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These are copy printed letters between Eugene S. Farley, 1899-1973, and Admiral Harold Raynsford Stark, 1880-1972, discussing the involvement of Bucknell University Junior College (later to become Wilkes University) in the war effort on the dates of…

This is a printed publication issue of the Alumnus paper for the ceremony starting construction of the Stark Science Hall on June 4th, 1956. The article details the ceremony in its entirety, from the first shovelful of dirt and speeches to more of…

Stark Learning Center originally opened as Stark Hall in 1964. Prior to Admiral Stark’s name being attached to the hall, UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill wrote a letter to the university in September of 1957. Churchill recommended the building be…

Further documentation displays the official program for the Admiral Harold Stark Ceremony. The ceremony took place on September 27, 1957.

This is a page from the Wilkes Alumni Magazine, which ran from 1947 into the present under multiple different titles. The article details dinner celebration in honor of Harold R. Stark’s appointment as Chairmen of the Board of Trustees. Stark was…

Following the end of World War Two, Harold Stark spent more time in London coordinating the US and the British’s navies, as discussed in this newspaper clipping. In this article, he visited the USS Olympus and spoke about his opinions of the new…

Admiral Stark had a series of competitive boat races done in his honor, near Wilkes Barre- happening at Lake Carey in Tunkhannock. This was something, as he states in this post card, that he was particularly proud of. Stark had learned to boat and…

This item is an image of the USS Stark (FFG-31) sailing in the Pacific Ocean during her sea trials on July 13, 1982. This ship was created in 1980 and was named in honor of Admiral Stark. Found on the Naval History and Heritage Command website,…

An oral interview conducted by Robert Bomboy collecting the history of Harold Stark’s influence in Wilkes-Barre.

A photograph of Robert C Giffen, 1886-1962, with message to Harold Stark: Transcription: To Comman’er [Commander] A “Grand Boss” From  His Task Force Comdr. [Commander] Rbe [Robert] Giffen T. F. 99 Scapa Flow June 7/42 Robert Carlisle Giffen…

This is a photograph of Admiral Andrew Cunningham of the Royal Navy with message and original signature sent to Admiral Stark sometime after World War II.

Photograph of Admiral Andrew Cunningham of the Royal Navy with Message and Original…

This is a photograph of General Henry Arnold with a message and original signature sent to Admiral Stark sometime after World War II.

Transcription:
To Admiral “Betty” Stark — An old navy friend who shared
my own problems with me during the…

This is a photograph of Lewis Compton with a note and signature to Admiral Stark sent likely after World War II.

Transcription:
To Ademiral “Betty” Stark. US.N
One whom I delight to call my friend
with the admiration + respect of
Lewis…

This is a photograph of Lieutenant John C.H. Lee with original note and signature sent to Admiral Stark likely after World War II.

Transcription:
To Admiral Stark
I'm grateful for —(?)
Cliff Lee

John Clifford Hodges Lee (1887-1958) was a…

This is a photograph from Admiral Ernest King with original message and signature written to Admiral Stark likely after World War II.

Transcription:
To: Admiral Stark
with great admiration
and respect—
Alan(?) Kisl(?)
Ernest J. King…