Skip to main content Skip to search results

Showing Collections: 221 - 230 of 337

Records of Henry J. Gielow, Incorporated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-345
Abstract

Records, 1920-1992, of Henry J. Gielow, Incorporated, a naval architectural firm. Includes vessel descriptions and drawings of the yachts designed by Henry J. Gielow, Inc., business correspondence regarding military vessel and atomic power plant construction, correspondence regarding research on Henry J. Gielow, Incorporated, publications including articles, brochures and catalogs regarding vessels and yachting, journals, loose notes and lists of yachts and their owners.

Dates: 1920-1992, bulk 1920-1970
Found in: Manuscripts

Records of Isaac Jeanes & Co.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-010
Contents Isaac Jeanes & Co. was a mercantile house in Philadelphia. The collection consists of letters to the company, chiefly from Chamberlain, Robinson & Co., James Robinson, and Chamberlain & Phelps, all merchants in New York, N.Y., and James L. Taylor and Lewis J. Cassan, masters of ship WILLIAM J. MORRIS and clipper ship ARAMINGO, respectively.Included is a ledger (1852-1854) including accounts with ships A.M. LAWRENCE, MONTAUK, and OCEANA, the brig HARRIET, and barks...
Dates: 1852 - 1860
Found in: Manuscripts

Records of J. & D.D. Beckwith

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-038
Abstract

Correspondence, accounts with 135 vessels of sloop size and larger, general accounts, ships' specifications, agreements, receipts, bills of lading, invoices, bank drafts, materials lists, deeds, tax bills, and bills payable and receivable, of a family of merchants and shipbuilders, of New London, Conn., conducting business with firms in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Persons represented include owners James Beckwith and his son, Daniel D. Beckwith.

Dates: 1845 - 1884
Found in: Manuscripts

Records of James M. Bayles & Son

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-343
Abstract

Records, 1856-1907, of James M. Bayles & Son. Includes records for over 50 ships built by the firm. The majority consists of building contracts, but also includes bills of sale, notes on certain vessels, insurance policies, and letters between the firm and their customers. These records compliment items in the Ship’s Plans and General Collection.

Dates: 1856-1907, undated
Found in: Manuscripts

Records of Jeremiah Smith & Sons

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-185
Abstract

The collection contains incoming correspondence, telegrams, bills, accounts, and copybooks, which together offer insight into the Connecticut oyster industry from 1883-1911.

Dates: 1883-1911, (bulk 1903-1911)
Found in: Manuscripts

Records of John Middleton & Company

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-173
Abstract

Correspondence, chiefly written by George W. Middleton, in charge of the Yokohama office and thought to be company president, letterpress copybooks, cashbooks, and ledgers. Other persons represented include John Middleton and C. Redington Joy.

Dates: 1872 - 1900
Found in: Manuscripts

Records of Lawrence & Co.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-025
Abstract

The Records of Lawrence & Co., 1822-1904, consists of eleven boxes containing approximately 5,800 pieces and 134 volumes which illustrate quite well the whaling, sealing, and commercial activities of the Company as well as its predecessors Miner, Lawrence & Co. and Joseph Lawrence.

Dates: 1822 - 1904; Majority of material found within 1845 - 1885
Found in: Manuscripts

Records of N. & W.W. Billings

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-233
Abstract Correspondence, including letters written by whaling masters and sailing orders from the company to these captains; business records, including bills, accounts, receipts, etc., as well as a large number of specific accounts for cotton duck, iron hoops, and sheeting copper; ship's papers for several whaleships owned by the company including FLORA, JOHN & EDWARD, JULIUS CAESAR, PHOENIX, SUPERIOR, TURCARORA, and WILLIAM C. NYE; miscellaneous papers, including marine insurance policies for...
Dates: ca.1823-1850
Found in: Manuscripts

Records of O.C. & K.R. Wilson

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-243
Abstract

Bills, receipts, accounts, correspondence, and other business records; printed materials, either for Wilson or associated businesses; items relating to yachting; signal flag drawings and measurements, photographs, and pamphlet; stock certificates; account books; and miscellaneous materials, including photographs, obituaries, stationery, advertisements, and business cards.

Dates: ca. 1870-1950
Found in: Manuscripts

Records of Philip L. Rhodes

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-312
Abstract Illustrations of plans designed by Philip L. Rhodes from as early as his 1916 hydroplane to a diesel yacht of 1973. Illustrations depict all types of vessels from small recreational dinghies to large yachts and commercial cargo, as well as many one design and class boats. Very little military work is included. Advertising material for Rhodes designs is represented, as well as extensive correspondence for the design, construction and racing of the America's Cup defender, WEATHERLY. The...
Dates: 1894 - 1978
Found in: Manuscripts

Filter Results

Additional filters:

Subject
International trade 57
Correspondence 42
Diaries 36
Voyages and travels 36
Logbooks 35
∨ more
Yachting 31
Account books 28
Shipping 25
Bills of lading 24
Shipping--New York (State)--New York 24
Yachts 24
Charter-parties 22
Accounts 21
Scrapbooks 21
Insurance policies 20
Photographs 20
Shipping--Massachusetts--Boston 20
Ledgers 19
Ships--Cargo 19
Coastwise shipping--Atlantic Coast (U.S.) 17
Journals (accounts) 17
Bills of sale 15
Deeds 15
Ship's papers 15
Yacht racing 15
Crew lists 14
Receipts 14
Shipmasters 14
Cashbooks 13
Seafaring life 13
Specifications 13
Whaling--Massachusetts--New Bedford 13
Invoices 12
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 11
Freight and freightage 11
Merchant mariners 11
America's Cup races 9
Boats and boating 9
Boston (Mass.) 9
Letters 9
Logs (records) 9
Shipwrecks 9
United States--Commerce--West Indies 9
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Naval operations 9
West Indies--Commerce--United States 9
Whaling 9
Advertisements 8
Certificates 8
Daybooks 8
Manifests 8
Ships' papers 8
Family papers 7
Naval architecture 7
New London (Conn.) 7
New York (N.Y.) 7
Sailing 7
Shipping--Connecticut--Mystic 7
Ships--Equipment and supplies 7
Steamboat lines--New York (State)--New York 7
Telegrams 7
Yacht building 7
Yacht designers 7
Agreements 6
Alabama claims 6
Contracts 6
Drawings 6
Genealogies 6
Insurance, Marine 6
Lumber trade 6
Merchants--New York (State)--New York 6
Minutes 6
Mystic (Conn.) 6
Newsletters 6
Pamphlets 6
Shipbuilding--Connecticut--Mystic 6
Shipmasters--Connecticut--Mystic 6
Shipmasters--United States 6
Whale oil 6
Whaling masters 6
Whaling--Connecticut--New London 6
Baltimore (Md.) 5
Boatbuilding 5
Coastwise shipping 5
Cotton trade 5
Death at sea 5
Groton (Conn.) 5
Letterpress copybooks 5
Marine protests 5
Naval architects--United States 5
Protection certificates 5
Sailing ships 5
Ship models 5
Shipowners--Connecticut--Mystic 5
Shipping--Rhode Island--Providence 5
Sugar trade 5
Yachts--Design and construction 5
Autobiography 4
Blueprints 4
Broadsides 4
Businessmen--Connecticut--Mystic 4
+ ∧ less
 
Language
English 309
Undetermined 28
 
Names
Eastern Ice Yachting Association 1
Hillman Shipyard 1
Isaac Jeanes & Co. 1
Mallory, Clifford Day, Jr., 1916- 1
Plaisted, Fred, 1849-1943 1