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Account book, 1901-1916

 File — Box: 9, Folder: 4
Identifier: C.

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

Subseries C. Crowninshield Shipbuilding Company Record Book contains similar descriptions of the vessels built at Fall River and the project numbers in the record books correlate with the Crowninshield Shipbuilding Company photo album in the custody of the Peabody Essex Museum's Photography Department. The account books document Crowninshield's activities in a number of marine industries. However, the accounts are not always in chronological order, and groups of account regarding a specific year may be found in a number of locations within a single volume. Researchers interested in accounts relative to certain partnerships or the Crowninshield Shipbuilding Company, should consult volumes containing accounts during the years of the partnership's existence (see Appendix I). Of particular interest is the 1906, 1926-1928 account book, which contains listings of "Situations Wanted" from 1926 to 1928. These are descriptions for individuals of varying levels of training and experience seeking jobs in a number of capacities relative to yachting, fishing, and maritime commerce. The 1914-1915, 1927-1928 account book includes marine insurance accounts from 1914-1915. Also included in this subseries is a photograph album, with some loose photographs, of ship hulls built by Crowninshield Shipbuilding Company.

Dates

  • Creation: 1901-1916

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 7.5 linear feet (15 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Sub-Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA