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Shipping

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Benjamin Shreve Papers, 1793-1848, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 20
Abstract

The Benjamin Shreve papers are comprised of ships' papers, correspondence, account books, memorandum books, accounts, bills, and receipts, and printed items. The papers represent Shreve's activities as merchant, shipmaster, and supercargo on a number of Salem, Massachusetts, vessels from 1805 to 1835.

Dates: 1793-1848, undated

Derby Family Papers, 1716-1925

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 37
Abstract

The Derby Family Papers include shipping, legal, business, and personal papers of Richard Derby (1712-1783), his sons Elias Hasket Derby (1739-1799) and John Derby (1741-1812), and grandsons Elias Hasket Derby Jr. (1766-1826), John Derby (1767-1831), Ezekiel Hersey Derby (1772-1852), and Richard Crowninshield Derby (1777-1854).

Dates: 1716-1925

Joseph Perkins Papers, 1802-1852

 Collection
Identifier: MH 184
Abstract

This collection contains papers related to ships associated with Captain Joseph Perkins as well as business papers.

Dates: 1802-1852

Joshua Burnham Papers, 1758-1817, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 172
Abstract

The Joshua Burnham Papers document the business of this Ipswich, Massachusetts, ship captain and include some papers of his immediate family.

Dates: 1758-1817, undated

Northey Family Papers, 1688-1901, 1964, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 78
Abstract

The Northey Family papers illustrate the activities of one of Salem's prominent Quaker families during the later 18th and 19th centuries.

Dates: 1688-1901, 1964, undated

Parker Family Papers, 1738-1866, 1918, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 144
Abstract

The Parker Family Papers consist primarily of shipping papers reflecting the thriving mercantile business of William Balch Parker (1772-1844) and his son, William Bradstreet Parker (1801-1878) of Salem.

Dates: 1738-1866, 1918, undated

Swett Family of Newburyport Papers, 1764-1860

 Collection
Identifier: MH 216
Abstract

The Swett family papers document the activities of the Newburyport, Massachusetts, shipping family.

Dates: 1764-1860

Waters Family Papers, 1682-1910

 Collection
Identifier: MH 12
Abstract

The Waters Family Papers includes the papers of Benjamin Waters (1720/1-1784) and his sons, grandsons, and other descendants.

Dates: 1682-1910