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[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Receives a Statuette]

Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz receiving a statuette for 'An Inspiring Example of Leadership to Youth' from Eagle Scout Robert Black aboard the U.S.S. Kearsarge, San Francisco Naval Shipyard, California. Fleet Admiral Nimitz wears a dark Navy uniform with a white undershirt, a tie, six buttons on the front, ribbon bars pinned above his pocket, a medal around his neck, stripes and a star on his sleeves and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front. In his hands is a small … more

Date: February 13, 1954

Creator: United States. Navy

Item Type: Photograph

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Waves from Horse Drawn Carriage]

Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz waving from a carriage drawn by two horses as he makes his way into Kerrville, Texas for a victory celebration. Admiral Nimitz is wearing is formal Navy uniform with six gold buttons, striped sleeves, a dark tie, his Navy ribbon bars above his pocket and hat with the Navy emblem on it. Texas Governor Coke Stevenson guides the carriage wearing a light-colored brimmed hat and a suit with a tie. Catherine Nimitz sits behind Chester in a dark colored lo… more

Date: October 13, 1945

Item Type: Photograph

[Heavy Weather]

Photograph of a U.S. warship traveling through heavy seas and being hit with surges of sea foam.

Date: July 13, 1943

Item Type: Photograph

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 13, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including writing a letter to the Bergins, who Joe spent Christmas with, and her plans to go to Gonzales after mailing the letter.

Date: January 13, 1945

Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 13, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe encouraging him not to send money home because she is saving already. Catherine also discusses news from home, including buying their dog, Teddy, a harness, supper with Mrs. Graham, and making cigarettes with Lorraine because they cannot buy them in town.

Date: July 13, 1944

Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 13, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including photos she is having copied, Mr. Keith's death, Shorty Ward's discharge, mowing the lawn, losing weight, and postcards she is having made of her and the pets.

Date: June 13, 1944

Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 13, 1944]

First page of an incomplete letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the fact that she has been busy but is planning to go visit Jenny after the 7:00 mail and that Mathew has bought half interest in the market.

Date: November 13, 1944

Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - October 13, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a trip to Gonzales with Sue Merle, a plan to do yardwork, Mr. Davis's return to New York, and Mother mailing him a Christmas present.

Date: October 13, 1944

Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 13, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including going out to Seguin with friends and having a few drinks, Dan being unable to get over Bea, and Charlotte's brother Boyce being killed in action in France.

Date: September 13, 1944

Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to B. D. Beverson - May 13, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. B. D. Beverson', of Los Angeles, California, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Agnes J. Axe'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.

Date: May 13, 1943