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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.
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.
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.
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.”
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]
Photograph of the Officers & Crew, with Harold Stark Sitting above the Life Preserver Ring 17th from the Left Hand Side in the Second Row of the U.S.S. North Dakota (BB-29) in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 1920 March
This item is a photograph of Harold Stark and his crew during his service on the U.S.S. North Dakota
United States Naval College course certificate for Harold R. Stark, 1923
This source is a scanned certificate given to Harold R. Stark for completion of an unknown course at the United States Naval College
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.
Memo from the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation to Admiral Harold R. Stark, 1939 July 31
This document is a memo from the Chief of the Bureau of Navigation to Admiral Harold R. Stark commissioning him as the Chief of Naval Operations.
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…
Photograph of Admiral Andrew Cunningham of the Royal Navy with Message and Original Signature, ca 1940s-1950s
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…
Photograph of Admiral Andrew Cunningham of the Royal Navy with Message and Original…
Photograph of General Henry Arnold with Message and Original Signature, ca 1940s-1950s
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…
Transcription:
To Admiral “Betty” Stark — An old navy friend who shared
my own problems with me during the…