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- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 1904]
- Transcript of an excerpt of a letter from Chester Nimitz. He discusses rowing on the crew team. He also provides details on his standing in his classes.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 1904]
- Transcript of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on the summer cruise and writing from aboard the USS Hartford. He discusses his itinerary for he summer. He mentions enjoying baseball games ashore and the mast breaking on his ship.
- [Army Specialized Training Unit 3921 Class "A" Pass, June 19, 1943]
- Class "A" pass issued from Army Specialized Training Unit 3921 by Lieutenant L. W. Watts to Elmer Curry allowing him to be absent from his station on weekends from 12:00 p.m. Saturday until 10:30 p.m. Sunday.
- [Efficiency Report: Smyrna Army Air Field, Smyrna, Tenn., June 30, 1945]
- Efficiency report prepared by Victor E. Balant discussing Clifford B. Baird's military assignments and status as officer, stations, degrees of success regarding teamwork and physical work and other general information, also discussing his reliability and interest in learning training organization.
- [Efficiency Report: Tactical Air Command, June 30, 1946]
- Efficiency report prepared by Gilbert E. Goodman discussing Clifford R. Baird's general information, status as officer, stations and assignments served, degrees of success regarding team work and physical work and describing his mechanical experience toward aircraft, although suggesting he should read more paper work.
- CinCPOA Communiqué NR 59, June 22, 1944
- Communiqué from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Ocean Areas to the Pacific Ocean Areas giving updates on the war.
- [Group Photo]
- Photograph of a group at The Troc in San Francisco. The group consist of five men wearing suits and two women wearing long sleeved dresses. They are all sat around a table covered with a white tablecloth. The table has several plates and glasses scattered around it.
- [Letter from Blish Monyhan to Edgar Jones, June 18, 1944]
- Letter from Blish Monyhan to Edgar Jones giving him well wishes before he is sent to war. Envelope addressed to Edgar Jones with the return address to Blish Monyhan dated June 18, 1944.
- [Honorable Discharge Certificate, #2]
- Honorable discharge certificate for expiration of service presented to Clifford R. Baird.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 1904]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on the summer cruise and writing from aboard the USS Hartford. He discusses his itinerary for he summer. He mentions enjoying baseball games ashore and the mast breaking on his ship. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 1904]
- Excerpt of a handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz. He discusses rowing on the crew team. He also provides details on his standing in his classes. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [Bombing Scene from Battle of Midway]
- Photograph of a bombardment of a ship during the Battle of Midway. The plane dropping the bomb can be seen flying directly above the ship.
- [Damaged Ship]
- Photograph of a damaged ship in the Battle of Midway. A smaller ship sits to the side of damaged ship.
- [Scene from Battle of Midway]
- Photograph of a scene from the Battle of Midway. Three ships can be seen sitting in the water with dark smoke rising from all three. It appears that an explosion has occurred.
- [Five Wounded Marines]
- Photograph of five soldiers being returned to the Hawaiian Islands after being previously injured. The soldiers are (from left to right) Billy E. Lee, Vernon H. Witherspoon, Robert L. Wolfe, Walter B. Haeselich, and Eugene F. Wilson. The men are all facing forward and walking towards the camera. The wing of a plane can be seen behind the soldiers.
- [CinCPac Photo Lab Personnel]
- Photograph of the CinCPac Photo Lab Personnel posing for a group portrait. The members are wearing uniforms and are arranged into two rows. The back row (from left to right) has L.F. Smith, D.H. Gard, P. Begley, C.H. Burnett, and P.J. McFadden. The front row (from left to right) has W.C. Worthington, C.C. Herring, and J.H. Saunders.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 29, 1902]
- Handwritten 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.
- [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.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 22, 1902]
- Handwritten 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.
- [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.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 14, 1902]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes cruising in Chesapeake Bay to Newport News, Virginia. He discusses his typical day filled with drills, instruction and recitation. Nimitz provides a list of those standing at the top of his class, including himself standing in eighth of 118. He describes some adventures he had ashore in Virginia while on liberty. He mentions seeing several ships under construction. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 14, 1902]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes cruising in Chesapeake Bay to Newport News, Virginia. He discusses his typical day filled with drills, instruction and recitation. Nimitz provides a list of those standing at the top of his class, including himself standing in eighth of 118. He describes some adventures he had ashore in Virginia while on liberty. He mentions seeing several ships under construction.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 10, 1902]
- Handwritten 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. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [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.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 3, 1902]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the itinerary for his summer cruise aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1) and the USS Chesapeake (1899). He will be visiting points on the East Coast from Virginia to Maine.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 3, 1902]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the itinerary for his summer cruise aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1) and the USS Chesapeake (1899). He will be visiting points on the East Coast from Virginia to Maine.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 1, 1902]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz remarks that final exams are that week and that the summer cruise is almost underway. He mentions he will embark on the USS Indiana (BB-1) for the first half of the cruise and the USS Chesapeake (1899), a three-masted sailing bark, for the latter half.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 1, 1902]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz remarks that final exams are that week and that the summer cruise is almost underway. He mentions he will embark on the USS Indiana (BB-1) for the first half of the cruise and the USS Chesapeake (1899), a three-masted sailing bark, for the latter half.
- [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.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, Jun-Jul. 1904]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on the summer cruise and writing from aboard the USS Hartford. He discusses visiting the shipyards at Newport News, Virginia. Nimitz expresses some surprise to see German navy ships anchored nearby and able to view the construction of American battleships so freely. He also mentions some details about being aboard and interacting with the captain.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, Jun-Jul. 1904]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on the summer cruise and writing from aboard the USS Hartford. He discusses visiting the shipyards at Newport News, Virginia. Nimitz expresses some surprise to see German navy ships anchored nearby and able to view the construction of American battleships so freely. He also mentions some details about being aboard and interacting with the captain. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 23, 1903]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Chesapeake, summarizes his experiences while on the cruise. In his log, Nimitz describes the various drills in which he participated and the movements of the ship. He mentions some folks got seasick during heavy weather, but that he did not.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 23, 1903]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Chesapeake, summarizes his experiences while on the cruise. In his log, Nimitz describes the various drills in which he participated and the movements of the ship. He mentions some folks got seasick during heavy weather, but that he did not.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 9, 1908]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes his trip to Saigon in some detail. Nimitz mentions riding in an automobile with the US consul. They traveled to several places over one hundred miles in about 4 hours. He also describes getting caught in a typhoon on the way back to Manila.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 9, 1908]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes his trip to Saigon in some detail. Nimitz mentions riding in an automobile with the US consul. They traveled to several places over one hundred miles in about 4 hours. He also describes getting caught in a typhoon on the way back to Manila.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 4, 1906]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses some items regarding an insurance policy he has. He also mentions target practice and the possibility of winning the gunnery trophy. He also mentions travel plans in China.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 4, 1906]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses some items regarding an insurance policy he has. He also mentions target practice and the possibility of winning the gunnery trophy. He also mentions travel plans in China.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, June 1905]
- Handwritten 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. This letter is on USS Ohio stationery.
- [Tobacco Ration Card]
- Tobacco ration card issued to "Holler, Carl A. F."
- [Selective Service Notice of Classification]
- Draft Board notice related to Alan Raisbeck Paulsen.
- The Minute Man, Vol. 2, No. 3, June 1, 1942
- Newsletter of the War Savings Staff, Treasury Department including articles and information to support the sales of war savings bonds by staff in the field.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 1, 1899]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions learning Spanish from a boarder at the hotel in Kerrville. He also writes of a desire to get ahead in school by studying during the summer. Nimitz also mentions Iago's, his cousin, school ending.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1901]
- Handwritten 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.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 15, 1901]
- Handwritten 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.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 28, 1900]
- Handwritten 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. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 4, 1900]
- Handwritten 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. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
- [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.