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[Chester W. Nimitz Signs the Japanese Instrument of Surrender]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz signing the Japanese instrument of surrender. Admiral Nimitz sits at a long dark table with the large document in front of him, only his side profile can be seen. He is wearing a light-colored, uniform and hat with the Navy's emblem on it. Three men stand behind Admiral Nimitz watching as he signs the surrender document. There are also twenty men watching on from the background. Photograph is autographed by Nimitz: "C. W. Nimitz U.S. Representative… more
Date: September 2, 1945
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz, Forrest P. Sherman, and Charles H. Mcmorris Stand Near Binoculars]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Forrest P. Sherman, and Charles H. McMorris stand behind binoculars mounted on a tripod. The three men are wearing light-colored uniforms with two pockets on the front of the shirts, a belt, and dark dress shoes. Nimitz and the man beside him stand on the right in shorts while the man on the left wear's full-length trousers. Behind the men are some trees and a building can be seen in the distance to the right.
Date: 1945
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz and Sergio Osmena]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz with President of the Philippines Sergio Osmena, in Guam. Admiral Nimitz stands on the left with his hands clasped in front of him and wearing a light-colored uniform with two pockets on the front, stars pinned to each side of his collar, a simple belt and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front. President Osmena stands on the right with his body turned to the left and wearing a very similar uniform to Admiral Nimitz but with long sleeves and mi… more
Date: 1945
Creator: United States. Navy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Group Portrait of Catherine Nimitz, Anna Nimitz, and Chester W. Nimitz ]

Description: Group portrait of Catherine Nimitz, Anna Nimitz (Nancy), and Chester W. Nimitz. Catherine Nimitz stands on the left with her head slightly tilted, she has very short wavy hair and is wearing a dark sleeveless blouse. Anna Nimitz stands in the center with a short bob and bangs wearing a light-colored blouse with a large, ruffled collar and dark ribbon tied in the center. Chester W. Nimitz stands on the right with short a well groomed hair while wearing a dark double-breasted suit jacket and tie … more
Date: 1929
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Man in U.S. Navy Uniform]

Description: Photograph of unidentified man in U.S. Navy uniform. His uniform has six buttons on the front, three stripes on each sleeve, ribbon bars pinned above his pocket, a crooked tie and a hat with the navy's emblem on the front. The man has a pair of gloves in his left hand. In the background people can be seen walking on some grass.
Date: 19XX
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Captain Chester W. Nimitz Participates in Ceremony]

Description: Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimitz participates in ceremony on board the U.S.S. Augusta. Captain Nimitz stands in the center in his dark Navy officer uniform and white hat with the Navy emblem on it reaching out to take something from another officer. On one side there are officers lined up, and the other has enlisted men.
Date: 1933?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Captain Chester W. Nimitz Departing U.S.S. Augusta on Row Boat]

Description: Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimitz departing U.S.S. Augusta on a wooden rowboat with fourteen other men. The men are all dressed in black uniforms and all but two hold onto oars. One man is dressed in a light-colored suit with a matching hat and sits next to an American flag. On the floor of the rowboat rests a ring buoy with "U.S.S. Augusta" written on it.
Date: 1933?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Captain Chester W. Nimitz Walking Between Two Rows of Enlisted U.S. Navy Men]

Description: Photograph of enlisted U.S. Navy men line up in two rows on board unidentified ship as Captain Chester W. Nimitz walks in between the rows. They are wearing white sailor uniforms with dark ties, black dress shoes and white sailor hats. Captain Nimitz is wearing white Navy Officer uniform with four buttons on the front, white shoes, and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem.
Date: 1933?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Captain Chester W. Nimitz Walking Between Two Rows of Enlisted U.S. Navy Men, #2]

Description: Photograph of enlisted U.S. Navy men line up in two rows on board unidentified ship as Captain Chester W. Nimitz walks in between the rows. They are wearing white sailor uniforms with dark ties, black dress shoes and white sailor hats. Captain Nimitz is wearing white Navy Officer uniform with four buttons on the front, white shoes, and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem.
Date: 1933?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Portrait of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, #1]

Description: Portrait of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz from the chest up in front of a map. He is wearing a light-colored uniform and a dark tie featuring a five-star tie clasps matching the five stars pinned to either die of his collar. Handwritten on front: "21 January 1945 Dear Elizabeth - Happy Birthday ad a Happy 1945. Affectionately, C.W. Nimitz - Fleet Admiral USN"
Date: January 21, 1945
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Stands at Microphone, #1]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz standing at a microphone. The photo is taken from the waist up and from the side, Admiral Nimitz arms are out of views behind his back. Admiral Nimitz is wearing a long sleeved, light-colored uniform with two pockets on the front, stars pinned to his collar and a brimmed hat with Navy's emblem on the front. Directly in front of Admiral Nimitz is a silver and black standing microphone.
Date: 1945
Creator: United States. Navy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Nurses and Wounded Soldiers Trim a Christmas Tree]

Description: Photograph of wounded soldiers and Red Cross nurses decorate and trim a small Christmas tree at Fleet Hospital in New Caledonia. Two soldiers sit on each bed with the small Christmas Tree propped up between them with a nurse on either side.
Date: December 23, 1944
Creator: United States. Navy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Red Cross Staff Sit in Front of Fleet Hospital]

Description: Photograph of women on the Red Cross Staff in front of the Fleet Hospital 107 in Noumea, New Caledonia. Seated on the wooden steps from left to right: Jane Mayhew, Secretary; Carolyn Perabe, Recreation; Carol Weaverling, AFD; Rebecca Van Meter, Recreation. A sign with the symbol and words "American Red Cross" is in front a building behind them.
Date: October 4, 1944
Creator: United States. Navy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Wounded Soldiers at Purple Heart Presentation]

Description: Photograph of wounded servicemen at a presentation of Purple Hearts in Noumea, New Caledonia in August of 1944 in the middle of a large dirt area. On the right stands two rows of injured servicemen at attention, and on the right more servicemen standing at attention with a row sitting in the center on folding chairs due to leg injuries. The dirt area has been carved out of rolling hills that appear in the background of the photo. A portion of the camp can also be seen in the background.
Date: August 1944
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Outside Bilibid Prison in Manila]

Description: Photograph outside a Bureau of Prisons in Manila holding prisoners of war. Two buildings are shown, one is marked with a medic cross and another unmarked wooden building. Multiple cars are parked in front of the buildings and people in uniforms wander about.
Date: October 1945
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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