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Nimitz, Mary Aquinas "Mary Manson", 1931-2006

 Person

Biography

Mary Aquinas "Mary Manson" Nimitz (1931-2006), daughter of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, joined the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and took the name Sister Mary Aquinas. She dedicated 42 years of service to Dominican University of California, where she taught biology for 16 years and made significant contributions to the institution.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Chester Nimitz and Richard Freeman Lay Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 000054
Abstract

The Chester Nimitz and Richard Freeman Lay Papers contain photographs, letters, news clippings, and correspondence related to Admiral Chester W. Nimitz’s naval career and the Nimitz family.

Dates: 1866 - 2002