Yacht designers--Massachusetts--Marblehead
Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
L. Francis Herreshoff Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-Coll-138
Abstract
The L. Francis Collection consists primarily of Mr. Herreshoff's correspondence between the years 1925 and 1971. In addition, there are drafts of Mr. Herreshoff's books, The Wizard of Bristol, Common Sense of Yacht Design, The Complete Cruiser, and Introduction to Yachting. Drafts of various articles written by L. Francis Herreshoff for Rudder magazine are present, as are miscellaneous types of information relative to many of his designs. Finally, there are numerous memos and monographs,...
Dates:
1925-1971 (bulk 1940-1970)
Found in:
Manuscripts
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