Abstract

This collection consists primarily of yachts and recreational vessels in sail and power. Mr. Devereux's commercial work is also represented, as well as the work of other designers.

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SP.145.654.1-Lines SP.145.654.2-Construction SP.145.654.3-Outboard Profile and Arrrangement

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,...

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SP.145.608.1-Offsets SP.145.608.2-Lines SP.145.608.3-Construction Plan SP.145.608.4-Sail and Deck Plan

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SP.145.717.1-Sail and Deck Plans SP.145.717.2-Offsets SP.145.717.3-Construction Plan SP.145.717.4-Cabin Arrangement SP.145.717.5-Body Plan SP.145.717.6-Lines

Abstract

This collection is composed of plans received individually or in groups small enough that the creation of a distinct collection is not required. This collection will continue to grow and expand as additional plans are received.

Scope and Contents

SP.145.658.1-Sail and Deck Plans SP.145.658.2-Construction-Cabin Plan SP.145.658.3-Lines SP.145.658.4-Offsets

Scope and Contents

SP.145.664.1-Offsets SP.145.664.2-Profile SP.145.664.3-Construction and Arrangement SP.145.664.4-Lines SP.145.664.5-Sail and Deck Plan

Abstract

Reports and other papers of the measurement, technical, and judiciary committees; minutes; race programs; publicity; and volumes of Star Class registers.

Scope and Contents

SP.145.598.1-Lines SP.145.598.2-Offsets SP.145.598.3-Sail Plan and Arrangement SP.145.598.4-Construction