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Records of the American Seamen's Friend Society

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-158
Abstract This collection is, in effect, the archives of the American Seamen's Friend Society, based in New York City, circa 1828-1975, divided almost equally between the 19th and 20th centuries. Contained in the 5,000 pieces and 106 volumes are reports on the activities of Sailor's Homes, Bethel Ships, and Loan Libraries. There are library registers, minutes of annual meetings, legacies, letters from shipmasters, A.S.F.S. publications, and a wealth of other information pertinent to this...
Dates: 1828 - 1975
Found in: Manuscripts

Records of the Bark ALBION

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-017
Abstract Colllection of correspondence; accounts; bills; receipts; wage statements; crew lists and other customs documents; mortgage from Patrick McCullough, owner, of Ireland, to Nathaniel T. Gifford, agent, New Bedford, Massachusetts; powers of attorney from McCullough to Gifford, and from Josiah W. Bonney and Isaac Howland, agents under the will of Gifford, to Albert A. Thomas, whaling master; and bills of sale (1871) from Thomas to new ship owners, Louis Arthur Nathan and Andrew Wardrop, of...
Dates: 1865 - 1872
Found in: Manuscripts

Records of the Bark CHARLES W. MORGAN

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-019
Abstract

The collection includes accounts, 1890-1912, of Edward Potter with J. & W. R. Wing of New Bedford, Massachusetts; an insurance policy taken out by Potter; bills of sale, 1920-1925; and bills, 1928-1932, mostly of C. E. Beckman & Co., and David Duff & Son of New Bedford, Massachusetts, for materials for the vessel when she was on the estate of E. H. R. Green.

Dates: 1849-1917, (bulk 1890-1932)
Found in: Manuscripts

Records of the bark Marques

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-244
Abstract Materials, collected by Don Treworgy of Mystic Seaport Museum, relating to the loss of the sail training vessel and the subsequent reaction of ASTA, the media, next-of-kin, and the sailing community. Includes documents of ASTA, chiefly relating to the MARQUES accident, including official statement by Henry H. Anderson, Jr. and copies of court depositions and decisions in the various resulting lawsuits; papers of Treworgy, including his correspondence with ASTA, attorneys, Bermuda...
Dates: 1983-1994, (bulk 1983-1987)
Found in: Manuscripts

Records of the Bark SEA QUEEN

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-056
Abstract

Records from the vessel's last whaling voyage, sailing out of New Bedford, Mass, mastered by Joseph Thompson, on a voyage to the South Atlantic, including papers relating to crew desertions, discharges and additions, repair of the windlass, and the survey, condemning, and sale of the ship in the Seychelles.

Dates: 1884 - 1888
Found in: Manuscripts

Records of the Coastal Marine Salvage Co.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-070
Abstract

This is a collection of business correspondence, bills, statements, receipts, licenses, inventories of salvage equipment and gear, reports relating to particular salvage projects, photographs, and other records, relating to diving and salvage operations. Persons represented include Richard L. Dyer, president.

Dates: 1959 - 1962
Found in: Manuscripts

Records of the Cruising Club of America (CCA)

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-303
Abstract

This collection contains the records of the Cruising Club of America, 1921-2005, including race records, correspondence, historical files, governing officers'; and committees' files, rules and etiquette, clippings, and yacht logbooks. Also included in the collection are the papers of John Parkinson Jr., William W. Nutting, and Arthur B. Homer.

Dates: 1921 - 2005
Found in: Manuscripts

Records of the Electric Launch Company

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-213
Abstract

Records relating to the construction and sale of launches, motor yachts, and power boats, from the company's Bayonne plant, including correspondence, production records, product catalogs and brochures, retirement plan information, bowling pin and car body production information, and papers regarding the termination of the company's pleasure boat business. Persons represented include officials of Electric Boat Company: Lawrence Y. Spear, John J. Hopkins, and Preston L. Sutphen.

Dates: 1892-1949‚ bulk 1925-1949)
Found in: Manuscripts

Records of the Gildersleeve Shipbuilding Company

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-113
Abstract

Includes correspondence, bids, contracts, materials, lists, etc. Papers pertaining to wooden steamships for the U.S. Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corp. (1917-1920) are present, as are specifications for numerous barges and scows built by the Company during the 1920s. Letters, bills, etc.. (ca. 1857-1890), involve orders for lumber and other materials, and the management of company vessels.

Dates: 1857-1932‚ (bulk 1903-1928)
Found in: Manuscripts

Records of the Hartford & New York Transportation Company

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-127
Abstract

The collection includes ledgers, cashbooks, insurance records, and miscellaneous accounts.

Dates: 1886 - 1937
Found in: Manuscripts

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