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Ship captains

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 46 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel A. Kilham Papers, 1912, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1917
Abstract

The Daniel A. Kilham Papers contains records created by Daniel A. Kilham, a Salem and Beverly, Massachusetts ship’s captain. Included in the collection are two handwritten drafts of his unpublished 1912 memoir: "Personal recollections of sea life aboard old time sailing ships" and a photocopy of a typed manuscript of the memoir.

Dates: 1912, undated

Daniel W. Chester Papers, 1853-1883, 1919

 Collection
Identifier: MH 56
Abstract

The Daniel W. Chester Papers is a collection consisting largely of personal correspondence with family members, primarily Chester's wife, and papers related to the ship Dauntless, of which he was master.

Dates: 1853-1883, 1919

Emery Johnson Papers, 1817-1843, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 668
Abstract

The papers of this Salem, Massachusetts, ship captain consists of ships' papers and business correspondence.

Dates: 1817-1843, undated

Francis Stevens Papers, 1758-1892, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 422
Abstract

The Francis Stevens Papers contain the shipping and personal papers of Francis Stevens (1772-1823) as well as some business papers for his father, John Stevens.

Dates: 1758-1892, undated

Frye Family Papers, 1770-1947, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 151
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of the Frye family including Salem, Massachusetts, shipmaster Nathan Frye (1787-1868).

Dates: 1770-1947, undated

George W. Fraser Papers, 1816, 1842-1875, 1935-1956

 Collection
Identifier: MH 101
Abstract

The George W. Fraser papers are made up of research notes, correspondence, and other materials pertaining to Fraser and his wife Margaret Youle, collected by Carrie Elwell.

Dates: 1816, 1842-1875, 1935-1956

Hackett Family Papers, 1718-1839, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 228
Abstract

The Hackett Family papers include account books, shipbuilding specifications, and both business and personal correspondence.

Dates: 1718-1839, undated

Henry Moulton Papers, 1823-1873

 Collection
Identifier: MH 163
Abstract

The Henry Moulton papers document his career as a master mariner and include ships' papers, seamen's protection certificates, and some personal papers.

Dates: 1823-1873

Horace B. Putnam Papers, 1844-1888, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 191
Abstract

The Horace B. Putnam papers document some of the activities of this Danvers, Massachusetts, mariner and mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire.

Dates: 1844-1888, undated

Isaac Needham Chapman Papers, 1818-1893, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 184
Abstract

The Isaac Needham Chapman Papers feature the shipping, personal, and family papers of this Salem, Massachusetts, shipmaster.

Dates: 1818-1893, undated