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Vintage Model Yacht Group Collection
W. Starling Burgess Papers
The W. Starling Burgess Papers consists of 19 document boxes, containing approximately 3800 pieces of manuscript material. About 40% of the collection provides information relative to Burgess' involvement with the design and construction of various yachts, especially the J-Boat RANGER (1936-1937). Here, one will also find information on RAINBOW, ENTERPRISE, and other yachts, along with data regarding new techniques in design and construction
Wakeman Family Papers
Washington Insurance Company in Providence Marine Insurance Policies
The marine insurance policies contained in this collection represent the years following the companies inception, 1802-1808, with the bulk of the policies written in 1806. Policies are arranged by policy number, and clearly follow a chronological pattern.
Waterman Family Collection
Correspondence, account books, bills, receipts, and other papers, relating to the business activities of Capt. Martin Waterman (1793-1860), of Duxbury, Mass., and to numerous vessels he mastered or owned, with hymns, poetry, and religious verse by Waterman; together with papers of Waterman's parents, Eliphalet and Silvinia Waterman, and his youngest son, Lucius A. Waterman; and prints and photos of ships and family members.
Whitehall Boat Collection
William and John Atkin Collection
William Butler Duncan Papers
Correspondence, memos, printed material, and other papers, reflecting Duncan's yachting career.
William C. Hall Papers
This is a collection of correspondence, notes, accounts, and insurance claims (Middletown Insurance Company, Norwich Insurance Company), relating to Hall's business activities. Vessels represented include the brig HOPE, sloop LAZY, schooner RESOLUTION, schooner CHARLES, schooner PLANTER and ship GEORGE.