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Shipping -- China

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Benjamin Crowninshield Family Papers, 1727-1934, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 16
Abstract

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).

Dates: 1727-1934, undated

Bryant P. Tilden Papers, 1842-1975, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 219
Abstract

This collection includes travel journals, correspondence, research materials, maps, and photographs related to the life of Bryant P. Tilden.

Dates: 1842-1975, undated

Fabens Family Papers, 1706-1916, 1947, 1978-1989, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 94
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1706-1916, 1947, 1978-1989, undated

Francis Brown Papers, 1802-1890, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 26
Abstract

The Francis Brown papers are largely composed of ships' papers with some personal papers included.

Dates: 1802-1890, undated

J. Howard Nichols Papers, 1859-1900, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 169
Abstract

The J. Howard Nichols papers contain correspondence and financial documents about the China trade in which Nichols was involved.

Dates: 1859-1900, undated

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

Ranlett Family Papers, 1791-1948, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 194
Abstract

The Ranlett Family Papers document the activities of this Charlestown, Massachusetts, family.

Dates: 1791-1948, undated

Robert H. Waters Papers, 1851-1884, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 318
Abstract

The Robert H. Waters Papers contain correspondence and shipping papers of both Robert H. Waters and John Banchor.

Dates: 1851-1884, undated