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[Chester W. Nimitz in a Garden]

Description: Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz in a garden, location unknown. He stands near a fence where a large plant is growing straight up, his arm is raised for size comparison. Chester Nimitz is wearing a white button up rolled up at the sleeves, a bowtie, a dark belt, trousers and dress shoes.
Date: 19XX
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Mary Nimitz and Caretaker]

Description: Photograph of Mary Nimitz and her Amah (caretaker) standing on a lawn in front of an unknown building in China. Mary stands on the left holding a toy and wearing a sleeveless white dress, white socks, black strapped shoes and black ribbon bow on her head. Her Amah stands on the right with a hand on Mary's shoulder while wearing a white quarter-sleeved shirt, dark wide legged pants, white stockings and flats.
Date: 1933~
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Freeman Nimitz, #1]

Description: Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Freeman Nimitz shortly after being married. Chester W. Nimitz stands on the left wearing a light-colored suit and a dark tie while looking towards Catherine. Catherine stands to his right with her hands behind her back in a short-sleeved, floor length dress.
Date: 1913
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Christening of the U.S.S. Buck]

Description: Photograph of Archbishop Mitty, Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, and Mary Nimitz at the christening of the U.S.S. Buck in San Francisco, California. On the left stands Archbishop Mitty in a long black cloak, a white clerical collar, wire framed glasses and black hat grasped in his hand. In the center Chester W. Nimitz wears a dark Naval uniform with six buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, a dark tie and a Navy hat. To his right stands Mary Nimitz in dark blazer and pillbox hat w… more
Date: March 11, 1945
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Mary Nimitz at Christening of U.S.S. Buck]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Mary Nimitz at christening of the U.S.S. Buck in San Francisco, California. On the left is Chester W. Nimitz with his hands behind his back and wearing a dark Naval uniform with six buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, a dark tie and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front. To his right stands Mary Nimitz in dark blazer and pillbox hat with a light-colored undershirt and a long-checkered skirt. Mary holds in her hands a … more
Date: March 11, 1945
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Catherine Nimitz, and Mary Nimitz]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Catherine Nimitz, and Mary Nimitz at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California. Chester Nimitz stands on the left holding a black coat in his hands. He is wearing a dark Naval uniform with three small stripes and one large on with a single star on his sleeves, dress shoes and black and white brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front. Mrs. Nimitz stands in the center in a dark coat and skirt with a black hat and fascinator and a white lei around … more
Date: December 9, 1942
Creator: United States. Navy
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Freeman Nimitz with Children]

Description: Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Freeman Nimitz with two kids, Catherine (Kate) Nimitz and Chester (Chet) Nimitz, Jr. standing on a wooded pathway. Chester W. Nimitz stands on the left in his Navy Uniform with a dark cloak over it. Next to him Catherine Nimitz wears a large hat and long fur coat. Kate and Chet stand in front of their parents in long light-colored coats and hats, they each hold a bundle of twigs. The photograph is torn in multiple places.
Date: 1920~
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[U.S.S. LSM 47 Crew at Hawaiian Night Club]

Description: Souvenir photograph of crew members of U.S.S. LSM 47 posing during an evening out at the Hawaiian Town Night Club in Honolulu, Hawai’i.
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: Barber, John
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Photographs of Crew Getting Ready for Captain's Inspection on U.S.S. Keokuk]

Description: Scrapbook page with three photographs of stewards preparing for Captain's inspection on U.S.S. Keokuk (CMc-6). The three photographs are affixed one above the other to a page with the caption "Getting ready for Captain's inspection" handwritten next to the top photo. A white star on a blue background appears to the right of each photo. In the top photo, a Black service member in a white uniform is looking at the camera while other crew members sit or stand nearby. To his left a white crew membe… more
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: Welgo, Louis J.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Portrait of Anna Henke Nimitz]

Description: Portrait of Portrait of Anna Henke Nimitz, mother of Chester W. Nimitz. The portrait is oval in shape and shows a close up of Anna's face, her hair is pulled back and she wears earrings. A high turtleneck can be seen as well as some sort of knitted fabric.
Date: 18XX
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Salutes on Board HMS Duke of York]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz saluting on board the HMS Duke of York. He is wearing an all-white Navy uniform with a dark sash and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on it.
Date: September 1945
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz Signs the Japanese Instrument of Surrender]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz signing the Japanese instrument of surrender. Admiral Nimitz sits at a long dark table with the large document in front of him, only his side profile can be seen. He is wearing a light-colored, uniform and hat with the Navy's emblem on it. Three men stand behind Admiral Nimitz watching as he signs the surrender document. There are also twenty men watching on from the background. Photograph is autographed by Nimitz: "C. W. Nimitz U.S. Representative… more
Date: September 2, 1945
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz Sits at Desk]

Description: 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."
Date: February 24, 1965
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Nimitz Children on Board the U.S.S. Rigel]

Description: Photograph of the Nimitz children, Anna Nimitz (Nancy), Chester W. Nimitz Jr. (Chet), Catherine Nimitz (Kate), and Mary Nimitz, on board the U.S.S. Rigel. Anna Stands on the right with her head turned to the side, she is wearing a short-sleeved striped dress and has fabric tied around her neck and over one shoulder. Chester Jr. sits in the center on a ledge with his arms crossed over his knees. He is wearing a white collared shirt rolled up at the sleeves and light pants with dark dress shoes. … more
Date: 1931
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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

Description: 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
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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

Description: 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
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz and Sergio Osmena]

Description: 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 mi… more
Date: 1945
Creator: United States. Navy
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Stands at Podium]

Description: 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
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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

Description: 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 lo… more
Date: October 13, 1945
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Captain Chester W. Nimitz and U.S.S. Augusta Officers and Crew]

Description: Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimitz and U.S.S. Augusta officers and crew. The officers sit in the front in their Naval officer uniforms with six gold buttons on the front, a tie and hat with Navy's emblem on it. In the center of the image at the officer's feet is a buoy with stars and "U.S.S. Augusta" written on it. Behind the officers reaching all the way up to the crow's nest is the crew of U.S.S. Augusta in their sailor uniforms.
Date: 1933/1934
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Admiral Frank B. Upham and Captain Chester W. Nimitz]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Upham and Chester W. Nimitz on board the U.S.S. Augusta. Admiral Upham stands on the left in a white Naval uniform with five buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, epaulettes decorated with stars and wire framed glasses and holding his hat behind his back. Captain Nimitz stands on the right in a white Naval uniform with five buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, black epaulettes with four stripes and a star and his hat tucked under his arm.
Date: 1933~
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz and Naval Officers on the U.S.S. Augusta]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Frank B. Upham, Captain Chester W. Nimitz, Executive Officer Francis E. M. Whiting and several other unidentified Naval officers on the deck of the U.S.S. Augusta. Everyone stands in complete white Naval uniforms, except for Whiting who sports black dress shoes instead of white ones. Handwritten labels above three men on front: 'Adm. Upham CINC Asiatic/C.W. Nimitz C.O./F.E.M. Whiting Exec'.
Date: 1933~
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Portrait of Captain Chester W. Nimitz]

Description: Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimtz from the waist up on board the U.S.S. Augusta. He is wearing a white Naval uniform with five buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, black epaulettes with four stripes and a star and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front.
Date: 1933~
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Freeman Nimitz, #2]

Description: Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Freeman Nimitz in front of shrubbery. Chester W. Nimitz stands on the left with his hands clasped in front of him and holding a quilted bag. He wears a dark Naval uniform with embroidery on the collar, three stripes and a star on the sleeves, black dress shoes and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front. To his right stands Catherine Nimitz in an oversized coat, dark trousers, heeled boots and a large sun hat. Handwritten on lower center: … more
Date: June 22, 1919
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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