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Serial/Series Title
Degree Department
Country
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Year
Month
The Standard. (Beggs, Indian Terr.), Vol. 4, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, January 27, 1905
Weekly newspaper from Beggs, Indian Territory that includes local, territorial, and United States national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 27, 1905
Creator:
Watson, D. H.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Standard. (Beggs, Indian Terr.), Vol. 4, No. 10, Ed. 1 Friday, February 24, 1905
Weekly newspaper from Beggs, Indian Territory that includes local, territorial, and United States national news along with advertising.
Date:
February 24, 1905
Creator:
Watson, D. H.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient (KCMO) Work Train
A 5 x 9 photograph print of a Kansas City, Mexico & Orient (KCMO) multi-car work train laying track two miles south of Fairview, Indian Terr.
Date:
1905~
Creator:
Wood, Sylvan R.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
New York Central & Hudson River (NYC&HR) 3881
A 3 x 6 photograph print showing the New York Central & Hudson River (NYC&HR) 3881, 4-4-2 (Schenectady), builder's photo. [specs documented on photo border] [Sylvan Rupert Wood print]
Date:
July 1905
Creator:
Alco
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
New York Central (NYC) #6408
A 3 x 6 photograph print showing the New York Central, #6408, 4-6-2 (Brooks), builder's photo. [Specs documented on photo border] [Sylvan Rupert Wood print]
Date:
December 1905
Creator:
Brooks
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Denver & Rio Grande (DRGW) 52
A photograph print showing the Denver & Rio Grande (DRGW) 52, 2-8-0 narrow gauge, Chama, NM.
Date:
1905
Creator:
Jukes, Fred
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fort Smith & Western (FSW) 4
A photograph print showing the Fort Smith & Western (FSW) 4, 4-4-0, on a passenger train, Guthrie, OK.
Date:
1905~
Creator:
Winters, Charles E.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Colorado Springs & Ripple Creek District (CS&CCD) Steam Loco 3
A photograph postcard showing Colorado Springs & Ripple Creek District (CS&CCD) 3, 2-8-0, on passenger train, near St. Peter's Dome, CO.
Date:
1905~
Creator:
McClure, L. C.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Argentine Central (AC) 4
A photograph postcard showing Argentine Central (AC) 4, 3-cylinder geared Shay, on two-car passenger train, a the summit of Mount McClellan, CO.
Date:
1905~
Creator:
McClure, Louis Charles
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Argentine Central (AC) 4
A photograph postcard showing Argentine Central (AC) 4, 3-cylinder geared Shay, Silver Plume, CO.
Date:
1905~
Creator:
McClure, Louis Charles
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 588
A builder's photo print of Santa Fe 588, 0-6-0 (Alco/Schenectady - 1886), later renumbered 2283. [scrapped in 1933]
Date:
February 28, 1905
Creator:
Wood, Sylvan R.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 1905]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions finally leaving California for Hawaii on 1 April 1905 and comments on the desertion rate among the sailors. He also mentions the seas his ship is facing. He indicates the ship's position and mentions the cooks and stewards. Nimitz also mentions the weather. He shares anecdotes from aboard ship about his experiences. He also mentions going ashore at Honolulu.
Date:
1905-04-05/1905-04-08
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, September 1905]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from China, mentions leaving Manila just as a cholera outbreak occurred. Nimitz mentions his travel plans for he interior of China. He mentions the Boxer Rebellion briefly and various news on some other classmates in the fleet. He also describes a malfunction with one of his torpedoes. Between the time Nimitz started this letter and mailed it, he took an inland trip to Peking, which he describes. He also mentions going to Korea and escorting members of the Taft Party (including Alice Roosevelt).
Date:
{1905-09-08,1905-09-11,1905-09-12,1905-09-16}
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 Charles Henry Nimitz, June 1905]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses his activities on the USS Ohio (BB-12) since arriving in Manila. Nimitz mentions seeing in Manila Bay the damaged Russian ships Aurora and Oleg after the Battle of Tsushima. Nimitz expresses dismay that the Russians were defeated. He also mentions that he has been assigned as the torpedo officer aboard the Ohio.
Date:
1905-06-03/1905-06-08
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
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 12, 1905]
Handwritten 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. This letter is on USS Ohio stationery.
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, March 1905]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses how he is settling down aboard the USS Ohio (BB-12). He also mentions arriving in San Francisco and meeting several classmates prior to embarking on the Ohio. He provides a list of all the officers on board and the ports in the Pacific to which he will go in the next year.
Date:
1905-03~
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, January 3, 1905]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz reflects on a visit to the Academy from his cousin, Elsie Wahrmund. He mentions he filed his duty request to be assigned to the USS Oregon (BB-3), currently on the Asiatic Station. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
January 3, 1905
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, January 1905]
Handwritten 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. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
1905-01~
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, December 3, 1905]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions training daily for upcoming target practice in Manila Bay. He also mentions a faulty torpedo. Nimitz mentions league baseball games and being invited to mess with the admiral of the fleet once.
Date:
December 3, 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, December 3, 1905]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions training daily for upcoming target practice in Manila Bay. He also mentions a faulty torpedo. Nimitz mentions league baseball games and being invited to mess with the admiral of the fleet once.
Date:
December 3, 1905
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, September 1905]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes his visit to Seoul, Korea. He also writes about having crowd control duty during a friendly football game between crew members from two different ships. He mentions also that the USS Ohio (BB-12) is at Shanghai and will be going upriver to nanking soon.
Date:
{1905-09-20,1905-09-23,1905-09-30}
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 1905]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes his visit to Seoul, Korea. He also writes about having crowd control duty during a friendly football game between crew members from two different ships. He mentions also that the USS Ohio (BB-12) is at Shanghai and will be going upriver to Nanking soon.
Date:
{1905-09-20,1905-09-23,1905-09-30}
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 Charles Henry Nimitz, September 1905]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from China, mentions leaving Manila just as a cholera outbreak occurred. Nimitz mentions his travel plans for he interior of China. He mentions the Boxer Rebellion briefly and various news on some other classmates in the fleet. He also describes a malfunction with one of his torpedoes. Between the time Nimitz started this letter and mailed it, he took an inland trip to Peking, which he describes. He also mentions going to Korea and escorting members of the Taft Party (including Alice Roosevelt).
Date:
{1905-09-08,1905-09-11,1905-09-12,1905-09-16}
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History