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Thomas W. Dunn Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SP-Coll-045
Abstract

Plans from the firm of John H. Wells, Inc., New York City and other designers and a 80 page notebook (ca. 1929-1931) containing specifications, photographs, and clippings concerning large motor yachts.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1909 - 1938

Tillotson Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-355
Abstract Correspondence, bills, receipts and accounts, deeds, account books, notebooks, clippings and miscellaneous printed material, primarily regarding Richard Tillotson, a shipmaster from Long Island, New York, during the last half of the 19th century. Included are bills of sale for Long Island sloops and schooners, plus related account books, bills and papers for many of these vessels. Most of the letters are between family members, frequently discussing the movements of Long Island coasting...
Dates: 1817-1925
Found in: Manuscripts

Timothea Larr USYRU Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-241
Abstract

Correspondence, notes, memos, minutes, and related papers, collected by Larr, chiefly relating to the organization's involvement in the Australia II keel controversy during the 1983 America's Cup.

Dates: 1981 - 1986
Found in: Manuscripts

Timothy M. Benson Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-201
Abstract The Benson Collection begins with two boxes of correspondence, primarily between Timothy Benson and Charles Brewer, discussing cargoes, provisions, repairs, and other general business matters involving the MARTHA DAVIS. Included are some letters-relative to Rebecca Benson and her business affairs with Charles Brewer & Co. 1890-1911. Box 3 contains shipping papers for Barks VIKING 1865-1869, and MARTHA DAVIS 1873-1877, while Box 4 has envelopes, stamped and addressed, ca.1876-1911. The...
Dates: 1865-1911, (bulk 1865-1880)
Found in: Manuscripts

Vintage Model Yacht Group Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SP-Coll-136
Dates: Majority of material found within 1900 - 1970

W. Starling Burgess Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-193
Abstract

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





Dates: 1935 - 1946
Found in: Manuscripts

Wakeman Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-156
Abstract Papers relating to the New York shipping interests and western land speculation of the Wakeman family, including Jesup Wakeman and his sons Maurice and Zalmon. Chiefly papers relating to the economics of 30 voyages between New York, Savannah, Ga., and Galveston, Tex., by Zalmon's bark TEXAS, 1848-1852, including Zalmon's daybook for every voyage; freight lists, bills of lading, and disbursements for nearly every voyage; and a representative sample of articles of agreement, marine insurance...
Dates: 1799-1892 (bulk 1830-1852)
Found in: Manuscripts

Washington Insurance Company in Providence Marine Insurance Policies

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-021
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1802-1808
Found in: Manuscripts

Waterman Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-141
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1797-1869 (bulk 1820-1850)
Found in: Manuscripts

Watrous and Bacon Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-301
Abstract

The Watrous and Bacon Family Collection contains the papers of the Watrous and Bacon Manufacturing Company, and the family papers of Phebe and Miner H. Bacon. It also contains the legal papers of Jabez Watrous, Esq, and the legal papers of Jabez Whipple, cousin to the Watrous family.

Dates: 1897 - 1915
Found in: Manuscripts

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Groton (Conn.) 5
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Eastern Ice Yachting Association 1
Hillman Shipyard 1
Isaac Jeanes & Co. 1
Leviathan (Steamship) 1
Mallory, Clifford Day, Jr., 1916- 1