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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 16, 1904]
Handwritten 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. This letter is on USS Massachusetts stationery.
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, 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
[Postcard of Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown]
Postcard of a large stone monument near a white house. The monument's history is as follows, "The construction of this monument was begun 1825 and was not dedicated until June 17, 1843. It is 30 feet square at the base and 220 feet high." The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 1, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of King's Chapel in Boston]
Postcard of a two story brick building with marble columns and pedestrians wandering the cobblestone road. The letter on the postcard reads, "This church was erected by the King of England in 1711, so you see it is awfully old. We are all well. Don't you lose one of these I wrote you to keep them all." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 1, 1908
Creator:
Detroit Publishing Co.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Old State House From Washington Street in Boston]
Postcard of a two story green building with a blue roof and orange accents. Three men stand on the cobblestone road. The letter describes it as "The oldest state or building in Boston." The rest of the letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 1, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Scollay Square in Boston]
Postcard of several buildings on a cobblestone road with one of the taller buildings labeled "Souvenir Post-Cards Detroit Publishing Co. Of All the World." The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington, W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 1, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Home of James Russell Lowell in Cambridge]
Postcard of a yellow house with three stories and white trim. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington, W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 1, 1908
Creator:
Detroit Publishing Co.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Home of Paul Revere]
Postcard of a yellow building with a group of young boys standing in front. Below the picture, a note reads, "The home in which he lived when he made his famous ride Love - Maura." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington, W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 1, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Oldest Book Store in America]
Postcard of a three story building with the black sign "Wood Engraving" written in white. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 1, 1908
Creator:
Detroit Photographic Co.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Washington Elm in Cambridge]
Postcard of a large sprawling elm tree. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date:
August 1, 1908
Creator:
Detroit Photographic Co.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History