Luce, Stephen Bleecker, 1827-1917

Black and white 9x6 photograph of Stephen Bleecker Luce circa 1861-1865; taken when the Naval Academy was located at Newport.

Black and white 8x10 photograph of Stephen B. Luce circa 1885.

Sepia toned 4x2.5 calling card featuring Stephen B. Luce while at the U.S. Naval Academy, names of photographer and stenographer also listed on reverse, circa 1850-1870.

Black and white 4x5 photograph of Stephen B. Luce circa 1866; image originally found on calling card (100.3413).

Holograph account entitled "Naval History" listing Luce's U.S. Navy assignments through 1865 written by him and dated 14 July 1866.

Signature reading "S.B. Luce, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, USS Richmond, 13 September 1887."

English translation of the document awarding Luce the Great Cross of Naval Merit with the white distinctive mark for his services as the U.S. Honorary Commissioner to the Columbian Historical Exposition, Madrid, Spain, 1892. Translated by Luis Martinez y de Arce, Under Secretary, 13 May 1893.

Biographical sketches, career material, publication and writings of NWC presidents.

Biographical sketches, career material, publication and writings of NWC presidents.