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[Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger, May 2, 1945]

Description: Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger to her family recounting her daily life while sailing from the United States to the Philippine Islands and upon arriving there. On the island, she tells them that they live in an old Catholic Academy with partial damage from the war, sleep on cots with mosquito bars, and eat with mess kits and canteens in a tent. She mentions that upon arriving, the Filipino people were happy to see them. Agnes' life on the boat consisted of dancing, singing, performances f… more
Date: May 2, 1945
Creator: Niernberger, Agnes Langley
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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[Up Periscope! Part 8]

Description: A recording from the Up Periscope! Submarine Operations in the Pacific 1941-1945 Symposium. Recording of an outdoor gathering during Up Periscope! symposium weekend. Video contains statements from individuals regarding their reflections and thoughts on the symposium and Sam Dealey. Speakers include Helen Springall; men who served on the USS Harder - Michael Geletka, Don Hurst, J.W. Thomason, Dick Berg, Bill Young, Max Kerns; and family members of Sam Dealey.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Duration: 15 minutes 37 seconds
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger, April 27, 1945]

Description: Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger to her family discussing daily life sailing to the Philippine Islands. She hopes that they will be finished sailing soon. She sleeps on the tennis deck and has gotten so used to being rained out that she covers her head and falls back asleep. Agnes spends her time with Dienst and Baird, who she mentions were married before leaving Topeha. They occasionally see the U.S. Orchestra and movies and there are always song-fests in the evenings.
Date: April 27, 1945
Creator: Niernberger, Agnes Langley
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger, April 22, 1945]

Description: Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger to her family telling them that she misses them and explaining why she could not have written sooner. She tells them that she cannot write much about her travels but that she is eating well, getting a tan, and has not gotten sea sick. She suggests her family pass the letter along, since it is futile to write letters to several people when there is nothing to write about.
Date: April 22, 1945
Creator: Niernberger, Agnes Langley
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Christening of the U.S.S. Buck]

Description: Photograph of Archbishop Mitty, Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, and Mary Nimitz at the christening of the U.S.S. Buck in San Francisco, California. On the left stands Archbishop Mitty in a long black cloak, a white clerical collar, wire framed glasses and black hat grasped in his hand. In the center Chester W. Nimitz wears a dark Naval uniform with six buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, a dark tie and a Navy hat. To his right stands Mary Nimitz in dark blazer and pillbox hat w… more
Date: March 11, 1945
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Mary Nimitz at Christening of U.S.S. Buck]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Mary Nimitz at christening of the U.S.S. Buck in San Francisco, California. On the left is Chester W. Nimitz with his hands behind his back and wearing a dark Naval uniform with six buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, a dark tie and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front. To his right stands Mary Nimitz in dark blazer and pillbox hat with a light-colored undershirt and a long-checkered skirt. Mary holds in her hands a … more
Date: March 11, 1945
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Kate Nimitz Holds Mary Nimitz on Board the U.S.S. Rigel]

Description: Photograph of Catherine Nimitz (Kate) sitting and holding her sister, Mary Nimitz (Sister Aquinas), on board the U.S.S. Rigel. Kate has her hair braided back and is wearing a light-colored sleeveless blouse with a long dark skirt and white shoes. Mary is propped up on Kate's knee wearing a long-sleeved white dress and white socks and shoes.
Date: 1931
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Nimitz Children on Board the U.S.S. Rigel]

Description: Photograph of the Nimitz children, Anna Nimitz (Nancy), Chester W. Nimitz Jr. (Chet), Catherine Nimitz (Kate), and Mary Nimitz, on board the U.S.S. Rigel. Anna Stands on the right with her head turned to the side, she is wearing a short-sleeved striped dress and has fabric tied around her neck and over one shoulder. Chester Jr. sits in the center on a ledge with his arms crossed over his knees. He is wearing a white collared shirt rolled up at the sleeves and light pants with dark dress shoes. … more
Date: 1931
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Admiral Frank B. Upham and Captain Chester W. Nimitz]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Upham and Chester W. Nimitz on board the U.S.S. Augusta. Admiral Upham stands on the left in a white Naval uniform with five buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, epaulettes decorated with stars and wire framed glasses and holding his hat behind his back. Captain Nimitz stands on the right in a white Naval uniform with five buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, black epaulettes with four stripes and a star and his hat tucked under his arm.
Date: 1933~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Portrait of Captain Chester W. Nimitz]

Description: Photograph of Captain Chester W. Nimtz from the waist up on board the U.S.S. Augusta. He is wearing a white Naval uniform with five buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, black epaulettes with four stripes and a star and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front.
Date: 1933~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[U.S.S. Sicard in Panama Canal]

Description: Photograph of Destroyer U.S.S. Sicard as it sails through the Panama Canal. The number '346' can be seen on the bow of the ship. The surrounding shorelines are rocky hills covered in plant life.
Date: 1921?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz and Mary Nimitz]

Description: Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz and daughter Mary Nimitz in front of a body of water containing U.S. Destroyers and French Flagships. Chester Nimitz is wearing alight colored suit, white under shirt, a bowtie and dark belt. Standing to his left is toddler Mary Nimitz in white overalls and holding a pencil and writing pad.
Date: 1933~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz on Board the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria]

Description: Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz and Mr. Gesenfeld on board the ship Kaiserin Auguste Victoria. Chester Nimitz stands on the right in a buttoned-up coat, a white collared shirt and a flat cap. A woman is in the center with her back turned looking over the side of the ship, she wears a large hat, a coat and a long skirt. Sitting on the right is Mr. Gesenfeld in a blazer, a tie, and a flat cap.
Date: April 1919
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Mast of the U.S.S. Augusta]

Description: Photograph of the tripod mast of U.S.S. Augusta. Handwritten on front: "U.S.S. Augusta - October 1933 - 'Full Moonlight.' Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to my Sweetheart - from C.W.N.".
Date: October 1933
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
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?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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