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- [Air Corps Technical School Diploma]
- Diploma for Airplane Mechanics presented to Sergeant Clifford R. Baird by the Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- [Bombing of Roi-Namur]
- Photograph of the bombardment of Roi-Namur in the Marshall Islands.
- [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".
- [Chester W. Nimitz Sits at Desk]
- Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz sitting at a desk in a dark suit and tie with tie clip. Mr. Nimitz is holding a stack of papers, and more papers litter the desk in front of him. In the background behind Mr. Nimitz are many framed photos and a window with a view outside. Handwritten by Nimitz on lower left side: "24 February 1965 - 80th Birthday anniversary."
- Commander Hal Lamar, USNR (Ret.) Remembers Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
- Transcript of an oral monologue with Hal Lamar. He reflects on Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz during his time serving as the Admiral's personal aide and secretary. He describes Nimitz's character and abilities as a leader. Lamar shares anecdotes about visiting wounded men and awarding Purple Heart medals, other officers coming to call, recreating, visiting Tarawa ,and activities at the new headquarters on Guam.
- Commander Hal Lamar, USNR (Ret.) Remembers Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
- Transcript of an oral monologue with Hal Lamar. He reflects on Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz during his time serving as the Admiral's personal aide and secretary. He describes Nimitz's character and abilities as a leader. Lamar shares anecdotes about visiting wounded men and awarding Purple Heart medals, other officers coming to call, recreating, visiting Tarawa ,and activities at the new headquarters on Guam.
- [Commendation Letter from R. K. Turner to the Transport Group, February 4, 1943]
- Commendation letter from Admiral Richmond K. Turner to the Transport Group of the Amphibious Force, South Pacific, and Admirals Ernest J. King, Chester W. Nimitz, and William Halsey, Jr., expressing pride for the work the group has done.
- [Deyo in Sendai]
- Photograph of Deyo McCullough from the torso up in uniform in Sendai, Japan. His jacket is dark with two patches on the arm and a side cap. Behind him are brick stairs.
- [Excerpt of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, February 1904]
- Excerpt of a handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses the academic rigors of the Academy and mentions how some midshipmen are rated as unsatisfactory in their work. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Receives a Statuette]
- Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz receiving a statuette for 'An Inspiring Example of Leadership to Youth' from Eagle Scout Robert Black aboard the U.S.S. Kearsarge, San Francisco Naval Shipyard, California. Fleet Admiral Nimitz wears a dark Navy uniform with a white undershirt, a tie, six buttons on the front, ribbon bars pinned above his pocket, a medal around his neck, stripes and a star on his sleeves and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front. In his hands is a small statuette of a man being passed from Robert Black on the right. Robert Blacks is wearing a dark short sleeved shirt with "San Francisco 166" on the shoulder, a white neckerchief, a white belt and a tilted white hat.
- [Honorable Discharge Expiration of Service Certificate, #2]
- Honorable discharge certificate for expiration of service presented to Clifford R. Baird.
- [Important Dates in Charles Stasny's Naval Service, 1942-1945]
- List of important dates in Charles Stasny's Naval service from July 9, 1942 to February 6, 1945. The list includes departure and arrival dates from various locations as well as station transfers, rate changes, and other major events.
- [Invitation from K. N. Derevyanko to Oliver Trechter, February 21, 1946]
- Invitation from Lieutenant General K. N. Derevyanko to Colonel Oliver Trechter to a reception for the 28th anniversary of the Red Army on February 23, 1946 at the Soviet Embassy in Tokyo.
- [Landing at Eniwetok]
- Photograph of Marines going ashore at Eniwetok. The Marines are all in uniform and holding guns. The shore of the beach is covered in palm trees and bushes and lines the entire background.
- [Letter from Anna Satti to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - February 22, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Anna Satti to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated February 22, 1945. Satti writes to thank Copeland for his letter to her family about the death of her brother, Tullio Joseph Serafini, who was killed in action during the Battle off Samar while serving on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She speaks about her and Tullio’s relationship, quotes some of his letters, talks about his last visit home and the desire of his wife to have the body returned for burial.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 1, 1945]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe expressing her concern over his safety and loneliness due to not having seen him for nine months. Catherine also discusses news from home, including her work on a letter to the shareholders for Mr. Davis and Mrs. Mieler's heart attack.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 3, 1945]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including conflicting plans for her afternoon, the newspaper reporting a bombing on Iwo Jima, and the car getting fixed.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 5, 1945]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing a visit to Austin and Gonzales with Jenny, her friends Maxine, Corrine, and Lois coming over to play bridge and eat supper, and her purchase of fabric for a new dress.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 7, 1945]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including seeing a movie with Corinne, listening to the newscast in the Kopper Kettle, the weather, and receiving a package from Mother.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 8, 1945]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including plans to see play Tripoli with Evelyn, washing her hair, and busyness at work. Catherine also advises Joe not to send too much money home, as she wants him to have some spending money.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 10, 1945]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including staying up late drinking beer with friends, plans to throw a party, and reports in the newspaper of a bombing in which a Liberator was lost.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 11, 1945]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing a party from the night before, plans to go to Gonzales with May, a phone call with Emma, and the house cleaning required after the party.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 14, 1945]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe wishing him a happy St. Valentine's Day. Catherine discusses news from home, including dinner with Mammy and playing with Julie Kate, and asks after Joe's crew on the plane.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 18, 1945]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing her return from her trip to Gonzales, her pride at the number of missions he has completed, a dress she is sewing, and a visit with Walter's wife, Missie.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 20, 1945]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including her awaiting his return, playing bridge at Corrine's house, and Lois bringing her six packages of Lucky Strike cigarettes.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 21, 1945]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe expressing her concern for him due to his proximity to the battle of Iwo Jima. Catherine also shares news from home, including coffee with Urban, the weather, and going out to drink with Lorraine and Mae.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 27, 1945]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Kelly having a nervous breakdown and plans for dinner with Mae and Lorraine. Catherine also celebrates that Joe has completed 36 missions, and looks forward to his homecoming.
- [Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - Tuesday, February 7, 1945]
- Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including playing bridge the night before, their dog, Teddy, going swimming in a slush pit and making a mess of himself and the house, and Lorraine's return to the office.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, February 11, 1911]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his mother in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Narwhal (SS-17) in Norfolk, Virginia, sends birthday greetings. He encourages his mother to get a train ticket to Washington DC so they can visit for a while.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, February 16, 1908]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes some trouble with native Moro tribesmen in the southern Philippines. He also mentions that he has been able to visit several islands in the Philippines and encountered an Army officer who knew the Nimitz family in Fredericksburg and Kerrville.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, February 1905]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions his orders have arrived and he departs soon for San Francisco to join the crew of the USS Ohio (BB-12). He mentions where some of his friends and classmates have been assigned. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, February 28, 1903]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates he celebrated his birthday by attending a mathematics exam. He also mentions tutoring a fellow midshipman and helping him improve his standing. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, February 1903]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz admits he is back in the hospital with tonsilitis. He then proceeds to describe a disagreement between his class and the Academy superintendent over hazing. Since Nimitz does not refer to the superintendent by name, but by rank (captain), it is presumed he is referring to Captain Willard Brownson, which would likely date this letter in late 1902 or early 1903. This letter is written on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [Letter from Elizabeth M. Newmiller to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - February 19, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Elizabeth M. Newmiller to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, February 19, 1945. She writes in regard to Robert’s letter about the death of her husband, John Jacobs Newmiller during the Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She enquires about receiving the money John accrued while serving.
- [Letter from Helen Lillian Trowbridge to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - February 11, 1945]
- Handwritten letter from Helen Lillian Trowbridge to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, February 11, 1945. She thanks him for his letter about the death of her husband, Herbert William Trowbridge, during the Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts.
- [Letter from Jeanne Abramson to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - February 12, 1945]
- Typed letter from Jeanne Abramson to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, February 12, 1945. She writes to thank Roberts for his letter about the fate of her husband, Albert L. Abramson, who died in action during the Battle of Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She mentions she enlisted in the WAVES and asks for the names and addresses of any men who survived and knew Albert.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 2, 1945]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing a visit from Kenny, the mail service, and his prediction that the war will soon be over.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 3, 1945]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his squadron swimming at the beach, having ice cream for dessert, his faith in the security of their marriage, and throwing a party where he drank but didn't get drunk.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 4, 1945]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing... [Brief details summarizing the whole letter and highlighting important parts.]
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 5, 1945]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, his joy at their dog, Teddy, no longer being sick, and his support of Baker building a tennis court in front of their house.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 6, 1945]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing being tired from working a lot the night before, the mail service, discouraging Catherine from doing yardwork, and the heavy rain in Luling.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 11, 1945]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his appreciation of the valentine she sent, his plans to send her pictures of his crew, and his amusement at Catherine taking the bones from her dinner with Mr. Davis home to Teddy, their dog.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 14, 1945]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the card she sent him for Valentine's Day, his joy at Catherine's frequent bridge games, and sending her some snapshots of men in his crew.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 16, 1945]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his not writing due to being extra busy, his thoughts on the work or fight bill, and the amusement he finds in Catherine trying to get out of dinner plans.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 18, 1945]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, the package he received from Annie and Doug, and being glad the Catherine got the car fixed up.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 20, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing a night out drinking with other soldiers, eating dinner at the service club, the weather, a group of boys gambling away their pay, and his appreciation of the beautiful countryside.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 21, 1945]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, seeing the movie "Strike Up the Band," throwing a party without getting too drunk, and sympathizing with Teddy, their dog, rolling around in the mud.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 22, 1944]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his leaving for Nevada, trying to find a place for her to stay if she visits, and drinking a few beers with other soldiers. A portion of text has been removed from the letter.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 24, 1945]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, going swimming with friends, sharing his support for Catherine's Monday night bridge parties, and encouraging her not to tolerate rudeness from her boss.
- [Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 25, 1945]
- Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing throwing a party in his tent the night before, the mail service, Cope finishing his missions, reassuring Catherine about her weight gain worries, and making enough money to pay income tax.