Date:
June 3, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 5, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including some trouble in receiving mail, giving out Joe's address, and Walter Langston shipping out from San Antonio to San Francisco.
Date:
June 5, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 6, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the excitement in town over the invasion of Normandy, the weather, and the town shunning Mr. Allen over a disagreement with one of the Benners over some gas.
Date:
June 6, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 7, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe telling him that she gave his address to Pat, and giving him J.D.'s address. Catherine also discusses news from home, including breakfast with Mammy and their dog, Teddy, having fleas.
Date:
June 7, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 9, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the printing of his accomplishments in the newspaper, the damage done to the watch he mailed to her, a request that he tell her how much money he has, and John Weston and Baby's recent marriage.
Date:
June 9, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 10, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including idleness at work, supper with Mrs. Graham, and Martha undergoing an operation.
Date:
June 10, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 12, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe sharing her pleasure at receiving four letters from him, and her disbelief at his leisure time while overseas. Catherine also discusses news from home, including a visit to Wootsie's house with Mother, and letters from Peggy and Johnny.
Date:
June 12, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History