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Arthur Knapp, Jr., Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-357
Abstract Papers, 1909-2008, collected by, created by or regarding Arthur Knapp, Jr. Collection includes manuscripts of Knapp’s published and unpublished works; published materials as well as correspondence relating to pieces written by Knapp, including articles from Nautical Quarterly, The Yacht and the New York Times; biographical material; newspaper clippings and periodicals relating to one-design and dinghy racing, frostbiting, America’s Cup races, Bermuda races, Congressional Cup and the like;...
Dates: 1909 - 2008
Found in: Manuscripts

Asa P. Morse Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-101
Abstract

This collection consists of thirteen boxes and nine volumes primarily containing business correspondence, accounts, receipts, cancelled checks, checkbooks, and bankbooks relating to the cooperage firm of Asa P. Morse between the years of 1855 and 1880. There is little personal correspondence.

Dates: 1855 - 1880
Found in: Manuscripts

Averill Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-260
Abstract

Correspondence, 1864-1916, among members of the Averill family of Rockland, Maine, discussing family matters and day to day details of the late nineteenth century coasting trade. Primarily contains brief letters to Margaret Averill from her husband, Frank B. Collection also includes letter to Margaret from Frank's brother Cyrus B, and son Albert as well as a few other family members and friends.

Dates: 1864 - 1916
Found in: Manuscripts

Beebe Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-040
Abstract

Letters, personal accounts, and other papers, of Silas Beebe (1782-1863), shipmaster from Groton, Conn., and other members of the family; together with ship's papers for the coastal schooner LaGrange, out of Mystic, Conn.

Dates: 1761 - 1904
Found in: Manuscripts

Benjamin D. Cleveland Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-093
Abstract

The papers include journals, logs, or accounts for the bark CHARLES W. MORGAN, the schooners W. A. GRABER and R. S. GRAHAM, and the brigs DAISY and LEANORA. Also included are some of Captain Cleveland's personal accounts, stocks, etc.

Dates: 1899 - 1924
Found in: Manuscripts

Benjamin F. Noyes Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-052
Abstract

This is a collection of correspondence, logbooks, accounts, bills, receipts, insurance policies, shipping articles, bills of lading, charter parties, and other papers. Vessels represented include the brig J.G. ANDERSON, brig BELLE OF THE BAY, brig GENERAL BAILEY and schooner CHARMER.

Dates: 1860 - 1880
Found in: Manuscripts

Bror Tamm Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-288
Abstract Collection, 1898-1997, of Bror Tamm, boat builder and designer. Includes information on specific boats, research on various rigging components and types of boats, as well as Tamm's personal records, journals, schoolbooks with drawings, correspondence, and business records spanning his entire lifetime. There are also files organized for Tamm by his daughter, Edna Tamm Verzuh, and posthumous records that she kept as well. This collection complements Bror Tamm artifacts in the general...
Dates: 1898-1997
Found in: Manuscripts

Buddington Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-257
Abstract Papers of and relating to whaling masters James M. Buddington, Sidney O. Budington, cabin boy James W. Buddington, and other family members. Including protection certificate, death certificates, applications for admittance to Sailors Snug Harbor, and newspaper articles about Leroy Buddington's brief escape from a state hospital and Captain Sidney O. Budington's association with the Eskimo's and Charles F. Hall's arctic exploration. The collection also includes information relating to the...
Dates: 1706-1986 (bulk 1830-1863)
Found in: Manuscripts

Calista M. Stover Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-105
Abstract

The essence of this collection is a series of diaries and journals kept by Calista Stover and her daughter on several voyages by the Ship DANIEL BARNES between 1882 and 1891. Joseph Stover was Master of the vessel and ports of call included Honolulu, Australia, and Japan.



Dates: 1859 - 1881
Found in: Manuscripts

Capt. George W. Duffy Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-309
Abstract

This collection consists of documents collected by George W. Duffy concerning his supposed death during World War II and actual internment in a Prisoner of War camp in Java.

Dates: 1942 - 1945
Found in: Manuscripts

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Names
Eastern Ice Yachting Association 1
Hillman Shipyard 1
Isaac Jeanes & Co. 1
Mallory, Clifford Day, Jr., 1916- 1
Plaisted, Fred, 1849-1943 1