Title: S-121-O Rear Admiral Clifford Van Hook Photo Collection
Description: : Inspection of US Naval Base Corinto, Nicaragua by President Somoza of Nicaragua, June 1943.
Accession#: S-121
Catalog#: S-121-O
Donor: Rear Admiral Clifford Van Hook
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Circa: 1942-1945
Collection Guide:
Approximately 350 black and white photos and 1 newspaper clipping scrapbook related to the service of Rear Admiral Clifford Van Hook. Focus is on his service as Commander, 15th Naval District (Canal Zone) 1942-1943 and Commander Seventh Fleet Staff 1944-1945. A significant portion of the collection deals with the visits of US and foreign officials to the Canal Zone. Some prints are press photos and may have copyright restrictions