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

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 18850224 - 19660220

Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:

Robert C. Peniston reminiscences, 1957-1988

 File — Box 12, Folder: 13
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 182
Scope and Contents

Reminiscences of Admiral Nimitz on the 102nd anniversary of his birth, 1988; Memorandum regarding Nimitz's visit with Representative Carl Vinson, 1957; Tribute to President Truman on the 100th anniversary of his birth, 1984; Remarks of Peniston on the decommissioning of USS New Jersey (BB-62) , 1969.

Dates: 1957-1988

Thomas K. Trotter papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSC-001
Content Description

Papers relating to U.S. Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, 1964–1966, kept by CDR Trotter, the Admiral’s aide for that period. Included are correspondence, memoranda, reports, printed items, pictures and memorabilia. Much of the materials deals with Nimitz’s last days and the arrangements for his funeral.

Dates: 1964 - 1966