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Salem (Mass.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 272 Collections and/or Records:

John Nichols Papers, 1822-1841, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 98
Abstract

This collection contains ships' papers for the ship Borneo, brig Malay and brig Ceres, as well as correspondence with John's wife, Elizabeth (Day) Nichols and other family members, financial records, and estate papers.

Dates: 1822-1841, undated

John Robinson Papers, 1802, 1848-1926, 1950-1974, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 197
Abstract

The John Robinson papers reflect Robinson's various interests and his involvement in the Peabody Academy of Science, and later the Peabody Museum of Science in Salem. The papers contain Robinson’s research and manuscripts on various topics, some personal papers, correspondence, and some materials relating to the Peabody Museum.

Dates: 1802, 1848-1926, 1950-1974, undated

John Taylor Papers, 1844-1895

 Collection
Identifier: MH 220
Abstract

The John Taylor papers document the activities of this Chelsea and Boston, Massachusetts, ship builder.

Dates: 1844-1895

John William Stark Papers, 1760, 1785-1890, 1922-1932 , undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 7
Abstract

The John William Stark papers consist of ships' papers, business papers relating to the family shipping business, and miscellaneous materials.

Dates: 1760, 1785-1890, 1922-1932 , undated

John Winn Papers, 1818, 1845-1881, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 925
Abstract

The John Winn papers contain materials from Winn’s business dealings in the lumber trade.

Dates: 1818, 1845-1881, undated

Jonathan Oakes Papers, 1795-1797

 Collection
Identifier: MH 172
Abstract

Governor Bowdoin, of which Oakes was captain.The Jonathan Oakes papers consist solely of papers for the ship

Dates: 1795-1797

Joseph B. Felt Papers, 1710-1865, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 462
Abstract

The Joseph B. Felt Papers contains sermons, diaries, letters, and copies of diplomatic correspondence.

Dates: 1710-1865, undated

Joseph G. Dennett Papers, 1862-1896, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 79
Abstract

The Joseph G. Dennett papers are made up materials relating to Dennett's career as a naval engineer; however, the majority of the collection consists of journals that Dennett kept while working for the United States Navy, on and off ships, and journals and record books that Dennett kept while working on Pacific Mail Steamships and at the Salem Water Works.

Dates: 1862-1896, undated

Joseph Moseley Papers, 1781-1814, 1880, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 162
Abstract

The Joseph Moseley papers mostly contain ships’ papers for the vessels on which Captain Moseley sailed.

Dates: 1781-1814, 1880, undated

Joseph Peabody Family Papers, 1721-1938, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 178
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Joseph Peabody, his son George, his grandson George Augustus, and his grandnephew William C. Endicott, Jr. It includes correspondence, financial and legal papers, diaries, speeches, scrapbooks, records for Fiske's wharf, photographs, and genealogy.

Dates: 1721-1938, undated