Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Dates
- Existence: 18850224 - 19660220
Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:
Chester W. Nimitz letter, 1941 Mar 17
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.
Chester W. Nimitz letter, 1946 Jul 18
Typed letter signed to Mrs. W. F. Paris, President of the Shut-ins Association, Philadelphia, Pa., with thanks for their booklet.
Chester W. Nimitz letter to Charles L. Melson, 1965 Sep 24
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.
Chester W. Nimitz letter to Dr. Charles D. Hart, 1946 Jan 16
Letter to Dr. Charles D. Hart in reply to a request from the Philadelphia Council of Boy Scouts for a statement and a photograph.
Chester W. Nimitz letter to Leon Gutterman, 1965 Sep 28
Letter to Leon Gutterman, publisher of Wisdom, regarding his selection as a recipient of the 1965 Wisdom Award of Honor.
Chester W. Nimitz signed cover, 1941 Jul 4
Signed first day cover, with "God Blessed America" and "A Two Ocean Navy to Protect it" in color bordering a navy ship. Signature reads "C. W. Nimitz, Admiral, USN."
Chester W. Nimitz typescript on Pearl Harbor, approximately 1941 Dec 7
Typescript with Nimitz signature entitled "Pearl Harbor Attack," in which he cites the Japanese failure to return again to destroy repair facilities, fuel supplies and the submarine base at Quarry Point as grievous errors. Colored photograph of destruction at Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941.