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

[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Captain P. V. Mercer in an Office]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz in his office, with his dog, Makalapa, laying under his desk during a press conference. Captain P. V. Mercer, Admiral Nimitz's Aide and Assistant Chief of Staff is on right. Admiral Nimitz is wearing a light-colored shirt with a dark tie and is holding a lit cigarette between his fingers. Captain Mercer wears the same light-colored uniform and dark tie.
Date: November 22, 1943
Creator: United States. Navy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
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
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

[Chester W. Nimitz and Naval Officers on the U.S.S. Augusta]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Frank B. Upham, Captain Chester W. Nimitz, Executive Officer Francis E. M. Whiting and several other unidentified Naval officers on the deck of the U.S.S. Augusta. Everyone stands in complete white Naval uniforms, except for Whiting who sports black dress shoes instead of white ones. Handwritten labels above three men on front: 'Adm. Upham CINC Asiatic/C.W. Nimitz C.O./F.E.M. Whiting Exec'.
Date: 1933~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Freeman Nimitz, #2]

Description: Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Freeman Nimitz in front of shrubbery. Chester W. Nimitz stands on the left with his hands clasped in front of him and holding a quilted bag. He wears a dark Naval uniform with embroidery on the collar, three stripes and a star on the sleeves, black dress shoes and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem on the front. To his right stands Catherine Nimitz in an oversized coat, dark trousers, heeled boots and a large sun hat. Handwritten on lower center: … more
Date: June 22, 1919
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Outside the Nimitz Hotel]

Description: Photograph of several unidentified people standing outside the entrance to the Nimitz Hotel in Fredericksburg, Texas. In front of the hotel several trees can be seen as well as the road.
Date: 1917~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Enlisted U.S. Navy Men Lined Up for Captain Chester W. Nimitz]

Description: Photograph of enlisted U.S. Navy men lined up in two rows on board unidentified ship as Captain Chester W. Nimitz and several other unnamed officers stand in between the rows. The enlisted men are wearing white sailor uniforms with dark ties, white hats and black dress shoes. An American flag can be seen in the distance on the right side.
Date: 1933?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Points At a Map]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, United Nations Plebiscite Administrator for Jammu-Kashmir, pointing to a map in the office of Trygve Lie, U.N. Secretary General. Fleet Adm. Nimitz wears a dark Navy uniform with a white undershirt, a dark tie, six buttons on the front, ribbon bars pinned above his pocket, four stripes with a big band and a star on the sleeves. Trygve Lie stands to Adm. Nimitz's right in a dark double breasted suit jacket, a white undershirt and a striped tie.
Date: March 28, 1949
Creator: United States. Navy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Receives Award from Cardinal Spellman]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz receiving the 1946 Club of Champions Award of the Catholic Youth Organization of the Archdiocese of New York from Cardinal Francis Spellman. Chester W. Nimitz stands on the left in a dark Navy uniform with a white undershirt, a bow tie, six buttons on the front, four stripes and then a bigger band and a star on his sleeves. Cardinal Spellman is on the right pinning a medal to Adm. Nimitz in a long dark coat and clerical collar and glasses.
Date: January 21, 1947
Creator: United States. Navy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz and Daughters]

Description: Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz seated with dog, Gigi, daughter Nancy Nimitz, two unidentified women, and daughter Mary Nimitz (Sister Aquinas). Nancy Nimitz sists on the far left with her hands on one of her knees. She is wearing a cream-colored sweater with a knee-length beige skirt. Chester Nimitz sits front and center wearing a navy-blue suit with a patch on the pocket and a blue and yellow striped tie and metal tie clip. Balanced on top of his head is a pink flower (possibly a hibiscus). I… more
Date: 1965
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Watches Enlisted Sailor Pitch Horseshoes]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz watching an enlisted sailor, possibly Anthony Trifiletti, pitch horseshoes during picnic on the beach. Nimitz stands withs several other men in light-colored Naval uniforms under the cover of trees as Anthony Trifiletti stands in the center holding up a horseshoe. A black arrow is drawn underneath C. W. Nimitz on the border of the photograph.
Date: May 21, 1944
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Chester W. Nimitz Relieving J. O. Richardson as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified man, Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, and Admiral J. O. Richardson standing together during change of command where Nimitz relieves Richardson as Chief of Bureau of Navigation. The unnamed man stands profile on the left in a dark suit, a white collared shirt, a striped tie and wire framed glasses. Chester W. Nimitz stands in the center with his hand resting on a book and wearing a light-colored suit, white collared shirt and a patterned tie. On the right holding up … more
Date: June 15, 1939
Creator: United States. Navy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz During Change of Command Ceremony]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz standing in front of seven men in uniform during change of command ceremony. Chester W. Nimitz stands on the right with his hands clasped in front of him wearing a white Naval uniform with a high collar, ribbon bars pinned above his pocket, epaulettes and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem. Another man in a white Naval uniform is standing beside Chester W. Nimitz with his hands behind his back.
Date: December 31, 1941
Creator: United States. Navy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Commander Chester W. Nimitz Between Two Lines of Enlisted Men]

Description: Photograph of Commander Chester W. Nimitz standing between two lines of saluting enlisted men in dark sailors' uniforms on an unidentified ship. Nimitz stands amongst a large group of other Naval officers all dressed in the same dark uniform with six buttons on the front, ribbon bars, striped sleeves, dress shoes and brimmed hats sporting the Navy's emblem. Handwritten on front: "C.W. Nimitz [arrow points to Nimitz]".
Date: 1918/1927~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz During Change of Command Ceremony]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz standing at a wooden podium and microphone during change of command ceremony on board U.S.S. Menhaden, Pearl Harbor. Typewritten label: "133. Fleet Admiral C. W. Nimitz is relieved as Cincpac-Cincpoa by Adm. R. A. Spruance on board U.S.S. Menhaden (SS 377), Pearl Harbor, 24 Nov. 1945.". Flt. Adm. Nimitz is wearing a white Naval uniform with a high collar, epaulettes, ribbon bars pinned above his pocket, and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem. Five… more
Date: November 24, 1945
Creator: United States. Navy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Receives a Statuette]

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

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Captain Robert T. S. Keith Aboard the U.S.S. Missouri]

Description: Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz standing with Captain Robert T. S. Keith aboard the U.S.S. Missouri. On the left Flt. Adm. Nimitz is wearing a dark Navy uniform with a white undershirt, a tie, a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem, and four stripes with a band and single star on the sleeves. He is holding a pair of gloves in front of him. Capt. Keith stands on the right in a dark Navy uniform with a white undershirt, a tie, six buttons on the front, ribbon bars above his pocket, a … more
Date: September 17, 1954
Creator: United States. Navy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Inspects Tarawa, #1]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz inspects Tarawa with a group of other men. Two men stand on the far left in light-colored uniforms with two pockets on the front, stars pinned to their collars, belts, trousers, thick soled shoes and brimmed hats with the Navy's emblem on the front. In the center stands another man with a cigar in his hands, and Chester W. Nimitz. They wear the same light-colored uniforms but with side caps on instead. Another man stands in front of Chester W. Nimitz poin… more
Date: November 1, 1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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