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

8x10 black and white photo of Nimitz and unknown group

8x10 black and white photo of Nimitz and Austin.

8x10 black and white photo of Nimitz with group

Certificate of commission to Ensign, USN, signed by Theodore Roosevelt.

Typed letter signed from Berkeley, Calif., to Rear Admiral and Mrs. Aaron S. Merrill, Natchez, Miss., extending holiday greetings and commenting on their new residence and activities.

Typed letter signed to Attorney Basil O'Connor, New York, regarding Navy recruiting practices and the administration of a variety of test for placement of recruits in service schools. He will refer the work of the Human Engineering laboratory to the officer in charge, Navy Recruiting, N.Y., for possible use by the Navy.

Typed letter signed to Mrs. W. F. Paris, President of the Shut-ins Association, Philadelphia, Pa., with thanks for their booklet.

Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to VADM Charles L. Melson, USN, President of U.S. Naval War College with comments on the high educational quality of the institution and the importance of the post of NWC President. Nimitz credits the NWC with whatever success he achieved in strategy and tactics.

Letter to Dr. Charles D. Hart in reply to a request from the Philadelphia Council of Boy Scouts for a statement and a photograph.

Letter to Leon Gutterman, publisher of Wisdom, regarding his selection as a recipient of the 1965 Wisdom Award of Honor.