Guide to the Benton W. Decker Albums M0253
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
1999 ; revised 2022
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Benton W. Decker albums
Identifier/Call Number: M0253
Physical Description:
2 Linear Feet
(3 boxes)
Date (inclusive): circa 1898-1955
Scope and Contents
Memorabilia of Admiral Decker in occupied Japan. Photograph albums primarily of high ranking military figures and the Yokosuka
shipyards, as well as clippings of Benton Clark Decker.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item] Benton W. Decker Albums, M0253, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transfer from Hoover Archives, 1975.
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Subjects and Indexing Terms
United States. Navy -- History
Decker, Benton Clark, 1867-1933
Yokosuka Naval Base (Japan)
Box 3, volume 1
Photo album
Container Summary: (Grey Alligator)
Scope and Contents note
Inscribed to Rear Admiral B.W. Decker from S. Kirimura, Keihia Electric Railway. Photographs of temples, nature, recreational
activities, Perry Monument, bays, etc.
Box 2, volume 2
Album "To Mrs. Decker for Recollection of Yokusuka From Girl Students, Municipal Second High School, Yokosuka"
Container Summary: (Grey Alligator)
Forrestal photograph, autographed
Bob Eichelberger photograph, autographed
Sen. Jenner (Ind.) & Sen. Ellender (La.)
Gen. Hickey, Gen. White, Gen. Williams, Gen. Bush, Gen. Collins, & Gen. Fox
Mrs. Saito
General note
(Widow of Ambassador to U.S. Saito)
Joint Chiefs - Bradley, Sherman, & Collins
Adm. Boone & Turner Joy & Collins
Gen. Chevalerie (Belgian Minister)
Sr. del Castillo (Spanish Minister)
Baron Levi van Eduard & Count Berkey
Prince & Princes Takamatsu & Princess Mikasa
Box 2, volume 3
Benton C. Decker album
circa 1890-1920
Container Summary: (flowered)
Scope and Contents
Rear Admiral - Spanish American War. U.S.S. Tennessee. Clippings and a few photographs & ephemeral items.
Box 3, volume 4
Album of photos of shipyard tour
Container Summary: (green flocked)
Box 2, volume 5
A Milestone, Christian Activities in Yokosuka Area
1949
Scope and Contents note
Album of text and photos of Christian institutions in area created by Yokosuka Christian Activities Association.
Box 2, volume 6
Clippings album
circa 1946-1950
Scope and Contents note
Clippings re: occupation career.
Box 1, volume 7
Photo album
Container Summary: (green #1)
Gen. Halsey, John, Eichelberger, Robertson
Adm. Wm. Kitts, Griffin (autographed photo later)
Gen. Eichelberger w/ staff salute MacArthur in front of Imperial Palace, Tokyo
July 5, 1948
Gen. Beasely (Mil. Govt., 5th Army)
Cdr. Geise (MC), Cdr. Reed
Adm. Swanson (Hawley Committee), Adm. Boone, Womble
Gen. Blarney, Cushman, Baker, Ferria
Lt. Col. Heles, Lt. Gen. Twining, Vice Adm. John L. McCrea
Gen. Pechkoff (French Ambassador)
Consul Gen. Alexis Johnson
Box 1, volume 8
Photo album, Yokosuka Base
Container Summary: (Green #2)
Gen. Bradford, Eichelberger, MacArthur, Chase
Adm. Bledsoe, Ginder, Griffin, Berkey, Ramsey
Col. Fellers (MC), Sams, Wheeler, Kendricks, Huff
Gen. Lopes, Hoffman, Byers, Shea, Ryder, Fox, Lester
Cdr. Higgins, Col. Geise, Gonzales, Bennet
Gen. Chevalerie (Belgian Ambassador)
Gen. Pechkoff (French Ambassador)
Dr. Geigh (Stanford Professor)
Sir Alvary Gascoigne (British Ambassador)
Box 1, volume 9
Photo album
Container Summary: (Green #3)
Gen. Pat Tandy, Almond, Gonzalez, Reed, Mugg, Geise
LCDR Holtom, McCollon, Westerwelt
Adm. Womble, Ramsey, Ingersoll, Carney
Gen. Pechkoff (French Ambassador)
Gen. Hoffman, Herren, Fox, Thatcher, Wedemeyer
Kenneth C. Royall (Secretary ot Army)
