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Collection of Charles E. Palmer

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-149

Abstract

The collection includes diaries, bills, documents, ledgers, checkbooks, and account books, relating to Palmer's oystering activities. Also included is a logbook (1897) for the oyster steamer ITHIEL, of which Palmer was master.

Dates

  • Creation: 1869 - 1913

Language of Materials

English Latin

Restrictions on Access

Available for use in the Manuscripts Division

Restrictions on Use

Various copying restrictions apply. Guidelines are available from the Manuscripts Division.

Biography of Charles E. Palmer, 1847-1913

Charles E. Palmer (1847-1913) was an oyster fisherman in Riverside, Connecticut.

Extent

70 piece(s) (2 boxes)

7 volume(s)

Title
Collection of Charles E. Palmer (Coll. 149)
Subtitle
An Inventory of the Collection at the G.W. Blunt White Library, Mystic Seaport
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
G. W. Blunt White Library
Mystic Seaport Museum, Inc.
112 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic CT 06355 United States
860.572.5367