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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 29, 1901]

Description: 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.
Date: December 29, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 29, 1901]

Description: 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.
Date: September 29, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 29, 1902]

Description: 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.
Date: June 29, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, May 29, 1903]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions his class standing after all exams. He also comments on assisting his new roommate in his academic performance. Nimitz lists several of the midshipmen that will not be allowed to go home on leave on account of poor standing or excessive demerits. He also outlines his summer cruise schedule aboard the USS Chesapeake, the USS Indiana (BB-1) and the USS Hartford. Nimitz describes the rigors of his recent exams. This… more
Date: May 29, 1903
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
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Oral History Interview with A. N. Wiseman, March 29, 2011

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al Wiseman. Wiseman joined the Navy in 1942 and was assigned to the USS Greene (AVD-13). He served as a deck seaman and stood lookout while on watch. Wiseman discusses traveling as an escort to Brazil and then travelling to the Mediterranean. He describes taking part in the invasion of Southern France. The Greene was then sent to the Pacific and performed escort duty near Okinawa. He describes seeing several Japanese air att… more
Date: March 29, 2011
Creator: Wiseman, Al
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Oral History Interview with A. N. Wiseman, March 29, 2011

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al Wiseman. Wiseman joined the Navy in 1942 and was assigned to the USS Greene (AVD-13). He served as a deck seaman and stood lookout while on watch. Wiseman discusses traveling as an escort to Brazil and then travelling to the Mediterranean. He describes taking part in the invasion of Southern France. The Greene was then sent to the Pacific and performed escort duty near Okinawa. He describes seeing several Japanese air att… more
Date: March 29, 2011
Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: Wiseman, Al
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Oral History Interview with Allan D. Morrsion, August 29, 2011

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Allan D. Morrison. In 1942, Morrison finished high school in Bozeman, Montana before enrolling in the Civilian Pilot Training program. His eyesight disqualified him as a pilot, so the Army Air Corps sent him to McDill Field in Florida for advanced communications training in early 1943. He had never even had basic training and finally got shuffled to Chicago for radio school. Morrison developed an illness that prevented him from graduating and moving on, so h… more
Date: August 29, 2011
Duration: 37 minutes 15 seconds
Creator: Morrison, Allan D.
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Oral History Interview with Allan D. Morrsion, August 29, 2011

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Allan D. Morrison. In 1942, Morrison finished high school in Bozeman, Montana before enrolling in the Civilian Pilot Training program. His eyesight disqualified him as a pilot, so the Army Air Corps sent him to McDill Field in Florida for advanced communications training in early 1943. He had never even had basic training and finally got shuffled to Chicago for radio school. Morrison developed an illness that prevented him from graduating and moving on, so h… more
Date: August 29, 2011
Creator: Morrison, Allan D.
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