Naval Histories and Studies Books
Scope and Contents
The Catherine Nimitz Lay and Admiral Nimitz Foundation Collection contains various items regarding the Nimitz family and the memory of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, including photographs, magazine and news clippings, correspondence, tribute and dedication pamphlets. The collection contains books regarding Naval history and studies. There are photographs of Nimitz family members as well as the Nimitz Gallery and Hotel in Fredericksburg, Texas. The collection includes magazine and news clippings regarding Admiral Nimitz and announcements of other family members. There is correspondence between various Nimitz family members, historical researchers, and foreign officials. Also included in this collection are pamphlets from tributes and dedications of Admiral Nimitz collected by the Nimitz family.
Dates
- Creation: 1883 - 1998
Creator
- From the Collection: Lay, Catherine Vance Nimitz, 1914-2015 (Person)
- From the Collection: Admiral Nimitz Foundation (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for Research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.00 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Center for Pacific War Studies / National Museum of the Pacific War Repository
328 E. Austin St.
Fredericksburg Texas 78624 United States of America
archives@nimitzfoundation.org