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[Telegram from Chester W. Nimitz to Leslie Cunningham, December 16, 1941]

Description: Telegram from the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to Leslie Cunningham informing him that his son, Richard Cunningham, was lost in action during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Admiral Nimitz asks that Mr. Cunningham does not divulge any information regarding his son's ship or station to prevent aiding their enemies.
Date: December 16, 1941
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Telegram from Randall Jacobs to Leslie Cunningham, December 19, 1941]

Description: Telegram from Chief of Bureau of Navigation Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs to Leslie Cunningham informing him that his son, Richard Cunningham, who was previously reported as lost in Pearl Harbor is now reported as a survivor and apologizing for the anxiety caused by their mistake.
Date: December 19, 1941
Creator: Jacobs, Randall
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Telegram from Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs to Ethel Howard, February 10, 1942]

Description: Telegram addressed to Ethel Howard, mother of Leroy Dennis, from Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs the Chief of Bureau of Navigation informing her that Leroy could not be located and has been officially declared dead.
Date: February 10, 1942
Creator: Jacobs, Randall
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt About Lack of Correspondence]

Description: Letter sent by Robert McNutt discussing a lack of correspondence from the letter's recipient. He asks if anything wrong, saying he hasn't heard back from the recipient for three weeks but did receive mail from Elizabeth and Juanita. Robert ends his letter by writing that 'we' will leave for Long Beach in about a week's time.
Date: 1938~
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt to His Parents - March 10, 1938]

Description: Letter sent by Robert McNutt to his parents, Oliver and Hetty McNutt, discussing his latest correspondences and travels. He talks about letters sent between himself and individuals named Freda, Elizabeth, and Juanita, then mentions his ship's movement from San Pedro, California to Hawaii and then Washington.
Date: March 10, 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt to His Parents - March 14, 1938]

Description: Letter sent by Robert McNutt to his parents, Oliver and Hetty McNutt, discussing his latest activities. He talks about visiting individuals named Frank and Freda, a baby being injured on a pencil, and the baby being taken to a doctor. Robert ends his letter saying he will write to Juanita.
Date: March 14, 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt to His Parents]

Description: Letter sent by Robert McNutt to his parents, Oliver and Hetty McNutt, discussing previously sent mail and people's latest activities. The individuals he asks after include his father, May Kent, Elizabeth, Blanch McCartney, Opal and her spouse, and a pup. Robert also mentions presents he sent his father and asks his parents if they will have a wheat crop that year.
Date: 1938~
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt to His Parents - June 25, 1938]

Description: Letter sent by Robert McNutt to his parents, Oliver and Hetty McNutt, discussing his latest correspondences and a visit to Ruth and her brother, who works in Bremerton's Navy shipyard. He mentions Daniel and his wife Ester, Juanita, birthday gifts sent to Mike, Blanch McCartney, and the U.S.S. Arizona leaving for sea again on July 19th. Ella, Daniel, and Blanch are mentioned in writing on the letter's envelope.
Date: June 25, 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt About Correspondences and Weather]

Description: Letter from Robert McNutt discussing his latest correspondences and the weather. He says he will soon send a present for Mike, is in a good mood about a drought, and has heard from Elizabeth about someone having the measles; Kay is mentioned. Robert ends his letter after saying he may not be able to visit home until next summer.
Date: 1938~
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt to His Parents - July 21, 1938]

Description: Letter sent by Robert McNutt to his parents, Oliver and Hetty McNutt, discussing his latest correspondences and travels. He comments on his parents visiting Juanita and Mike and explains that he is glad to have left Bremerton, Washington for San Francisco and Long Beach in California. Robert also asks his parents to have a newspaper sent to San Pedro for him.
Date: July 21, 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt - September 8, 1938]

Description: Letter from Robert McNutt discussing his latest activities and news. He mentions soon leaving for Long Beach, seeing the man-made Treasure Island, and comments on Elizabeth and Margaret attending college in the fall. Robert also inquires after an injured individual and talks about a wedding, then asks how Mike is doing.
Date: September 8, 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt - March 22, 1938]

Description: Letter from Robert McNutt discussing his latest activities. He mentions having pictures developed, communications between himself and individuals named Mike and Elizabeth, and an electric razor he recently won.
Date: May 22, 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt to Juanita - May, 1938]

Description: Letter sent by Robert McNutt to Juanita discussing his previously sent mail and travels aboard the U.S.S. Arizona. The letterhead of his missive includes a printed drawing of the U.S.S. Arizona. He mentions the scenery he's seen since leaving for Bremerton, Washington, and says he sent his mother a box of candy and a Mother's Day telegram. Robert ends his letter after saying he'd like dining in Hawaii, for a while.
Date: May 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Robert McNutt - September 13, 1938]

Description: Letter from Robert McNutt discussing his latest activities and correspondence. He mentions wanting to see Frank and Freda, hearing from Elizabeth, being in Long Beach, and asks about Juanita, Mike, Margaret, and Blanch. Robert also talks about his travels, attending a wedding, and his ship getting a new chaplain.
Date: September 13, 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Grover Bishop, January 19, 1936]

Description: Letter sent by Grover Barron Bishop to his father discussing life at the Naval Training Station in San Diego, California. He discusses his daily schedule, meals, sleeping in hammocks, differences between Southerners and Northerners, the station's cleanliness, and the Navy's strict ways of doing things.
Date: January 19, 1936
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Grover Bishop, January 28, 1936]

Description: Letter sent by Grover Barron Bishop to his father discussing life at the Naval Training Station in San Diego, California. He discusses being sent to the Naval Hospital for pneumonia and his experience there, church in the Navy, the lack of theft in the Navy, and the punishment for not hanging your clothes correctly.
Date: January 28, 1936
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Grover Bishop, February 6, 1936]

Description: Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to his father discussing life at the Naval Training Station in San Diego, California. He discusses the progression of his pneumonia and his experience staying at the hospital, Navy breakfasts, and insurance and savings policies the Navy offers. He closes telling his father he thinks he is the best dad in the world and that he loves him.
Date: February 6, 1936
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Grover Bishop, March 1, 1936]

Description: Letter sent by Grover Barron Bishop to his father discussing life at the Naval Training Station in San Diego, California. He discusses getting used to the climate in California, his chances at getting into a military academy, a letter he received from a girl in Sherman, one of his peer's letters, and being made Recruit Chief Petty Officer.
Date: March 1, 1936
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Grover Bishop, April 1936]

Description: Letter sent by Grover Barron Bishop to his father discussing life at the Naval Training Station in San Diego, California. He discusses an academy appointment from Representative Sam Rayburn, standing night watch and getting sick from it, the Texas Centennial, a card to his grandmother that got lost, a German cruiser that came to port, his friend J. P. Fits, rating second class in May, and asks Miss Buster to write to him.
Date: 1936-04?
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Grover Bishop, August 19, 1936]

Description: Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to his father discussing life aboard the USS Arizona (BB-39). He discusses orders from the commander, getting into fights, the potential to go to Spain, being shot with tear gas, and pumping fuel to make the ship lean.
Date: August 19, 1936
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Grover Bishop, August 26, 1936]

Description: Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to his father and sister discussing life aboard the USS Arizona (BB-39). He discusses the end of a battle and says he'll tell them about it in person, he discusses the girls in Hawaii, trying to find friends on liberty, his grandmother's birthday, a crowd on the deck, and an injury to his toe.
Date: August 26, 1936
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Jane Bishop, May 2, 1941]

Description: Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to his eldest sister, Jane Bishop, discussing life aboard the USS Arizona (BB-39) stationed at Pearl Harbor. He discusses sailors' feelings on going to war, the heat's and other stressors' effects on people, his mother coming to California, being overworked, and getting something for Lou.
Date: May 2, 1941
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Jane Bishop, June 3, 1941]

Description: Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to his eldest sister, Jane Bishop, discussing life aboard the USS Arizona (BB-39) stationed in Pearl Harbor. He discusses the uncertainty of his and other sailors' fates, his thoughts on his sister getting married, ways to help his mother, and going into aviation.
Date: June 3, 1941
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Copy of Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Jane Bishop, September 4, 1941]

Description: Copy of a letter from Grover Barron Bishop to his eldest sister, Jane Bishop, discussing life aboard the USS Arizona (BB-39) stationed at Pearl Harbor. He discusses Jane's press job, his duties instructing other sailors and managing engines, studying for the Chiefs exam, going to aviation school, and the Japanese's current situation.
Date: September 4, 1941
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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