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Photograph of the Minnesota's stern showing her 12-inch after turret, 1908
“This photo was taken when the Great White Fleet visited Sydney, Australia in August of 1908. During the visit the ships of the fleet were opened to visitors and the Minnesota's decks are crowded with many curious ‘Aussies’"[7]
Birds Eye View of John Stark’s Ivory Cane, with an Inscribed Metal Band Underneath the Rounded Top that Says “Presented to Gen. John Stark for his Defence of Fort William Henry, 1757 March 17
This item is John Stark’s Ivory Cane, with an Inscribed Metal Band Underneath the Rounded Top that Says “Presented to Gen. John Stark for his Defence of Fort William Henry.”
John Stark’s Ivory Cane, with an Inscribed Metal Band Underneath the Rounded Top that Says “Presented to Gen. John Stark for his Defence of Fort William Henry, 1757 March 17
This item is John Stark’s Ivory Cane, with an Inscribed Metal Band Underneath the Rounded Top that Says “Presented to Gen. John Stark for his Defence of Fort William Henry.”
Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania - Tunnel Entrance At Coal Mine- 1904 Mining Postcard
A postcard capturing the labor of coal miners in the Wilkes-Barre area in the late 1800s, early 1900s.
Wilkes-Barre New Jersey Central Train Station, early 1900s
Photograph of an old train station in Wilkes-Barre powered by the production of coal in the North Eastern Pennsylvania area.
Page 7 of Oral History transcript of Harold Stark, autumn 1967
An oral interview conducted by Robert Bomboy collecting the history of Harold Stark’s influence in Wilkes-Barre.
Lake Carey From Hill , 1907
A photograph of Lake Carey where Stark first learned to sail before joining the Naval academy.
Page 3 of a Revised Draft for “Dictionary of American Military Biography”
A rough draft of a biography that holds key insights into Harold Stark’s early family life.
Admiral Stark’s awards and decorations, ca 1920s-1940s
A photograph of an assortment of Admiral Stark’s awards, medals, and military decorations. This photograph shows that, even despite the controversy surrounding Stark’s actions at Pearl Harbor, he remained valiant and honorable. Admiral Stark was…
Honorary Knight Grand Cross Ribbon, 1945
Admiral Stark’s Honorary Knight Grand Cross Ribbon, awarded to him in 1945. The award is bestowed upon officers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and bravery in combat or other military operations. The Grand Cross award signifies the…
Photograph of King George VI in Uniform Walking with Admiral Stark, ca 1941-1942
A photograph of Admiral Stark walking alongside King Geroge VI, clad in his military uniform. This photograph was likely taken during Stark’s time in Europe after being relieved from his duties as Chief of Naval Operations following the attack on…
Photograph of Admiral Harold R. Stark, n.d.
A military headshot photograph of Admiral Harold R. Stark. The date is unknown, but given Stark’s age in the photo in comparison to other photos, we can assume that the photograph was likely taken in the 1940s.