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Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 18850224 - 19660220

Found in 48 Collections and/or Records:

Address by Bureau of Navigation Chief at graduation, 1941 Dec 2

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: RG-16
Scope and Contents

Rear Admiral Nimitz, in his role as Bureau of Navigation chief, addresses the NWC graduating class. He discusses the importance of education in the Navy, recent changes to the armed forces, recruitment, and the "situation that now confronts us."

Dates: 1941 Dec 2
Found in: Naval War College Archives / U.S. Naval War College addresses / Addresses

Address by Bureau of Navigation Chief at graduation, by Chester W. Nimitz

 Digital Record
Identifier: RG16_02_05_05
Dates: 1941 Dec 2
Found in: Naval War College Archives

Thomas B. Buell and Walter M. Whitehill collection on Ernest J. King

 Collection
Identifier: MSC-037.2
Abstract

This collection consists of research materials collected by Thomas B. Buell, author and retired naval officer, for his biography of Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King entitled, Master of sea power and by Walter M. Whitehill, author and historian, for his biography on King, A Naval record.

Dates: 1880-1986 and undated; Majority of material found within 1942-1950; Majority of material found within 1974-1979
Found in: Naval War College Archives

Thomas B. Buell collection on Raymond A. Spruance

 Collection
Identifier: MSC-037.1
Abstract

This collection consists of research materials collected by Thomas B. Buell, author and retired naval officer, for his biography of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, The Quiet Warrior, published by Little, Brown and Company in 1974.

Dates: 1866-2002 and undated; Majority of material found within 1971-1974
Found in: Naval War College Archives

Chester Nimitz, circa 1944

 Item — Box 19: Series I; Series II, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSC-385- Series I- Sub-Series A- Item 100.1764
Scope and Contents

8x10 black and white photo of Nimitz, also pictured with King (sp?) and Spruance

Dates: circa 1944
Found in: Naval War College Archives / NWC collection of photographs / Series I. Photographs / Sub-Series A. Naval War College / Visitors: N

Chester Nimitz, circa 1960-1965

 Item — Box 19: Series I; Series II, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSC-385- Series I- Sub-Series A- Item 100.1768
Scope and Contents

4x5 black and white photo of Nimitz

Dates: circa 1960-1965
Found in: Naval War College Archives / NWC collection of photographs / Series I. Photographs / Sub-Series A. Naval War College / Visitors: N

Chester Nimitz, circa 1940-1945

 Item — Box 19: Series I; Series II, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSC-385- Series I- Sub-Series A- Item 100.1769
Scope and Contents

4x5 black and white photo of Nimitz

Dates: circa 1940-1945
Found in: Naval War College Archives / NWC collection of photographs / Series I. Photographs / Sub-Series A. Naval War College / Visitors: N

Chester Nimitz, circa 1944

 Item — Box 19: Series I; Series II, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSC-385- Series I- Sub-Series A- Item 100.1770
Scope and Contents

5x7 black and white photo of Nimitz and other 4 star admirals in Honolulu, HI during WWII

Dates: circa 1944
Found in: Naval War College Archives / NWC collection of photographs / Series I. Photographs / Sub-Series A. Naval War College / Visitors: N

Chester Nimitz, circa 1965

 Item — Box 19: Series I; Series II, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSC-385- Series I- Sub-Series A- Item 100.1771
Scope and Contents

8x10 black and white photo of Nimitz

Dates: circa 1965
Found in: Naval War College Archives / NWC collection of photographs / Series I. Photographs / Sub-Series A. Naval War College / Visitors: N

Chester Nimitz, circa 1944

 Item — Box 19: Series I; Series II, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSC-385- Series I- Sub-Series A- Item 100.1772
Scope and Contents

8x10 black and white photo of Nimitz receiving DSM from ADM E.J. King

Dates: circa 1944
Found in: Naval War College Archives / NWC collection of photographs / Series I. Photographs / Sub-Series A. Naval War College / Visitors: N
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