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Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands.

Map shows early twentieth century island of Hawaii villages, harbors, structures, roads, sheep stations, and volcanic features; crown lands and government land grants. Includes dates of major lava flows and text notes. Relief shown by contours, hachures, and spot heights. Contour intervals at 300 feet. Scale [ca. 1:180,000].

Date: 1901

Creator: Hawaii. Oihana Ana Aina Aupuni.

Item Type: Map

Location: None

Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 1905]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions finally leaving California for Hawaii on 1 April 1905 and comments on the desertion rate among the sailors. He also mentions the seas his ship is facing. He indicates the ship's position and mentions the cooks and stewards. Nimitz also mentions the weather. He shares anecdotes from aboard ship about his experiences. He also mentions going ashore at Honolulu.

Date: 1905-04-05/1905-04-08

Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

Item Type: Letter

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 1905]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions finally leaving California for Hawaii on 1 April 1905 and comments on the desertion rate among the sailors. He also mentions the seas his ship is facing. He indicates the ship's position and mentions the cooks and stewards. Nimitz also mentions the weather. He shares anecdotes from aboard ship about his experiences. He also mentions going ashore at Honolulu.