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[Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Jane Bishop, July 23, 1941]

Description: Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to his eldest sister, Jane Bishop, discussing life aboard the USS Arizona (BB-39) stationed at Pearl Harbor. He discusses a recent phone call with Jane and visiting other family members, whether or not the pay and benefits of the Navy are worth being unable to see his family, and how to help his mother.
Date: July 23, 1941
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Pearl Harbor Memories

Description: Xeroxed booklet of the personal narrative of Glenn H. Lane titled 'Pearl Harbor Memories'. The booklet covers Lane's personal history and then details both his and Jim Vyskocil's experiences during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Date: December 3, 1980
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz Presents the Congressional Medal of Honor to Cassin Young, April 18, 1942]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz (left) presenting the Congressional Medal of Honor to Commander Cassin Young (right) for his actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor. They are standing onboard the USS Vestal (AR-4), the ship under Young's command during the attack, in Pearl Harbor on April 18, 1942. Both Nimitz and Young are wearing their full dress whites and Young is wearing the Medal around his neck. Young is holding some kind of document in his left hand with his right hand crossed… more
Date: April 18, 1942
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Portrait of Cassin Young with the Congressional Medal of Honor, April 18, 1942]

Description: Portrait of Commander Cassin Young wearing his full dress whites and the Congressional Medal of Honor, presented to him on April 18, 1942 for his actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The photo appears to be taken onboard the USS Vestal (AR-4) soon after the Medal was presented to Young.
Date: April 18, 1942
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Photo of the Y. M. C. A. Building, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1941]

Description: Photograph of the Y. M. C. A. building in Honolulu, Hawaii taken before the war. The building is three stories tall and located on the street corner of Alakea and Hotel with the entrance facing the intersection. Leading up to the entrance is a staircase and above the entrance is a sign saying "War Workers Welcome USA". To the left are two more signs, one saying "Y. M. C. A." and the other also saying "War Workers Welcome USA". The building is adorned with with sculpted ornaments across its faca… more
Date: 1941~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 21.308797 -157.859569
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Wreckage of Dry Dock No. 1, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 1941]

Description: Photograph of the USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) (back), USS Downes (DD-375) (left), and the USS Cassin (DD-372) (right) in Dry Dock Number 1 in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The dry dock is flooded in an attempt to stop fires and filled with debris. All three ships were damaged in the attack; the Pennsylvania took damage to her gun, and the Downes and Cassin were both considered lost, though were rebuilt with new hulls at Mare Island by November 15, 1943 and Februa… more
Date: December 7, 1941
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 21.349831 -157.959567
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Photo of Benjamin Franklin Selmer, 1944]

Description: Photograph of Benjamin Franklin Selmer in his undress white uniform. He is placing a cigar in his mouth and has another cigar in his breast pocket. He is leaning against a palm tree planted in a small planter surrounded by pavement. In the background are other sailors in their undress whites and another tree in a raised planter. They appear to be in a mall or shopping center.
Date: 1944~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[War Diary of Hubert Kearsley Reese, Jr., 1941-1942]

Description: Copy of the transcript of Hubert Kearsley Reese, Jr.'s diary during his service as a Naval Aviator in World War II beginning with the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 and continuing until February 4, 1942.
Date: 1941-12-07/1942-02-04
Creator: Reese, Hubert Kearsley, Jr. & Winston, Julian B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Personal Narrative by Louise Milke Moats Whatley, on the Pearl Harbor Attack]

Description: Personal narrative by Louise Milke Moats Whatley discussing the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. Louise recounts her first-hand experience of the attack, a friend's description of hospitals filled with wounded, damages caused by the attack, and life after the event. A list of damaged and destroyed ships is included at the end of Louise's account.
Date: [1941-12-07..]
Creator: Whatley, Louise Milke Moats
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Pearl Harbor Navy Yard Identification Card for Louise Milke Moats Whatley]

Description: Card issued from Pearl Harbor Navy Yard, in the Territory of Hawaii, for Louise Milke Moats Whatley. A photograph of Louise is printed in the center of the card, under her name and pass number. Below her portrait is her card's creation date, how long it's good for, and the signature of W. R. Shear.
Date: August 28, 1941
Creator: Pearl Harbor Navy Yard
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Papers Regarding Hubert Kearsley Reese, Jr.]

Description: Collection of photos, letters, and newspaper clippings relating to Herbert Kearsley Reese, Jr., a Naval Aviator during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was assigned to fly B-24 Bombers out of Newfoundland in early 1943 and on June 24, 1943, his aircraft disappeared in the North Atlantic. The letters were written to his uncle, Ewing Caruthers, Jr., and were found after his widow's death along with the newspaper clippings in their attic in 1994.
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: Reese, Hubert Kearsley, Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Sunset in Oahu, Hawaii]

Description: Photograph of palm trees and a sunset in Oahu, Hawaii. The sun is partially obscured by clouds, but can still be seen peeking through. Six silhouettes of palm trees are back lit by the sun and lean to the left. There are some small bushes to the right.
Date: 194X
Creator: Kraft, Fritz
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Hawaiian Flag Flying, Oahu, Hawaii]

Description: Photograph of the flag of Hawaii flying in Oahu, Hawaii. The flag features the Union Jack in the top left corner with alternating white, red, and blue stripes. The flag is raised on a pole above woven fencing. A tree extends upwards behind the flagpole. In front of the flagpole and directly behind the fence are what appear to be palm leaves. In front of the fence are several small trees or plants planted closely together in front of a grass field. To the left and behind the flagpole, a thatch r… more
Date: 194X
Creator: Kraft, Fritz
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Louise Milke Moats Whatley to Her Parents - December 9th, 1941]

Description: Letter sent by Louise Milke Moats Whatley to her parents discussing the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. Louise tells her parents she and her husband "Scoop" are alright and describes what she experienced the day of the attack, such as her driving workers to Pearl Harbor during the event. Louise also talks about changes in her life following the attack.
Date: December 9, 1941
Creator: Whatley, Louise Milke Moats
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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