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[Portrait of Catherine Freeman as Young Girl]
Portrait of a young Catherine Freeman. In the photo she is facing the left while wearing a white ruffled dress that falls just below her knees and a matching white bow on top of her head. She is also wearing long white socks and dark dress shoes. Stamped in lower right: "Skinner Quincy".
Date:
1900
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Catherine Vance Freeman]
Portrait of Catherine Vance Freeman, probably around age 16-19. The photo is taken from the torso up but is blurred to about her shoulders wear a lace collar can be seen. Catherine wears her hair up and has a flat expression on her face.
Date:
1900/1910~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 28, 1900]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates news about speaking to Representative Slayden and learning of a possible appointment to the Naval Academy earlier than he had initially anticipated. He also mentions that he is studying geometry.
Date:
June 28, 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 his Grandfather, May 31, 1901]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates news from Fort Sam Houston about having passed his physical examination required for service in the military. He also contemplates entering Robert Werntz's Preparatory Academy in Annapolis prior to arriving at the Naval Academy. Also included is a copy of the examining Army physician's report.
Date:
May 31, 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 his Grandfather, June 15, 1901]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from Annapolis, Maryland, relates news about arriving in Annapolis and settling in at the Werntz Preparatory School. He provides clues about his schedule and some thoughts on Annapolis.
Date:
June 15, 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 his Grandfather, July 7, 1901]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates information about the weather and his studies.
Date:
July 7, 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 his Grandfather, January 23, 1900]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz begins with a review of his grades in school. He laments having to study Latin and views it as a waste of time.
Date:
January 23, 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 his Grandfather, April 12, 1900]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions contacting James Luther Slayden, United States Representative from Texas, about participating in a competitive examination for appointment to the US Naval Academy.
Date:
April 12, 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 his Grandfather, June 4, 1900]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates his final grades for the school year and mentions graduation. He also mentions John Toland being re-elected as superintendent.
Date:
June 4, 1900
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Ensign Chester W. Nimitz]
Portrait of Ensign Chester W. Nimitz framed in an elongated octagon. He wears a formal high collar uniform with two rows of eight buttons, fringed epaulettes, an embroidered belt, white gloves and a hat. In his hand the hilt of a sword can be seen.
Date:
1907/1910~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1901]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes Annapolis and relates a tale of sailing on Chesapeake Bay. He also indicates he is the only person among his peer group that won his appointment by competitive exam - the others were appointed outright. He also describes his academic progress so far.
Date:
June 24, 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 his Grandfather, July 15, 1901]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz tells of other young men in his prep school from Texas and that a few of them are Germans. He also observes that some of the people there did not take a competitive exam.
Date:
July 15, 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 his Grandfather, July 23, 1901]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates information about his grades in various subjects. Again, Nimitz and some friends hired a sailboat and went out on the Chesapeake Bay. Nimitz became seasick. He also includes examples of problems in math that he is encountering and explanations of the formulas and solutions.
Date:
July 23, 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 his Grandfather, August 2, 1901]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates information about his grades in various subjects and expresses confidence that he will be able to enter the Academy. He also mentions the risk he runs of hazing from upper classmen should he be caught in the act of looking at one.
Date:
August 2, 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 his Grandfather, August 13, 1901]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates information about his grades in various subjects and expresses his appreciation for all his grandfather has done for him. He also mentions that his ears are fine and he does not believe his hearing will bar him from entering the Academy.
Date:
August 13, 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 his Grandfather, August 25, 1901]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz tells of the looming examinations for entrance into the Naval Academy and his confidence in passing and gaining admittance.
Date:
August 25, 1901
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Naval Academy Classmates Chester W. Nimitz, George Stewart, and Royal E. Ingersoll, #2]
Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz, George Stewart, and Royal E. Ingersoll on deck of U.S.S. Massachusetts in white sailor uniforms. The uniform pants are rolled up over their calves and all have dark ties around the neck and matching hats. with dark ties. Chester W. Nimitz on the far left is hunched over a mop handle as if cleaning the floor. George Stewart stands in the middle smiling with his hands on his hips. Royal E. Ingersoll stands on the far right with a mop handle in his hand, but he is standing straight up and looking into the camera. Above Chester Nimitz is his signature.
Date:
1902
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Naval Academy Classmates Chester W. Nimitz, George Stewart, and Royal E. Ingersoll]
Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz, George Stewart, and Royal E. Ingersoll on deck of U.S.S. Massachusetts in white sailor uniforms. The uniform pants are rolled up over their calves and all have dark ties around the neck and matching hats. with dark ties. Chester W. Nimitz on the far left is hunched over a mop handle as if cleaning the floor. George Stewart stands in the middle smiling with his hands on his hips. Royal E. Ingersoll stands on the far right with a mop handle in his hand, but he is standing straight up and looking into the camera. Beside each of the men is their signature.
Date:
1902
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 14, 1901]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the rigors his first week at the Academy: rowing and drilling from six in the morning until ten at night. He mentions a problem with his feet. He asks about Otto and Dora.
Date:
September 14, 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 his Grandfather, September 14-18, 1901]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes his activities at the Academy such as rowing boats, drilling and tying knots. He also mentions going aboard the training ship, the Chesapeake. Nimitz also mentions attending a worship service in the chapel at the Academy.
Date:
[1901-09-14,1901-09-18]
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 his Grandfather, October 19, 1901]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz indicates his aunt Augusta and Mr. Mason visited him recently. He also describes his schedule, his coursework and his academic standing in his class as well as his hopes and prospects of improving.
Date:
October 19, 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, November 27, 1902]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his excitement about the annual Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia. Nimitz bemoans the fact that he is on duty on Thanksgiving Day.
Date:
November 27, 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, October 3, 1902]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his experiences while returning to the Academy for his second year. He mentions marching in the Grand Army of the Republic parade in Washington in the near future. Nimitz relates a story about arriving at the Academy wearing a giant sombrero he purchased in San Antonio while returning.
Date:
October 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, July 1903]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on his second summer cruise and is writing from aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1). He mentions liberty in New York City and visiting his aunt Josie as well as Coney Island where he enjoyed several rides. He also mentions some of his experiences aboard the ship. Nimitz also recounts that he has heard of the death of his grandfather Henke.
Date:
1903-07~
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History