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- [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.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 7, 1901]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions that he has passed his entrance examinatins and has gained admittance to th eUS Naval Academy. He also thanks his grandfather for supporting him during the summer.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 7, 1901]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the rigors of the exams and indicates he has gained admittance to the US Naval Academy and will report there in a few days. He also indicates that he was almost not admitted on account of his hearing, but passed the physical exam, too.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 7, 1901]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions that he has passed his entrance examinatins and has gained admittance to th eUS Naval Academy. He also thanks his grandfather for supporting him during the summer.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 7, 1901]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the rigors of the exams and indicates he has gained admittance to the US Naval Academy and will report there in a few days. He also indicates that he was almost not admitted on account of his hearing, but passed the physical exam, too.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 14-18, 1901]
- Handwritten 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.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 14, 1901]
- Handwritten 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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 27, 1901]
- Handwritten 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. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [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.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 29, 1901]
- Handwritten 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. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [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.
- [Portrait of Chester W. Nimitz in Midshipman Uniform]
- Portrait of Chester W. Nimitz in Naval uniform. His hair is cut and combed closely to his head. A standing white collar can be seen under his jacket, which has two anchor emblems on the lapel. The photograph is blurred below his shoulders and his signature appears at the bottom of the photographic print.
- [Portrait of Chester W. Nimitz in Midshipman Uniform, #2]
- Portrait of Chester W. Nimitz in Naval uniform. His hair is cut and combed closely to his head. A standing white collar can be seen under his jacket, which has two anchor emblems on the lapel. The photograph is blurred below his shoulders and his signature appears below the photographic print. Handwritten in red ink beneath his signature is: "Midshipman 4th class - Fall 1901".
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, October 3, 1901]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz addresses a concern his grandfather had about hazing. Nimitz describes several of the more comical aspects of hazing he has experienced from the upperclassmen. He also describes the organization of the cadet battalion and mealtimes. He also discusses his roommate and his finances as well as learning French. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, October 3, 1901]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz addresses a concern his grandfather had about hazing. Nimitz describes several of the more comical aspects of hazing he has experienced from the upperclassmen. He also describes the organization of the cadet battalion and mealtimes. He also discusses his roommate and his finances as well as learning French.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, October 19, 1901]
- Handwritten 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.
- [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.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, November 3, 1901]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates where he stands in his class after a month at the Academy. He also expresses a belief that he ought to be able to maintain his position with hard work. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 3, 1901]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his standing in his classes after the first month at the Academy. He expects to keep improving and also expects some others will fail. Nimitz indicates the artillery drill hurts his ears, but enjoys drilling when the band is playing. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, November 3, 1901]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates where he stands in his class after a month at the Academy. He also expresses a belief that he ought to be able to maintain his position with hard work.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 3, 1901]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his standing in his classes after the first month at the Academy. He expects to keep improving and also expects some others will fail. Nimitz indicates the artillery drill hurts his ears, but enjoys drilling when the band is playing.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, November 25, 1901]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from the hospital, relates how he caught pneumonia during regular infantry drills. He laments the time lost and the affect it will have on his standing in his class. He also mentions being quite lonely. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 25, 1901]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is writing from the hospital, where he had been with a fever for the past five days. He mentions being lonely and having no visitors but his roommate. He indicates his photographs are ready and that his health is improving. He anticipates being released soon and getting back into his studies. He mentions he is looking forward to going to Philadelphia for the Army-Navy football game. This letter is written on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, November 25, 1901]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from the hospital, relates how he caught pneumonia during regular infantry drills. He laments the time lost and the affect it will have on his standing in his class. He also mentions being quite lonely.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 25, 1901]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is writing from the hospital, where he had been with a fever for the past five days. He mentions being lonely and having no visitors but his roommate. He indicates his photographs are ready and that his health is improving. He anticipates being released soon and getting back into his studies. He mentions he is looking forward to going to Philadelphia for the Army-Navy football game.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, December 11, 1901]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates he is feeling very well after getting released from the hospital. He relates his progress in his classes and shares his standing in each. This letter is written on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, December 11, 1901]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates he is feeling very well after getting released from the hospital. He relates his progress in his classes and shares his standing in each.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 21, 1901]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz comments on the wintry weather in Annapolis. He also mentions his holiday schedule. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 21, 1901]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz comments on the wintry weather in Annapolis. He also mentions his holiday schedule.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 29, 1901]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes the holiday he enjoyed over Christmas in Annapolis. He also mentions receiving a package of cakes and sausages from his Henke grandparents. He comments on his French class and the upcoming semi-annual exams, which he anticipates passing. Nimitz also mentions attending a few funerals at the Academy. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 29, 1901]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes the holiday he enjoyed over Christmas in Annapolis. He also mentions receiving a package of cakes and sausages from his Henke grandparents. He comments on his French class and the upcoming semi-annual exams, which he anticipates passing. Nimitz also mentions attending a few funerals at the Academy.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, December 1901]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his mother in Kerrville. Nimitz thanks her for sending a box of goodies to him for Christmas. He mentions having some time off during the holidays and enjoying some dances held in the armory. He asks about the gifts he sent home for Christmas and mentions his standing in his classes. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, December 1901]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his mother in Kerrville. Nimitz thanks her for sending a box of goodies to him for Christmas. He mentions having some time off during the holidays and enjoying some dances held in the armory. He asks about the gifts he sent home for Christmas and mentions his standing in his classes.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, January 10, 1902]
- Handwritten 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. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [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.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, January 31, 1902]
- Handwritten 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. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, February 24, 1902]
- Handwritten 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.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 2, 1902]
- Handwritten 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.
- [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.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 9, 1902]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates he is not in need of funds and has plenty of clothing. He also relates information about his weekly grades and his standing. Nimitz describes a rowing competition and anticipates more German naval cadets and another prince to visit the Academy. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 9, 1902]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates he is not in need of funds and has plenty of clothing. He also relates information about his weekly grades and his standing. Nimitz describes a rowing competition and anticipates more German naval cadets and another prince to visit the Academy.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 13, 1902]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates he will send more photographs home as well as a "Lucky Bag" in the form of a USNA yearbook. He mentions being ready for the term to end and is looking forward to the summer cruise.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 13, 1902]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates he will send more photographs home as well as a "Lucky Bag" in the form of a USNA yearbook. He mentions being ready for the term to end and is looking forward to the summer cruise.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, May 1902]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz remarks on his standing in the class after the final exams before the summer cruise. He also confesses having very little idea of what ship he will be on during the cruise and addresses rumors about being aboard a battleship all summer. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery