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CyclebackThe value of the photo likely won't be effected by the color of the stamp ink on back.
You would grade his 1930s photos in the same manner as as baseball card (Poor to Mint), or you can simply describe the condition faults. Additionally, you should describe the clarity of the image (crystal clear, out of focus etc). As the image is key, a crease or stain to a corner and a crease to the image are not the same the same significance. Though writing on back or such problems doesn't neccesarilly effect the sell price, that should be menioned as well. As cataloging notes often is a natural part of a photo, it's fine to mention the writing separate from the photo: "Photo grades very good and has writing on the back." Due to the relative rarity of each photo, minor wear likely won't effect the sell price-- minor wear including roughness to an edge, a small crease to a corner. It's important to accurately communicate the condition, but you will find that few photo collectors are bothered by minor wear. Let the 1994 SP Alex Rodriguez collectors have sleepless nights of a corner touch.
There is a 1997 picture book about Burke's longtime business partner and fellow Chicago baseball photograher, George Brace.