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[Keel Laying Ceremony of USS Nimitz (CVN-68)]

Description: Photograph of the keel laying ceremony for the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. On the left side of the picture, the keel is suspended with ropes. In front of the keel, there is a stage with a podium where Admiral Hyman Rickover is speaking. Behind Admiral Rickover, a small group of U.S. Navy officers and civilians stands. There is a pole with a large American flag in front of the stage. A crowd of military personnel and civilians gathers around the stage a… more
Date: June 22, 1968
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Keel Laying of USS Nimitz (CVN-68)]

Description: Photograph of the keel laying of the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. The picture shows a large flat surface suspended in midair by a crane with a sign indicating that this is going to be part of the Nimitz aircraft carrier. Someone is standing next to a railing underneath the crane. In the background, other dry docks and shipbuilding machinery are visible.
Date: June 22, 1968
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Senator Henry M. Jackson Speaks at a Podium]

Description: Photograph of a man from the waist up wearing a suit and standing at a podium. He is looking down at something on top of the podium. A woman's forehead can be seen over his shoulder, as well as two military men wearing sunglasses. In the background are the metal girders of a large crane.
Date: June 22, 1968
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Engraving USS Nimitz Plaque]

Description: Photograph of four men engraving a plaque in honor of the USS Nimitz (CVN-68). The men are wearing suits and hard hats with their signatures written above the brim. A man wearing sunglasses and senator Henry Jackson are engraving the plaque with a hammer and nail. Admirals Hyman G. Rickover and Chester Nimitz are watching. There is a small crowd in the background, including several more people in military uniforms and an elderly woman in sunglasses right behind Senator Jackson. Behind the crowd… more
Date: June 22, 1968
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith - June 27, 1944]

Description: Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith notes that another day has passed without hearing from her husband, attributing the delay to circumstances beyond their control. The letter mentions that she bought mouse traps with rationed cheese to address a mouse issue in their small apartment in Brookline. It concludes with Mrs. Smith indicating that she has received a letter from the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce containing potential housing opti… more
Date: June 27, 1944
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith - June 20, 1944]

Description: Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith acknowledges that it has been two months since she left Virginia. She received a letter from Cmd. Smith's mother, which made her happy despite being "dated up" for days. Mrs. Smith continues the letter by mentioning that several of their friends are vacationing in Hollywood and have asked her to attend several teas and parties, making her feel like a social butterfly. She comments that she has been search… more
Date: June 20, 1944
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith - June 25, 1943]

Description: Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith updates him on recent family news, including having received letters from Dorothy and Pat, and that Pat and little Bill are heading to Los Angeles. She notes Pat's unclear message about Bill's special mission and shares concerns about Dorothy's ear trouble. Mary expresses a wish to join Pat in California and ends the letter by expressing her love and praying for gods to keep him safe.
Date: June 25, 1943
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Edith Martin Smith to Xavier Martin Smith - Undated]

Description: Letter from Edith Martin Smith to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith updates her son on family and home life, mentioning the recent warm weather, gardening activities, and a visit from Mrs. Damron. She shares news about Mary's potential move to Winchester and reflects on her struggles, expressing hope for smoother times. Mary inquires about her son's assignment, expressing concern about the war, and ends with love, saying the family misses him and eagerly awaits his next letter.
Date: June 28, 1944
Creator: Smith, Edith M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith - June 23, 1943]

Description: Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith acknowledges that she has received his letter from June 5, and mentions that she is proud of his service and excited about his airplane ride. She’s eager to know more about his time at Base 144 but is left in suspense until after the war. She shares her observations of local birds, including a small black-and-white bird and destructive crows before commenting that there’s no need for him to wor… more
Date: June 23, 1943
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Note from Xavier and Mary Smith on Attending the Waves' Second Anniversary Party, June 2, 1945]

Description: Note from Commander Xavier Martin Smith and Mary Bartol Smith. In this note, Cmd. Smith writes that they are unable to attend the WAVES' Second Anniversary party on June 6, 1945, due to extenuating circumstances related to his military service.
Date: June 2, 1945
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol & Smith, Xavier Martin
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Allen Y. DeLaney to His Parents, June 9, 1943]

Description: Letter from Allen Y. DeLaney to his parents to update them on his past couple days. He tells his parents he will send them coupons and will be able to return home soon when he has time off. He concludes the letter asking about his parents and other people from back home. Includes an envelope addressed to Mrs. J. DeLaney from Lieutenant DeLaney.
Date: June 9, 1943
Creator: DeLaney, Allen Y.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Request for Leave of Absence from Allen Y. DeLaney and Endorsements, June 1943]

Description: Document from Allen Y. DeLaney to the Senior Medical Officer requesting ten days leave of absence from June 18 to June 28,1943. He says he is a senior member of the Summary Court Martial Board and his last leave of absence was in January, 1943. He also lists his address while on leave. Also included are the first and second endorsements from the Commanding Officer and Senior Medical Officer granting DeLaney's request.
Date: 1943-06-14/1943-06-15
Creator: DeLaney, Allen Y.; Duemling, A. H. & Walsh, A. J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, June 24, 1813, Vol. 3]

Description: Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 3 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John writes about his travels to Virginia. He asks Charles for advice on business opportunities for his son John Justice Teackle. He then mentions $100 owed to Mr. Bunny by his son Littleton Dennis Teackle.
Date: June 24, 1813
Creator: Teackle, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Library of Congress Manuscript Division

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, June 19, 1812, Vol. 3]

Description: Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 3 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John thanks Charles for sending him some articles with his letter, discussing their contents. He mentions a tomb that is being made and some financial balances he would like to settle. Additionally, he discusses some shipping vessels and provides updates on various family members.
Date: June 19, 1812
Creator: Teackle, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Library of Congress Manuscript Division

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, June 11, 1811, Vol. 2]

Description: Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 2 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John writes that Charles needs to press Littleton Dennis Teackle to pay Charles back the money he is owed. John wishes to go to Washington D.C., but explains that his wife is unwell and there is still construction happening on his home. He discusses potential travel plans for family members during the summer. In an addition to the letter, he states that he is on his way … more
Date: June 11, 1811
Creator: Teackle, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Library of Congress Manuscript Division

[Letter from Donna A. Pickett to Barbara Jordan - June 17, 1991]

Description: Letter from Donna A. Pickett, director of minority affairs at Virginia Power, to professor Barbara Jordan, notifying her of an upcoming project to be completed by artist Carl Owens and commissioned by Virginia Power, in which a portrait of Jordan is set to be included. Pickett asks for reference photographs and biographical information to properly depict her in the project.
Date: June 17, 1991
Creator: Pickett, Donna A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, June 25, 1805, Vol. 1]

Description: Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 1 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal, which pertains to family and business matters and documents national economic and political issues related to the family's interests in banking, commerce, and shipbuilding. John writes about his son Henry's trip to the West Indies and some business dealings.
Date: June 25, 1805
Creator: Teackle, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Library of Congress Manuscript Division

[Letter from Harrison Southworth to Upshur B. Quinby, June 9, 1892]

Description: Letter from Harrison Southworth to Upshur B. Quinby. To assist Upshur in creating a genealogical record, he writes about the records related to Upshur's family at the Essex County Clerk's Office. He was only able to access records going back to 1750, as the previous records are currently being copied at another location.
Date: June 9, 1892
Creator: Southworth, Harrison
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

[Letter from Henrietta Chauncey Booth to Upshur B. Quinby, June 22, 1888]

Description: Letter from Henrietta Chauncey Booth to Upshur B. Quinby. She discusses Upshur's children and she hopes to be able to visit his family some time soon. She writes that it is her birthday as well and discusses her childhood. She also announces that her nephew Charles Chauncey Savage has gotten married to Ann King.
Date: June 22, 1888
Creator: Booth, Henrietta Chauncey
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
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