[Chester W. Nimitz in Texas Regalia]

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz standing behind a table and microphone dressed in Texas regalia. He has on a white long-sleeved shirt, a bandana tied around his neck, a cowboy hat and a holster on his hip. Behind Nimitz is an American flag. Handwritten by Nimitz on front: "Mary 14 Feb 1946 To my Valentine, Your Dad".
Date: February 14, 1946
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Stands at Podium]

Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz stands at a wooden podium with a standing microphone in front of it. Admiral Chester is wearing a dark double-breasted blazer with four visible buttons, four stripes on his sleeve and his Naval ribbon bars displayed above his right pocket. Two men can be seen on the left side of the photo in the wings of the stage and another man is seen sitting in a metal folding chair peeking around the curtain.
Date: 1945?
Creator: United States. Navy
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Waves from Horse Drawn Carriage]

Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz waving from a carriage drawn by two horses as he makes his way into Kerrville, Texas for a victory celebration. Admiral Nimitz is wearing is formal Navy uniform with six gold buttons, striped sleeves, a dark tie, his Navy ribbon bars above his pocket and hat with the Navy emblem on it. Texas Governor Coke Stevenson guides the carriage wearing a light-colored brimmed hat and a suit with a tie. Catherine Nimitz sits behind Chester in a dark colored long-sleeved dress between Two unnamed Naval officers. The street and the top of a nearby building is lined with people, and just behind the carriage a banner welcoming Admiral Nimitz home is hung, with only "Home Chester' visible in the photo.
Date: October 13, 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz in Parade Car With J. Edgar Hoover]

Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz sitting in the back of a parade car decorated with red, white and blue next to J. Edgar Hoover. Admiral Nimitz is in formal Navy Uniform sitting with his hands in his lap and his head looking over to the right. Sitting on the right side of the car J. Edgar Hoover is wearing a light-colored fedora and long black coat with his hands folded in his lap. there is a driver sitting behind the wheel in a black and white suit and driving hat. On either side of the parade car are policemen on white motorcycles.
Date: 1945?
Creator: unknown
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
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz at a Podium During Welcome Home Parade]

Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz walking up to podium at Welcome Home Parade, New York, New York. The podium looks like the bow of a ship and is decorated with 5 stars, above it is a large banner depicting the route from Hawaii, United States to Tokyo, Japan. The podium is surrounded by a large crowd of people.
Date: October 9, 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Admiral Raymond A. Spruance and Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz at Command Change Ceremony]

Photograph of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance standing at a wooden podium with two microphones in front of him during the Change of Command ceremony on board the U.S.S. Menhaden at the Submarine Base in Pearl Harbor. Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz is standing behind him with his arms down by his side. There are four men lined up on the right side of the photo identified as Vice Admiral J. H. Newton, U.S.N., Rear Admiral Dewitt C. Ramsey U.S.N., Cdr. James Loo, U.S.N. and Lieut. Sam L. Bernard. They're all wearing white Navy uniforms, Navy ribbon bars above their pocket, epaulettes with stripes and a star on them and white hats with black brims and the Navy's emblem.
Date: November 24, 1945
Creator: United States. Navy
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
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Sits with CINCPAC Staff on Porch]

Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz sitting with CINCPAC staff on porch in Guam. There are two couches arranged in a L formation, Admiral Nimitz sits on the far couch with two unidentified men on his left. To his right there is a man leaning against the building next to a large window and another sitting on something out of view. On the couch to the right there are three more men sitting. All the men are wearing light-colored uniforms with two pockets on the front of the shirts and black dress shoes, some are wearing short sleeves and shorts while others have full length sleeves and pants. In front of the men on the couches is a small wooden coffee table with a small metal ashtray on top of it.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photographic Copy of Japanese Surrender Document]

Photographic copy of Japan's surrender document signed by the Japanese Emperor and General as well as representatives from the United States, China, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Netherlands and France.
Date: September 2, 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Douglas MacArthur, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Chester W. Nimitz Onboard the U.S.S. Baltimore, #1]

Photograph of General Douglas MacArthur, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Admiral Chester W. Nimitz sitting side by side on the U.S.S. Baltimore. General Douglas MacArthur sits on the left wearing light colored pants, a dark leather jacket, a dark brimmed hat with the U.S. Airforce emblem on the front and gold starts pinned to his collar. President Roosevelt sits in the center in a light-colored and ill-fitted suit, a tie, rounded silver glasses and a light-colored hat with a black band. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz sits on the right in his white Naval Officer uniform including a dark shoulder detail, ribbon bars above his pocket and a brimmed hat featuring the Navy's emblem on the front. A stack of helmets can be seen in the background between President Roosevelt and general MacArthur, as well as a crude ladder over General MacArthur's shoulder.
Date: July 26, 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Chester W. Nimitz and Sergio Osmena]

Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz with President of the Philippines Sergio Osmena, in Guam. Admiral Nimitz stands on the left with his hands clasped in front of him and wearing a light-colored uniform with two pockets on the front, stars pinned to each side of his collar, a simple belt and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front. President Osmena stands on the right with his body turned to the left and wearing a very similar uniform to Admiral Nimitz but with long sleeves and missing the stars pinned to his collar and the U.S. Navy hat. In place of the Navy hat, president Osmena is wearing a light-colored helmet with a single stripe on the front.
Date: 1945
Creator: United States. Navy
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Lady Keyes, Chester W. Nimitz, Robert Keyes, and Robert L. Ghormley]

Photograph of Lady Keyes, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Royal Navy Admiral of the Fleet Robert Keyes, and Vice Admiral Robert L. Ghormley. Lady Keyes stands on the far left in a dark blazer, a white collared under shirt and a pearl necklace. She is also sporting an animal fur over her shoulder, a dark skirt that falls below her knees, black heels with a square metal buckle and is gripping a purse in her hand. Beside Lady Keyes stands Admiral Chester W. Nimitz sporting a light-colored, long-sleeved uniform with two pockets on the shirt's front and four stars pinned to either side of his collar. He is also wearing a dark tie with a tie clip and a brimmed hat sporting the Navy Emblem on the front. To the right of Admiral Nimitz is the Royal Navy Admiral Robert Keyes in a dark uniform with eight buttons on the front, a dark tie and a brimmed hat with the Royal Navy's emblem. On the sleeves of Admiral Keyes uniform are several stripes and many ribbon bars are displayed on the right side of his chest. Under Admiral Keyes arm he holds a wooden baton, and he wears a ring on …
Date: 1941~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Douglas MacArthur, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Chester W. Nimitz Onboard the U.S.S. Baltimore, #2]

Photograph of General Douglas MacArthur, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Admiral Chester W. Nimitz sitting side by side on the U.S.S. Baltimore. General Douglas MacArthur sits on the left wearing light colored pants, a dark leather jacket, a dark brimmed hat with the U.S. Airforce emblem on the front and gold starts pinned to his collar. President Roosevelt sits smiling widely in the center in a light-colored and ill-fitted suit, a tie, rounded silver glasses and a light-colored hat with a black band. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz sits on the right in his white Naval Officer uniform including a dark shoulder detail, ribbon bars above his pocket and a brimmed hat featuring the Navy's emblem on the front. A stack of helmets can be seen in the background between President Roosevelt and general MacArthur, as well as a crude ladder over General MacArthur's shoulder.
Date: July 26, 1944
Creator: United States. Navy
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Chester W. Nimitz, Forrest P. Sherman, and Charles H. Mcmorris Stand Near Binoculars]

Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Forrest P. Sherman, and Charles H. McMorris stand behind binoculars mounted on a tripod. The three men are wearing light-colored uniforms with two pockets on the front of the shirts, a belt, and dark dress shoes. Nimitz and the man beside him stand on the right in shorts while the man on the left wear's full-length trousers. Behind the men are some trees and a building can be seen in the distance to the right.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Stands at Microphone, #1]

Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz standing at a microphone. The photo is taken from the waist up and from the side, Admiral Nimitz arms are out of views behind his back. Admiral Nimitz is wearing a long sleeved, light-colored uniform with two pockets on the front, stars pinned to his collar and a brimmed hat with Navy's emblem on the front. Directly in front of Admiral Nimitz is a silver and black standing microphone.
Date: 1945
Creator: United States. Navy
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
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Captain P. V. Mercer in an Office]

Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz in his office, with his dog, Makalapa, laying under his desk during a press conference. Captain P. V. Mercer, Admiral Nimitz's Aide and Assistant Chief of Staff is on right. Admiral Nimitz is wearing a light-colored shirt with a dark tie and is holding a lit cigarette between his fingers. Captain Mercer wears the same light-colored uniform and dark tie.
Date: November 22, 1943
Creator: United States. Navy
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Wearing Hawaiian Lei]

Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz in his white Naval Uniform and a Hawaiian lei. The photo is taken from the waist up.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz's Side Profile]

Portrait of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz's Side Profile. the photo is from the chest up and shows him in a light-colored uniform with stars pinned on the collar and a hat with the Navy's emblem on the front.
Date: 1944~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Salutes on Stage]

Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz saluting on stage in Washington D.C.. Admiral Nimitz stands in a salute in his dark Naval uniform with six buttons on the front, stripes on his sleeves and ribbon bars displayed above his pocket. He also sports a hat with the Navy's emblem and dark dress shoes, something is grasped in his non-saluting hand at his side. Standing to his left is an unidentified woman mostly hidden with a long black coat and black hat visible. Beside the woman stands a man in a light-colored long coat with his hand on his midsection. Behind them are several metal folding chairs.
Date: October 5, 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ralph H. Mitchell, Holland M. Smith, Chester W. Nimitz, Aubrey W. Fitch, and William F. Halsey]

Photograph of Major General Mitchell, Major General Smith, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Vice Admiral Fitch, and Admiral Halsey. The men stand in a line all in light-colored uniforms with long sleeves, two shirt pockets and trousers belted at the waist. Behind them is a wooden building and palm trees.
Date: June 16, 1943
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Sits on Destroyer]

Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz sitting on destroyer. He is leaned back in his seat with one hand resting in his lap and the other propped up on something in front of him. Admiral Nimitz is wearing a short sleeved, light-colored uniform with two pockets on the front, stars pinned to his collar and a brimmed hat with Navy's emblem on the front.
Date: 1940~
Creator: unknown
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
System: The Portal to Texas History