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

Rachel Gutman, Betsy’s aunt (left, sitting), next to Betsy Bell Condron (center, standing), next to her mother, Sarah Wolfe Bell (right, sitting), circa 1980s.

The photograph depicts a group of men before a lumber mill.

The image depicts a couple sitting at a home bar in the 1950s.

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 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…

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…

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.

This is a photograph of Geoffrey Blake standing on the Deck of the HMS Hood with Signature from 1937, likely sent to Admiral Stark after World War II.

Transcription:
Geoffrey Blake
H.M.S Hood
May 1937
Geoffrey Blake (1882-1968) was a Vice…

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…