The Records of Henry J. Gielow, Incorporated are arranged by series as described below. The collection was loosely organized originally and as much as possible of that organization has been maintained, especially in series 5, 6 and 7. The remainder of the papers have been arranged chronologically within series that represent different groups of items found throughout the collection.

Series 1: Business correspondence. 1937-1970

Series 2: Vessel descriptions. 1929-1970

Series 3: Brochures and catalogs. 1935-1970

Series 4: Newspaper clippings. 1935-1992

Series 5: Manuscript drafts. 1968-1969

Series 6: Lists/Notes of yachts, dates, owners, and addresses. 1920-1948

Series 7: Notebooks/Journals. 1927-1946

Series 8: Stock certificates, ledgers, and proposals. 1920-1957

Series 9: Vessel drawings. Undated

Series 10: Henry J. Gielow, Incorporated portfolios and stationary. Undated

Series 11: Miscellaneous papers. 1929-undated

Series 12: Volumes. Undated