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The photograph depicts the Chief of Naval Operations Photographed in his office, reading the Annual Report of the Secretary of the Navy for Fiscal Year 1938.

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…

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…

A Portrait of Navy Admiral, Samuel S. Robinson, photographed while commander, battle fleet [circa 1923]

“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]

This item is a photograph of Harold Stark and his crew during his service on the U.S.S. North Dakota

With Admirals Ernest King and Harold Stark in the background, FDR sits with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill following church services during the Atlantic Charter meeting. Over the previous year, Roosevelt had greatly expanded the size of the…

These are two photographs, one by Nancy Dill and one by John Greer Dill with original messages and signatures sent to Admiral Harold Stark in January 1943.

Transcription:
To Admiral & Mrs Stark
My Happiest memories
Nancy Dill
Nancy Isabelle…

These are photographs of Stark R. Hall after it was built in 1957. These photographs can be found in our Building and Donor File collection.

This image depicts handwritten instructions for naval torpedo
service with notes by Harold “Betty” Stark.

This is a signed photograph of Ernest J. King sent to Harold Stark in 1942.

Transcription:

For
Admiral Stark—
With admiration, affection, and best
wishes —
Ernest J. King
Admiral U.S. navy
1942

This is a snippet of a speech by Admiral Ben Morreell at the Stark Hall Dedication on September 27, 1957 in which he reflects on the vision for how Wilkes College will use the building and classrooms.