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Shipping

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Andrew Merriam Putnam Papers, 1835-1852, 1947

 Collection
Identifier: MH 193
Abstract

The Andrew Merriam Putnam papers document the life of this Danvers, Massachusetts, ship captain.

Dates: 1835-1852, 1947

David Pingree Papers, 1803-1939

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 901
Abstract

This collection includes the papers of David Pingree, papers of his family members, and records of his business associates.

Dates: 1803-1939, undated

Enoch Richmond Ware Papers, 1839-1905, 1942-1970, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 229
Abstract

This collection contains business and personal correspondence, financial records and ships' papers, account books, photographs, genealogy, and research material.

Dates: 1839-1905, 1942-1970, undated

Hodges Family Papers, 1657-1874, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 126
Abstract

This collection consists of the shipping, business, and personal papers of Gamaliel Hodges and his sons, John and Joseph Hodges, of Salem, Massachusetts, as well as papers for Richard Manning.

Dates: 1657-1874, undated

Kimball Family Papers, 1827-1917, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 84
Abstract

The bulk of the Kimball Family Papers, 1821-1917, reflects the business activities of the Kimball brothers, Edward Dearborn (1810-1867), Elbridge Gerry (1816-1849), and Nathaniel A. (1822-1862).

Dates: 1827-1917, undated

Richard P. Waters Papers, 1830-1939, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 14
Abstract

Although the papers range from 1831-1939, the bulk of the materials concern the mercantile activities of Richard P. Waters and his brother, John G. Waters at Zanzibar and Madagascar in the 1830s and 1840s.

Dates: 1830-1939, undated; Majority of material found within 1836-1846

Thomas Perkins Papers, 1755-1863

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 196
Abstract

The Thomas Perkins papers contain correspondence, account books, and legal and estate papers of this Salem, Massachusetts, ship owner and businessman.

Dates: 1755-1863

Thomas Perkins (Ship) Records, 1838-1849, 1857, 1868-1869, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1882
Abstract The Thomas Perkins (Ship) Papers contain records related to the operation and sale of the Thomas Perkins, a ship active in trade between the Americas, Europe, and Asia through the mid-19th century. The papers contain material received by William Graves Jr., the master of the Thomas Perkins, during the ship’s first five voyages from 1837 to 1847 and primarily relate to his role as master of the...
Dates: 1838-1849, 1857, 1868-1869 undated

West Family Papers, 1825-1864, 1910

 Collection
Identifier: MH 235
Abstract

The West Family papers contain materials from the West family’s various maritime and merchant activities, particularly during the time of George Jr. (1810-1852), John (1812-1858), and Benjamin’s (1820-1877) involvement in the business.

Dates: 1825-1864, 1910