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William Butler Duncan Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-215
Abstract

Correspondence, memos, printed material, and other papers, reflecting Duncan's yachting career.

Dates: 1902 - 1932
Found in: Manuscripts

William C. Hall Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-054
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1804 - 1823
Found in: Manuscripts

William Earle Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-028
Abstract Correspondence, bills, receipts, accounts, and other papers relating to the operation of the bark AURA, the brigs ARIA, IDA MCLEOD, ISADOR, NEW ERA, and PERSEVERANCE, and the schooners AMOS FALKENBURG, D.W. VAUGHAN, HANNAH BLACKMAN, INO, ROBERT J. MERCER, and WM. O. IRISH, which carried coal, cotton, sugar, and foodstuffs and traded in U.S., and West Indian ports. Correspondents include Charles H. Arnold, Hiram Baker, David P. Davis, Samuel A. Emerson, Samuel M. Gifford, George K. Rackett,...
Dates: 1834-1876
Found in: Manuscripts

William Ellery Maxson Diaries

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-166
Abstract

Diaries recording shipyard work, weather, and personal activities. Topics include his activities as partner in the Maxson, Fish & Co. Shipyard and the Civil War.

Dates: 1857 - 1868
Found in: Manuscripts

William Garden Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SP-Coll-096
Dates: Majority of material found within 1906 - 1999

William H. Webb Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SP-Coll-051
Abstract

The William H. Webb collection consists of a selection of folio plates removed from a copy of the book "Wooden Vessels built by William H. Webb in the City of New York, 1840-1869." Plates depict commercial, military and recreational designs by William H. Webb and vessel designs by other naval architects including Henry Eckford and Samuel Humphreys as well as non-vessel material.

Dates: 1895

William J.H. Pollard papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-176
Abstract The collection contains 800 pieces and 27 volumes, all relative to Mr. Pollard's banking, estate, and investment activities between 1865-1897. The papers are generally arranged chronologically, and further organized by subject or type of material. In box 1 the researcher will find correspondence circulars, and other papers concerning railroad and real estate investments undertaken or managed by Mr. Pollard. There are folders of manuscripts for the St. Joseph & Denver City Railroad, as...
Dates: 1865 - 1898
Found in: Manuscripts

William L. Crothers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-282
Abstract

Papers and volumes resulting from Crothers extensive research into the history, use and details of flags as used by the American merchant marine. Includes a "Directory of Private Signals Flown by American Merchant Sail" which contains an index of colored flags. The collection also includes two illustrated volumes detailing the history of the flag hoist signal system, as well as the related correspondence and references upon which Mr. Crothers based his work.

Dates: 1984 - 2002
Found in: Manuscripts

William P. Stephens Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-091
Abstract

The collection consists of miscellaneous papers, correspondence, notes, clippings, pamphlets, and specifications relative to the yachting activities of W. P. Stephens. Included is a series of specifications for approximately 500 boats which are arranged alphabetically by the boat's name.

Dates: 1845 - 1946
Found in: Manuscripts

William Smyth Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-165
Abstract

This small collection is essentially the business papers of William Smyth, created during his time at the Dauntless and Mystic Shipyards, 1927-1971. Included are yard financial reports, meeting notices, clippings, and business correspondence, all arranged in chronological order.

Dates: 1927 - 1971
Found in: Manuscripts

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