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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 14, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes cruising in Chesapeake Bay to Newport News, Virginia. He discusses his typical day filled with drills, instruction and recitation. Nimitz provides a list of those standing at the top of his class, including himself standing in eighth of 118. He describes some adventures he had ashore in Virginia while on liberty. He mentions seeing several ships under construction. This letter is … more
Date: June 14, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 14, 1902]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes cruising in Chesapeake Bay to Newport News, Virginia. He discusses his typical day filled with drills, instruction and recitation. Nimitz provides a list of those standing at the top of his class, including himself standing in eighth of 118. He describes some adventures he had ashore in Virginia while on liberty. He mentions seeing several ships under construction.
Date: June 14, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, February 11, 1911]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his mother in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Narwhal (SS-17) in Norfolk, Virginia, sends birthday greetings. He encourages his mother to get a train ticket to Washington DC so they can visit for a while.
Date: February 11, 1911
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, Jun-Jul. 1904]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on the summer cruise and writing from aboard the USS Hartford. He discusses visiting the shipyards at Newport News, Virginia. Nimitz expresses some surprise to see German navy ships anchored nearby and able to view the construction of American battleships so freely. He also mentions some details about being aboard and interacting with the captain.
Date: 1904-06-26/1904-07-01
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, Jun-Jul. 1904]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on the summer cruise and writing from aboard the USS Hartford. He discusses visiting the shipyards at Newport News, Virginia. Nimitz expresses some surprise to see German navy ships anchored nearby and able to view the construction of American battleships so freely. He also mentions some details about being aboard and interacting with the captain. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: 1904-06-26/1904-07-01
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, February 11, 1911]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his mother in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Narwhal (SS-17) in Norfolk, Virginia, sends birthday greetings. He encourages his mother to get a train ticket to Washington DC so they can visit for a while.
Date: February 11, 1911
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Cy Young to I. H. Kempner, January 31, 1957]

Description: Letter from H. K. Young to I. H. Kempner discussing his potential contribution to Washington and Lee University's Alumni Fund for 1957. He further discusses the goals and ambitions the Alumni Fund Council has for this year.
Date: January 31, 1957
Creator: Young, H. K.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred C. Cole, July 2, 1963]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred C. Cole expressing appreciation for previous correspondence and shares nostalgic reflections on past college days. He discuss logistical challenges and seeks advice on travel plans for a visit, indicating a preference for independence over imposing as houseguests.
Date: July 2, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Fred C. Cole to I. H. Kempner, June 1, 1962]

Description: Letter from Fred C. Cole to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for sending a news clipping about Franklin, Texas to Cole and providing the address of Mr. Herbert Fitzpatrick to Kempner. Cole also expresses his appreciation of the Kempners visiting Washington.
Date: June 1, 1962
Creator: Cole, Fred C.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Denny Kempner, February 15, 1956]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Denny Kempner discussing the annual statement of the Sugar Company, and their plan to build a raw sugar warehouse. He hopes to hear from him and Tim very soon.
Date: February 15, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Denny Kempner, March 14, 1956]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Denny Kempner discussing the individual companies that have started off from H. Kempner or Sugarland Industries. The same individuals owning shares in the Sugar Company do not also own shares in its minor companies.
Date: March 14, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Louise Savage, July 9, 1963]

Description: Letter from Louise Savage thanking Kempner family for gifting a book named 'Henry Cohen: Messenger of the Lord'.
Date: July 9, 1963
Creator: Savage, Louise
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Fred C. Cole to Isaac H. Kempner, April 24, 1962]

Description: Letter from Fred C. Cole to Isaac H. Kempner discussing possible plans to see each other when the latter travels to Washington. The second page is a list of Isaac H. Kempner's classmates from Washington and Lee University.
Date: April 24, 1962
Creator: Cole, Fred C.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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