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- Collection: Digital exhibit items from the Admiral Harold R. Stark collection, 1923-1972
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Photograph of Admiral Harold R. Stark, ca 1951
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.
Analog of the Japanese Type B Cipher Machine (codenamed Purple) built by the U.S. Army Signal Intelligence Service
Photograph of Robert C. Giffen with Message and Signature, 1942 June 7
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…
A Photograph of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Awarded Stark in 1942 and 1948
The photograph depicts the Navy Navy Distinguished Service Medal that Stark was awarded. It is a gold and blue medallion, with an eagle at the center, and attached to a gold and blue ribbon by an anchor affixed within a five pointed star.
A Portrait Photograph of Harold R. Stark, Aide to Secretary of the Navy, [1930 June 25], Getty Images.
The photograph depicts a portrait of Harold R. Stark from June 25, 1930.
Adm. Stark Boards Force AGC
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 Trophy Race on Lake Carey, Tunkhannock, PA
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…
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…
Commander Claud A. Jones, USN, 1 August 1932, US Naval History
The photograph depicts Jones receiving the Medal of Honor, from President Herbert Hoover. … Others present are … Captain Harold Stark, Aide to the Secretary, partially visible behind him
Cryptology in World War II, 1945 February 14
A typical Enigma intercept from the Bletchley Park operation in England formed from parts of two messages to the German Army Group Courland (Kurland) on Feb. 14, 1945. These messages were transmitted in Morse code as groups of five letters, which…
Framed photograph of USS Nitro crew members, ca 1923-1925
This is a framed photograph of the crew of the USS Nitro standing in front of their vessel. This was most likely taken while Admiral Stark was in command from December 1 1923 to November 14 1925.
Ground Breaking Ceremony for Stark Science Hall, June 1956
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…
Harold Stark Dedication Program Certificate , 1957 September 27
Further documentation displays the official program for the Admiral Harold Stark Ceremony. The ceremony took place on September 27, 1957.
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…