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[Letter from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz - May 31, 1942]

Description: Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to an unspecified recipient. In this letter, Nimitz describes visiting Barbers Point with three of his comrades, Wiltsie, Murphy, and English. He also writes about the changes to his staff as current staff members go to sea and new members join to take their place; he highlights the arrivals of Commander Ofstie and Captain Mercer. At the end of the letter is an addendum from a couple days later, in which Nimitz states that he is anxiously waiting for something to d… more
Date: 1942-05-31/1942-06-02
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz - October 31, 1942]

Description: Letter from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to an unspecified recipient. In this letter, Nimitz writes about taking a health trip to a beach house with Raymond A. Spruance. He also comments on the current state of the war, stating that the Americans are going to hold onto what they have until they're strong enough to "steamroller the enemy," which Nimitz hopes will occur in summer 1943.
Date: October 31, 1942
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz - December 31, 1941]

Description: Letter from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to an unspecified recipient. In this letter, Nimitz writes about his promotion to Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet. Nimitz prays for support and guidance and comments that he has been sleeping very poorly as of late.
Date: December 31, 1941
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter on Behalf of the Commandant of the 12th Naval District to Naval Reserve Volunteers Including Floyd Kelly Jr. - July 31, 1947]

Description: Letter from the Office of the Commandant of the Twelfth Naval District to members of Class V-6 of the United States Naval Reserve, including Floyd Kelly, Jr., whose name has a big black arrow pointing to it. The letter authorizes the recipients to be associated with Volunteer Reserve Battalion 12-13 in a non-drill-pay status, while also retaining their status in Class V-6 of the USNR.
Date: July 31, 1947
Creator: Miller, K. E.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from "Ech-Pi-El" (H. P. Lovecraft) to "Khovo-Vhah" (Willis Conover, Jr.), January 31, 1937]

Description: Letter from "Ech-Pi-El" (H. P. Lovecraft) to "Khovo-Vhah" (Willis Conover, Jr.), January 31, 1937. In the letter, H.P. Lovecraft replies to Conover's previous letter regarding Conover's fan magazine entitled the 'Science-Fantasy Correspondent'. In this letter, Lovecraft converses with Conover regarding works and other correspondences written by Lovecraft. Lovecraft also converses with Conover regarding archaic spelling and grammar as well as other topics of science/weird fiction. At the time th… more
Date: January 31, 1937
Creator: Lovecraft, H. P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Willis Conover, Jr. to H. P. Lovecraft, August 31, 1936]

Description: Letter from Willis Conover, Jr. to H. P. Lovecraft, August 31, 1936. In the letter, Conover replies to Lovecraft's previous letter regarding topics of science/weird fiction as well as the "Science-Fantasy Correspondent", which was created by Conover. This letter discusses various science/weird-fiction magazines such as Weird Tales and Astounding Stories as well as various authors who wrote within them. Conover also discusses with Lovecraft's about various characters of his creation. The letter … more
Date: August 31, 1936
Creator: Conover, Willis, Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Envelope from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith, May 31, 1943]

Description: Envelope from Mary Bartol Smith at Philips House, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith at Navy No. 134 Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. This envelope was sent via airmail and features a red 6-cent stamp depicting a B-25 mid-flight.
Date: 1943-05-31/1943-06-16
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith - July 31, 1944]

Description: Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith expresses her regret for the emotional response to her husband's previous letter and apologizes for adding to his worries, acknowledging her tendency to overreact. She reassures him that she has been sending messages as best she can despite the challenges with communication. She reflects on her feelings of guilt and frustration over her inactivity due to her hip injury. Mrs. Smith also touches on her conv… more
Date: July 31, 1944
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith - November 30, 1944]

Description: V-mail letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith conveys her disappointment over her husband's ongoing absence and recounts a movie outing with Cmd Smith's mother that failed to lift her spirits. Despite a pleasant dinner, her discomfort and longing for him overshadowed the evening. She also shares news from Phyllis about the Ashbrooks' move and sends her love, hoping her husband isn’t as lonely as she feels.
Date: December 31, 1944
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-Mail Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith, October 19, 1944]

Description: V-Mail letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith writes to her husband to provide him with news from the home front. A majority of the letter discusses Phyllis’s cross-country adventure in Texas and New Orleans. Mrs. Smith also expresses her anxiety regarding her husband’s safety in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater after reading a local newspaper headline about the invasion of the Philippines.
Date: October 31, 1944
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-Mail Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith, October 17,1944]

Description: Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith expresses her heartfelt gratitude for the thoughtful gifts sent by her husband, especially the pressed flowers and stamps, and conveys her emotional longing for his safe return home. She worries about the uncertainty of his plans, fearing he may be sent on a mission that would leave her alone for a long time. Mrs. Smith updates him on her current living situation, mentioning Ada's visit, the car repair, a… more
Date: October 31, 1944
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-Mail Letter from Dorothy M. Smith to Xavier Martin Smith, October 19, 1944]

Description: V-Mail letter from Dorothy M. Smith to Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Dorothy writes to Cmd. Smith to express her uncertainty about whether he has been receiving the v-mails they have been sending. She updates him that Phyllis left on Monday; however, they hated to see her go. Anne’s father is doing better after being diagnosed with multiple skull fractures and has started to recover. On Tuesday, his wife, Mrs. Smith, tore the cloth top of their shared car. Unfortunately, the sh… more
Date: October 31, 1944
Creator: Smith, Dorothy M.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-Mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith - July 15, 1944)

Description: V-Mail letter from Mary Bartol Smith to her husband, Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith provides an update on her injured leg, mentioning that she walks better the more relaxed she is. She discusses her and Commander Smith's wedding anniversary, as well as the preparations for her upcoming move from Massachusetts to California. She ends the letter expressing how much she misses her husband and longing for his safe return.
Date: July 31, 1944
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith - January 31, 1944]

Description: Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith mentions her recent exhaustion from walking too much and news of an accident involving Commander and Mrs. Manees, hoping the reports are exaggerated. She expresses frustration with the poor service when booking train reservations and shares that she’s sending her husband a care package with "toe powder" and socks. After returning from Yorktown, she updates her husband on news from his mother, D… more
Date: January 31, 1944
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith, August 31, 1943]

Description: Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith expresses her excitement at taking her first train ride since arriving in Boston, detailing a successful and adventurous day trip with her friend Helen to visit historic landmarks like the Christ Church, the Paul Revere House, and King’s Chapel. Despite physical limitations, she manages the journey with determination and joy, appreciating the charm and history of the sites and even lighting a c… more
Date: August 31, 1943
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Edith Martin Smith to Xavier Martin Smith, July 31, 1943]

Description: Letter from Edith Martin Smith to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith expresses her frustration over having not receiving letters from her son since he left Honolulu, though she finds comfort in his wife's occasional updates. She describes the arrival of summer, her activities like making peach-orange marmalade, and social visits from friends, including Mrs. Froggatt and Mrs. Davis. She continues the letter by sharing news about Ruth's return and updates on life… more
Date: July 31, 1943
Creator: Smith, Edith M.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith, July 31, 1943]

Description: Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith shares her pleasant surprise ride she had with Mrs. Howard and the MacLeans, exploring the beautiful homes and scenery around Mystic Lakes, all while wishing that she had her beloved C.O. could have enjoyed it with her. She also provides an update on her ongoing physical therapy, mentioning her progress with cane walking, and shares that she has been enjoying the smaller things such as, watchin… more
Date: July 31, 1943
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith - March 31, 1943]

Description: Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith expresses her anxiety and deep longing for her husband. She shares a mix of worry and humor, recounting her typical "Dogs" day, filled with accidents like dropping things and spilling ink, but still prays for his safety. Mrs. Smith updates him on the lack of news from California but mentions a letter from Monty, while also looking forward to next week when she will be allowed to get out of bed.
Date: March 31, 1943
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from H. Scowin to Xavier Martin Smith, July 31, 1943]

Description: Letter from Commander Scowin to Lieutenant Commander Xavier. Cmd. Scowin states how glad he was that Lt. Cmd. Smith was a member of their outfit and that he regards him as a close friend. Cmd. Scowin ends the letter by expressing his hope that they will see each other soon. Also included is the envelope the letter was sent in, addressed to "Lt. Comdr. X. Martin Smith."
Date: July 31, 1943
Creator: Scowin, H.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith, December 31, 1943]

Description: Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith. Mrs. Smith conveys her deep concern and frustration regarding her husband being sent farther away for more demanding work without any rest or recognition for his hard efforts. She is troubled by the thought of him being overworked and exhausted, while others seem to exploit their positions. She prays for his safety and well-being, hoping that the coming year will bring him home soon.
Date: December 31, 1943
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith, October 31, 1943]

Description: Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith. Mrs. Smith shares details of her day, including attending Mass with Vince and Rosa, spending time in the sun on the porch, and playing late-night Chinese checkers. However, she admits that her “nightlife” is becoming too much for her. She expresses her concern about her housemate, Mary, and her sedentary lifestyle, noting how others cater to her whims while also updating her husband on the health of their friends, includ… more
Date: October 31, 1943
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Michael Levin to Martin W. Littleton - May 31, 1927]

Description: Letter from Micheal Levin, dean of the Milwaukee College of Law, to Martin W. Littleton asking for his brief in the U.S. v. Mammoth Oil cases for the college's law library.
Date: May 31, 1927
Creator: Levin, Michael
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center
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