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Serial/Series Title
Documenting the War Collection
468
Correspondence, Joseph E. and Catherine Dawe Davis
411
Chester W. Nimitz Personal Letters, 1893-1911
262
Nimitz Family Photograph Collection
243
Ralph Sprinkle Photograph Collection
234
Annual Symposium Series
151
Cecelia McKie Scrapbook Collection
116
Women in War Collection
104
Black Military Service Collection
90
Home Front Collection
85
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[Chester W. Nimitz and Doyle]
Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz with Doyle and two unidentified people. Chester W. Nimitz stands on the left with his hands behind his back in his Naval uniform with binoculars around his neck, Doyle stands on the right partially out of frame also in a Naval uniform. Behind them stands a woman in a fur coat and oval glasses and an older man in a flat cap, blazer and round glasses leaning on a railing.
Date:
1933~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, December 6, 1902]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the previous Saturday in Philadelphia where the midshipmen and the West Point cadets all had lunch together. He also mentions meeting Victor Keidel of Fredericksburg and in Philadelphia studying medicine, that day and touring the city with him. Nimitz also provides his standing in his classes. He mentions gunnery practice and having an accident in which a seaman was injured.
Date:
December 6, 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 10, 1902]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes sleeping in a hammock and the crowded conditions aboard ship. He mentions there is a band aboard ship that plays concerts every morning and evening. Nimitz expresses relief to have his plebe year completed.
Date:
June 10, 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 22, 1902]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes leaving the Chesapeake Bay and going into the Atlantic Ocean. He also mentions he had liberty in New York City and attempted to find an aunt, but could not. He provides details about the ship's coal consumption rates.
Date:
June 22, 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 29, 1902]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes becoming slightly seasick on the way from New York City to Newport, Rhode Island. He also expresses concern for his hearing when they commence target practice with the large guns in the upcoming week.
Date:
June 29, 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 his Grandfather, September 8, 1902]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from Kerrville, expresses uncertainty about when he and his mother might go to Fredericksburg for a visit.
Date:
September 8, 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, November 5, 1902]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz answers a few questions and then relates his current standing in his classes.
Date:
November 5, 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 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 his Grandfather, September 29, 1901]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes receiving visitors at the Academy but being unable to greet them as he did not have a dress blue uniform yet. He also mentions his grades on the entrance exam and that he is looking forward to the Army-Navy football game to be played in November in Philadelphia.
Date:
September 29, 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 10, 1902]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses his holiday and mentions the Severn River is frozen over and cadets ice skate on it. He admits he does not go on the ice as he does not know how to skate. He mentions receiving letters from his younger brother and sister, Otto and Dora.
Date:
January 10, 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 his Grandfather, January 31, 1902]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses the results of his exams and indicates about 25 people failed. He also mentions one cadet was caught cheating and describes what happened to him. He comments on the weather and mentions that German naval cadets will visit in February.
Date:
January 31, 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, February 24, 1902]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his anticipation of going on the summer cruise in June and being able to come home during September.
Date:
February 24, 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 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
[Catherine Freeman Nimitz and Chester W. Nimitz]
Photograph of Catherine F. Nimitz standing with her hands clasped in front of her beside Chester W. Nimitz. Catherine wears a long coat over a light-colored dress with a silk tie around her neckline, a dark drooping hat and white gloves. Chester stands on her right partially out of frame in a light-colored suit, a dark tie and a banded wide brimmed hat. Behind them is a shingled building and a large paned window.
Date:
1920/1930~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Chester W. Nimitz with Dog Polly]
Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz sitting on a grassy hill holding a stick for his dog, Polly. He sits on the right with his knees to his chest in a long-sleeved shirt, cropped trousers and long socks with leather shoes. Polly is small a black and white dog and stands with her tongue out facing away from Chester Nimitz.
Date:
1930~
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
[Man Plays with Dog]
Photograph of an unidentified man, probably Chester W. Nimitz, standing on the right partially out of frame holding out a stick. A small dog, Polly, looks up at the stick.
Date:
1930~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Chester W. Nimitz with Anna Nimitz and Dog]
Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz, Anna Nimitz (Nancy) and dog, Polly, sitting on top of a large rock. Chester W. Nimitz sits on the left in a white dress shirt with rolled up sleeves, a bowtie, cropped light-colored pants and leather shoes. In the center stands Polly, a small two-toned dog being held still by Nancy on the right. Nancy is wearing a white short sleeved shirt and white pants.
Date:
1930~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Catherine Freeman Nimitz with Her Children]
Photograph of Catherine Freeman Nimitz sitting with her children, Catherine Nimitz Lay, Chester Nimitz Jr. (Chet), Anna Nimitz (Nancy), and Mary Nimitz (Sister Aquinas). Catherine F. Nimitz sits in the center of a couch in a yellow dress, pearl necklace, and gold earrings. To her left sits Catherine Lay in a brightly colored floral dress with no sleeves, a pearl necklace, white earrings, and black and white glasses. On the right sits Chet Nimitz in a dark suit, a dark blue tie with a yellow diamond pattern, and a brown and gold watch on his wrist. On the floor in front of the couch sits Nancy Nimitz in a pink sleeveless top and beaded necklace. Sitting on the floor beside her is Sister Aquinas in her nun's habit and silver framed glasses. The couch is Green and patterned with a wooden edge and scalloped back. There are two white throw pillows with plants printed on them visible from behind Catherine Lay and Chet Nimitz. Hanging on the wall behind them are three picture frames, two containing landscapes and the last a portrait of Chester W. Nimtz, Sr..
Date:
1970~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Chester W. Nimitz and Children, #2]
Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz with Chester (Chet) W. Nimitz, Catherine (Kate) Nimitz, and Anna (Nancy) Nimitz at overlook. Chester Nimitz, Sr. stands on the left wearing a collared jacket, pants scrunched up to his knees, and a flat cap. The three children stand on the right in a line leaning on a stone wall. In the back stands Chester Nimitz, Jr. in a long-sleeved sweater and long shorts. Beside him stands Kate Nimitz in a sweater and knee length skirt, her face is partly obscured by Nancy. Nancy Nimitz stands with one arm propped up on the wall beside her wearing shorts and a sweater with the collar of an undershirt showing.
Date:
1930~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Catherine Nimitz Sits on Couch With Dog]
Photograph of Catherine Nimitz sitting on the left side of a patterned couch in a floral dress and looking at a note she is holding out in front of her. Next to Mrs. Nimitz sits a Cocker Spaniel named Freckles. A framed portrait of Chester W. Nimitz is visible behind Mrs. Nimitz head.
Date:
194X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Speaking at Welcome Home Parade]
Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz in Formal Navy uniform at podium decorated with five-star emblem and numerous microphones. Behind him numerous men can be seen seated.
Date:
October 9, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Salutes from Parade Car]
Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz saluting as his parade car travels down the parade route in Washington D.C.. Admiral Nimitz is in his formal Navy uniform, the car he is riding in is dark and has both the American flag and the Texas flag on the front. On the left side of the photo three cops on motorcycles are shown alongside the parade.
Date:
October 5, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History