Nimitz, Chester W., Papers 1902-1972 (bulk1962-1968)

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Nimitz, Chester W., Papers 1902-1972 (bulk1962-1968)

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The Chester W. Nimitz Papers,1902-1972 (bulk 1962-1968), contains correspondence from Admiral Chester Nimitz andhis wife to cousins, photocopies relating to the Nimitz family, and photographs ofNimitz and the Japanese Surrender.

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Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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