National Museum of the Pacific War
Biography
The National Museum of the Pacific War, located in Fredericksburg, Texas, is dedicated to preserving the history and stories of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II. It offers an in-depth look at the war through exhibits, artifacts, and personal narratives, highlighting the experiences of both military personnel and civilians.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Catherine Nimitz Lay and Admiral Nimitz Foundation Collection
The Catherine Nimitz Lay and Admiral Nimitz Foundation Collection contains letters, photographs, magazine and news clippings, correspondence, tributes and dedications regarding Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and his family.
Frederick W. Powers Collection
The Frederick W. Powers Collection documents Powers’s service as an Electrician’s Mate aboard the USS Pintado (SS-387) during World War II, his later military service and civilian engineering careers, and his continued connection to the Pintado after the war. The collection includes certificates and cards, personnel records, photographs, a sketch, correspondence, printed materials, and a DVD.