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- [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.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, February 1905]
- Transcription of 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.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 1905]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses how he is settling down aboard the USS Ohio (BB-12). He also mentions arriving in San Francisco and meeting several classmates prior to embarking on the Ohio. He provides a list of all the officers on board and the ports in the Pacific to which he will go in the next year. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 1905]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses how he is settling down aboard the USS Ohio (BB-12). He also mentions arriving in San Francisco and meeting several classmates prior to embarking on the Ohio. He provides a list of all the officers on board and the ports in the Pacific to which he will go in the next year.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 12, 1905]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions the USS Ohio (BB-12) is being repaired and is late in leaving port. He also comments on the weather in the Bay Area. This letter is on USS Ohio stationery.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 12, 1905]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions the USS Ohio (BB-12) is being repaired and is late in leaving port. He also comments on the weather in the Bay Area.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 25, 1905]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions the USS Ohio (BB-12) will sail April first. He also comments on the desertion rate and the weather. This letter is on USS Ohio stationery.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 25, 1905]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions the USS Ohio (BB-12) will sail April first. He also comments on the desertion rate and the weather.
- [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 1905]
- Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions finally leaving California for Hawaii on 1 April 1905 and comments on the desertion rate among the sailors. He also mentions the seas his ship is facing. He indicates the ship's position and mentions the cooks and stewards. Nimitz also mentions the weather. He shares anecdotes from aboard ship about his experiences. He also mentions going ashore at Honolulu.
- [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 1905]
- Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions finally leaving California for Hawaii on 1 April 1905 and comments on the desertion rate among the sailors. He also mentions the seas his ship is facing. He indicates the ship's position and mentions the cooks and stewards. Nimitz also mentions the weather. He shares anecdotes from aboard ship about his experiences. He also mentions going ashore at Honolulu.
- [Nimitz Family Car]
- Photograph of the Nimitz family car, the Flying Cloud by Reo Motor Car Company on a dusty road. Some shrubbery can be seen on the side of the road as well as some mountains in the distance.
- [Catherine Freeman Nimitz with Family Car]
- Photograph of Catherine Freeman Nimitz sits on the bumper of family car. She is wearing a long-sleeved, white collared dress that falls just below her knees. There are mountains in the background.
- [Chester W. Nimitz and Children Cleaning Fish]
- Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz and children cleaning fish. On the left partially obscured by Chester W. Nimitz is possibly Chester Nimitz, Jr. kneeling in dark shirt and light-colored trousers. Chester W. Nimitz, Sr. is crouched in front of him in white short-sleeved shirt and light-colored trousers. Beside him are two metal buckets and presumably one of his daughters in a light-colored sweater with fabric tied over her face. There are trees, a lake, and a mountain in the background.
- [Jeb Stewart and Chester W. Nimitz]
- Photograph of Jeb Stewart and Chester W. Nimitz standing outside a car in San Diego, California. Jeb Stewart stand on the left posing with the open car door in a light-colored suit jacket and trousers with a dark square buckled belt, a buttoned-up shirt and wide brimmed hat. On the left standing in the brush is Chester Nimitz wearing a sweater, a white collared shirt, a bowtie, cropped trousers and long socks.
- [Catherine Freeman Nimitz at San Pasqual's Battle Monument]
- Photograph of Catherine Freeman Nimitz at San Pasqual's Battle Monument, California. She stands on the left wearing a sleeveless white dress that falls just below her knees. To her right is a large boulder with a marker on it.
- [Officers and Enlisted Men Aboard U.S.S. Arizona During Command Change]
- Photograph of Officers and enlisted men line the deck of the U.S.S. Arizona in dark Naval uniforms and white hats. They are either standing at attention or saluting during a change of command ceremony.
- [Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Sits in Armchair]
- Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz as he sits in a dark colored armchair with his hands clasped in his lap. he is wearing a light-colored uniform with two pockets on the front, a collared shirt and dark tie. In front of Admiral Nimitz is a small round table with a teacup, saucer and teaspoon on top of it.
- [Catherine Freeman Nimitz Sits at Desk]
- Photograph of Catherine Nimitz sitting at her desk at Navy Relief in the Oak Knoll Naval Hospital, Oakland, California. She wears a black coat with large shoulder pads and clasped at the top, a pearl necklace as well as a hat with a bunch of flowers on the front. She has a book in front of her with her fingers slipped between pages. There are two pen wells on her desk, and something is written across it. Inscription in lower center is illegible.
- [Diary Entries, Eugene Houston]
- Handwritten diary pages from Eugene J. "Gene" Houston, who served on the U.S.S. Gillespie during World War Two. Ranging from a few words to a few sentences, the entries are dated and mention naval activities in the Pacific Theater.
- [V-Mail Letter from Cpl. James L. Christian to Mrs. L. H. McNeel]
- V-mail letter sent by Cpl. James Leander Christian (1918 - 2008) to his grandmother, Mrs. Leander H. McNeel, Sr., telling her that all is well and that he is "somewhere in Hawaii." Christian tells her there isn't much he can say about his activities at the moment and provides advice for Kemp.
- [Wooden Water Tower at Poston, AZ Relocation Camp]
- Photograph of wooden water tower at Poston, AZ Relocation Camp. A small building is in front of the tower as well as a large storage drum.
- [Anderson Scrapbook 2]
- Scrapbook of collected items including photographs, clippings, letters, and other documents from Lieutenant Richard A. Anderson's time in the Navy aboard the USS Skirmish.
- [Anderson Scrapbook 3]
- Scrapbook of collected items including photographs, clippings, letters, and other documents from Lieutenant Richard A. Anderson's time in the Navy aboard the USS Skirmish.
- [Jane Kendeigh Gets Her Blood Pressure Checked]
- Photograph of Jane Kendeigh sitting and smiling for the camera as she gets her blood pressure checked by fellow nurse, Mary C. Furnari, at the naval hospital blood bank in San Francisco, California.
- [Elizabeth M. Moxley Diary]
- A diary kept by Elizabeth Moxley during her time at the Manzanar War Relocation Camp. The diary includes logs from 7 October 1942 to 16 December 16, 1942, prayers, poems, songs, and a list of issued saving bonds.
- [Laughing Women Marines with Oranges]
- Photograph of five women Marines in uniform laughing while holding oranges in front of palm and orange trees. From left to right is an unknown woman, then Mary Shirk, Eloise Nowels, Kingsbury Burnett, and another unknown woman.
- [Marine Corps Women and Nurses]
- Photograph of Marine Corps Women and Nurses posing and smiling together in two lines. Pictured from right to left is: Gladys Sturdy, Elizabeth Hebert, Lucy Burris, Betty Rogers, Esther Kauppila, Helen Katy, Margie Flautt, Mary Pratt.
- [Marjorie Jackson on Duty as Lifeguard]
- Photograph of Marjorie Jackson sits on the right in a lifeguard station marked with a ring buoy that reads "Life Saver". She is holding a megaphone on her lap.
- [Marjorie Jackson Swimming with a Rifle]
- Photograph of Marjorie Jackson swimming in full uniform while holding a rifle and a pack on her back during training exercises at Marine Corps Air Station in Mojave, California.
- [Marjorie Jackson with Fellow Women's Reserve Marines]
- Photograph of Verna Randall, Helen Osterbay, Angie Wozniak, and Marjorie Jackson in full Women's Reserve uniforms smiling and posing for a group portrait.
- [Marjorie L. Jackson Sitting on a Fence in Marine Corps Uniform]
- Photograph of Marjorie L. Jackson sits with her legs crossed on a fence near a body of water in her Marine Corps uniform.
- [Women's Reserve Saluting]
- Photograph of Marjorie Jackson and other women in Marine Crops Reserver standing and saluting in uniform. In front of the lines of women, one stands in front of them holding a trophy in one hand.
- Rhythm Review
- Booklet outlining the program for a concert entitled "Rhythm Review" presented by staff and students at Manzanar Elementary School, Manzanar War Relocation Center, on April 26, 1943. The program lists the school's staff and briefly outlines the curriculum for rhythmic activities that combine both musical and physical education.
- [Letter from Cecelia McKie to Harry Ives Shoemaker - May 2, 1943]
- Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Harry Ives Shoemaker, recorded in the letter as 'Mr. H. R. Shoemaker' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Lowell Gustin Bagman (?)', who is attempting to get a message to 'Mrs. Ronald Barnick (Barney) (?), Max (Knox) (?), North Dakota'. McKie explains that the message broadcast from internee on Radio Tokyo asks that Shoemaker be notified but does not know the reason. McKie asks that he write back with the correct name and address of the internee's family.
- [Letter from Cecelia McKie to Herman Besser - May 2, 1943]
- Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. Herman Desser', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Leo Besser, recorded in the letter as 'Leo Desser'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to brother from internee on Radio Toyko.
- [Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mr. Berman - May 2, 1943]
- Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. Berman (?)' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'William Howard Berman (Doorman)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to father from internee on Radio Tokyo.
- [Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Frank C. Bennett - May 2, 1943]
- Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Frank C. Bennett', of Carmel, California, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Frank C. Bennett, c/o Crocker National Bank, San Francisco, California'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to wife from internee on Radio Tokyo.
- [Letter from Cecelia McKie to Hazel Blanton - May 3, 1943]
- Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Dale L. Blanton' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Bill or Dale Blanton, recorded in the letter as 'Bill (Dale) (?) Blanton (Mercan) (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.
- [Letter from S. Besser to Dr. William L. McKie - May 4, 1943]
- Postcard sent from S. Besser to Dr. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California, thanking him for the message from his son, Leo Besser. Postcard postmarked from San Francisco, California.
- [Letter from Viola Shenson to Cecelia McKie - May 4, 1943]
- Letter sent from (Mrs. Jesse) Viola Shenson to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her brother and stating the family had not heard from him since Pearl Harbor. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. Jesse Shenson, San Francisco, California.
- [Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Bakhleder- May 6, 1943]
- Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Bakhleder' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Luis Backleder, recorded in the letter as 'Louise Bakhleder'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.
- [Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. P. L. Bleckinger - May 7, 1943]
- Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. P. L. Bleckinger' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Lindsay Bleckinger (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo. Handwritten in upper left: 'Returned 5-19'. Scrapbook page 18.
- [Letter from R. F. Begole to Cecelia McKie - May 7, 1943]
- Letter sent from R. F. Begole to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from his son and stating the message was the first time he had heard information about his son's wife and three-year old son (also internees). Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from R. F. Begole, Centralia, Missouri. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
- [Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mr. Lyman - May 9, 1943]
- Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. Lyman', of Los Angeles, California, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Harold George Lyman'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to father from internee on Radio Tokyo.
- [Letter from Harry Ives Shoemaker to Cecelia McKie - May 9, 1943]
- Letter sent from Harry Ives Shoemaker to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the letter and stating that they do not know anyone with the last name of Bagman or anyone from North Dakota. He mentions they have other friends in Manila, from whom they'd like to hear, as they have not heard from any since December 30, 1941. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from H. I. Shoemaker, Palo Alto, California. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
- [Envelope Addressed to Cecelia McKie, May 10, 1943]
- Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. Leslie D. Ames (Mary C. Ames), Camden, Maine.
- [Letter from Cecelia McKie to Hartley Lansbery - May 10, 1943]
- Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. Hartley Lansbery', San Fernando, California, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Irene Lansbery', as recorded in the letter. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to father from internee on Radio Tokyo.
- [Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. W. R. Lowry - May 10, 1943]
- Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. W. R. Lowry', of Columbus, Ohio, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'William L. Sloane (?) (Lowry)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast from internee on Radio Tokyo.
- [Letter from Cecelia McKie to Frank B. Lacy - May 11, 1943]
- Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. Frank B. Lacy', of Los Angeles, California, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'William Edward Lacy', as recorded in the letter. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast from internee on Radio Tokyo.
- [Letter from Mrs. R. J. Barnick to Cecelia McKie - May 11, 1943]
- Letter sent from Mrs. R. J. Barnick to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her parents (father is Roane Gustin Bergman) and stating that this was the first message she had received from them since they were interned. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. R. J. Barnick, Max, North Dakota.