Gerald W. Mefferd Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-212
Abstract
This collection consists of volumes of diaries kept by Gerald W. Medderd before and during an around-the-world cruise with Ray Kauffman, a long time friend and owner of the ketch HURRICANE. It also contains photocopies of letters written to the family before and during the voyage, customs and consular documents, and a biographical sketch of Ray Kauffman.
Dates
- Creation: 1934 - 1938
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 Gerald W. Mefferd
Gerald W. Mefferd was a yachtsman of Des Moines, Iowa.
Extent
2 box(es)
Index to Personal Names
NOTE: The fraction(s) indicate the Box and Folder numbers where that particular reference can be found. For example, the researcher will find information about Abe Allen in Box 2, Folder 3 of the collection.
- Allen, Abe 2/3
- Andrew, Peter 2/5
- Binnie, George 2/5
- Bjorklund, ? 2/5
- Boyce, Bob 2/4
- Buchanan, ? 2/5
- Bunting, ? 2/4
- Burrell, Bob 2/3
- Carberry, ? (Lord) 2/5
- Coldwell, Oscar (Jr.) 2/1
- Collette, ? 2/3
- Cowles, Mike 2/4
- Crocker, Templeton 2/4
- Cross, Bill 2/5
- Darling, Jay 2/1
- Dean, ? 2/2
- Dornbush, Adrian 2/1
- Elbert, Sam 2/3
- Englebrecht, ? 2/4
- Englehart, ? 2/2
- Eyanett, Arthur 2/4
- Fahnstock, ? (Mrs.) 2/3
- Fahnstock, Bruce 2/3
- Figgus, Jack 2/3
- Flemming, ? 2/3
- Foy, Mark 2/4
- Gagan, Jim 2/3, 2/5
- Gammock, Gordon 2/1
- Gellatly, Russ 2/4
- Gilman, Harold 2/3
- Graham, Bob 2/3, 2/4
- Graham, John D. 2/1
- Hall, ? (Mrs.) 2/5
- Hall, Ben 2/4
- Hall, James Norman 2/2
- Hall, Sam 2/4
- Hamill, Elaine 2/4
- Hankinson, Marty 2/4
- Hard, Thomas 2/3
- Hershon, Lewis 2/3
- Hines, Eric 2/4
- Hocking, Edgar L. 2/4
- Homewood, Robin 2/5
- Hopping, Bob 2/4
- Ingham, Bill 2/3
- Irvine, Don 2/4
- Jackson, Malcom 2/5
- Johnson, Irving 2/4, 2/5
- Johnson, Irving (Mrs.) 2/5
- Kennebeck, Fayne 2/4
- Krebs, ? 2/1
- Krebs, Sidoine 2/4
- Lee, Tom 2/4
- Mason, ? 2/5
- Maury, Dick 2/3
- McBroom, Leland (Mrs.) 2/4
- McCoy, ? 2/3
- McDade, ? (Capt.) 2/1
- McFadden, ? 2/4
- McGuire, Jim 2/3
- Mefford, R.W. (Mrs.) 2/4
- Meliza, Ray 2/2
- Mershon, ? 2/5
- Moir-Byres, Francis 2/5
- Morely, Harry 2/4
- Morrill, John 2/1
- Neil, Ed 2/3
- Nelson, Pete 2/1
- Palmer, John Peabody 2/5
- Piggins, ? 2/5
- Rowlings, Marjorie 2/1
- Ryves, Cyril 2/5
- Ryves, V.W. 2/5
- Shuler, John 2/3
- Sisson, Upton 2/1
- Smith, Louis 2/1
- Speight, Sydney Seymour 2/3
- Stiver, Andy (Mrs.) 2/3
- Wallace, H. 2/1
- Waterman, Betty 2/5
- Wells, ? 2/3
- Windsor, Jim 2/1
- Wooton, Philip John 2/3
Index to Corporate Names
NOTE: The fraction(s) indicate the Box and Folder numbers where that particular reference can be found. For example, the researcher will find information about Bobbs-Merrill Publishing Co. in Box 2, Folder 1 of the collection.
- Bobbs-Merrill Publishing Co. 2/1
- Burn Phillips Co. 2/3
- Matson Line 2/3
- Meredith Publishing Co. 2/4
- Royal Prince Albert Yacht Club 2/3
- Royal Queensland Yacht Club 2/3
- Star Fish & Oyster Co. 2/1
- The Fahnstock Expedition 2/2
- Union Boat Line 2/3
Index to Vessel Names
NOTE: The fraction(S) indicate the Box and Folder numbers where that particular reference can be found. For example, the researcher will find information about the ship CHALLENGER in Box 2, Folder 5 of the collection.
- CHALLENGER (Ship) 2/5
- CIMBA (Yacht) 2/3
- DIRECTOR (Yacht) 2/2, 2/3, 2/4
- FELIZ TAUSSIG 2/5
- FOUR WINDS (Yacht) 2/2, 2/3
- KEWARRA (Yacht) 2/5
- MAPLE LEAF 2/1
- MELBIDAR (Ketch) 2/5
- MORINDA 2/4
- PRESIDENT HARRISON 2/5
- RIATIA (Schooner) 2/2
- SILHOUETTE (Yacht) 2/1
- SIXEOLA (Steamer) 2/1
- SO FONG (Schooner) 2/5
- TARIORA (Schooner) 2/2
- YANKEE (Schooner) 2/4, 2/5
- Title
- Gerald W. Mefferd Papers (Coll. 212)
- 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
collections@mysticseaport.org
G. W. Blunt White Library
Mystic Seaport Museum, Inc.
112 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic CT 06355 United States
860.572.5367
collections@mysticseaport.org