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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, July 19, 1903]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), indicates he is at anchor off Bar Harbor, Maine. He provides his impression of the area and describes the quality of fishing to be had there. He also comments on the differences in workload between the summer cruise and the Academy.
Date: July 19, 1903
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, July 19, 1903]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), indicates he is at anchor off Bar Harbor, Maine. He provides his impression of the area and describes the quality of fishing to be had there. He also comments on the differences in workload between the summer cruise and the Academy.
Date: July 19, 1903
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from A. B. Ball to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943]

Description: Letter sent from A. B. Ball to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from Henry F. Ball and stating they had received other messages from him, many not complete, but they had been able to piece the messages together. Envelope sent from A. B. Ball, West Haven (Connecticut). Front of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date: May 19, 1943
Creator: Ball, A. B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Mrs. C. N. Lindsey to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943]

Description: Letter sent from Mary Ross Lindsey (Mrs. C. N. Lindsey) to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her son, Elbert Ross Lindsey, and stating they had been notified by the War Department that he is a prisoner. She also states she believes the message is authentic as he mentions names and addresses, they are familiar with. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California. Postmarked Helena, Arkansas. Handwritten note reads 'Lindsey'.
Date: May 19, 1943
Creator: Lindsey, Mary Ross
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from T. H. White to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943]

Description: Letter sent from T. H. White, on behalf of Thelma White (Dorothy Ludlow's sister), to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her daughter, Dorothy Ludlow, and stating she had been informed by the War Department that Dorothy was a prisoner at Santo Tomas but did not believe she would live long in an internment camp. She mentions her son, Jack Ludlow, is interned in China. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from T. H. White, Lexa, Arkansas. Handwritten in penc… more
Date: May 19, 1943
Creator: White, T. H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from E. H. Stoner to Mrs. William L. McKie - May 19, 1943]

Description: Letter sent from E. H. Stoner, President and Treasurer of West Penn Lumber Company, on behalf of Mr. G. M. Lusk, to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and stating he has received the same information from the Relief for Americans in Philippines, New York City, and has forwarded this advice to Mr. G. M. Lusk. Letter is typed on West Penn Lumber Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from West Penn Lumber Co., Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania… more
Date: May 19, 1943
Creator: Stoner, E. H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 19, 1944]

Description: Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a trip to Gonzales with Sue Merle to see Mother, breakfast with Mammy, plans to eat dinner with Nell and Thelma, and the death of Morris Dowell and Willie Appling.
Date: July 19, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Grover Bishop, January 19, 1936]

Description: Letter sent by Grover Barron Bishop to his father discussing life at the Naval Training Station in San Diego, California. He discusses his daily schedule, meals, sleeping in hammocks, differences between Southerners and Northerners, the station's cleanliness, and the Navy's strict ways of doing things.
Date: January 19, 1936
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 19, 1944]

Description: Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a visit with a friend name Sally and a trip planned for Gonzales with Baby and John, a suggestion about an address book to track the information that she gives him, and an update that Jessie got a job in San Antonio.
Date: August 19, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Elizabeth M. Newmiller to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - February 19, 1945]

Description: Handwritten letter from Elizabeth M. Newmiller to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, February 19, 1945. She writes in regard to Robert’s letter about the death of her husband, John Jacobs Newmiller during the Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She enquires about receiving the money John accrued while serving.
Date: February 19, 1945
Creator: Newmiller, Elizabeth M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Elizabeth M. Newmiller to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - February 19, 1945]

Description: Handwritten letter from Elizabeth M. Newmiller to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, February 19, 1945. She writes in regard to Robert’s letter about the death of her husband, John Jacobs Newmiller during the Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She enquires about receiving the money John accrued while serving.
Date: February 19, 1945
Creator: Newmiller, Elizabeth M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Telegram from Randall Jacobs to Leslie Cunningham, December 19, 1941]

Description: Telegram from Chief of Bureau of Navigation Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs to Leslie Cunningham informing him that his son, Richard Cunningham, who was previously reported as lost in Pearl Harbor is now reported as a survivor and apologizing for the anxiety caused by their mistake.
Date: December 19, 1941
Creator: Jacobs, Randall
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Postal Card from Mrs. A. Chittick to Cecelia McKie - July 19, 1943]

Description: Postcard sent from Mrs. A. Chittick, Salem, Oregon to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her son and stating McKie's letter was sent to her from Mrs. Larsen. She states William Chittick's children are also prisoners and that Mrs. Larsen is Mrs. Chittick's mother.
Date: July 19, 1943
Creator: Chittick, Mrs. A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Mrs. T. P. Condy to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943]

Description: Letter sent from Mrs. T. P. Condy to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her husband and stating she had not heard from or about him since last year. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California. Envelope is postmarked from Sedro Woolley, Washington. Handwritten in pencil in lower left: 'Condy'. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date: May 19, 1943
Creator: Condy, Mrs. T. P.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Grover Bishop, August 19, 1936]

Description: Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to his father discussing life aboard the USS Arizona (BB-39). He discusses orders from the commander, getting into fights, the potential to go to Spain, being shot with tear gas, and pumping fuel to make the ship lean.
Date: August 19, 1936
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Michael W. Deery, April 19, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Michael W. Deery. He discusses his family, growing up during the Great Depression and what led him to join the US Navy. He describes his experiences during bootcamp and in the Pacific Theatre during World War Two.
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: Deery, Michael W. & Misenhimer, Richard
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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