Showing Collections: 1 - 10 of 10
Benjamin Crowninshield Family Papers, 1727-1934, undated
The Benjamin Crowninshield Family Papers include the shipping, business, and personal papers of Benjamin Crowninshield, his son Benjamin, Jr., and a series of other descendants of Jacob and Hannah Crowninshield. The bulk of the collection is made up of the writings of Benjamin Crowninshield, Jr, along with material related to the naval careers of Jacob Crowninshield (1799-1849) and his son, William Wallach Crowninshield (1823-1874).
Caleb Reynolds Papers, 1814-1858
The bulk of the Caleb Reynolds Papers reflects the personal and business activities of Caleb Reynolds (1771-1858), a mariner. The collection also contains papers of other family members.
Cushing and White Records, 1773-1852
The Cushing and White Records contain ships' papers, correspondence, accounts, receipts, and an account book relating to the shipping and privateering activities of this Boston, Massachusetts firm.
Fabens Family Papers, 1706-1916, 1947, 1978-1989, undated
The Fabens Family Papers contain the shipping, business, legal, and personal papers of William Fabens (1759-1828), William Fabens (1782-1834), Benjamin Fabens (1785-1850), Samuel A. Fabens (b. 1812), Benjamin F. Fabens (1817-1912), Joseph Warren Fabens (1821-1875), Frank P. Fabens (b. 1869), and other family members.
George Newell Papers, 1795-1872, 1921-1987, undated
This collection contains papers of George Newell, a sea captain from Framingham, Massachusetts.
George Ropes Papers, 1865-1886
The George Ropes Papers contains the business papers of George Ropes, a New England businessman active in the latter half of the 19th century. Ropes was heavily involved in trade with eastern Africa. The business papers of John H. Goldsmith, a ship’s captain and agent of Ropes are also included. The collection has been divided into two series.
Nathaniel Kinsman (1798-1847) Papers, 1784-1882
The Nathaniel Kinsman Papers contain the business and personal papers of Nathaniel and Rebecca (Chase) Kinsman. In addition, there are legal and business papers, correspondence, and receipts for Nathaniel's children, parents, brother, and in-laws: Chase, Buffington, and Nichols.
Sailing Ship Card Collection, 1857-1894, 1918, 1990, undated
Sailing ship cards have been identified as the earliest form of multi-color advertising in the United States. Printed to announce the departure of commercial ship sailings for both passengers and freight companies, the ephemeral nature of these cards makes them very rare. The collection contains 1,296 cards, 1,193 of which are unique, and 103 of which are duplicates.
Samuel Roundy Papers, 1794-1869, undated
The Samuel Roundy papers document the activities of this Marblehead, Massachusetts, ship captain.
William Appleton & Company Records, undated
The collection consists of a single item, a typescript copy of a "log book" of William Appleton & Co., "giving facts and figures on some of the ships they owned or chartered wholly or in parts," 49 p., 8 1/2 x 11 cm., with index.