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[Elizabeth M. Moxley Diary]

Description: A diary kept by Elizabeth Moxley during her time at the Manzanar War Relocation Camp. The diary includes logs from 7 October 1942 to 16 December 16, 1942, prayers, poems, songs, and a list of issued saving bonds.
Date: 1942-10-07/1942-12-16
Creator: Moxley, Elizabeth M.

[Excerpt of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, October 7, 1904]

Description: Excerpt of a handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions how his studies are proceeding, He also discusses having uniforms made in anticipation of graduating in February. Nimitz also mentions being able to pay his debts. He also describes his duties as officer in charge of Bancroft Hall. This letter is on US naval Academy stationery.
Date: October 7, 1904
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

[Foxhole Observer]

Description: Photograph of Sgt. Ben J. Pietrantonic (left) of Rochester N.Y., editor of the "Foxhole Observer", presenting copies of the paper to Constable Sirip (right) of the Royal Papuan Constabulary, at Base F, in Finschhafen, New Guinea. The man on the left is wearing a military uniform and looking away from the camera. The man on the right is wearing shorts and a short-sleeved shirt with a thick belt. He also has a gun strapped to his back. Two unidentified men can be seen standing on the right side o… more
Date: August 7, 1944

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Elsie Backman - May 7, 1943]

Description: Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Backman, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Beckman' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Herbert Backman, recorded in the letter as 'Herbert (Hobart) Beckman (Backman) (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 7, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to F. A. Baumann - May 7, 1943]

Description: Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to F. A. Baumann, recorded in the letter as 'Mr. Fred Bauman (Borman)', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee H. Baumann, recorded in the letter as 'Harry Oswald (Otto) Bauman (Borman)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to family from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 7, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, May 7, 1903]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions the upcoming summer cruise. He also comments on his ears being treated. He mentions the rowing race with the University of Pennsylvania having to be cancelled and rescheduled on account of weather. He provides several other details about crew. He also outlines his leave plans for September, which do not include returning to Kerrville. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: May 7, 1903
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
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