S-100-A

102 page scrapbook containing approximately 150 black and white photographs, circa 1923-1931. Also 6 loose photos. Subject is primarily Ensign Burke’s time on board USS Arizona (BB-39), along with shores visits, family, as well as graduation from University of Michigan. Locations seen include San Pedro, San Diego, Honolulu, Costa Rica, Michigan. Other ships shown include USS Oklahoma (BB-37), USS Nevada (BB-36), USS Langley (CV-1). Many photos of crew activities, including gunnery drills. One group photo includes two future Chiefs of Naval Operations: Burke and Captain Harold Stark. Photos of unidentified family members and dogs.

 

S-100-B

54 page wood-bound scrapbook containing approximately 55 black and white photographs, circa 1933-1935, including Burke’s tenure with Fleet Base Force and on board USS Argonne (AS-10). Other ships shown include USS Boggs (AG-19), USS Bobolink (AM-20), USS West Virginia (BB-48), USS California (BB-44), USS Robin (AM-3), USS Truxtun (DD-229), USS Saratoga (CV-3), USS Indianapolis (CA-35), USS Texas (BB-35), as well as battleships in formation. Locations seen include Panama, San Pedro, New York City. Views of sailors at work, including motion picture camera men.

 

S-100-C

80 page leather-bound scrapbook containing approximately 270 black and white photographs and ephemera, circa 1923-1924. Seattle and Pacific Northwest sights, as well as Hawaii and the University of Michigan. Shipboard activities including a “smoker” boxing match. President Warren Harding parade at Seattle. Many informal photos of friends, family, and acquaintances including his future wife Roberta Gorsuch. Newspaper clippings, invitations related to USS Arizona (BB-39) such as order assigned officers on board, including Ensign Burke to Turret #4, July 1923. Pages have come loose from binding. 2 USS Arizona gold medallions transferred to Curator.

 

S-100-D

21 page leather-bound scrapbook containing approximately 130 black and white photographs, circa 1920s. Leather cover features USS Arizona (BB-39) Shown are civilians who appear to be family members of Mrs. Burke, including scenes on the East Coast at Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C. There are photos of Midshipman Burke on leave.

 

S-100-E

46 page scrapbook containing approximately 190 black and white photographs and assorted paper materials, circa 1921-1938. Views of Burke as Ensign and Lieutenant. A few views of battleships. Photos of civilians and family, including Mrs. Burke. Scenes ashore in Michigan, California, Hawaii, Colorado, and Washington state. Newspaper clippings and paper ephemera.

 

S-100-F

49 page scrapbook containing approximately 50 black and white photographs and assorted paper materials, circa 1943-1945. Views of Burke as Captain, and related to his command of Destroyer Squadron 23. Mostly views of personnel including: Fleet Admiral William Halsey, Admiral Aaron Merrill. Squadron pinup artwork and newspaper clippings. Burke’s Neptune Certificate. Copy of unit citation for Destroyer Squadron 23. Chart of cruise of USS Columbia (CL-45) 1942-1944.

 

S-100-G

32 page scrapbook containing approximately 100 black and white photographs, circa 1944. Photos were taken by Life Magazine photographer J.R. Eyerman, and copyright status is unclear. Subject is Task Force 58 Activities and staff on board USS Lexington (CV-16). In addition to Captain Burke, also seen are Vice Admiral Marc Mitscher, Vice Admiral John S. McCain, Rear Admiral Felix Stump, Rear Admiral Gerald Bogan, Admiral William Halsey, Rear Admiral Robert Carney, Rear Admiral Joseph “Jocko” Clark, and Lieutenant (and later Supreme Court Justice) Byron “Whizzer” White. Many shipboard scenes including staff meetings, aircraft operations, crew eating, navigation, maintenance, ammunition handling, awards, burial at sea. One image of Isley Field, Saipan.

 

S-100-H

82 page leather-bound scrapbook containing approximately 75 black and white photographs, circa 1944-1946. Captain/Commodore Burke at Northern Ordnance Company, Minnesota, for delivery of 5000^th 5”/38 and 3”/50 mounts built there. Vice Admiral Mitscher decorates men on board USS Hornet (CV-12), including Admiral Clark. Aerial views of rocket attacks by Task Force 58 on Ie Shima and Okinawa. USS Lexington (CV-16) staff photos. USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) and USS Enterprise (CV-6) burning after kamikaze attacks, as well as kamikaze attacks on other ships including heavy Allied anti-aircraft fire. Presentation of Presidential Unit Citation to Destroyer Squadron 23, on board USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570). Burke with Lieutenant General Alexander Vandegrift at Sail Loft, Washington Navy Yard. Newspaper clippings from 1946 about Burke.

 

S-100-I

46 page carved wood-bound scrapbook containing approximately 200 news clippings, circa World War II.

 

S-100-J

16 page leather-bound scrapbook containing 16 black and white photographs, circa World War II.  Images related to Burke’s time with Destroyer Squadron 23, many of which are copies from other photo albums in the collection. Poor quality reproduction of painting of Battle of Cape St. George. Admirals Merrill and Mitscher. “Little Beaver” insignia painted on USS Dyson (DD-572). Burke on board USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570).

 

S-100-K

20 page scrapbook containing 20 black and white photographs, circa 1946. Commodore Burke at social functions, perhaps related to USS Procyon (AF-61). Portraits of Burke. Rear Admiral James Holloway, Jr. 25^th Reunion, Naval Academy Class of 1923. Actress Mary Pickford with Burke on board USS Huntington (CL-107) at Venice, Italy.

 

S-100-L

382 page leather-bound scrapbook containing approximately 230 black and white photographs, circa 1948. Subject is Burke’s time commanding USS Huntington (CL-107) with cruises to South America, Africa, and the Mediterranean. In addition to photographs, many newspaper clippings, Navy orders, and maps. Cover features stitched wording “Arleigh-Burke” followed by Arabic script. Binding of scrapbook has come loose, and many pages are fragile and loose.

 

S-100-M

18 page leather-bound scrapbook containing 5 black and white photographs, circa 1948. Album commemorates Captain Burke’s visit to Argentina while commanding USS Huntington (CL-107). Posed photos with groups of unidentified US and Argentinian officers and dignitaries. Also 2 loose photos in an envelope accompanied by the calling card of Capitain de Navio Fidel A. Degaudenzi.

 

S-100-N

84 page leather-bound scrapbook containing 84 black and white photographs, circa 1951. Subject is Rear Admiral Burke’s service as Commander Cruiser Division Five off Korea. Ships shown include USS Los Angeles (CA-135), USS Manchester (CL-83), USS William R. Rush (DD-714). Seen are Rear Admiral Kenmore McManes, Rear Admiral William Ammon, Admiral Nomura (Japan), Major General Paik Sun Yup (Republic of Korea), Lieutenant General James Van Fleet. Some scenes ashore in Korea. Pages have come loose from binding and photos are also coming loose.

 

S-100-O

57 black and white photographs, July 1951. Activities surrounding negotiations for armistice for the Korean War. Seen are: Rear Admiral Burke, General Matthew Ridgway, Admiral C. Turner Joy, Lieutenant General James Van Fleet, and other senior officers from the United States and Korea. Many views of personnel arriving in helicopters and planes.

 

S-100-P

44 page scrapbook containing 44 black and white photographs, circa 1951. Activities surrounding negotiations for armistice for the Korean War. Seen are: Rear Admiral Burke, General Matthew Ridgway, Admiral C. Turner Joy, Lieutenant General James Van Fleet, and other senior officers from the United States and Korea. Views of facilities and negotiations table.

 

S-100-Q

38 page scrapbook containing 38 black and white photographs, plus 3 loose prints, circa 1951. Activities surrounding negotiations for armistice for the Korean War. Seen are: Rear Admiral Burke, General Matthew Ridgway, Admiral C. Turner Joy, Lieutenant General James Van Fleet, and other senior officers from the United States and Korea. Photos celebrating the birthday of PI3 Jerry Roeser, who shared the same birthday as Burke.

 

S-100-R

24 page scrapbook containing 12 black and white photographs, circa 1951, with a “Chief of Naval Operations” cover. Images are montages of Rear Admiral Burke’s time in Korea during Armistice negotiations. Many are duplicates of images in previous Burke photo albums. Scenes of Burke inspecting locations in the Korean countryside, including Munsan. Seen are Admiral C. Turner Joy, Major General Henry Hodes, Major General Laurence Cragie, and Rear Admiral Ruthven Libby.

 

S-100-S

38 page leather-bound scrapbook containing approximately 150 black and white photographs, circa 1946. Subject is Admiral Marc Mitscher’s European visit, with Burke along in the party. Others in the party included Vice Admiral Forrest Sherman, Ambassador Alan Kirk, and Captain Charles D. Griffin. Sites visited include Newfoundland, Greenland, Iceland, England, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Malta, Algiers, Bermuda, and others.

 

S-100-T

50 page scrapbook containing over 100 black and white photographs, circa 1954. Subject is Rear Admiral’s tenure as Commander, Cruiser Division Six, including change of command ceremony. Ships seen include USS Macon (CA-132), USS Lake Champlain (CV-39). Many notable individuals including Admiral Arthur Radford, Captain John S. McCain Jr., Rear Admiral Stuart Ingersoll, Vice Admiral John Ballentine, Vice Admiral Edmund Woolridge, and many others. Scenes at New York City, Maxwell Air Force Base, Italy, and Greece. Some photos have come loose.

 

S-100-U

55 page scrapbook containing approximately 65 black and white photographs, plus newsclippings, cards, and a menu, circa 1954-1955. Subject is Rear Admiral’s tenure as Commander, Cruiser Division Six, Mediterranean cruise. USS Macon (CA-132). Scenes in Turkey, Sardinia, Capri. Secretary of the Navy Charles Thomas, Consul to Turkey Waggoner. Photos are coming loose in this album.

 

S-100-V

Leather folio containing approximately 60 black and white photographs, circa 1954. Subject is Rear Admiral’s tenure as Commander, Cruiser Division Six, various Mediterranean scenes. USS Macon (CA-132) and USS Columbus (CA-74). Views in Algiers, Lisbon, Gibraltar. Events with US and foreign officials.

 

S-100-W

6 photos in paper folders labeled “United States Sixth Fleet, Commander Cruiser Division Six”, circa 1954. Views of USS Macon (CA-132) and Burke’s wife Roberta.

 

S-100-X

20 black and white photos taken at a winery tour in Cadiz, 1954. Duplicates of images in S-100-Y.

 

S-100-Y

55 page paper-bound scrapbook containing approximately 150 photos, circa 1954, labeled “Midshipman Practice Squadron, Commander Cruiser Division Six.” Primarily social functions in Spain, at Cadiz and Rota, and on board USS Macon (CA-132). Views of Macon, one view steaming with USS Des Moines (CA-134). Individuals seen include Rear Admiral Ruthven Libby, Rear Admiral Bernard Austin, and other US, Spanish, and Dutch officers and officials. Images of midshipmen, and the Macon baseball team.

 

S-100-Z

14 page leather-bound scrapbook containing 13 photos, 4 December 1954, at the swearing in ceremony of Italian Naval Academy cadets, Leghorn, Italy. Rear Admiral Burke and wife are seen in several photos. Views of parade formations on the grounds of the Academy. Personal inscription to Burke, with illegible signature.

 

S-101-A

32 page leather-bound scrapbook with stitched lettering on cover, containing approximately 40 photos, plus newspaper clippings and paperwork, circa 1955, while Rear Admiral Burke was Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force Atlantic. Cartoon of Burke in the middle of US-USSR tensions.  USS Wilkinson (DL-5) at San Juan, Puerto Rico, and with Burke on board. Burke on board USS Worcester (CL-144). Mrs. Burke giving a speech. Meeting with Cuban Navy. Others seen include Rear Admiral William Cooper, Read Admiral Varian, Rear Admiral Albert Moorehouse, Rear Admiral Frost, and Major General Smith. Album pages and photos are stiff and brittle.

 

S-101-B

34 page scrapbook containing approximately 40 photos, circa 1955, while Rear Admiral Burke was COMDESLANT. Burke on board USS Nautilus (SSN-571). Change of command ceremony on board USS Yosemite (AD-19), Burke relieved as COMDESLANT by Rear Admiral John Daniel. Portraits of Burke as Chief of Naval Operations, Designate. Admiral Robert Carney and wife. Views on board USS Yellowstone (AD-27). Various social events.

 

S-101-C

41 page scrapbook containing 10 photos, taken during Rear Admiral Burke’s visit to Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, MD, in 1955.

 

S-101-D

34 page leather-bound scrapbook containing approximately 40 photos, circa 1955-1957, while Burke was Chief of Naval Operations. Series of portraits with him lighting and smoking a pipe. Social functions, including at the home of Secretary of the Navy William Franke. Also seen are Admiral Robert Carney and Vice Admiral Edmund Woolridge. Many views with Mrs. Burke.

 

S-101-F

4 page photo booklet presented to Admiral Burke by Captain L.P. Carver, commanding officer USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) commemorating Burke’s visit to the ship.

 

S-101-G

4 page scrapbook containing 3 photos and 1 lifetime member certificate for the United States Naval Institute. Group photos of USNI Board of Control  1958-1961 show Burke with others including Rear Admiral Roland Smoot, Rear Admiral James Hirshfield, Rear Admiral Henry Bruton, Rear Admiral William Smedberg III, Rear Admiral Paul Stroop, Rear Admiral John Davidson, Vice Admiral Robert Pirie, Rear Admiral Charles Melson, and various others.

 

S-101-H

22 page scrapbook containing 22 photos of Admiral Burke at a social occasion in Rome, while Chief of Naval Operations. Individuals seen include: Rear Admiral William Sheeley, Rear Admiral William Ammon, Ambassador Young Kee Kim of Korea, and various Italian officers and dignitaries.

 

S-101-I

56 page scrapbook containing 2 documents and approximately 100 photographs. Many images are reproductions taken from images elsewhere in this collection, circa 1955. Also included in the reproductions are images of newspaper clippings and magazine articles. Orders for Burke to report to Washington to assume duty as Chief of Naval Operations, and his Acceptance and Oath of Office form, transferred to Burke Papers, Archives Branch. Some originals used for montage reproductions also stored separately in this series.

 

S-101-J

8 page photo book, in a cardboard case, showing the change of command ceremony, Admiral Arleigh Burke relieving Admiral Robert Carney as Chief of Naval Operations, held at the United States Naval Academy, 17 August 1955.

 

S-101-K

10 page photo book, prepared for Admiral Burke by the U.S. Air Force 72^nd Bombardment Wing, on the occasion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visit to Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto Rico, 1955. In addition to Burke, seen are Secretary of Defense Charles Wilson, Admiral Arthur Radford, General Maxwell Taylor, General Nathan Twining, General Randolph Pate.

 

S-101-L

10 glossy page photo book detailing inspection of the Martin P6M Seamaster by Admiral Burke and First Sea Lord, Admiral Earl Mountbatten of Burma, K.G. Demonstration of Seamaster took place at Baltimore, MD, on 2 November 1955. Others present include Vice Admiral Thomas Combs, Rear Admiral James Russell, Rear Admiral Thurston Clark, and Martin executives.

 

S-101-M

61 page scrapbook containing approximately 120 photographs, circa 1956. Many images are reproductions of photographs and newspaper clippings taken from images elsewhere in this collection. Official visits and social outings across the United States, including Long Beach Naval Shipyard, MINELANT HQ Charleston, NAS New York. Secretary of the Navy Charles Thomas and Secretary of Defense Charles Wilson. Mrs. Burke sponsors USS Manley (DD-940). Some originals used for montage reproductions also stored separately in this series.

 

S-101-N

22 page scrapbook containing 19 photographs of Admiral Burke’s visit to Long Beach Naval Station, 10 January 1956. Shown are meetings with officers, tours of ships, and social events. Ships visited include USS Los Angeles (CA-135), USS Haven (AH-12), USS Firm (MSO-444), USS Bryce Canyon (AD-36), and USS Brush (DE-745). Some photos have been removed to the NH collection.

 

S-101-O

20 page scrapbook containing 15 photographs and 1 newspaper clipping related to Admiral Burke’s visit to Submarine School, New London, Connecticut, 14 December 1956. Burke is shown speaking at graduation, and presenting diplomas to US and foreign officers. Others seen include Rear Admiral Frank Watkins and Rear Admiral Andrew Mckee.

 

S-101-P

24 page scrapbook containing 22 photographs and 1 business card, showing various events in 1956. Subjects include: reception at Thai Embassy, with business card from Commodore Prajum Mokaves; autographed photo from Mrs. Marianne Radford (wife of Admiral Arthur Radford) sponsor of USS Ranger (CVA-61) at the ship’s christening; Burke on board a ship with President Dwight Eisenhower, Secretary of Defense Charles Wilson, Representative Eugene Black, and General Alfred Gruenther (photo is autographed to Burke by all parties).

 

S-101-Q

18 page scrapbook containing 17 photographs, circa 1956. Social outings at various locations including the Admiral’s House, Naval Observatory. In addition to Admiral and Mrs. Burke, others seen include Vice Admiral Alfred Pride, General Nathan Twining, and the Navy Band. Mrs. Burke is seen with “Girls’ Nation.” Autographed photos with cartoonist Fred Harmon on horseback with his “Little Beaver” creation, named after DESRON 23.

 

S-101-R

52 page scrapbook containing 52 photographs, circa 1956, dealing mainly with Mrs. Burke’s activities. Album covers are broken off binding. Events include Coats Guard wives; Marine Corps wives; Navy Relief Society; Navy Ball on board USS Sequoia and at the Navy Sail Loft at Washington Navy Yard; Korean Embassy; Society of Sponsors.

 

S-101-S

66 page scrapbook containing 66 montage reproductions photographs, showing photos, documents, and newspaper clippings related to Admiral Burke’s activities in 1957. Many of the newspaper clippings are in foreign languages. Ships seen include USS Nautilus (SSN-571), USS Saratoga (CV-16), USS Rochester (CA-124), USS Los Angeles (CA-135), USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CV-42), USS Picking (DD-685). Visits to many locations including Guantanamo Bay, Netherlands, Britain, California, Rome, Athens, Strategic Air Command Headquarters, Hawaii, Toyko, Korea. Others seen include Mrs. Burke, President Dwight Eisenhower, actor Dick Powell, and many foreign dignitaries and military leaders.

 

S-101-T

Scrapbook containing images related to Admiral Burke’s visit to Havana, Cuba, March 1957. Burke receiving medal from Cuban President Batista. Other Cuban officials are also seen. Visiting Cuban naval vessels, and social functions. Album covers have detached from binding.

 

S-101-U

Scrapbook containing images related to Admiral Burke’s visit to Havana, Cuba, March 1957. Departure from Havana, and Mrs. Burke’s activities.  Rear album cover has detached from binding.

 

S-101-V

Scrapbook containing images related to Admiral Burke’s visit to Havana, Cuba, March 1957. Departure from Havana, and Mrs. Burke’s activities.  Album covers have detached from binding.

 

S-101-W

24 page leather bound scrapbook containing 10 photographs, 22 March 1957, showing presentation of Italian medal “Gran Croce Dell Ordine Al Merito Della Republica Italiana” to Admiral Burke. Also seen are Assistant Secretary of the Navy Garrison Norton, Assistant Secretary of State Loy Henderson, General Randolph Pate, as well as Italian representatives.

 

S-101-X

18 page leather bound scrapbook containing 18 photographs, 27-29 June 1957, showing Admiral Burke’s visit to Rome, Italy. Inspection of Honor Guard at Ciampino Airfield. Presentation of book “The Italian Navy in World War II.” Throwing coin in Trevi Fountain.

 

S-101-Y

15 page leather bound scrapbook containing 14 photographs, 2-3 April 1957, showing Admiral Burke’s visit to the Netherlands, accompanied by Captain James C. Shaw. Arrival at NAS Valkenburg, the Hague, tour of gun workshop, tour of Dutch cruiser De Ruyter, Dutch Vice Admiral H.H.L. Propper.

 

S-101-Z

16 page leather bound scrapbook containing 16 montage reproduction photographs, 6-7 June 1957, showing President Dwight Eisenhower’s cruise on board USS Saratoga (CVA-60), Captain R.B. Moore, commanding.  Admiral Burke is seen along with Admiral Jerauld Wright, Secretary of the Navy Thomas Gates, Secretary of the Treasury George Humphrey, Major John Eisenhower, Rear Admiral Robert Pirie, Secretary of Defense Charles Wilson, Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, Rear Admiral Lewis Strauss. Views of A3D, F8U, returning to Saratoga after record setting flights, as well as arrival of C-121 before cruise. Front album cover has detached from binding.

 

S-102-A

36 page leather bound scrapbook, with gold Greek lettering on cover, containing 3 photographs, 1 letter, and 1 agenda, for Admiral Burke’s trip to Greece, 29 June-1 July 1957. Burke arriving and inspecting Greek honor guard, Burke in civilian clothes touring Gate of Agamemnon, images of Greek officials and military officers.

 

S-102-B

2 copies of a small photo book, containing 24 photographs, for Admiral Burke’s visit to Hawaii, 9-10 October 1957. Seen are Major General Emery Wetzel, Lieutenant General Edwin Pollock, Admiral Felix Stump, Duke Kahanamoku, Admiral Maurice Curts, Rear Admiral Francis Foley. Locations include Hickam Air Force Base, Pacific Fleet Headquarters, NAS Barber’s Point.

 

S-102-C

Photo book, containing 40 photographs, for Admiral Burke’s visit to Korea, 16-18 October 1957. Burke receiving a medal from President Syngman Rhee. Seen are General George Decker, Rear Admiral Albert Jarell, Vice Admiral Charles Bergin, Major General Willis Matthews. Historic and natural sites in Seoul and the Korean countryside.

 

S-102-D

24 page satin covered scrapbook, containing 15 photographs, showing Admiral Burke’s visit to the Republic of Korea Naval Academy, circa 1957. Views of gate decorated for his arrival, meeting with Korean officers, tours of facilities. Accompanying Burke is Harold Martin, SEP staffer, from Atlanta, GA.

 

S-102-E

16 page scrapbook, containing 15 photographs, detailing Admiral Burke’s visit to 3^rd Marine Divison at Okinawa, 21 October 1957. Burke is shown with Vice Admiral Wallace Beakley. Parade reviews including flyovers and Marine M-103 tanks. Burke lying down on beachhead with Marines. Marine HRS helicopters operating from USS Thetis Bay (LPH-6) off Numazu, Japan, 25 September 1957.

 

S-102-F

30 page velvet covered scrapbook, containing 30 photographs, detailing Admiral Burke’s visit to Taiwan, 22-25 October 1957. Arrival and greeting, social events, Mrs. Burke meeting with local children. Also seen are Vice Admiral Austin Doyle and many Taiwanese officials and officers.

 

S-102-G

50 page velvet covered scrapbook, containing 45 photographs, detailing Admiral Burke’s visit to Taiwan, October 1957.

 

S-102-H

30 page scrapbook, containing 38 photographs, detailing Admiral Burke’s activities, circa 1955-1961. WAVES functions with Captain Winifred Quick, Captain Louise Wilde, and CWO Mary Burke. Navy Ball 1955, Silver Quill Dinner 1961. Rear Admiral William Smedberg, Secretary of the Navy Williams Gates, Admiral William Fechteler, Rear Admiral Alfred Pride, Vice Admiral Robert Dennison. Photos of family friends and children. Burke in cowboys outfits with chaps.

 

S-102-I

24 page scrapbook, containing 25 photographs, detailing Admiral Burke’s activities, circa 1957. Burke arriving on board USS Kenneth Whiting (AV-14); Japanese officials, officers, and families; Rear Admiral Paul Stroop; Burke interviewed by Henry Mustin; autographed photos from Fred Harmon and Congressman J. Edgar Chenoweth; meeting with Queen Frederica of Greece, Princess Sophia, and Prince Constantine; meeting with Taiwan Ambassador Hollington Tong.

 

S-102-J

30 page scrapbook, containing 30 montage reproduction of photographs and newspaper clippings, detailing Admiral Burke’s activities, circa 1958. Naval Submarine Base New London, Coast Guard Academy. First A3J Vigilante; launch of USS Skipjack (SSN-585); articles about Vanguard and Redstone rockets; TV appearance on “Youth Wants to Know”; Queen Frederica of Greece, Princess Sophia, and Prince Constantine; posing with four commanding officers of USS Nautilus (SSN-571). Oversized page with photos and press release announcing Burke as 1958 Pipe Smoker of the Year.

 

S-102-K

16 page scrapbook, containing 15 photographs and 1 letter, detailing Admiral Burke’s visit to the Coast Guard Academy, 14 October 1958. Burke is shown touring the grounds, reviewing cadets, with Academy Superintendent Rear Admiral  Frank Leamy. Burke delivers the Newcomen Lecture. Stock photos of the Academy, USCGC Eagle, and the yachts Royono and Teragram. Album has sticky residue on outside covers.

 

S-102-L

20 page scrapbook, containing 20 photographs, showing Admiral Burke’s visit to Turkey, circa 1958. Arrival at airport, placing wreath at monument to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, dinner parties, views with Turkish officials and military officers.

 

S-102-M

26 page scrapbook, containing 26 photographs, showing Admiral Burke’s activities, circa 1955-1958. Burke receiving honorary degree at University of Michigan; event with Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy; 1955 and 1958 Navy Ball; Bluejackets Ball; 1958 Pipe Smoker of the Year Award. Others seen include: General Nathan Twining, Secretary of the Navy Thomas Gates, Rear Admiral Bryson Bruce, General Thomas White, Rear Admiral Francis McCorkle.

 

S-102-N

24 page scrapbook, containing approximately 50 photographs, showing Admiral Burke’s activities, circa 1958. WAVES graduation at Bainbridge, MD, with Captain Louise Wilde and Mrs. Burke. Mrs. Burke attends commissioning of USS Manley (DD-940) as ship’s sponsor. Photo of Admiral Thomas C. Hart and others with bell of USS Hartford, autographed to Burke by Hart. Navy Wives Club meetings and events. Burke arriving in Japan and reviewing troops. Lieutenant General George Mundy, Rear Admiral Sherman Clark, Congressman Mendel Rivers, Admiral Robert Dennison, Secretary of the Navy William Franke, Admiral Jerauld Wright, General Thomas White, General Nathan Twining, Vice Admiral Good, Naval Institute Board, Admiral Charles Brown, Vice Admiral Wallace Beakley, Major General Arthur Binney, Japanese and Korean officers, pianist Carmen Cavallaro.

 

S-102-O

26 page scrapbook, containing 30 photographs, showing Admiral Burke’s visit to Greece, May 1959. Arrival at airport and inspection of honor guard. Meeting with Greek officials, officers, and Prince Constantine. Laying a wreath at unnamed memorial.

 

S-102-P

42 page scrapbook containing montage reproductions of photographs, documents, sketches, and newspaper clippings, February-July 1959. Many are duplicates of images in other Burke photo albums.

 

S-102-Q

34 page scrapbook containing montage reproductions of photographs, documents, sketches, and newspaper clippings, August-October 1959. Many are duplicates of images in other Burke photo albums.

 

S-102-R

Small 16 page scrapbook, containing 16 photographs, showing North Atlantic Council meeting in Norfolk, Virginia, 6-7 April 1959. In addition to Admiral and Mrs. Burke, seen are USS Nautilus (SSN-571), Admiral Jerauld Wright, and many unidentified foreign dignitaries.

 

S-102-S

Small 16 page scrapbook, containing photographs, letters, and cutout figures, showing Admiral Burke’s visit to Naval Ordnance Test Station China Lake, 12-13 April 1959. Shown are a test of Sidewinder missile and ejection seat sleds. Burke boards F3D-2 in flight suit for the Sidewinder test. Scrapbook is customized for Burke, featuring a charicature of him on the cover, and embossed cutouts inside.

 

S-102-T

47 page leather-bound scrapbook containing 47 photographs of Admiral Burke’s visit to Turkey, May 1959. Many photos of events and meetings with Turkish officers. Burke laying a wreath at War Memorial. Turkish destroyer Gelibulu (ex-USS Buchanan (DD-484); cruisers Hamidye, battlecruiser Yavuz (ex-German Goeben). Stock photos of sites around Turkey.

 

S-102-U

50 page velvet-covered scrapbook  containing 49 photographs of Admiral Burke’s visit to Greece, May 1959. Meetings and events with Greek officials and officers. Letter from filmmaker Spyros Skouras to Admiral and Mrs. Burke. Burke laying a wreath at War Memorial. Photos are not attached to scrapbook pages. Photos and calling card of Italian Defense Minister Giulio Andreotti

 

S-102-V

28 page leather-bound scrapbook containing 28 photographs of Admiral Burke’s visit to Portugal, 12-13 May 1959. Greeting and honor guard inspection at Lisbon Airport. Burke receives Grand Cross of the Military Avis of Portugal. Social events, meetings, and sightseeing.

 

S-102-W

12 page scrapbook, containing 9 photographs and 1 letter, about a parade and reception held in honor of Admiral Burke at the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., August 1959. Letter is signed by General Randolph Pate.

 

S-102-X

52 page scrapbook containing approximately 50 photographs, documents, sketches, and newspaper clippings, related to Admiral Burke’s visit to Germany, 11-15 December 1959. Arrival at Bonn and inspection of troops; Kiel; sail training bark Gorch Foch; motor torpedo boat Leopard; minesweeper Schutze; Burke lays a wreath at Naval Memorial; many stock photos of Germany countryside; hand drawn sketches of uniforms and maps; telegrams and newspaper articles in German.

 

S-102-Y

38 page scrapbook containing montage reproductions of approximately 100 photographs, documents, sketches, and newspaper clippings, early 1960. Many are duplicates of images in other Burke photo albums. Some images were removed in 2009. Admiral’s house; testimony at U.S Capitol; Naval Institute board; visits to Brazil, Colorado, Texas.

 

S-102-Z

32 page scrapbook containing montage reproductions of approximately 80 photographs, documents, sketches, and newspaper clippings, early 1960. Many are duplicates of images in other Burke photo albums. Visits to Kansas, Oklahoma. Dedication of monument to USS Oklahoma (BB-37); transfer of USS Charles Ausburn (DD-570) to Germany Navy as Z-6. Admiral and Mrs. Burke visit his family, the Bjorkegrens, in Sweden.

 

S-103-A

62 page scrapbook containing montage reproductions of approximately 150 photographs, documents, sketches, and newspaper clippings, early 1960. Many are duplicates of images in other Burke photo albums. Also 6 loose photos which are originals of the pages in the album. Burke receives honorary degree from Tufts University; meeting with European, Africa, Asian, Canadian leaders; USNA graduation, Navy football games, Navy Ball, other ceremonies and parades; Polaris firing on board USS Patrick Henry (SSBN-599); launching of USS Enterprise (CVAN-65).

 

S-103-B

20 page scrapbook containing 19 photographs and 1 letter related to Admiral Burke’s visit to the US Naval Academy, 20 April 1960. Arrival and greeting by Rear Admiral Charles Melson; dress parade by midshipmen;  Burke speaks in Bancroft Hall; stock photos of Academy grounds; letter from Melson to Burke.

 

S-103-C

22 page scrapbook containing 19 photographs related to Admiral Burke receiving an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree from Pennsylvania Military College, 30 April 1960. Burke receives diploma, reviews troops, meets with individuals including Undersecretary of the Army Hugh Milton, Senator Gale McGee, Rear Admiral Charles Lyman, Commander Allan Slaff, Major General Edward MacMorland, Congressman J. Edgar Chenoweth. Album has sticky residue on outside covers, and front cover is broken off binding.

 

S-103-D

21 page chart folio containing maps of Admiral Burke’s voyage to Canada, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Ireland, May 1960.

 

S-103-E

18 page scrapbook containing 3 photographs and 16 pages of montage reproductions of approximately 50 photographs and newspaper clippings, circa 1960. Many are duplicates of images in other Burke photo albums. Admiral and Mrs. Burke visit his family, the Bjorkegrens, in Sweden.

 

S-103-F

Scrapbook containing approximately 60 photographs and 1 trip summary, showing Admiral Burke’s visit to Denmark, 2-5 May 1960. Burke receives medal from King Frederik IX. Dutch ships Flora, Vindhunden (ex USS LSM-392), Flyvefisken, Gronsund. Visits across the Dutch countryside at naval facilities and tourist attractions. Photos are coming loose in this album.

 

S-103-G

44 page leather-bound scrapbook containing 43 photographs and 1 letter, related to Admiral Burke’s visit to Norway, 9-12 May 1960. Greeting at airport and inspecting honor guard; press conference and meetings; Viking Ship Museum; laying wreath at Akershus Fortress; ride on MTB Nasty; touring drydock built into a cliff face; touring naval facilities and air bases; Rear Admiral Ira Nunn. Photos are coming loose in this album.

 

S-103-H

50 page scrapbook containing 12 photographs, newspaper clippings, and documents, related to Admiral Burke’s and the dedication of a monument to USS Oklahoma (BB-37) in Oklahoma City, 19 May 1960. Scrapbook also contains to 16mm films of the dedication, lodged in a custom container in the back of the album. Also seen are Rear Admiral John Kirkpatrick, and 9 survivors of the loss of the Oklahoma. Glue used to mount photos and documents has worn off, and items are coming loose.

 

S-103-I

26 page scrapbook containing 46 photographs and 1 letter, related to Admiral Burke’s attendance at the Second Inter-American Naval Conference at Key West Naval Base, 31 May 1960. Photos show arrival at airfield, meetings, and social events. Aerial views of naval base. Seen are Admiral Robert Dennison, Rear Admiral Lloyd Mustin, Rear Admiral Harold Briggs, Vice Admiral E.B. Taylor, Rear Admiral A.L. Reed, Rear Admiral Edward Stephan, as well as other US and foreign officers. Album covers are broken off binding.

 

S-103-J

32 page scrapbook containing 13 photographs plus documents, letters, and newspaper clippings, related to Admiral Burke’s visit to San Diego for Navy Day, 27 October 1960. Contains text of Burke’s speech to Navy League and Chamber of Commerce. Letters from Navy League and Chamber of Commerce. Aerial photo of San Diego with views of Navy facilities. Photos of Burke including Major General Victor Krulak, and San Diego civilians. Burke reviews sailors at Naval Training Center.

 

S-103-K

34 page leather-bound scrapbook prepared by LIFE Magazine, containing 20 photographs, related to Admiral Burke’s visit to Pueblo, Colorado to dedicate elementary schools, 1960. Burke is seen in classrooms , with children, and giving a speech. Also seen is Senator Gordon Allott and cartoonist Fred Harmon. Photos are copyright and should not be reproduced.

 

S-103-L

26 page scrapbook containing montage reproductions of approximately 50 photographs and newspaper clippings, circa 1961. Many are duplicates of images in other Burke photo albums. Individuals seen include Secretary of the Navy John Connally, Richard Nixon, General Lyman Lemnitzer, Admiral Elmer Yeomans, Rear Admiral Basil Ritenhouse. Burke receives awards including Philippine Legion of Honor, Silver Quill Award. Visits to White Sands Missile Range, Korean Embassy, Titan Missile site, Norfolk, Spanish Embassy, Tokyo. John F. Kennedy Inauguration parade.

 

S-103-M

31 page scrapbook containing montage reproductions of approximately photographs and newspaper clippings, circa 1961. Primary focus is on Admiral Burke’s retirement. Many are duplicates of images in other Burke photo albums. Also contains original letters from notable figures to Burke upon his retirement: Richard Nixon, Dwight Eisenhower, Dean Rusk, Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz, Carl Vinson, Chiang Kai-Shek, and others.

 

S-103-N

10 loose photos of Admiral Burke receiving an award at the Brazilian embassy, circa 1961. In addition to Brazilian officials, seen are Vice Admiral Robert Pirie, Rear Admiral Albert Mumma, Rear Admiral Harold Briggs, Admiral James Russell.

 

S-103-O

12 page leather and alligator bound scrapbook containing 20 photographs, related to Admiral Burke’s visit to Quito, Ecuador, July 1961. Arrival at Quito Airfield and inspection of honor guard, meetings with officials from Ecuador, tour of Ecuadorian Naval Academy.

 

S-103-P

12 page scrapbook containing photographs and documents related to the “30 Knot Salute” of Admiral Burke at Washington Navy Yard, 24 July 1961. Others present include Secretary of the Navy John Connolly, Admiral James Russell, Rear Admiral Glynn Donaho, Vice Admiral William Raborn, Rear Admiral Ignatius Galantin, Rear Admiral Lawson Ramage, Vice Admiral Robert Pirie, and many others. Views of stage performances by Navy Chanters, and skits including admirals in kilts. ¼” audio recording of the event is included.

 

S-103-Q

12 page scrapbook containing 12 photographs of President John F. Kennedy presenting a medal to Admiral Burke at the White House, 25 July 1961.

 

S-103-R

24 page scrapbook containing photographs the Chief of Naval Operations Change of Command Ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, on 1 August 1961. Admiral Burke is show with his relief, Admiral George Anderson, as well as Rear Admiral John Davidson and Secretary of the Navy John Connolly.

 

S-103-S

10 page scrapbook containing 10 photographs of a retirement party for Admiral Burke, circa July-August 1961. Vice President Lyndon Johnson, Secretary of the Navy John Connolly, Congressman Charles Halleck, and General Lyman Lemnitzer are in attendance, and one photograph is autographed by Johnson to Burke.

 

S-103-T

12 page scrapbook containing 12 photographs of Mrs. Burke’s activities, 1957-1961. Social events including Soldier’s, Seaman’s, Marines’, and Airmen’s Club Tea 1957 at Admirals House; 10^th Annual State of the Nation Dinner by the National Business Publications Association, January 1961; greeting the SEABEE Queen at the Seabee’s Ball; reception at Japanese Embassy.

 

S-103-U

28 page leather-bound photo book in a custom box, containing 26 photographs of a New York City dinner in honor of Augustus C. Long of Texaco, on 21 January 1964, during Burke’s stint on the Texaco Board of Directors.

 

S-103-V

36 page leather-bound photo book in a custom box, containing 36 photographs of a New York City dinner in honor of William H. Mitchell of Texaco, on 2 March 1967, during Burke’s stint on the Texaco Board of Directors.

 

S-103-W

44 page leather-bound photo book in a custom box, containing 44 photographs of a New York City dinner in honor of Charles Lockhart McClune of Texaco, on 29 February 1968, during Burke’s stint on the Texaco Board of Directors.

 

S-103-X

34 page leather-bound photo book in a custom box, containing 34 photographs a New York City dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Cash of Texaco, on 19 December 1968, during Burke’s stint on the Texaco Board of Directors. It was a Christmas themed dinner, with spouses present, including Mrs. Burke. Cover of box is broken off.

 

S-103-Y

18 page leather-bound photo book in a custom box, containing 18 photographs a New York City dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Foley of Texaco, on 8 December 1966, during Burke’s stint on the Texaco Board of Directors. Spouses are present, including Mrs. Burke.

 

S-103-Z

Leather portfolio with materials related to the dedication of a Texaco refinery at Pembroke, England, 27 October 1964. Color 8”x11” brochure with 50 views of the ceremony and related events. Ceremony was attended by the Queen Mother. 6 loose images, including color views of Admiral and Mrs. Burke on board RMS Mauretania, which was chartered for the occasion.

 

S-104-A

Photo book with 34 photographs of the Texaco Directors’ inspection trip to the Caribbean, October 1965. Locations include Columbia, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico. Burke is shown cutting a cake for his birthday.

 

S-104-B

Photo book with 24 photographs of the Texaco Directors’ inspection trip to Southern Louisiana, April 1965. Also includes photos of the Annual Stockholders Meeting in New Orleans. Paper itinerary is included.

 

S-104-C

Photo book with 36 photographs of the Texaco Directors’ inspection trip to Texas and Oklahoma, April 1966. Also includes photos of the Annual Stockholders Meeting in Dallas.

 

S-104-D

4 page leather-bound photo album with 94 photographs of the Texaco Directors’ inspection trip to California, Washington, and Canada, October 1966. Burke was not present for this trip.

 

S-104-E

3 page leather-bound photo album with 46 photographs of the Texaco Directors’ inspection trip to Louisiana and Georgia, April 1967, as well as Annual Stockholders Meeting.

 

S-104-F

2 page leather-bound photo album with 96 photographs of the Texaco Directors’ inspection trip to Guatamala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, October-November 1967. Leather is brittle and cracking.

 

S-104-G

2 page leather-bound photo album with 98 photographs of the Texaco Directors’ inspection trip and Annual Meeting in St. Louis, April 1968. Leather is brittle.

 

S-104-H

2 page leather-bound photo album with 75 photographs of the Texaco Directors’ inspection trip to Germany, October 1968. Leather is brittle.

 

S-104-I

2 page leather-bound photo album with 97 photographs of the Texaco Directors’ inspection trip and Annual Meeting in Denver, April 1969. Leather is brittle.

 

S-104-J

64 page commemorative photo book for the inauguration of the Texaco Refining, Research, and Chemical Center at Ghent, Belgium, 14 October 1968.

 

S-104-K

64 page photo book for the visit of Undersecretary of the Navy Paul Fay and Members of the Secretary of the Navy’s Advisory Board on Educational Requirements (SABER) to Norfolk, February-March 1962. In additional to Fay and Burke, seen are Rear Admiral Marshall Dornin, Rear Admiral John Davidson. Views of group assembled for a photo under the Talos missile launchers on USS Little Rock (CLG-4).

 

S-104-L

15 photos of a birthday dinner for General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, 26 January 1964. In addition to MacArthur and Burke, seen are General Thomas White, General George Decker, Admiral Arthur Struble, and General Leif Sverdrup. Some photos have been assigned NH numbers.

 

S-104-M

24 page photo album with 30 photographs of the 60^th anniversary party for U.S. Navy destroyers , held at San Diego, California, 1-3 September 1962, at DESPAC. Burke tours USS Henry B. Wilson (DDG-7), and inspects a QH-50 DASH drone. Also seen is Rear Admiral Frank Viren, COMDESPAC.

 

S-104-N

8 loose prints and 1 print mounted in a cardboard folder of Admiral Burke attending the “Rabaul Kai” gathering in Tokyo, 1968. This was an association of Japanese veterans of Rabaul from World War II, of which Burke was an honorary member. Burke is presented an etching of Mt. Fuji. Also in attendance is Admiral Jinichi Kusaka, who commanded forces on Rabaul.

 

S-104-O

12 page photo album with 31 photographs of Admiral Burke’s activities in 1964. Included social outings and ceremonies, Mrs. Burke’s visit to England. Seen are Admiral William Fechteler, Admiral Walter Delany, Admiral Louis Denfeld, Rear Admiral Frederick Withington, Rear Admiral Corwin Mendenhall, and Admiral Hoshina, IJN.

 

S-104-P

12 page photo album with 31 photographs and 1 paper map of Admiral and Mrs. Burke’s visit to Norway in August 1964, accompanied by Admiral and Mrs. Erling Hostvedt. Views of outdoor activities including hiking and fishing.

 

S-104-Q

78 page photo album with 234 photographs, 1 hotel brochure, and 1 postcard related to Admiral and Mrs. Burke’s visit to Sweden in 1964. Stops on the trip included the Vasa Museum and Fram Museum. Ships seen include Norwegian destroyer and minesweeper Vosso, and nuclear ship Savannah.

 

S-104-R

20 page photo album with 19 photographs and 1 invitation of a reception held by Admiral and Mrs. Burke in at the Sanno Hotel in Yokusuka, Japan, 9 May 1969. Among those seen are Rear Admiral F.L. Johnson, Rear Admiral L.B. McDonald, and numerous active duty and retired Japanese officers.

 

S-104-S

20 page photo album with 10 photographs of a party in Jakarta, Indonsia attended by Admiral and Mrs. Burke, June 1969. Mostly views of traditional Indonesian dancers.

 

S-104-T

10 page photo album with 8 photographs, and 13 loose photos, showing Admiral Burke in Japan, January 1969. Meeting with Admiral Takaichi Itaya. Traditional Japanese dinner attended by personnel of the Freeport Miners Company.

 

S-104-U

36 page photo album with 34 photographs, showing Admiral Burke visiting Nashville, Tennessee, for a speech on Veterans’ Day 1968. Several speaking events are shown, as well as a parade. Others seen include Governor Frank Clement, Major General Hugh Mott, Major General William Douglas, Governor Prentice Cooper, Mayor Beverly Briley. Medal of Honor Recipients Sergeant Charles Morris, Sergeant Major Paul Huff, Sergeant Vernon McGarity, Technical Sergeant Charles Coolidge, Sergeant Major Charles McGaha.

 

S-104-V

20 page photo album with 44 photographs, plus 3 loose photographs, related to Admiral and Mrs. Burke’s visit to South Korea, 1-3 May 1968. Visit to Naval Academy, Naval Headquarters, Korea House, reception at the Walker Hill with traditional dancers. Other seen include Prime Minister Chung Il-Kwon, Rear Admiral Donald Irvine. Letter and 3 loose photos from Commodore Chan Kuk Pak

 

S-104-W

20 page photo album with 33 photographs, plus 4 loose pages of news clippings, related to Admiral Burke’s visit to Taiwan, April 1968. Tours of a factory and museum displays.

 

S-104-X

20 page photo album with 20 photographs, plus 1 hand written seating plan, related to Admiral Burke’s visit to Tokyo, Japan, 1969, on behalf of the Freeport Minerals Company. Views of a dinner party.

 

S-104-Y

108 page photo album with 48 photographs, 1 letter, 1 program, and 1 postcard, from a tribute dinner held by the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge, 8 May 1969. In addition to Admiral Burke, seen are Senator Peter Dominick, Governor Warren Hearnes, Senator Gordon Allott, Senator Karl Mundt, Senator Albert Hawkes, Major General Patrick Ryan, Senator Barry Goldwater.

 

S-104-Z

30 page photo album with 85 photographs, from the Japan-United States Kyoto Conference, Japan, January 1969. Admiral Burke served as a delegate. In addition to conference activities, Burke is seen on a Japanese Bullet Train. Among the other dignitaries is General Maxwell Taylor. Images have come loose from pages.

 

S-105-A

10 page leather-bound photo album with 6 photographs and various news clippings, from the 30 May 1970 graduation ceremony of Indiana Institute of Technology. Admiral Burke was presented with an honorary degree, Doctor of Humanities. Pages have come loose from binding.

 

S-105-B

Single color photograph of Mrs. Bobbi Burke at Iwakini, Japan, circa 1960s. Photo is mounted in a leather-bound folder.

 

S-105-C

Materials from Commander Destroyer Squadron 23, related to a Dependents’ and Guests Cruise, 6 July 1963. Admiral Burke was not present. 5 photos of the ships of DESRON 23 during the cruise. Letter to Burke from Captain Robert Schelling. Welcome pamphlets: DESRON 23, USS James E. Kyes (DD-787), USS O’Brien (DD-725), USS Benner (DD-807), USS Walke (DD-723), USS Everett F. Larson (DD-830), USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754), USS Eversole (DD-789), USS Alfred A. Cunningham (DD-752),

 

S-105-D

14 page leather-bound photo album with 3 photographs and various paper materials, from the 1 June 1965 dedication of the Admiral Claude Ricketts Navy Corner at Fair Grove High School, Missouri. Autographed photo of Rickets. Photo of plaque installed in the Navy Corner. Program pamphlets; copies of citations to Ricketts (Legion of Merit, Distinguished Service Medal, Commendation for Service).

 

S-105-E

8 page photo album with 7 photographs 1 progam, from the 11 January 1964 presentation of the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy to USS Tirante (SS-420), at Key West, Florida. Seen are Vice Admiral Elton Grenfell, Captain W.A. McGuinness. Photos of Tirante and USS Bushell (AS-15) with other submarines alongside. Admiral Burke is not in attendance.

 

S-105-F

20 page photo album with 20 photographs of Admiral and Mrs. Burke at various events, circa 1950s. Places includes St. Lawrence Seaway; Lisbon, Portgual. Burke is seen posing with actor Dick Powell. Views with family members and friends.

 

S-105-G

24 page photo album with 15 photographs of a 1960s Louisiana duck hunting trip on board the boat Heron. Admiral Burke did not attend this trip.

 

S-105-H

Photo flipbook with 50 photographs of Admiral and Mrs. Burke with friends, at various times throughout their lives.

 

S-105-I

16 page printed photo booklet for the 50^th Reunion of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1923, held 17-20 May 1973. In addition to events held on the grounds of the Academy, festivities included a reception at Admiral Burke’s house. Includes a photo of all attendees with all names listed.

 

S-105-J

38 page photo album with approximately 175 photos, plus 38 loose photos and postcards, showing Admiral and Mrs. Burke’s visit to Korea and Japan, 1971. Album consists primarily of social events. 16 color postcards show Japanese military ships, aircraft, missiles, and troops. 6 color postcards of Korean Naval Academy.

 

S-105-K

20 page photo album with 36 photos of the christening and related events for tanker VLCC Texaco Italia, at Mitsubishi Shipyard, Nagasaki, Japan, August 1974. Admiral and Mrs. Burke were present.

 

S-105-L

24 page photo album with 22 photos and 2 documents of a reception held at the Marine Barracks in Washington D.C., 2 August 1974, in honor of the Marine Military Academy. In addition to Admiral and Mrs. Burke, seen are General Earl Anderson, Brigadier General Walter McIlhenny, Major General George Bowman.

 

S-105-M

Large leather-bound photo album with 65 photos from the 1940s and 1950s, in Japan. Burke is seen as a Captain and Rear Admiral. Other topics include: farewell ceremony for General Douglas MacArthur, 1951; USS Huntington (CL-107); Secretary of the Navy Francis Matthews; President Ramon Magsaysay of the Philippines; USS Princeton (CV-37) meeting with Rear Admiral Ralph Ofstie; Navy League reception in Detroit; Vice Admiral Turner Joy.

 

S-105-N

104 page bound photo book by Arne Moe Nilssen about the city of Bergen, Norway in 1947, inscribed to Admiral Burke from the city’s mayor in 1960.

 

S-105-O

Approximately 50 page oversize photo album, containing letters and sketches by children of the Burke Elementary School, Boulder, Colorado, 1959.

 

S-105-P

Approximately 100 loose photos taken during the 1920s and 1930s. Class photo, Naval Postgraduate School, Class of 1930; preparing a target for Battle Force gunnery drills, 1929; Burke with Great Dane “Faffin” 1937; Lieutenant Burke with Battle Force Camera party on board New Orleans class cruiser, 1934-1935; eating dinner with friends in Panama 1929; Bace Force Staff at various times including on board USS Argonne (AS-10); Battle Force Camera Party 1933-1934; Lieutenant Commander Burke on board USS Mugford (DD-389), along with Rear Admiral Kenneth Whiting, and autographed photos of crew;  USS Truxtun (DD-229); USS Constitution; USS Saratoga (CV-3); USS Robin (AM-3); dolphins swimming alongside a ship; views of Mrs. Burke; unidentified photos of friends and shipmates; many uncaptioned images of ships; scenes on board ships, as well as scenes at unidentified port facilities. Some images have been assigned NH numbers.

 

S-105-Q

20 loose photos taken during the 1940s. Captain Burke chatting at Norfolk 1946 with Rear Admiral Walden Ainsworth, Vice Admiral Forrest Sherman, Vice Admiral Gerald Bogan; scenes on board USS Sarsfield (DD-837); General Joseph McNarney; Ralph Graichen, Deputy Secretary for the Air Force Research and Development Board; Burke and wife Bobbie; Burke speaking with Rear Admiral Aaron Merrill at citation ceremony for DESRON 23, Solomons; Burke at Navy League events and giving speeches; Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal presents Presidential Unit Citation to DESRON 23; Burke with actress Mary Pickford on board USS Huntington (CL-107). Some images have been assigned NH numbers.

 

S-105-R

Approximately 150 loose photos taken 1950-1951 while Rear Admiral Burke was in the Far East. Burke with Admiral Turney Joy; scenes at Japanese airfields; Burke in cold weather gear on the deck of a submarine, and visiting Hungnam; Burke on board USS Los Angeles (CA-135) as COMCRUDIV 5, also seen are Rear Admiral Frederick Moosbrugger, Rear Admiral George Dyer, Lieutenant General James Van Fleet, Vice Admiral H.M. Martin, and Japanese officers; various scenes boarding and deplaning aircraft including helicopters; General Matthew Ridgway;  Major General Laurence Cragie; Major General Henry Hodes; Moffet Field; Sangley Point; facilities and HO4S helicopters at Munsan; 1951 armistice negotiations; signage on Pusan prostitution; duck hunting; photos of “Duke of Wonsan” medal presented to Rear Admiral Allen E. Smith.

 

S-105-S

Approximately 100 loose photos circa 1952-1955. Rear Admiral Burke on board a submarine; social events; Admiral William Fechteler; visit to Italian Naval Academy at Livorno; Mediterranean cruise on board USS Macon (CA-132) as COMCRUDIV SIX; USS Gatling (DD-671; many receptions and meeting with foreign officers (French, Spanish, and Italian) and civilians on board USS Macon; Burke visits children and nuns at Cagliari, Sardinia; COMCRUDIV SIX change of command, Burke relieved by Rear Admiral Parker.

 

S-105-T

Approximately 200 loose photos, transparencies, and slides, taken while Admiral Burke was Chief of Naval Operations, 1955-1961. In addition to Admiral and Mrs. Burke, seen are: Rear Admiral George Dufek; Burke and Navy vehicles at inaugural parade for President John F. Kennedy;  presentation of award to Commander Guy Neely; Silver Quill Dinner 1961; Speaker of the House Joseph Martin; Admiral and Mrs. Burke at Admiral’s House; USS Forrestal (CVA-59) with Admiral Burke and press on board 1956, showing FJ-3 Furies, F2H-3 Banshees, VF-21, and Brigadier General Frank Wirsig; Edward R. Murrow and Burke during a documentary on a carrier; Blue Angels; graduation at University of South Carolina 1959; Burke wearing Native American headdress; Burke wearing chaps; Burke in a highline; Burke smoking pipe; Burke driving a submarine; Burke visits Martin P4M squadron, in flight suit; Burke makes official visits to Indonesia, Belgian Congo, Sweden, Belgium, Taiwan, Tokyo. Some photos may be copyright. Some photos are marked copyright.

 

S-105-U

Approximately 600 loose photos, taken primarily during Admiral Burke’s retirement. Includes some of the few color photos from the Burke collection. Commissioning of General Douglas MacArthur sculpture at United States Naval Academy; Linton Wells; Naval Academy Alumni Association 1974; class of 1923 reunion, 1968, 1973; recommissioning of USS New Jersey (BB-62) 1968; commissioning of USS Will Rogers (SSBN-659); USS Simon Lake (AS-33) at Holy Loch with many submarines alongside; visits to Panama and Bainbridge, MD; parade at Marine Barracks, Washington D.C.; 1969 graduation ceremony for women’s officer class; Secretary of the Navy John Chaffee; Undersecretary of the Navy Paul Fay Jr.; U.S. Naval Postgraduate School; Rear Admiral Charles Laughlin; Naval Ordnance celebration event 1967; USS Claxton (DD-571) reunion 1971; National War College; Fort Bragg; Defense Intelligence School; Maine dinner signs/billboards for Admiral Burke; launching of German destroyer Rommel at Bath Iron Works; Pennsylvania Military Academy; events at embassies including Vietnam, Korea, Brazil, Pakistan, Japan, Nicaragua, Germany; speech and meeting with Japanese training squadron in Annapolis; USS North Carolina (BB-55) battleship memorial; Smithsonian lecture on Rommel; USS Constitution banquet; Navy Mutual Aid Association meeting; Admiral Vince Murphy; Navy League Ball Pasadena 1965, Detroit 1962, Columbus Ohio 1962; Veterans of Foreign Wars dinner; American Legion; Burke on the Today Show; Governor John Dalton of Missouri; USO event; National Security Industrial Association dinner; 1962 dinners and ceremonies in honor of General Douglas MacArthur, both with him in attendance, and after his death; Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge meeting at the White House with President Richard Nixon, and separately with President Dwight Eisenhower; presentation of Boy Scouts Silver Antelope Award to Burke, and other Boy Scout events; Republican Party events with Nixon; 39^th Annual Conference of the Copley Press; Women’s Auxiliary of the Swedish Historical Museum event; Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association; Sons of American Revolution luncheon; tour of MGM; Sikorsky plant and Vought plant tours; American Hungarian Federation; Chinese Institute of Engineers; Daughters of the American speech at Constitution Hall; Newports News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, group photo including Vice Admiral Emory S. Land; First National Bank; Thiokol Corporation; Texaco Corporation; voyage on board SS Mauretania;  Bohemian Grove speech, and a cartoon; Silver Quill Dinner 1966; Saints and Sinner lunch; Congressman Gerald Ford; Walter Cronkite; Senator Barry Goldwater; Salmagundi Club and presentation of Burke portrait; Douglas Fairbanks; Vice Admiral Robert Pirie; photographs of Fred Harmon autographed to Admiral and Mrs. Burke; Secretary of the Navy William Franke; photos with relatives; photos at and around the Burke home in the mid 1960s; Burke with a large fish he has caught; personal travel with Mrs. Burke to places including Norway, Sweden, London, Japan, Taipei, Fort Ticonderoga; Caribbean cruise on board SS Santa Paula. Some photos are marked copyright.

 

S-105-V

Approximately 50 portraits and close-up photos of Burke throughout his life, from Midshipman, through Chief of Naval Operations, and into retirement.

 

S-105-W

Approximately 70 photos of Mrs. Roberta (Gorsuch) Burke, the Burke and Gorsuch families, and the Burke dogs. Views of the Admiral’s House in 1956. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmens’ Club event.

 

S-105-X

Approximately 150 photos from throughout Admiral Burke’s life. Also many photos of ships. There are many oversize prints in this series. Riding horseback and posing with a rifle; with Vice Admiral Marc Mitscher on board USS Bunker Hill (CV-17); Norwegian medal and citation to Burke; USS New York (ACR-2); capture of U-58 by USS Fanning (DD-37); amphibious landing operations at Cuelebra circa 1925-1929, as well as postcards of scenes ashore; USS Arizona (BB-39); USS Texas (BB-34); USS Langley (CV-1); USS Pennsylvania (BB-38); USS Medusa (AR-1); USS Argonne (AS-10); USS Chester (CA-27); USS Childs (DD-241); Rear Admiral Pettinbill; detailed photos of damage to USS Chicago (CA-29) after being rammed by SS Silver Palm in 1933; stock photo set entitled “Navy Life” with shipboard scenes circa early 1930s; Sikorski/Pan Am Clipper in the 1930s; presentation of Arleigh Burke Fleet Award; USS Henry Clay (SSBN-625); USS Gyatt (DDG-1); sketch of “Destroyers at Sea” by William A. McRay; Joint Chiefs of Staff 1961; Burke on board USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CV-42); Burke inspecting Polaris submarine model with Rear Admiral William Raborn; USS Manley (DD-940) in the Kiel Canal; USS Bexar (APA-237); Shriners group photo; Mrs. Burke poses with Admiral Burke’s portrait; Burke at a bar. Some photos have been assigned NH numbers or removed to the NH collection.

 

S-105-Y

Approximately 80 photos and 1 book.Autographed portrait of Admiral Kichisaburo Nomura, former Japanese ambassador to the United States; autographed portraits of Koreans General Kim Song Sam, Lee Bum Suk, General Sun Yup Paik; autographed photos of Commander Newton Nichols, Dr. Tsunoda; Bohemian Grove; miscellaneous baby photos and family friends;  Admiral Claude Ricketts; students at Burke school; Mrs. Marc Mitscher at unveiling of monument at Mitscher Field; Admiral Togo; Admiral Richard Jackson 99^th birthday with Admiral Roy Johnson and Vice Admiral Paul Stroop; views of earthquake damage at Long Beach, California, 1932; Ambassador Dowling’s guest house in Korea; aerial views of the Burke farm in Virginia; military exhibits at Swiss National Fair, Zurich 1939; Naval Observatory; Subic Bay; Korean Naval Academy; Waterfront Saloon Sasebo; Balboa; autographed portrait of Undersecretary of the Navy Fred Bantz; White House Christmas Card from President Dwight Eisenhower; autographed portrait of Admiral Arthur Radford; autographed portrait of Bernard Baruch; autographed portrait of General Nathan Twining; autographed portrait of Genyu Yeh (sp?); book, “Strategie de L’Action,” by General Andre Beaufre, autographed to Admiral Burke; oversize print of painting of Admiral Lambert Robins, Belgian Navy; Tennessee Squire “deed” for land from Jack Daniels distillery transferred to Burke Papers, Archives Branch.

 

S-105-Z

Copies of 20 photos of ships, autographed by Admiral Burke. Originals of these photos are found in collection UA 468.20. Some photos have been assigned NH numbers.

 

S-105-AA

76 page oversize leather-bound album containing approximately 120 photographs and cartoons, 1 printed menu, and 1 certificate, for a Texaco dinner honoring three men, including Admiral Burke, 7 March 1974. The occasion was the retirement of Burke and the other men from the Texaco Board of Directors. In addition to photos of the event, there are copies of a humorous look back at the life of Admiral Burke (who they referred to as “Bogie”) and the other retirees. This includes photos and anecdotes from his naval service.  Transferred from Curator in 2006.

 

S-105-BB

Approximately 1500 loose photos and 3 scrapbooks, plus a small number of news clippings and ephemera, transferred from the Naval Historical Foundation in 2008, original NHF accession number unknown (temporary NHF number UNKN-CUP10 assigned). A large portion of these images are circa 1959-1960, though images from other eras are included. Many are duplicates of images from other portions of the Burke collection. Only partial paperwork is included with this portion of the collection.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 1

7 photographs of destroyers 1943/1944 - USS Claxton (DD-571), USS Nicholas (DD-449), USS O’Bannon (DD-450), USS Chevalier (DD-451), USS Taylor (DD-468), USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570), USS Dyson (DD-572).

 

S-105-BB, Folder 2

Approximately 40 photos, plus 3 paper placards, circa 1940s. Most photos do not have captions. Photos of Burke as a Captain and Rear Admiral; scenes from World War II including Japanese battleship underway, Pearl Harbor attack; photos of Mrs. Burke; sketch “Strategic Chart Pacific Ocean”; several cartoons not specifically related to Burke; autographed photos from U.S. and foreign military officers; paper placards reading “China Bull Room” and “180^th Meridian.”

 

S-105-BB, Folder 3

Approximately 80 photos, circa 1930s – 1940s, Burke as a Lieutenant Commander, Captain, and Commodore. Ceremonies on board USS Huntington (CL-107); Guantanamo Bay; USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CV-42) in New York City; drawing of USS Chester (CA-27); President Harry Truman, Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal, Admiral Marc Mitscher; a selection of images circa 1947 from Trinidad, featuring Captain Burke and Admiral William H.P. Blandy. Loose photos from both Burke’s early personal life, and unidentified scenes including a crossing the line ceremony.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 4

Approximately 30 photos, primarily individual and group photos from the first half of Burke’s career, most without captions. Autographed portraits of Rear Admiral Joseph Clark, Rear Admiral Walden Ainsworth; Rear Admiral Burke portrait; officer group photos including on board USS Pennsylvania (BB-38); Admiral Joseph Reeves; photos of small boats; Queen Frederica of Greece; Naval Gun Factory, Washington, DC; Uruguay; General Board 1947; gathering after the death of Admiral Mitscher; unidentified locations, ships and people.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 5

Approximately 50 photos. Scenes in Korea with Rear Admiral Burke, including armistice negotiations for the Korean War.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 6

Approximately 45 photos and 1 paper invitation. Scenes in Korea with Rear Admiral Burke, including armistice negotiations for the Korean War. Invitation to a show by Ethel Revnell at the Ernie Pyle Main Theater; photo of certificate for the “Order of the Multiple Purple.”

 

S-105-BB, Folder 7

Approximately 25 photos. Scenes in Korea with Rear Admiral Burke, including armistice negotiations for the Korean War. Includes sketch of interior of armistice negotiation room.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 8

20 photos plus one program (written in both English and Greek) for the visit of Queen Frederika of Greece along with her children Princess Sophie and Crown Prince Constantine, to Long Beach Naval Shipyard and USS Connor (DD-582), October 1958. Ceremonies for transfer of the ship to Greece is shown.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 9

Scrapbook containing 19 photos plus 1 page of newspaper clippings for the visit of Japanese naval officers to Naval Training Center Great Lakes, Illinois, 9-12 February 1960. Admiral Burke was not present, senior American officer present is Rear Admiral J.M. Higgins. Disassembled due to preservation issues.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 10

Approximately 60 loose photos plus 14 color transparencies. White Sands Missile Range, Nike Zeus 1961; damage to USS Utah (BB-31) by VT-2B bombs;  aerial views of Pearl Harbor pre-World War II; 25^th reunion of Naval Academy Class of 1923; shipboard scenes circa 1920s-1930s; Vice Admiral George Anderson; US Navy and Marine Corps Officers’ Wives Club of Taipei; USS Saratoga (CVA-60) and USS Essex (CVA-9) spelling out “Hello America”; several visits and speaking engagements by Burke; many photos do not have captions.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 11

Approximately 40 photos and negatives with associated letters and notes: copy of letter to Baroness Silvercruys with a photo of Ensign Ruhm; copy of letter to Rear Admiral Donald Varian with photo of Commodore Robins; copy of a letter from the Swedish naval attaché with a photo of Burke’s certificate for the Swedish Royal Society of Naval Sciences; copy of letter from American Battle Monuments Commission related to monument at Brest; copy of letter to Burke requesting his signature on Arctic exploration stamps for an exhibition, with a photo of what appears to be the finished display; Burke inspects a German motor torpedo boat, 1959; newspaper clipping of Burke and President John F. Kennedy; Burke with King Hussein of Jordan; Joint Chiefs of Staff, 1959; photos, schedule, and press release for Burke’s tour of Thai ship HTMS Pin Klao at Norfolk, 1959; Burke with Korean naval officer Vice Admiral Yong Woon Lee; autographed portrait of Admiral Hoshina (?); Burke visits Rota, Spain, 1959; photo of painting of USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570), “31 Knots,”  by Gerard Richardson; photo of sailors on board a ship, possibly with Burke, this may be Fleet Camera Party; 2 copy negatives for pages of Burke’s yearly CNO retrospective photo albums.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 12

15 photographs, newspaper clippings, and one framed newspaper clipping. Vice Admiral George Anderson; photos of ceremony at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC; copy of letter with photo to Captain M.A. Nation; Burke disembarks HMS Victory, followed by Prince Philip; Current and former CNO gathering: Burke, Stark, Fechteler; Carney; Denfeld; framed newspaper clipping of Joint Chiefs of Staff with General David Shoup taking over as Commandant of the Marine Corps.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 13

Approximately 25 photos. Scenes at the U.S. Naval Academy; Admiral Burke attends a Navy football game against William and Mary, following the dedication of Navy-Marine Corps Stadium;  Burke attends SHAPEX 60 exercise in France; dedication of a plaque in Brussels to USS Glacier (AGB-4) rescue operations in Antarctica, including a printed speech and thank you card; Admiral and Mrs. Burke attend a dinner and graduation at Loras Collage, Iowa, June 1961.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 14

Approximately 25 photos. Reproductions of certificates between city of Monterrey, California and HMS Puma; Admiral Burke speaks at christening of USS Enterprise (CVAN-65); German acceptance of Zerstorer #6 (former USS Charles Ausburn); Joint Chiefs of Staff 1960; Burke visits Baxter School, Colorado.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 15

Approximately 50 photos. Admiral Burke visits Quantico, 1955 and 1960; Burke addresses midshipman at Rice Institute, 1957; Burke in car during parade for Minneapolis Aquitennial 1959; Burke with Korean CNO Admiral Lee;  autographed photo from Senator Gordon Allott to Admiral Burke, with copy of thank you letter from Burke; Burke presents Distinguished Public Service Award to Dr. James Mooney for Antarctica research, 1959; Burke travels to Colorado University to receive honorary degree; Burke with Ambassador to Ecuador; Under Secretary of the Navy Fred Bantz presents Legion of Merit to Rear Admiral Luis Gomez Cevallos of Ecuador; class of 1923 reunion; Bohemian Grove; Burke gives Pentagon press briefing, 1951; autographed photos with illegible signatures; Admiral Eugene Peltier sworn in as Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks, 1957; Navy League plaque to DESRON 23; USS Mugford ship’s dance 1939; Joint Chiefs of Staff; Congressmen Flood, Scribner, Sikes, Boyle, Mahan, Andrews,  with Burke; Naval Training Center San Diego, 1958; US Naval Amphibious Base Coronado.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 16

Approximately 30 photos. Admiral Burke visits The Hague, and Scandinavian countries; Annual Conference of Flag Officers in Command of Operating Forces, Monterey.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 17

Approximately 60 photos and 1 newspaper clipping. Admiral Burke with Republic of China Vice Admiral Liang Hsu-Chao; Burke with President Dwight Eisenhower during visit on board USS Saratoga (CV-60); thank you card to Burke from Koichiro Asakai with photos of Japanese embassy; autographed photo to Burke from Captain Claude Kirkpatrick to Burke showing visit of Japanese Admiral Nagasawa; Vice Admiral Roscoe Good; Burke in Hong Kong; Burke on board USS Forrestal (CV-59); Burke visits Rota, Spain; Burke attends SHAPEX 59, near Paris, France; early 20^th century family photos, including portraits of Mrs. Burke; commissioning of USS Bainbridge (CGN-25).

 

S-105-BB, Folder 18

Approximately 50 photos. Three small photos books from Headquarters, Fifteenth Naval District, Fort Amador, Canal Zone, autographed to Admiral Burke by Rear Admiral Richard Craighill, showing Burke’s visit to the District; copy of a letter to Burke from Senator Alexander Wiley; Vice Admiral William Raborn, Admiral Claude Block, with Mr. Arthur Crap; Lord Montbatten with Burke near HMS Victory; presentation of painting to Admiral Burke at a formal dinner; Burke receives honorary degree from University of Notre Dame; Rear Admiral Paul Stroop; foreign visits to unidentified nations; Burke visits elementary schools in Colorado.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 19

Approximately 65 photos. Burke visits Sardinia; Burke speaking at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York; Burke with the Japanese royal couple; christening of USS Enterprise (CVAN-65); Burke attends Navy-Air Force football game; “Brothers Lotus Members” meeting; Class of 1923 Reunion; Navy Day Ball 1960; Burke at various parades and reviews; Burke visits New London; Mrs. Burke with former Cuban president Carlos Hevia; Burke receives honorary degree from Tufts University; Burke attends Inter-American Naval Conference; Burke with Princess Liliane of Belgium; Burke speaks at VFW convention in Michigan; Burke speaks at Beacon Society Dinner in Boston.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 20

Approximately 40 photos. Admiral Burke visits ships of the Sixth Fleet and Seventh Fleet. USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31); USS Rochester (CA-124); USS Picking (DD-685); USS Ponchatoula (AO-148); Regulus missiles launch from USS Helena (CA-75);  USS Connor (DD-582) before transfer as HMHS Aspis;  USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CV-42); Burke in flight suit; Mrs. US Navy 1956; Diet in Japan.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 21

Approximately 20 photos. Admiral Burke on board USS Rochester (CA-124), USS Picking (DD-685), USS Salmon (SSR-573), USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31); Burke at the White House for National Geographic Antarctic Exploration Medal, 1960; Burke with Defense Minister Paolo Emilio Caviani of Italy, 1957; Burke as Pipe Smoker of the Year, 1958; Burke visits Sardinia 1955.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 22

13 photographs. Admiral Burke in Belgium and Denmark, 1960. Belgian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; meeting with military staff; with Princess Liliane; 

 

S-105-BB, Folder 23

9 photos, 2 postcards, and 1 news paper clipping related to activities in Japan and the restored Japanese battleship Mikasa.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 24

1 photo in a paper folder, showing Admiral Burke meeting with counterparts of the Mexican Navy, September 1959.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 25

Approximately 15 personal photos accompanied by letters to Admiral Burke, from various individuals including Korean military officers, USS O’Bannon (DDE-450), Congressman Jeffery Cohelan, Children’s Clinic of Denver; photos of Burke meeting with Canadian and British officers; Burke with Lieutenant Commander Guy Leonard; November 1960 issue of “The Hoist” from Naval Training Center; itemized list of articles and publications.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 26

4 photos plus assorted paper captions and letters, from the Royal Thai Navy, regarding the visit of HTMS Pin Klao to Washington D.C.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 27

28 page photo album with 13 photographs of Admiral Burke’s visit to San Francisco Naval Shipyard, 4 March 1960. Ships toured included USS Mapiro (SS-376), USS Calvert (APA-32).

 

S-105-BB, Folder 28

Approximately 150 photos plus 30 negatives

·         8 uncaptioned photos of battleships and cruisers circa 1930s, including USS Indianapolis (CA-35) at sea and in New York Harbor;

·         18 uncaptioned photos of battleships including USS New Mexico (BB-40) and USS West Virginia (BB-48), with scenes such as gunnery drills, launch aircraft off catapult, crossing the line, shore leave;

·         43 photos of Burke’s visit to Sweden;

·         17 negatives of montage reproductions, showing photos, documents, and newspaper clippings related to Admiral Burke’s activities in May 1960;

·         8 uncaptioned photos and 15 negatives of Burke’s quarters;

·         18 uncaptioned photos of Burke at a ceremony at the Marines Barracks in Washington, DC;

·         8 uncaptioned photos of gifts presented to Burke by his staff at his 57^th birthday, 1958;

·         26 photos of Burke’s visits to Spain and Mexico, 1959;

·         8 photos and 15 negatives of Burke’s visit to Sweden;

 

 

S-105-BB, Folder 29

Approximately 50 photos of Admiral Burke’s visit to Sweden.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 30

Approximately 40 photos Admiral Burke’s visits to Korea (1957), Spain (1959), Mexico (1959), on board USS Boxer (CV-21), USS Claude Jones (DE-1033), USS Greenwood (DE-679), USS Picuda (SS-382), Charleston Air Force Base, USS Kenneth Whiting (AV-14), attending amphibious exercises Onslo Beach, North Carolina (1959).

 

S-105-BB, Folder 31

Approximately 110 photos

·         60 photos of Admiral Burke’s visit to Sweden;

·         19 uncaptioned photos circa 1929, showing officers on deck of an unidentified ship, including sunbathing, and destroyers operating nearby

·         3 photos of Admiral Burke’s visit to Norway;

·         22 photos of Admiral Burke’s visit to Belgium;

·         10 uncaptioned photos of Burke and friends at beach circa 1920s, unidentified social events and official visits as CNO

 

S-105-BB, Folder 32

Approximately 75 photos of Japan, circa early 1950s, including departure of General Douglas MacArthur. Many scenes around Tokyo.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 33

17 loose pages of montage reproduction photographs, showing photos, documents, and newspaper clippings related to Admiral Burke’s activities in January 1960.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 34

29 loose pages of montage reproduction photographs, showing photos, documents, and newspaper clippings related to Admiral Burke’s activities in March 1960.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 35

23 loose pages of montage reproduction photographs, showing photos, documents, and newspaper clippings related to Admiral Burke’s activities in October 1960.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 36

Approximately 50 photos from various periods during Burke’s career, all the way from Lieutenant through CNO. The majority of this appears to be the original photos used to make the yearly CNO montage albums of his career seen in earlier sections of the Burke collection. These images include Joint Chiefs of Staff; Secretary of the Navy John Connally; USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14) signed by Commanding Officer; visit with Korean Chief of Naval Operations; General Lyman Lemnitzer; General James Doolittle; Silver Quill Dinner 1961 including program; Burke touring ICBM sites in Colorado; meeting with German and Japanese officials; visit to Army Air Defense Center, Fort Bliss, Texas; Senator Gordon Allott; visits to elementary schools; inspecting German vessel Zerstorer (ex-USS Charles Ausburn); visit to Pensacola.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 37

Approximately 75 photos, most of which appear to be the original photos used to make the yearly CNO montage albums of Burke’s career seen in earlier sections of the Burke collection. Pasadena Parade of Roses 1960; USS George Washington related events; SEATO Luncheon 1960; ceremony for Oklahoma Memorial, Oklahoma City; commencement exercises at Northern Oklahoma Junior College; visit to Sweden 1960 with Bjorkegren family; visits to local schools; Naval Institute Board of Control; meeting with foreign leaders from Mexico, Portugal, Venezuela.

 

S-105-BB, Folder 39 (Scrapbook)

30 page photo album with 27 photos and 1 letter, showing Admiral Burke’s visit to the Hague and Dutch naval base Den Helder, June 1960. Burke’s arrival at the airport; formal ceremonies including inspection of Dutch troops; HNLMS De Ruyter; views of other Dutch ships and aircraft.

 

S-105-CC

1 photograph transferred from the Naval Historical Foundation, showing members of a party given by Admiral Hoshina in Tokyo, circa 1961. Admiral Burke is not shown.