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[Ralph H. Mitchell, Holland M. Smith, Chester W. Nimitz, Aubrey W. Fitch, and William F. Halsey]

Description: Photograph of Major General Mitchell, Major General Smith, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Vice Admiral Fitch, and Admiral Halsey. The men stand in a line all in light-colored uniforms with long sleeves, two shirt pockets and trousers belted at the waist. Behind them is a wooden building and palm trees.
Date: June 16, 1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Charles Stasny to his Parents, May 16, 1944]

Description: Handwritten letter from Charles Stasny to his parents discussing life during the war. He mentions leaving the island and returning to living on aboard a ship. He also mentions returning some money his parents had lent him and the possibility that he and three other crewmates may go home. He asks his parents to have the Eagle change his address and discusses the protestant chaplain on board making him unsure when he'll be able to attend catholic mass.
Date: May 16, 1944
Creator: Stasny, Charles, 1921-2014
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Hangar Deck Toss]

Description: Photograph of sailors playing basketball inside of the USS Saratoga. Three of the sailors are attempting to put the basketball through the net. The other players are standing back and looking towards the basketball goal. Most of the sailors are wearing shorts with no shirt.
Date: November 16, 1944
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Blimp Over Convoy]

Description: Photograph of a United Nations' convoy ships with a U.S. Navy blimp, hovering watchfully overhead on the lookout for any sign of enemy submarines.
Date: June 16, 1943
Creator: Smith, Loran F.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Help Bring Him Home]

Description: Flyer titled "Help Bring Him Home for Other Holidays..." encouraging civilians not to ask returning servicemen questions that could contain potentially sensitive war information. The reverse side is titled "Our Hospitals Need More Help" and encourages women to sign up to become a Red Cross nurse.
Date: October 16, 1944
Creator: Holler, Carl
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Jesse L. Bealer to Dot and Walter Zimmerman, January 16, 1938]

Description: Letter from Jesse L. Bealer to Dot and Walt Zimmerman discussing everything he has learned at the Naval Training Station Great Lakes, Illinois. He learned proper washing and folding of clothing, military drills, swimming and boat rowing, flag signaling and morse code, knots, firearm usage and maintenance, types of ships and boats and all their parts and accessories, and life as a sailor. He notes that he still has several more hours of training left.
Date: January 16, 1938
Creator: Bealer, Jesse L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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