Research

Portrait of Mary Ann LIttle Spencer, mother of Lewis Mortimer Spencer

This is a baptismal gown which was possibly worn by Lewis Mortimer Spencer, father to Claudia Spencer Kirkpatrick and by his grandson, Elmer E. Kirkpatrick, Jr. It was also likely worn by Elmer Ellsworth Kirkpatrick, Jr. in a studio photograph when he was about one year of age. The gown is gathered at the bodice with small cap sleeves, and it laces up the back.

Pin awarded to Elmer E. Kirkpatrick, Jr. who was commissioned to the Quartermaster Corps of the Regular Army after graduating in the middle of West Point class. He eventually transferred to the Corps of Engineers.

Pin was originally awarded to Elmer E. Kirkpatrick, Jr.. He may have been awarded this insignia pin while doing construction work at the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1933.

Identification tag belonged to Lewis Spencer Kirkpatrick.

John E. Kirkpatrick was promoted to Captain on August 3, 1951. These epaulettes were worn on his navy uniform.

The Naval uniform for Rear Admiral John E. Kirkpatrick

John E. Kirkpatrick’s white Naval cap reflects the rank of Rear Admiral in 1955.

This nameplate was most likely attached to John E. Kirkpatrick’s door when he was the Gunnery Officer for the USS Alaska.

John E. Kirkpatrick likely was issued the sewing kit sometime during his Naval Academy years (1927-1931). The contents include brown, white and black thread, along with a safety pin, buttons, a small piece of cloth and another small sewing kit. The second kit is in a heavy paper casing with a picture of the Worth Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, on the front. It is believed that John E. Kirkpatrick used these sewing kits throughout his travels for several years.

Fore and aft hat for Naval dress uniform of John E. Kirkpatrick.

Ensign John E. Kirkpatrick is standing aboard the USS Arizona in full dress uniform with the sword.

Sword belt with holster that is part of Naval uniform. Possibly circa 1931 when John E. Kirkpatrick graduated from the Naval Academy.

Wooden plaque with a plate that reads, “Presented to RADM John Kirkpatrick in appreciation for a lifetime of service to the ideals of West Point by the West Point Society of Central Oklahoma. March 14, 1997.”

The gold plate attached to the wood reads: ” USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55) Commissioned: 9 April 1941 Decommissioned: 27 June 1947 Memorial Dedication: 29 April 1962 This teakwood is from the original decking removed during the 1999 restoration project” John E. Kirkpatrick is considered a “plank owner” due to his assignment on the U. S. S. North Carolina when it was commissioned. This was presented to Admiral Kirkpatrick in his home in February 2004.