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Oral History Interview with Glenn G. Morgan, February 17, 2005

Description: Interview with Glenn G. Morgan, a bugler in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was a bugler aboard the USS Indianapolis and experienced a kamikaze attack during the Okinawa campaign. He also describes transporting the crate that contained the first atomic bomb to Tinian, the ship's sinking, and the four days and five nights he spent in a life raft waiting to be rescued.
Date: February 17, 2005
Duration: 1 hour 14 minutes 06 seconds
Creator: Morris, Cork & Morgan, Glenn G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Buck Gibson, October 19, 2002

Description: Interview with Buck Gibson of Waco, Texas, a veteran from the United States Navy during World War Two. The interview includes some of Mr. Gibson's background before and after the war as well as his personal experiences while in the Navy, including memories of his training, life in the Navy, the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, and what happened after he was rescued.
Date: October 19, 2002
Duration: 56 minutes 42 seconds
Creator: Cox, Bill & Gibson, Buck
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Christening of the U.S.S. Buck]

Description: Photograph of Archbishop Mitty, Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, and Mary Nimitz at the christening of the U.S.S. Buck in San Francisco, California. On the left stands Archbishop Mitty in a long black cloak, a white clerical collar, wire framed glasses and black hat grasped in his hand. In the center Chester W. Nimitz wears a dark Naval uniform with six buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, a dark tie and a Navy hat. To his right stands Mary Nimitz in dark blazer and pillbox hat w… more
Date: March 11, 1945
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Mary Nimitz at Christening of U.S.S. Buck]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Mary Nimitz at christening of the U.S.S. Buck in San Francisco, California. On the left is Chester W. Nimitz with his hands behind his back and wearing a dark Naval uniform with six buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, a dark tie and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front. To his right stands Mary Nimitz in dark blazer and pillbox hat with a light-colored undershirt and a long-checkered skirt. Mary holds in her hands a … more
Date: March 11, 1945
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Catherine Nimitz, and Mary Nimitz]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Catherine Nimitz, and Mary Nimitz at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California. Chester Nimitz stands on the left holding a black coat in his hands. He is wearing a dark Naval uniform with three small stripes and one large on with a single star on his sleeves, dress shoes and black and white brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front. Mrs. Nimitz stands in the center in a dark coat and skirt with a black hat and fascinator and a white lei around … more
Date: December 9, 1942
Creator: United States. Navy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Freeman Nimitz with Children]

Description: Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Freeman Nimitz with two kids, Catherine (Kate) Nimitz and Chester (Chet) Nimitz, Jr. standing on a wooded pathway. Chester W. Nimitz stands on the left in his Navy Uniform with a dark cloak over it. Next to him Catherine Nimitz wears a large hat and long fur coat. Kate and Chet stand in front of their parents in long light-colored coats and hats, they each hold a bundle of twigs. The photograph is torn in multiple places.
Date: 1920~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Captain Chester W. Nimitz and Baby]

Description: Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimitz leaning down to an unidentified baby, possibly Mary Nimitz, who has her hand placed on his face. Chester Nimitz wears a dark Naval uniform with four stripes and a star on the sleeves and a dark tie.
Date: 1932?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Commander Chester W. Nimitz Sits with His Children]

Description: Photograph of Navy Commander Chester W. Nimitz, dressed in uniform, sitting with Chester Nimitz Jr. (Chet) and Catherine Nimitz (Kate) on a grassy hill. Chester Nimitz's uniform has pins on the side of his high collar, three stripes with a star on each sleeve, and a dark brimmed hat. To his right sits Chet Nimitz in an undershirt and sweater. Next to Chet sits Kate Nimitz in a long-sleeved shirt, light0colored skirt, and black long socks.
Date: 1920~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Captain Chester W. Nimitz and Toy Ship]

Description: Photograph of a young Captain Chester W. Nimitz in his dark Naval Uniform with six buttons on the front a dark tie and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front. In the bottom left corner, a small toy ship can be seen as well as the top of a small American flag.
Date: 1927~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[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

[Admiral Frank B. Upham and Captain Chester W. Nimitz]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Upham and Chester W. Nimitz on board the U.S.S. Augusta. Admiral Upham stands on the left in a white Naval uniform with five buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, epaulettes decorated with stars and wire framed glasses and holding his hat behind his back. Captain Nimitz stands on the right in a white Naval uniform with five buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, black epaulettes with four stripes and a star and his hat tucked under his arm.
Date: 1933~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz and Naval Officers on the U.S.S. Augusta]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Frank B. Upham, Captain Chester W. Nimitz, Executive Officer Francis E. M. Whiting and several other unidentified Naval officers on the deck of the U.S.S. Augusta. Everyone stands in complete white Naval uniforms, except for Whiting who sports black dress shoes instead of white ones. Handwritten labels above three men on front: 'Adm. Upham CINC Asiatic/C.W. Nimitz C.O./F.E.M. Whiting Exec'.
Date: 1933~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Portrait of Captain Chester W. Nimitz]

Description: Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimtz from the waist up on board the U.S.S. Augusta. He is wearing a white Naval uniform with five buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, black epaulettes with four stripes and a star and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front.
Date: 1933~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Freeman Nimitz, #2]

Description: Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Freeman Nimitz in front of shrubbery. Chester W. Nimitz stands on the left with his hands clasped in front of him and holding a quilted bag. He wears a dark Naval uniform with embroidery on the collar, three stripes and a star on the sleeves, black dress shoes and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front. To his right stands Catherine Nimitz in an oversized coat, dark trousers, heeled boots and a large sun hat. Handwritten on lower center: … more
Date: June 22, 1919
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Nimitz Family with Unidentified Couple]

Description: Photograph of two unidentified people stand with Chester W. Nimitz, Catherine Nimitz, Catherine Nimitz (Kate), Chester Nimitz Jr. (Chet), and Anna Elizabeth Nimitz (Nancy). Chester W. Nimitz is crouched down on the right in a dark Naval uniform with toddler Nancy sitting on his knee in a white dress. Beside him stands Chet Nimitz in a white sailor's uniform with large dark tie on the front. To Chet's left is Kate Nimitz in a white dress and a dark bow on top of her head. On the far right stands… more
Date: 1920~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Lieutenant Commander Murphy in Uniform]

Description: Photograph of Lieutenant Commander Murphy standing on a stretch of road with his arms by his side. He is in his dark Naval Uniform with six buttons on the front, three stripes on each sleeve, a dark tie, and hat with the Navy's emblem on the front.
Date: 1940~
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

[Umbrella Tent Pitched on Beach]

Description: Photograph of a black and striped umbrella tent pitched in front of the ocean. A wooden bench can be seen on the right, and several wooden pegs run along the shoreline. In the water a small boat can be seen.
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
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