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[Letter from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz - April 16, 1945]

Description: Letter from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to an unspecified recipient. In this letter, Nimitz writes about having a very unproductive conversation with some "friends from the far west." He goes on to describe a conference he had today in which a visiting group from Washington grew angry with him for not letting them go to Okinawa, as he does not want anyone, including himself, interfering with the ongoing battle. He concludes the letter with the sentiment that he would love nothing more than to vis… more
Date: April 16, 1945
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz - September 16, 1942]

Description: Letter from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to an unspecified recipient. In this letter, Nimitz writes about receiving numerous letters, including one from Navy historian Dudley Knox. Although Nimitz does not entirely agree with Knox's analysis, he writes that he will keep the letter in a big envelope with all the other letters praising him for him to read once public opinion has soured on him to make himself feel better. Nimitz also writes that he thinks General Delos Emmons likes him and the staff.
Date: September 16, 1942
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Envelope from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith, November 16, 1943]

Description: Envelope from Mary Bartol Smith at the Naval Mine Depot in Winchester, Massachusetts, to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith at the United States Naval Mine Assembly Depot No. 1, Navy No. 134, Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. This envelope was sent via air mail and features two red 6-cent air mail stamps depicting a B-25 bomber in mid-flight, applied to the top edge of the envelope.
Date: December 16, 1943
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Envelope from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith, September 16, 1943]

Description: Envelope from Mary Bartol Smith in Winchester, Massachusetts, to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith at the United States Naval Mine Assembly Depot No. 1, Navy No. 134, Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. This envelope was sent via airmail and features three red 2-cent United States postage stamps depicting an artillery gun.
Date: 1943-09-16/1943-09-27
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Envelope from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith, July 18, 1943]

Description: Envelope from Mary Bartol Smith in Winchester, Massachusetts, to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith at the United States Naval Mine Assembly Unit, Navy No. 134, Fleet Post Office, San Francisco, California. This envelope was sent via air mail and features two United States postage stamps affixed to the top edge of the envelope. One of these stamps is a red 6-cent air mail postage stamp depicting a mid-flight B-25 bomber. The other stamp is a purple 10-cent United States of America special… more
Date: 1943-07-16/1943-08-01
Creator: Smith, Bartol Mary
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Envelope from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith, June 16, 1943]

Description: Envelope addressed from Mary Bartol Smith in Winchester, Massachusetts, to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith at the Naval Mine Assembly Unit, Navy No. 134, in San Francisco, California. This envelope was sent via airmail and features two red 6-cent Air Mail stamps that depict a mid-flight B-25, affixed to the top right corner of the envelope.
Date: 1943-06-16/1943-06-28
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Envelope from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith, April 16, 1943]

Description: Envelope from Mary Bartol Smith at Philips House, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin at Navy No. 134 Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. This envelope was sent via airmail and features a red 6-cent airmail stamp with an image of a flying B-25 bomber affixed to the top right corner.
Date: April 16, 1943
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Envelope from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith, February 16, 1943]

Description: Envelope from Mary Bartol Smith at Baker Memorial Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith at a Navy Depot in Washington, D.C. This envelope was sent via air mail and features a 6-cent air mail stamp with an illustration of a B-25 bomber applied to the top right corner.
Date: February 16, 1943
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Philip D. Watchel, Jr. to Norman J. Dietel, June 16, 1945]

Description: Letter and envelope from Philip D. Watchel Jr. to Norman J. Dietel. In this letter, Mr. Watchel Jr., on behalf of his staff at Truax Field in Madison, Wisconsin, thanks Mr. Dietel for sending a copy of the Fredericksburg Radio Post along with his kind opinion of the Truax Field Radio Post paper.
Date: June 16, 1945
Creator: Watchel, Philip D. Jr.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter and Christmas Card from Aunt Auguste & Uncle Wilhelm to Amanda Goeuee & Eddie Knapp, November 16, 1943]

Description: Letter and Christmas card from Aunt Auguste and Uncle Wilhelm to Amanda Goeuee and Eddie Knapp, reaching out after not hearing from Amanda for a little while. Auguste mentions that she finally has enough time to get in touch and write. She continues the letter by asking questions about how Amanda is doing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She ends the letter by stating that she has enclosed a Christmas card to ensure it arrives in time.
Date: November 16, 1943
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Envelope from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith, May 16, 1945]

Description: Envelope from Mary Bartol Smith at the U.S. Naval Torpedo Testing Range in Piney Point, Maryland, addressed to Commander Xavier Martin Smith at the George Mason Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia. This envelope features a purple 3-cent stamp that depicts a spread-wing eagle and the phrase, "Win The War".
Date: May 16, 1945
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Envelope from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith, March 16, 1944]

Description: Envelope from Mary Bartol Smith at the Naval Mine Depot in Yorktown, Virginia, addressed to Commander Xavier Martin Smith at the U.S. Navy No. 245 Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. This envelope was sent via air mail and features a 6-cent red air mail United States postage stamp depicting a mid-flight B-25 bomber.
Date: March 16, 1944
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Telegram from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith - August 16, 1944]

Description: Telegram from Mary Bartol Smith to Commander Xavier Martin Smith. Mrs. Smith informs her husband that all is well and that the children have returned home. She sends him her fondest love and kisses.
Date: August 16, 1944
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Xavier Martin Smith to Mary Bartol Smith - February 16, 1944]

Description: V-mail letter and envelope from Commander Xavier Martin Smith to Mary Bartol Smith. In this letter, Cmd. Smith reflects on their anniversary and his feelings of loneliness while sitting on the front porch, admiring a sunset. He shares his frustration with the entertainment he has been exposed to, such as "Turnabout" and "Reveille with Beverly," which he found terrible. He comments that despite the constant interruptions while writing this letter, he has been bored to tears and finishes by expre… more
Date: February 16, 1944
Creator: Smith, Xavier Martin
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Dorothy M. Smith to Xavier Martin Smith - January 16, 1944]

Description: Letter from Dorothy M. Smith to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith shares news about the new head of the Blood Bank and offers her congratulations on his new command in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. She continues the letter by expressing her concern about his workload, urging him to take better care of himself. She also reflects on her disappointment at not being able to serve as a WAVE, though she finds comfort in small things like watching movies. She ends the… more
Date: January 16, 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, August 16, 1943]

Description: Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith expresses her longing for her husband, reminiscing about their cherished moments such as their shared breakfasts, and hopes for his safe return home. She updates him on her physical recovery, noting gradual improvement in her ability to rest and walk, though she still remains dependent on crutches and a cane. Mrs. Smith also recounts a pleasant day with friends, including a concert and a visi… more
Date: August 16, 1943
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Envelope from Xavier Martin Smith to Mary Bartol Smith, October 16, 1944]

Description: Envelope from Commander Xavier Martin Smith at U.S. Naval Section Base, Navy No. 245, c/o Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California, addressed to Mary Bartol Smith care of Ada R. Martin in Los Angeles, California. This envelope was sent via air mail and features an orange embossed 6-cent U.S. Postage Via Air Mail design, along with a faded black "passed by naval censorship" stamp. The top edge of this envelope has been covered in tape.
Date: October 16, 1944
Creator: Smith, Xavier Martin
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Ada R. Martin to Xavier Martin Smith - April 16, 1943]

Description: Letter from Ada R. Martin to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter Mrs. Martin expresses her joy at hearing of Lt. Cmd. Smith's safe arrival and recalls their conversation about his flight. She provides an update to him on family news, including his wife's improving health, Dr. Jeanson’s visit, and Dorothy's return home, as well as her own visit to Dr. B. for a tonic. Mrs. Martin also shares news about Mrs. Blackburn’s son being stationed in San Diego and mentions Bob Somans’… more
Date: April 16, 1943
Creator: Martin, Ada R.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith - March 16, 1943]

Description: Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith comments on the delay in receiving his letter and their upcoming monthly anniversary. She shares her thoughts on a movie she hopes to see, her disappointment over Mickey Rooney being turned down by the Army, and provides an update on her slow but steady recovery from her surgery. Mrs. Smith also mentions her gratitude for a gift from Bill Gingeby and expresses her deep love for Lt. Cmd. Smith, … more
Date: March 16, 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 - November 16, 1943]

Description: Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith reflects on missing her husband , and reminiscing about their sweet traditions of exchanging small gifts and greetings. She shares a quiet day with a nap, walking, and listening to favorite radio programs. Despite the gloomy weather, she finds warmth in the sun porch. Additionally, she has received a letter from Rosa asking about their partner and mentioning writing to C.J., who had given her … more
Date: November 16, 1943
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from J. W. Zevely to Reed Smoot - August 16, 1922]

Description: Letter from J. W. Zevely to Reed Smoot defending the Mammoth Oil Company's contracts with the federal government after unfavorable writing in the Denver Post criticizing the relation.
Date: August 16, 1922
Creator: Zevely, J. W.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center
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