Luce, Stephen Bleecker, 1827-1917

Membership certificate as Companion of the First Class of the Loyal Legion of the United States signed by Commander in Chief John M. Schofield and Recorder-in-Chief John P. Nicholson. Signed in Philadelphia, Pa., 28 February 1901.

Life membership certificate in the U.S. Naval Institute signed by RADM Caspar Goodrich, President, and Philip R Alger, Secretary. 11 February 1905.

Certificate of membership in the Newport Historical Society, 18 March 1907 signed by Valentine Mott Francis, President, and Robert Franklin, Secretary.

Certificate naming Luce one of the "Men of Mark in America" by the Advisory Board. Signed by Merrill E. Gates, Editor-in-Chief.

Certificate of membership in the National Security League, Inc., 19 April 1917, signed by Joseph H. Choate, honorary President; Robert Bacon, President; and Alton R. Parker, honorary Vice President.

Note regarding delivery of a letter and enclosure from SECNAV George M. Robeson.

Passport for Luce and his wife issued by the Department of State, Washington, D.C., on May 20, 1895. Document contains personal description: height, age, and facial features.

Special Passport as Commissioner General of the United States to the Columbian Historical Exposition, in Madrid, Spain. Signed by Acting Secretary of State William F. Wharton, 21 June 1892.

Photograph (sepia) of Luce in rear admiral's uniform with sword, standing with hand on a table. Signed S. B. Luce, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy.

Black and white 8x10 photograph of Stephen B. Luce; date unknown.