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[Chester W. Nimitz Signs the Japanese Instrument of Surrender]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz signing the Japanese instrument of surrender. Admiral Nimitz sits at a long dark table with the large document in front of him, only his side profile can be seen. He is wearing a light-colored, uniform and hat with the Navy's emblem on it. Three men stand behind Admiral Nimitz watching as he signs the surrender document. There are also twenty men watching on from the background. Photograph is autographed by Nimitz: "C. W. Nimitz U.S. Representative… more
Date: September 2, 1945
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz, Forrest P. Sherman, and Charles H. Mcmorris Stand Near Binoculars]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Forrest P. Sherman, and Charles H. McMorris stand behind binoculars mounted on a tripod. The three men are wearing light-colored uniforms with two pockets on the front of the shirts, a belt, and dark dress shoes. Nimitz and the man beside him stand on the right in shorts while the man on the left wear's full-length trousers. Behind the men are some trees and a building can be seen in the distance to the right.
Date: 1945
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz and Sergio Osmena]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz with President of the Philippines Sergio Osmena, in Guam. Admiral Nimitz stands on the left with his hands clasped in front of him and wearing a light-colored uniform with two pockets on the front, stars pinned to each side of his collar, a simple belt and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front. President Osmena stands on the right with his body turned to the left and wearing a very similar uniform to Admiral Nimitz but with long sleeves and mi… more
Date: 1945
Creator: United States. Navy
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Group Portrait of Catherine Nimitz, Anna Nimitz, and Chester W. Nimitz ]

Description: Group portrait of Catherine Nimitz, Anna Nimitz (Nancy), and Chester W. Nimitz. Catherine Nimitz stands on the left with her head slightly tilted, she has very short wavy hair and is wearing a dark sleeveless blouse. Anna Nimitz stands in the center with a short bob and bangs wearing a light-colored blouse with a large, ruffled collar and dark ribbon tied in the center. Chester W. Nimitz stands on the right with short a well groomed hair while wearing a dark double-breasted suit jacket and tie … more
Date: 1929
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Man in U.S. Navy Uniform]

Description: Photograph of unidentified man in U.S. Navy uniform. His uniform has six buttons on the front, three stripes on each sleeve, ribbon bars pinned above his pocket, a crooked tie and a hat with the navy's emblem on the front. The man has a pair of gloves in his left hand. In the background people can be seen walking on some grass.
Date: 19XX
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Captain Chester W. Nimitz Participates in Ceremony]

Description: Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimitz participates in ceremony on board the U.S.S. Augusta. Captain Nimitz stands in the center in his dark Navy officer uniform and white hat with the Navy emblem on it reaching out to take something from another officer. On one side there are officers lined up, and the other has enlisted men.
Date: 1933?
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Captain Chester W. Nimitz Departing U.S.S. Augusta on Row Boat]

Description: Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimitz departing U.S.S. Augusta on a wooden rowboat with fourteen other men. The men are all dressed in black uniforms and all but two hold onto oars. One man is dressed in a light-colored suit with a matching hat and sits next to an American flag. On the floor of the rowboat rests a ring buoy with "U.S.S. Augusta" written on it.
Date: 1933?
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Captain Chester W. Nimitz Walking Between Two Rows of Enlisted U.S. Navy Men]

Description: Photograph of enlisted U.S. Navy men line up in two rows on board unidentified ship as Captain Chester W. Nimitz walks in between the rows. They are wearing white sailor uniforms with dark ties, black dress shoes and white sailor hats. Captain Nimitz is wearing white Navy Officer uniform with four buttons on the front, white shoes, and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem.
Date: 1933?
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Captain Chester W. Nimitz Walking Between Two Rows of Enlisted U.S. Navy Men, #2]

Description: Photograph of enlisted U.S. Navy men line up in two rows on board unidentified ship as Captain Chester W. Nimitz walks in between the rows. They are wearing white sailor uniforms with dark ties, black dress shoes and white sailor hats. Captain Nimitz is wearing white Navy Officer uniform with four buttons on the front, white shoes, and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem.
Date: 1933?
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Portrait of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, #1]

Description: Portrait of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz from the chest up in front of a map. He is wearing a light-colored uniform and a dark tie featuring a five-star tie clasps matching the five stars pinned to either die of his collar. Handwritten on front: "21 January 1945 Dear Elizabeth - Happy Birthday ad a Happy 1945. Affectionately, C.W. Nimitz - Fleet Admiral USN"
Date: January 21, 1945
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Stands at Microphone, #1]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz standing at a microphone. The photo is taken from the waist up and from the side, Admiral Nimitz arms are out of views behind his back. Admiral Nimitz is wearing a long sleeved, light-colored uniform with two pockets on the front, stars pinned to his collar and a brimmed hat with Navy's emblem on the front. Directly in front of Admiral Nimitz is a silver and black standing microphone.
Date: 1945
Creator: United States. Navy
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Sits with CINCPAC Staff on Porch]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz sitting with CINCPAC staff on porch in Guam. There are two couches arranged in a L formation, Admiral Nimitz sits on the far couch with two unidentified men on his left. To his right there is a man leaning against the building next to a large window and another sitting on something out of view. On the couch to the right there are three more men sitting. All the men are wearing light-colored uniforms with two pockets on the front of the shirts and black dr… more
Date: 1944
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Lady Keyes, Chester W. Nimitz, Robert Keyes, and Robert L. Ghormley]

Description: Photograph of Lady Keyes, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Royal Navy Admiral of the Fleet Robert Keyes, and Vice Admiral Robert L. Ghormley. Lady Keyes stands on the far left in a dark blazer, a white collared under shirt and a pearl necklace. She is also sporting an animal fur over her shoulder, a dark skirt that falls below her knees, black heels with a square metal buckle and is gripping a purse in her hand. Beside Lady Keyes stands Admiral Chester W. Nimitz sporting a light-colored, long-sleeved… more
Date: 1941~
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Salutes on Stage]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz saluting on stage in Washington D.C.. Admiral Nimitz stands in a salute in his dark Naval uniform with six buttons on the front, stripes on his sleeves and ribbon bars displayed above his pocket. He also sports a hat with the Navy's emblem and dark dress shoes, something is grasped in his non-saluting hand at his side. Standing to his left is an unidentified woman mostly hidden with a long black coat and black hat visible. Beside the woman stands a … more
Date: October 5, 1945
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Ralph H. Mitchell, Holland M. Smith, Chester W. Nimitz, Aubrey W. Fitch, and William F. Halsey]

Description: Photograph of Major General Mitchell, Major General Smith, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Vice Admiral Fitch, and Admiral Halsey. The men stand in a line all in light-colored uniforms with long sleeves, two shirt pockets and trousers belted at the waist. Behind them is a wooden building and palm trees.
Date: June 16, 1943
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Douglas MacArthur, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Chester W. Nimitz Onboard the U.S.S. Baltimore, #2]

Description: Photograph of General Douglas MacArthur, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Admiral Chester W. Nimitz sitting side by side on the U.S.S. Baltimore. General Douglas MacArthur sits on the left wearing light colored pants, a dark leather jacket, a dark brimmed hat with the U.S. Airforce emblem on the front and gold starts pinned to his collar. President Roosevelt sits smiling widely in the center in a light-colored and ill-fitted suit, a tie, rounded silver glasses and a light-colored hat with a… more
Date: July 26, 1944
Creator: United States. Navy
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz, a Chief Petty Officer, Catherine Nimitz, and James T. Lay on the U.S.S. Helena]

Description: Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz, unidentified Naval Chief Petty Officer, Catherine Nimitz, and Captain James T. Lay on board the U.S.S. Helena. Mr. Nimitz is wearing dress shoes, a dark suit, a tie and matching fedora. The unidentified Officer stands to Mr. Nimitz right in a dark Naval uniform including six buttons on the front and a brimmed hat with the Navy's Chief Petty officer emblem on it. Next to the Officer stands Catherine Nimitz holding white gloves and a purse in her hands while weari… more
Date: 1957?
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Portrait of Chester W. Nimitz in Midshipman Uniform, #2]

Description: Portrait of Chester W. Nimitz in Naval uniform. His hair is cut and combed closely to his head. A standing white collar can be seen under his jacket, which has two anchor emblems on the lapel. The photograph is blurred below his shoulders and his signature appears below the photographic print. Handwritten in red ink beneath his signature is: "Midshipman 4th class - Fall 1901".
Date: October 1901
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Captain Chester W. Nimitz and Officers of the U.S.S. Augusta, #2]

Description: Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimitz and officers of the U.S.S. Augusta. There are three rows of men, the front row is sitting with a ring buoy that reads "U.S.S. Augusta" placed at their feet. All the men are wearing dark Naval uniforms with six buttons on the front, stripes on their sleeves, dark ties and hats with the Navy's emblem on the front.
Date: 1933/1934
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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