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[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 31, 1903]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates he has changed his leave plans again to include a visit to Washington DC and West Point. He summarizes the final few days aboard the Hartford and recalls his standing in his class after the cruise.
Date: August 31, 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 Charles Henry Nimitz, December 22, 1903]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz sends a Christmas greeting to his grandfather and informs him of the weather in Annapolis and the holiday schedule of the Academy.
Date: December 22, 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, March 1904]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses exams he took in February. He also expresses a wish that he could serve on a ship with a congenial group of officers. Nimitz also mentions he has purchased his sword.
Date: 1904-03~
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, May 1, 1904]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses the recent crew competition with the University of Pennsylvania. He then proceeds to list the items he ate for breakfast the next morning. Nimitz also mentions his possible class standing after April.
Date: May 1, 1904
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 Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 3, 1901]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his standing in his classes after the first month at the Academy. He expects to keep improving and also expects some others will fail. Nimitz indicates the artillery drill hurts his ears, but enjoys drilling when the band is playing. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: November 3, 1901
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 Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, December 11, 1901]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates he is feeling very well after getting released from the hospital. He relates his progress in his classes and shares his standing in each. This letter is written on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: December 11, 1901
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 Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, May 11, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions graduation week activities, which included President Theodore Roosevelt distributing diplomas. Nimitz also mentions proposed changes for naval cadets including being referred to as midshipmen and being commissioned as ensigns upon graduation. He also provides details about his improvements in physical strength. Nimitz comments on the members of the new class coming into the Academy under his. He describes attendi… more
Date: May 11, 1902
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 Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 1, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz remarks that final exams are that week and that the summer cruise is almost underway. He mentions he will embark on the USS Indiana (BB-1) for the first half of the cruise and the USS Chesapeake (1899), a three-masted sailing bark, for the latter half.
Date: June 1, 1902
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 Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 3, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the itinerary for his summer cruise aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1) and the USS Chesapeake (1899). He will be visiting points on the East Coast from Virginia to Maine.
Date: June 3, 1902
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

[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
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, December 6, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the previous Saturday in Philadelphia where the midshipmen and the West Point cadets all had lunch together. He also mentions meeting Victor Keidel of Fredericksburg and in Philadelphia studying medicine, that day and touring the city with him. Nimitz also provides his standing in his classes. He mentions gunnery practice and having an accident in which a seaman was injured.
Date: December 6, 1902
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 Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, December 1901]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his mother in Kerrville. Nimitz thanks her for sending a box of goodies to him for Christmas. He mentions having some time off during the holidays and enjoying some dances held in the armory. He asks about the gifts he sent home for Christmas and mentions his standing in his classes. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: 1901-12-30?
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 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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, May 29, 1903]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions his class standing after all exams. He also comments on assisting his new roommate in his academic performance. Nimitz lists several of the midshipmen that will not be allowed to go home on leave on account of poor standing or excessive demerits. He also outlines his summer cruise schedule aboard the USS Chesapeake, the USS Indiana (BB-1) and the USS Hartford. Nimitz describes the rigors of his recent exams. This… more
Date: May 29, 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 Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 17, 1903]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Hartford, shares the itinerary for the rest of the cruise. Nimitz decides to stay at the Academy for some time in September as he does not have the funds to travel to Kerrville.
Date: August 17, 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 Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 31, 1903]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates he has changed his leave plans again to include a visit to Washington DC and West Point. He summarizes the final few days aboard the Hartford and recalls his standing in his class after the cruise. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: August 31, 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 Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, December 22, 1903]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz sends a Christmas greeting to his grandfather and informs him of the weather in Annapolis and the holiday schedule of the Academy. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: December 22, 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 Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, May 1, 1904]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses the recent crew competition with the University of Pennsylvania. He then proceeds to list the items he ate for breakfast the next morning. Nimitz also mentions his possible class standing after April. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: May 1, 1904
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, November 3, 1901]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his standing in his classes after the first month at the Academy. He expects to keep improving and also expects some others will fail. Nimitz indicates the artillery drill hurts his ears, but enjoys drilling when the band is playing.
Date: November 3, 1901
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, December 11, 1901]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates he is feeling very well after getting released from the hospital. He relates his progress in his classes and shares his standing in each.
Date: December 11, 1901
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, December 6, 1902]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the previous Saturday in Philadelphia where the midshipmen and the West Point cadets all had lunch together. He also mentions meeting Victor Keidel of Fredericksburg and in Philadelphia studying medicine, that day and touring the city with him. Nimitz also provides his standing in his classes. He mentions gunnery practice and having an accident in which a seaman was injured.
Date: December 6, 1902
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, May 11, 1902]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions graduation week activities, which included President Theodore Roosevelt distributing diplomas. Nimitz also mentions proposed changes for naval cadets including being referred to as midshipmen and being commissioned as ensigns upon graduation. He also provides details about his improvements in physical strength. Nimitz comments on the members of the new class coming into the Academy under his. He describes at… more
Date: May 11, 1902
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
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