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

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]

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

[Kate Nimitz Holds Mary Nimitz on Board the U.S.S. Rigel]

Photograph of Catherine Nimitz (Kate) sitting and holding her sister, Mary Nimitz (Sister Aquinas), on board the U.S.S. Rigel. Kate has her hair braided back and is wearing a light-colored sleeveless blouse with a long dark skirt and white shoes. Mary is propped up on Kate's knee wearing a long-sleeved white dress and white socks and shoes.

Date: 1931

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

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

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]

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

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

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 Frank B. Upham and Captain Chester W. Nimitz]

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

[Portrait of Captain Chester W. Nimitz]

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

[Ship at Sea]

Photograph of an unidentified ship at sea, the image is foggy.

Date: 19XX

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

[U.S.S. Sicard in Panama Canal]

Photograph of Destroyer U.S.S. Sicard as it sails through the Panama Canal. The number '346' can be seen on the bow of the ship. The surrounding shorelines are rocky hills covered in plant life.

Date: 1921?

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

[U.S.S. Nimitz]

Photograph of a ship that appears to be the U.S.S. Nimitz at dock with red, white and blue decorations.

Date: 1972

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

[Chester W. Nimitz and Mary Nimitz]

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz and daughter Mary Nimitz in front of a body of water containing U.S. Destroyers and French Flagships. Chester Nimitz is wearing alight colored suit, white under shirt, a bowtie and dark belt. Standing to his left is toddler Mary Nimitz in white overalls and holding a pencil and writing pad.

Date: 1933~

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

[German Fortifications and Unknown Ships]

Photograph of German fortification with barrel of a tank pointed out of it, there are three large ships in background.

Date: 19XX

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

[U.S.S. Brant in Panama Canal]

Photograph of U.S.S. Brant in Panama Canal. The number '24' can be seen on the ships bow. The shoreline on the right is rugged and covered in plant life.

Date: 1946?

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

[Chester W. Nimitz on Board the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria]

Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz and Mr. Gesenfeld on board the ship Kaiserin Auguste Victoria. Chester Nimitz stands on the right in a buttoned-up coat, a white collared shirt and a flat cap. A woman is in the center with her back turned looking over the side of the ship, she wears a large hat, a coat and a long skirt. Sitting on the right is Mr. Gesenfeld in a blazer, a tie, and a flat cap.

Date: April 1919

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

[U.S.S. West Virginia]

Photograph of U.S.S. West Virginia. Behind the ship is a dock, and beside it the shoreline is a rugged hill covered in plant life.

Date: 1927?

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

[Unidentified Docked Ship]

Photograph of Unidentified ship in dock at unknown location. There is a building on the left side of the photo and on the right several small boats.

Date: 193X

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

[U.S.S. Augusta]

Photograph of the U.S.S. Augusta on the ocean, an American flag can be seen waving from aboard.

Date: 1933?

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

[Mast of the U.S.S. Augusta]

Photograph of the tripod mast of U.S.S. Augusta. Handwritten on front: "U.S.S. Augusta - October 1933 - 'Full Moonlight.' Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to my Sweetheart - from C.W.N.".

Date: October 1933

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

[Captain Chester W. Nimitz Departing U.S.S. Augusta on Row Boat]

Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimitz departing U.S.S. Augusta on a wooden rowboat with fourteen other men. The men are all dressed in black uniforms and all but two hold onto oars. One man is dressed in a light-colored suit with a matching hat and sits next to an American flag. On the floor of the rowboat rests a ring buoy with "U.S.S. Augusta" written on it.

Date: 1933?

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

[U.S.S. Mississippi]

Photograph of the U.S.S. Mississippi possibly passing through the Panama Canal.

Date: 1934?

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

[Returning Soldiers on the Deck of U.S.S. General William Weigel]

Photograph of a large group of soldiers returning to the United States in late 1946 from the China-Burma-India Theater. They are leaning over the side of troopship U.S.S. General William Weigel (AP-119).

Date: [1946-06..1946-12]

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

[Commander Chester W. Nimitz Between Two Lines of Enlisted Men]

Photograph of Commander Chester W. Nimitz standing between two lines of saluting enlisted men in dark sailors' uniforms on an unidentified ship. Nimitz stands amongst a large group of other Naval officers all dressed in the same dark uniform with six buttons on the front, ribbon bars, striped sleeves, dress shoes and brimmed hats sporting the Navy's emblem. Handwritten on front: "C.W. Nimitz [arrow points to Nimitz]".

Date: 1918/1927~

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

[Japanese Surrender Ceremony on Board the U.S.S. Missouri]

Color photograph of Japanese surrender ceremony on board the U.S.S. Missouri. General Umezu leans over the table with his back to the camera as he signs the surrender document for Japan. A large crowd of uniformed men stand at attention in front of him.

Date: September 2, 1945

Creator: United States. Navy

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

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